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Founder-first partners at early stage with governance-first discipline and operator-led support.

27/08/2026

To go from “Here’s an idea!” to “Should I build this?” takes a lot of conviction.

An idea is easy to get excited about. Building it is different.

You have to test it, let people challenge it, and constantly question whether there’s actually a business here.

Somewhere along the way, you get a reality check. You find out whether your idea can actually make it in the real world. And if it can, conviction is what pushes you to take it all the way.

Catch the full conversation on Startup Table With Archana Jahagirdar on YouTube to know more: https://youtu.be/wUYbdXz2s34?si=eFpZb24hDQYOvGcu

Archana Jahagirdar

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

27/08/2026

If nobody remembers you tomorrow, what did all that content really build?

For Sidhant Keshwani, Founder & CEO of Libas, building a brand goes beyond chasing instant results. It’s about creating lasting mind recall, the kind that keeps a brand relevant even when the content is no longer in front of you.

Marketing that delivers instant results has its place. But building a brand people remember takes a longer game.

And that’s why strategising for mind recall is crucial to brand marketing.

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

26/08/2026

A founder’s real financial upside comes from the equity they hold. Their biggest financial responsibility is to keep the business healthy.

Sometimes, the runway your startup has can be the difference between making it and not making it. After covering all reasonable expenses, stretching that runway should always be the goal.

Founder salaries cannot be measured against corporate salaries. The lens has to be survival and building.

Real wealth is created through the equity you build every day.

Archana Jahagirdar

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

26/08/2026

Solving an old problem better can build a business.
Solving tomorrow’s problem can create an entirely new category.

And when that solution is forward-looking, scalable and has the potential to deliver meaningful returns, that’s what makes a VC lean in.

Follow us and catch Startup Table with AJ on YouTube for more conversations.

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

25/08/2026

August was quite a month, and our portfolio brands were very much on their feet.

From new launches to Raksha Bandhan celebrations, they’ve been bringing the festive energy in full swing. And honestly, the vibe has been good.

Here’s a little look at how they wrapped up the month. And if August was this exciting, we can’t wait to see what September brings.

Stay tuned. There’s plenty more coming your way.

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

One year of AntiNorm. And honestly, what a year.We’ve watched them take a simple question, 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰...
24/08/2026

One year of AntiNorm. And honestly, what a year.

We’ve watched them take a simple question, 𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘹 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴? and turn it into a whole new way of thinking about skincare.

From data-backed formulations to products that do more with less, AntiNorm has spent the year questioning the rules, cutting through the clutter, and, most importantly, getting people to love the result.

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

22/08/2026

Your first few hires matter a lot. They’re the ones who help shape what your startup eventually becomes.

They’re betting on the promise you’re making as a founder, and in return, you have to be ready to deliver on it. The people you bring in early will shape your culture, your pace and, in many ways, even how you learn to lead.

So what does it really take to make that promise to your first hires?

Catch the full episode of STWAJ on YouTube to hear the conversation.

Archana Jahagirdar

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

21/08/2026

A good idea may get you started but a unique insight is what will get you funded.

To build something investors want to fund, you need to know your industry inside out, understand where the real gaps are, and build a solution around them. By showing investors that you’ve spotted a problem others haven’t, you’re showing them where the real value lies.

Catch the full episode of STWAJ on YouTube where Archana Jahagirdar shares what makes a business worth betting on.

Archana Jahagirdar

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

21/08/2026

Startups are finding new ways to solve for elder care, from care and companionship to everyday independence. For the VC ecosystem, this is an opportunity to back solutions that can meaningfully improve how we age.

This World Senior Citizen’s Day, let’s ask ourselves how we can make ageing a little easier and more connected for them.

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

They thought the corporate ladder would help them climb higher. But eventually, they realised it was handcuffing them. S...
20/08/2026

They thought the corporate ladder would help them climb higher. But eventually, they realised it was handcuffing them. So they chose to step off the ladder, take the leap and build something of their own.

From senior banking roles and BCG to Intel, Pfizer, Deloitte and BYJU’S, these founders traded the certainty of a corporate career for the chance to soar higher on their own terms.

The full episode is live now. Watch it to hear what made them take the leap and what they’re building on the other side.

Archana Jahagirdar

Rukam Capital Trust Fund I, a scheme of Rukam Capital Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/19-20/0705)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

Rukam Capital Fund II, a scheme of Rukam Capital Fund II Trust (Registration No. IN/AIF2/23-24/1321)
Investment Manager: Mentorx Incubation and Advisory Services Private Limited

https://rukamcapital.com

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