Dr. A. Velumani
Dr. A. Velumani took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Growth rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was Avni Wellness on 8 July 2026.
About Dr. A. Velumani
Dr. A. Velumani has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | AWAvni Wellness | strategic | Rs 4 crore | Participant | Proteus Partners, Puru Gupta, Sreejith Moolayil, Somya Nigam | Story |
| 26 February 2026 | BTBabai Tiffins | growth | ₹15.5 crore | Participant | Warmup Ventures, CDM Capital, nX Capital Partners, 888VC, Ankur Mittal, Ahana Gautam +1 | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Dr. A. Velumani took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
| Healthcare & Life Sciences | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| 888VC | 1 |
| Ahana Gautam | 1 |
| Ankur Mittal | 1 |
| CDM Capital | 1 |
| nX Capital Partners | 1 |
| Proteus Partners | 1 |
| Puru Gupta | 1 |
| Shivam Mishra | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- AWAvni WellnessHealthcare & Life Sciences · in at Other · 2026
- BTBabai TiffinsCommerce & Consumer Brands · in at Growth · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Dr. A. Velumani in the news
- AWAvni Wellness · Funding · 8 July 2026 · Rs 4 croreAvni Wellness raises Rs 4 crore strategic fundingAvni Wellness makes science-backed, toxin-free products for women's health across life stages
- BTBabai Tiffins · Funding · 26 February 2026 · ₹15.5 croreBabai Tiffins raises ₹15.5 crore growth fundingBabai Tiffins operates authentic Andhra pure vegetarian quick service restaurants in Bengaluru
Questions about Dr. A. Velumani
How many investments did Dr. A. Velumani make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Dr. A. Velumani in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Avni Wellness on 8 July 2026 (Rs 4 crore).
Which sectors does Dr. A. Velumani invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Dr. A. Velumani invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round) and Healthcare & Life Sciences (1 round).
Does Dr. A. Velumani lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Dr. A. Velumani joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.