Abhishek Agarwal is the Founder and Managing Partner of Rockstud Capital, a SEBI-registered
alternative asset management firm investing across early-stage startups and listed equities
in India.
With over 17 years of experience across venture capital, private equity, and public markets,
he brings a unique perspective that bridges institutional investing with India's dynamic
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Acknowledged among the Top 100 Early-Stage Venture Capital Leaders driving India's
technology and innovation landscape, Abhishek has built a strong reputation for identifying
scalable, founder-led ventures and supporting them through their growth journey.
Under his leadership, Rockstud Capital has launched multiple funds 4 including a hybrid Fund
I (2019) and an early-stage venture Fund II (2023) 4 backing more than a dozen high-growth
startups across manufacturing, mobility, consumer brands, sustainability, and deeptech.
His firm's investment philosophy is anchored in the 'Yuva Bharat' thesis, which focuses on
India's youth-driven consumption, technology-led advancement, and self-reliant manufacturing
ecosystem. Rockstud Capital's portfolio features transformative companies such as Everest
Fleet, Expertia AI, Ember Cookware, Indic Wisdom, DesignX, SpaceFields, and Fabheads,
underscoring his belief in scalable, sustainable, and globally competitive Indian
enterprises. Prior to founding Rockstud Capital, Abhishek built a decade-long career in
equity research and investment management, advising institutions and HNIs on market strategy
and portfolio construction.
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