Founders Office Fellowship

Some founders build companies. Some founders build categories. And then there are a few who go on to build other founders. Arjun Vaidya’s journey begins not in venture capital, but in legacy. A 150-year-old Ayurvedic family business, reimagined for the digital age. With Dr. Arjun Vaidya, he took something deeply traditional and made it relevant for a new India. He scaled it into a ₹100+ crore brand, building one of India’s most recognized D2C success stories before its acquisition by Dr. Vaidya's by RPSG Group. But what’s even more interesting is what came after. Instead of stopping at one success, he chose to multiply it. Through V3 Ventures and his angel investments, Arjun Vaidya has backed 80+ startups across sectors. And if you look closely, his portfolio is not random. It is a reflection of how India is evolving. He is betting on how India consumes content with Kuku FM. On how India upskills with Entri. On how India eats and experiments with brands like Go Zero, Dil Foods, and Creme Castle. On how India approaches healthcare with eka.care On how India travels with The Hosteller. On how India builds lifestyle habits with platforms like Ugaoo. Each investment is not just a company. It is a signal. A signal of where attention is moving. A signal of where capital will flow next. A signal of what the next decade of consumer India could look like. That is what makes operator-led investing so powerful. It is insight, not instinct. And if conversations like these excite you, if you want to work closely with startups, founders, and high-growth companies, do explore the Founders Office Fellowship by Metvy, built for those who want to break into roles at the heart of startup building. Apply Now:- https://lnkd.in/gxKqc47v #Metvy #StartupIndia #VentureCapital #D2C #ConsumerBrands #Entrepreneurship #Investing #FoundersOffice #Careers #StartupsIndia