Shantanu Deshpande
Bombay Shaving Company founder and angel investor
Shantanu Deshpande took part in 1 disclosed round in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Pre-seed rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was Nuvah on 24 September 2026.
About Shantanu Deshpande
Shantanu Deshpande co-founded Bombay Shaving Company in 2015 with Raunak Munot, Deepu Panicker and Rohit Jaiswal. CB Insights lists him as an individual angel with 19 investments and one exit. Most of the detailed list is behind a paywall, so only deals seen in public results are shown.
Investment thesis
- Founder-turned-angel, mostly in consumer and beauty brands
- Public trackers show 19 investments and 1 exit
Stages
Sectors
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2026 | NU | pre-seed | ₹4 crore | Participant | Amit Jain, Ishendra Agarwal | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Shantanu Deshpande took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Amit Jain | 1 |
| Ishendra Agarwal | 1 |
Best bets in India
Indian portfolio
- MBMoxie BeautyConsumer brands · in at Series A · 2025
- NU
NuvahCommerce & Consumer Brands · in at Pre-seed · 2026
- RE
ReplyAllSaaS · in at Seed · 2025 - VLVisage Lines Personal Care Pvt LtdCommerce & Consumer Brands · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Shantanu Deshpande in the news
- NUNuvah · Funding · 24 September 2026 · ₹4 croreNuvah secures ₹4 crore pre-seed funding for comfort footwearNuvah builds technology-led footwear and comfort-engineered heels designed specifically for modern working women across India
- VLVisage Lines Personal Care Pvt Ltd · Results · 27 July 2026Visage Lines posts Rs 635 crore revenue in FY26Visage Lines sells personal care brands Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae
Questions about Shantanu Deshpande
How many investments did Shantanu Deshpande make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 1 disclosed round in Indian startups with Shantanu Deshpande in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Nuvah on 24 September 2026 (₹4 crore).
Which sectors does Shantanu Deshpande invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Shantanu Deshpande invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round). Its stated focus: Consumer brands.
Does Shantanu Deshpande lead rounds?
In the 1 round StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Shantanu Deshpande joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.
Sources: cbinsights.com · inc42.com · bwdisrupt.com · checked 2026-10-18