Harish Varadarajan
Harish Varadarajan took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Pre-seed rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was Açaí Theory on 21 April 2026.
About Harish Varadarajan
Harish Varadarajan has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 April 2026 | AAAçaí Theory | pre-seed | ₹4 crore | Participant | All In Capital, TDV Partners, Rinshul Chandra, Harpreet Grover, Anurag Prasad | Story |
| 21 April 2026 | ATAcai Theory | pre-seed | Rs 4 crore | Participant | All In Capital, TDV Partners, Rinshul Chandra, Harpreet Grover, Anurag Prasad | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Harish Varadarajan took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | 2 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
| Professional & Local Services | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| All In Capital | 2 |
| Anurag Prasad | 2 |
| Harpreet Grover | 2 |
| Rinshul Chandra | 2 |
| TDV Partners | 2 |
Indian portfolio
- ATAcai TheoryProfessional & Local Services · in at Pre-seed · 2026
- AAAçaí TheoryCommerce & Consumer Brands · in at Pre-seed · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Harish Varadarajan in the news
- AAAçaí Theory · Funding · 21 April 2026 · ₹4 croreAçaí Theory raises ₹4 crore pre-seed roundAçaí Theory is a health-first QSR brand centred on açaí-based bowls, smoothies and snacks
- ATAcai Theory · Funding · 21 April 2026 · Rs 4 croreAcai Theory raises Rs 4 crore pre-seed fundingAcai Theory operates a health-focused QSR brand serving nutrient-dense açaí bowls and smoothies
Questions about Harish Varadarajan
How many investments did Harish Varadarajan make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Harish Varadarajan in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Açaí Theory on 21 April 2026 (₹4 crore).
Which sectors does Harish Varadarajan invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Harish Varadarajan invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round) and Professional & Local Services (1 round).
Does Harish Varadarajan lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Harish Varadarajan joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.