An IIM Lucknow alumnus, Khaitan will strengthen Veltis Capital’s early-stage investment initiatives and collaborate with founders developing the next generation of startups.
New Delhi | Indian Startup Times
Veltis Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, has appointed Aryan Khaitan as Assistant Vice President (AVP), further strengthening its investment team as it continues to back promising early-stage startups across India.
Khaitan announced his appointment on LinkedIn, expressing enthusiasm for joining Veltis Capital and contributing to its mission of partnering with founders from the earliest stages of their entrepreneurial journey.
“I’m excited to share that I’ve joined Veltis Capital as an AVP!” Khaitan wrote. He noted his anticipation of working with Gokul, whose founder-first approach and clarity of thought he deeply admires. Khaitan also expressed eagerness to assume greater responsibilities, learn from the leadership team, and contribute to the firm’s growth.
Khaitan, an alumnus of IIM Lucknow (2023) and IIT Roorkee (2018), brings a strong academic background and investment experience to his new role. His appointment aligns with the evolving Indian venture capital landscape, where investors are prioritizing startups with strong fundamentals and long-term value creation.
Welcoming Khaitan to the firm, Gokul Gopal, Partner at Veltis Capital, said:
“We are super excited to have Aryan join Veltis Capital. He embodies the principles that we at Veltis Capital demonstrate – quality-obsessed, trusted and thoughtful partner of founders, empathy, agility, intellectual rigor and curiosity. We look forward to him working closely with us to identify the next set of rockstar portfolio founders and being supportive in their journeys.”
Veltis Capital actively partners with founders during the formative stages of their companies. Its portfolio spans multiple sectors and includes startups such as Aretto, Troovy, Zippie, Anmasa, Legends of Toys, and MyDesignation, among others. Commenting on his new role, Khaitan added that interacting with founders across Veltis Capital’s portfolio had further strengthened his excitement about joining the firm and supporting entrepreneurs as they build category-defining businesses.
Khaitan’s appointment comes at a time when India’s venture capital ecosystem is increasingly emphasizing hands-on collaboration with founders alongside capital.
As investors continue to prioritize businesses with strong fundamentals and long-term value creation potential, experienced investment professionals play an important role in identifying, backing, and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.
In his new role, Khaitan will focus on evaluating early-stage investment opportunities, working closely with founders, and supporting portfolio companies as they scale. His appointment reflects Veltis Capital’s continued commitment to strengthening its investment capabilities while partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs building category-defining businesses.
By: Kashish Srivastava
