In a landmark event for the global Telugu business community, Telugu Angels was officially launched by the Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, at the Business Leadership Summit of the World Telugu Federation’s (WTF) 12th Bi-Annual Conference. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower Telugu entrepreneurs to build and scale their ventures globally by providing strategic capital, mentorship, and a collaborative ecosystem supported by a global network of resources.
Telugu Angels reflects the growing global recognition of Telugu talent, celebrated for its leadership, innovation, and excellence across industries. The network aspires to create a transformative impact by serving as a key cross-border go-to-market enabler, uniting seasoned entrepreneurs, visionary investors, and successful business leaders.
Addressing the audience after the launch of Telugu Angels, Shri N Chandrababu Naidu said,
“Today, Telugus are celebrated for their leadership, innovation, and excellence across industries, from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. The launch of Telugu Angels is a significant step in this journey of Vision 2047 and I believe this initiative will be one of the key enablers. I am committed to supporting the Telugu entrepreneurs and confident that Telugu Angels will create a game-changing impact. I invite all global CXOs and Founders to be part of this Angels Network.”
Siddharth Marupeddi, the driving force behind Telugu Angels, expressed his excitement about this milestone, “It’s been 10 years since we launched StartAP as a key startup ecosystem enabler and today it gives me immense pride to launch a larger global network that strengthens Telugu Founders, CXOs and seasoned entrepreneurs worldwide. This fund underscores the commitment to creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem while fostering collaboration among the Telugu diaspora globally”
Telugu Angels is also making strategic partnerships with global investor networks and accelerators and is set to launch a strategic investing group comprising prominent Unicorn and Soonicorn founders.
Dr. Krishna Ella, Founder of Bharat Biotech and one of the first members of the fund, said,
“I congratulate the launch of Telugu Angels and am happy to mention that I am one of the first contributors of the ambitious fund. I look forward to seeing more passionate telugu biotech entrepreneurs join the network.”
Rishikesh SR, Founder of Rapido, present during the launch, said, “As a founder, I understand the value of having a strong network and I’m confident that Telugu Angels will empower many young founders to dream big, innovate, and scale their ventures on a global stage.”