About Us
Building Tomorrow, Today
About Pune Angels Network
Pune Angels Network (PAN) is a dynamic investment and startup enablement platform dedicated to early-stage growth across India. Powered by Accelerate Angels & Venture Advisors Pvt. Ltd, PAN bridges startups with a robust network of angel investors, mentors, CXOs, and family offices.
Our mission is to foster founder-first capital with meaningful value creation for investors. PAN actively curates high-potential deals across EV, DeepTech, D2C, HealthTech, SaaS, and climate sectors — supported by premium pitch events, mentorship frameworks, and syndicate structuring.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To provide a seamless platform for investors and startups to connect, innovate, and grow together.
Vision
To be the leading angel investment network in India, inspiring innovation and economic prosperity.
What Sets Us Apart?
Tailored
Opportunities:
Focused on startups in technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods.
Collaborative
Investments
Work alongside seasoned investors and VCs.
Rigorous
Selection
Early-stage startups with scalable models and visionary founders.
Tailored
Opportunities:
Focused on startups in technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods.
Tailored
Opportunities:
Focused on startups in technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods.
Tailored
Opportunities:
Focused on startups in technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods.
What Sets Us Apart?
Tailored
Opportunities:
Focused on startups in technology, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods.
Collaborative
Investments
Work alongside seasoned investors and VCs.
Rigorous
Selection
Early-stage startups with scalable models and visionary founders.
Our Team
Core Team
Rahul Jain
Founder
A serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, Rahul leads PAN’s strategic vision, leveraging deep expertise in venture building, fundraising, and scale execution.
CA Vishal Thakkar
Co-founder
An MSME coach and IPO specialist, Vishal anchors PAN’s investment strategy with a focus on scalable businesses and public-market readiness.
CA Vinita Puntambekar
Partner
A seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience across audit, advisory, and startup mentorship, driving structure and governance at PAN.
Chandrashekhar Sarda
Partner
A qualified Chartered Accountant with expertise in audit, assurance, and advisory services across various industries.