About Shantanu Deshpande
Shantanu Deshpande is an entrepreneur, an angel investor and a board member based out of Delhi, India. They did their Masters from IIM Lucknow in 2011. Their journey in the startup ecosystem started in 2015 through Bombay Shaving. Shantanu Deshpande has founded 1 company. They are currently acting as the, and as the co-founder of Bombay Shaving. As an angel investor, Shantanu Deshpande has a portfolio of 23 companies, focusing primarily on sectors like Consumer, Retail and 10 more sectors. They invest in companies across India and United States. Their most notable investments include companies like Bombay Shaving and Liquide Solutions. Shantanu Deshpande is currently serving as a board member at Bombay Shaving and RYZE, which they founded.
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Shantanu Deshpande's Investments
Shantanu Deshpande has invested in 23 companies. Their most recent investment was in Nuvah (Seed Round) on Apr 27, 2026. Their investments are primarily in Consumer, Retail and 10 more sectors. Their investment portfolio include companies in India and United States.Here is the list of recent investments by Shantanu Deshpande:
Date | Company | Round | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 27, 2026 | Seed | $433K | ||
Nov 12, 2025 | Series D | $10.6M | ||
Jun 14, 2025 | Seed | $244K | and 16 more | |
Jun 02, 2025 | Seed | $794K | and 17 more |
Shantanu Deshpande's Portfolio Exits
Shantanu Deshpande has 1 Portfolio Exit which is GigIndia.
Here is the detail of this portfolio exit:
Company | Description | Location | Total Funding | Founded Year | Exit Type | Exit Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of on-demand curated part-time workforce | Bengaluru (India) | $2.25M | 2017 | Acquisition | Mar 21, 2022 |
Shantanu Deshpande's Founded Companies
Shantanu Deshpande has founded Bombay Shaving.
Here is the detail of this founded company:
Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year | Current Stage | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online brand offering grooming and personal care products for mens | $69.8M | 2015 | Series D | Gurugram |
Shantanu Deshpande's Board Memberships
Shantanu Deshpande has 2 current board memberships namely Bombay Shaving and RYZE.Here are the details of all board memberships by Shantanu Deshpande:
Company | Description | Total Funding | Current Stage | Membership Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online brand offering grooming and personal care products for mens | $69.8M | Series D | CURRENT | Oct 05, 2015 | - | |
Provider of nicotine gum products for tobacco cessation | - | Unfunded | CURRENT | Nov 07, 2023 | - |
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