Azhar Yakkundi

Azhar Yakkundi is an investment professional with 8+ years of experience in venture capital, startup incubation, and financial consulting. Currently Senior Associate at Arali Ventures, he manages investments across Industrial automation & robotics, SME-Tech, and B2B marketplaces, while actively supporting portfolio founders with strategy, fundraising, and financial planning. Previously at Deshpande Startups, he incubated 100+ startups, mentoring early-stage founders from Tier-2/3 ecosystems. His expertise spans venture investing, startup fundraising, financial modeling, and ecosystem building.