Our Vision 2030
DeepTech Startups - Climate, Defence, Space, and more
100+
500+
Startup Innovations
Accelerated
300+
DeepTech focused
Angels and Mentors
Backing India’s Boldest Innovation Bets
The “Missed Middle" We Solve
Solara Capital was born from a simple belief: the most transformative startups are often the least understood.
We are in the midst of a Strategic Techno-Economic Arms Race.
The 21st century isn’t just about a nuclear or military arms race - it’s a GeoTech race for control over semiconductors, AI models, compute power, and sovereign data. In this race, technology isn’t just innovation - it’s infrastructure, influence, and independence.
In sectors like defence, climate, and deeptech, founders are tackling hard problems - problems that demand long-term thinking, patient capital, and deep conviction. But these startups rarely benefit from the mainstream VC playbook. They are too technical, too strategic, too "early.
Solara is a signal-driven venture studio focused on India’s strategic frontiers - Defence, DeepTech, Climate, and Health. We work with founders solving complex, system-dependent problems and support them with capital, GTM playbooks, policy alignment, and ecosystem access. Our goal is to turn high-signal prototypes into national assets by bridging the Missed Middle - from lab validation to scale-ready, sovereign infrastructure.
That’s why we created Solara - a syndicate designed to support founders building critical infrastructure for the future.
We are more than just investors. We are signal amplifiers, policy shapers, and ecosystem connectors. We bring together government insights, founder-first empathy, and sector fluency to help startups navigate complex regulatory landscapes, unlock partnerships, and grow responsibly.
Solara solves for startups:
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Stuck post-technical validation (Technology Readiness Levels: 4-7) but pre-scale
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Too early for growth funds, too mature for grants
Solara operates with a unique model that combines the agility of a syndicate with the structure of a fund. This lets us move fast, align early, and scale with our portfolio - while providing investors with transparency, community, and conviction-led deal flow.
Through our sector-aligned syndicate, Solara Angels, we bring long-term capital, operator insight, and belief where the market often hesitates.
Meet the Team
Led by Operators. Driven by Purpose. Trusted by Founders.
Managing Partner
Nakul Saxena
Nakul Saxena is a hands-on early-stage investor with over 43 investments across Deeptech, Fintech, and D2C startups. With a founder-first approach, he works closely with entrepreneurs - often like a co-founder - offering capital, strategic direction, and policy insight. Over his 28-year career spanning technology, banking, and travel sectors, Nakul has led initiatives in public policy, sales, and advocacy for startups and software products. Over the last decade and more he has played a key role in connecting founders, investors, and incubators to accelerate India’s innovation economy.
A strong proponent of ecosystem-building, Nakul has collaborated with central bodies like MOF, SEBI, RBI, DIPP, and DEITY, driving impactful policy reforms on Angel Tax, Drone Policy, and the National Software Product Policy. He has also worked with state governments in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, and West Bengal to create conducive environments for startups. His work often intersects with transformative platforms like India Stack, and his focus remains on enabling founders in sectors like DeepTech, Healthcare, and Payments to scale with long-term vision and ecosystem support.
CFO
Jayant Goel
Jayant Goel, a Chartered Accountant and a Cost & Management Accountant, brings over 32 years of diverse experience.
He has worked with prestigious organizations like Arthur Andersen, Hughes, and Fidelity International. His expertise spans Financial Services, Oil & Gas, and Telecom sectors, with deep knowledge in Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax & Regulatory compliance, and Risk Management.
Jayant also serves on the Boards of several large corporates.
Are you building India's next strategic startup?
If you're building in DeepTech, Defence, Climate or Health - Solara Angels wants to hear from you.
Apply, Get Evaluated, Mentored, and Connected with pre-pooled capital.
What we're looking for?
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Founders building for India’s critical frontiers in DeepTech such as Defence, Climate, Health.
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Early traction or credible proof-of-technology.
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Markets with regulatory tailwinds or infrastructure gaps.
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Long term potential for national or planetary impact.
If you're building something 'too early'; 'too complex' or 'too strategic';
for traditional VCs - this platform is for you!
How we operate?
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Cheque size : INR 50L - 2 Cr per company.
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Stage : Pre-seed to Seed; often first institutional backers.
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Approach : Founder-first, fast-moving, low-friction diligence.
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Post investment : Active support in hiring, GTM, policy navigation.
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Follow-on Capital : Via Solara Fund or aligned syndicate network.
We don't just write cheques. We work side-by-side with founders to make complexity an advantage - and help them scale with substance.
More than Capital - Access to India's most committed Angels
Sector Aligned Angels
Investors who understand complex and strategic sectors - not trend chasers
Structured Evaluation
Startups go thorough a transparent process with signals, feedback and possible co-investor exposure
Founder Support Network
Strategic contracts, DeepTech policy navigation and fully supported exit-focused portfolio
Back India's Boldest Founders.
Join the Solara Angels Network.
Invest alongside top angels in high-potential startups across DeepTech, Defense, Climate and Health.
Curated, vetted and backed by conviction!
Our Offerings
Strategic Deal Flow
Build, Bridge and Scale.
We back founders building for India's critical DeepTech frontiers in Defence, Climate, and Health. Our unique approach provides pre-screened, diligence-ready deals in these complex sectors, augmented by structured capital and unparalleled ecosystem insight to help innovations.
Solara Angels: Empowering Founders
Back, Believe and Multiply.
A dedicated community of sector-focused investors offering more than just capital. We provide mission alignment, mentorship, and clarity to high-impact founders tackling India’s toughest challenges, amplified by pre-pooled syndicates for seamless investment and streamlined rights for all.
Comprehensive Portfolio Support
Track, Engage and Optimize.
Our centralized solution streamlines your startup investment management across platforms. Access real-time insights on key metrics (MRR, burn, runway, valuation) via quarterly investor updates, complemented by strategic contracts and fully supported, exit-focused portfolio support.
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