Rajesh Mane

Rajesh Mane is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Spotlight Strategic Partners. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Rajesh Mane

Rajesh Mane is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Spotlight Strategic Partners, a new VC firm launched in 2024, and previously served as a Founding Member and Partner at 9Unicorns (also known as 100Unicorns) where he focused on early-stage technology and consumer packaged goods startups. His investment thesis targets early-stage Indian startups, with a strong emphasis on consumer products, fintech, healthcare, and technology, particularly in Tier 2 and 3 cities where he believes India’s growth potential is highest. Mane is a highly active early-stage investor who has backed over 25 startups, often collaborating closely with founders to reshape vision and achieve product-market fit, though specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies include BluSmart Mobility, Blowhorn, Impact Guru, VideoVerse, Zypp Electric, and Renee Cosmetics. He firmly believes in India’s Tier 2 and 3 city growth and actively works with founders to find the right product-market fit, a viewpoint he has shared in public investor profiles rather than through published articles. Prior to his angel investing, Mane co-founded Weekend Ven

Rajesh Mane at a glance

Role
Partner
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
18
Investments recorded
18

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Rajesh Mane is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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