Kiran Deshpande Investment Portfolio
Kiran Deshpande is an experienced angel investor and former technology executive who has made six investments—primarily in software, media, and personal products sectors—including Aeronero, Contractzy, GigIndia, and Bombay Shaving Company, with three successful exits, while also serving as a mentor and co-founder in the tech industry.
Overview
Kiran Deshpande is an angel investor with experience in management and technology within the software industry. He has served as an investor and mentor at GigIndia and co-founded Mojo Networks, where he was President for India. At AirTight, he oversaw sales and operations for the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. Previously, he was Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra British Telecom (MBT), growing the company significantly in revenue and profit. Before MBT, he was Senior Vice President of Software Services at IMR.
Business Details
- Primary Investor Type: Angel (individual)
Investments
Kiran Deshpande has made 6 investments, including:
- Aeronero (12-Aug-2025, Later Stage VC, Other Commercial Products, Generating Revenue)
- Contractzy (12-May-2022, Business/Productivity Software, Generating Revenue)
- GigIndia (30-Dec-2020 and 18-Sep-2019, Media and Information Services (B2B), Generating Revenue)
- 18th Parallel (14-Dec-2018, Angel, Broadcasting, Radio and Television, Out of Business)
- Bombay Shaving Company (25-Nov-2015, Angel, Personal Products, Generating Revenue)
Exits
Kiran Deshpande has had 3 exits:
- Bombay Shaving Company (01-Jul-2024, Secondary Transaction - Private)
- GigIndia (21-Mar-2022)
- 18th Parallel (28-Jan-2022)
Co-Investors
Some of Kiran Deshpande's co-investors include:
- Subramanian Ramadorai
- Callapina Capital
- Ravi Nigam
- Shantanu Deshpande
- Shashank Deshpande
FAQs
Who is Kiran Deshpande?
Kiran Deshpande is an angel investor who has made 6 investments.
What kind of investor is Kiran Deshpande?
Kiran Deshpande is an angel investor.
What does Kiran Deshpande do?
As an angel investor, Kiran Deshpande invests personal money into promising companies, typically in exchange for equity.
What has Kiran Deshpande invested in?
Kiran Deshpande has made investments in companies such as Aeronero, Contractzy, and GigIndia, within the Commercial Products, Business/Productivity Software, and Media and Information Services (B2B) industries.
What has Kiran Deshpande invested in recently?
Kiran Deshpande's latest investment was on 12-Aug-2025 in Aeronero, a company within the Commercial Products industry.