Vani Kola (vanik.eth)Investor

India - Bengaluru, Karnataka

Vani Kola is the Founder and Managing Director of Kalaari Capital, one of India’s leading early-stage venture capital firms. She is a proponent for India’s digital opportunity to create next-gen large scale companies, which will scale globally.

Having been a 2x entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, Vani's investment philosophy is derived from her successful entrepreneurial experiences. This includes recognizing young, first-time entrepreneurs with passion and perseverance. Vani values integrity in interactions as the key to building deep relationships. She enjoys mentoring entrepreneurs and guiding them into becoming seasoned business leaders.

Vani has successfully led more than 30 investments at Kalaari in e-commerce, gaming, digital content, healthcare and more. Some of her successes include: Dream11, Myntra, Cure.fit, and Snapdeal. Vani currently serves on the board of several companies that are redefining the landscape of Indian business.

Over the last decade, Vani has become an influential voice in the country's vibrant startup ecosystem. She has been profiled in numerous books and has been identified as one of Fortune India's 'Most Powerful Women in Business.' She is also actively involved in supporting various organizations fostering entrepreneurship and women leadership.

Outside of work, Vani practices the Heartfulness meditation and enjoys Ashtanga yoga. She is an avid reader and loves writing and sharing her thoughts. Vani also believes in sustainable living and grows enough organic produce in her garden to meet her family’s needs.