Twenty years ago, Kalaari began with a mission to support the entrepreneurial spirit of India. The country was at an inflection point, and we knew it was a moment worth building for.

Our role since then has been to support and believe with patience and conviction to walk alongside founders driving change with purpose. We’ve watched India’s startup ecosystem evolve in ways few could have imagined, as entrepreneurs built companies that reshaped how India lives, works, consumes, and transacts.

Today, we find ourselves at yet another inflection point as India moves towards becoming a true product nation. The ambition is deeper, the problems are harder, and the opportunity for India to shape global markets has never been stronger.

This milestone is meaningful for us as a firm and as a team. But more than that, it is a testament to our conviction in India and in the founders building for the long haul.

We are excited for how the years ahead will shape India, and proud to be part of this transformative journey.

We’ve captured a few reflections from this journey here.

— Vani Kola

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