About Us
Chaanakya Capital brings together investors, scientists, and operators with decades of experience across venture capital, healthcare, biotech, software, and engineering. Our team is driven by the belief that diverse expertise and diverse perspectives lead to better decisions and bigger outcomes.
Together, we’ve supported over 20 companies through investment, mentorship, and strategic advisory — unlocking 10x markups and helping visionary founders turn scientific breakthroughs into world-changing businesses.
Quick Stats
10x MARKUP
on investments in Neurotech and Medtech
15+ YEARS
in Venture Capital
15+ YEARS
in Technology and Software Engineering
20+ YEARS
in Neuroengineering, Life Sciences, Biotech, Medtech, and Healthcare
20+ COMPANIES
with success stories under our mentorship, advisory, or partnership
GLOBAL REACH
spanning North America, Latin America, India, Africa, and the European Union
Our Heroes
Varun Turlapati
Managing Director
Johana Carolina M Vega Leonel, PhD
Advisor
Lawrence Maina
Principal