Sandeep Murthy is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Lightbox. See sector focus and contact routes.
Sandeep Murthy is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Lightbox, a Mumbai-based venture capital firm he established in 2014 after transitioning from investment banking and serving as CEO of Cleartrip. His investment thesis centers on India’s technology-led consumption economy, focusing on scalable consumer enterprises in sectors like healthcare, beauty, personal care, and media and entertainment. Lightbox typically invests in companies with at least ₹4 crore in monthly revenue, with initial checks ranging from $7–$9 million and follow-ons up to $18–$20 million, often acting as a lead investor. Notable portfolio companies include Rebel Foods, Nua, Info Edge, and InMobi, several of which have become billion-dollar unicorns. Murthy emphasizes founder “kinesis”—the depth of commitment to solving a problem—as a key criterion, arguing that sustainable profits require entrepreneurs who are deeply invested beyond opportunism. He has publicly articulated that technology, especially AI, must merge with brands to unlock consumer opportunities in India’s evolving market.
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