Our Team

    Meet the passionate individuals behind LVL1 Accelerator who are dedicated to helping startups succeed

    15+
    Years Combined Experience

    In startup ecosystem

    100+
    Startups Mentored

    Across various industries

    25+
    Startups Accelerated

    Across various industries

    8+
    Cohorts Run

    And counting

    Leadership Team

    Our experienced team brings together diverse expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, and investment

    Arun Rajiah

    Arun Rajiah

    Managing Partner

    15+ years across entrepreneurship and venture, with prior roles spanning Orange Holdings, Wipro, and Cognizant. Founded Code4cause in 2011, mobilizing developers worldwide to build technology for NGOs. Invests in and mentors founders from pre-seed to Series A on GTM, AI-driven automation, and growth.

    Anandan Kumaran

    Anandan Kumaran

    Partner

    Co-founder and ex-CTO who has been on the other side of the table, shipping product and scaling engineering teams under pressure. Now works exclusively as a mentor-investor with early-stage founders, focused on turning technical ambition into a business that actually ships.

    Kajal Gulecha

    Kajal Gulecha

    AVP - Investment

    Leads investment evaluation and portfolio management at LVL1, with a background spanning go-to-market and design strategy. Trained as a fine artist at Stella Maris College, she brings a sharper eye for product and brand to founder due diligence than a spreadsheet alone can give.

    Our Values

    The principles that guide everything we do at LVL1 Accelerator

    Innovation First

    We believe in pushing boundaries and embracing cutting-edge technologies to create breakthrough solutions.

    Collaborative Growth

    Success is achieved together. We foster a collaborative environment where startups, mentors, and partners thrive.

    Impact Driven

    We focus on creating meaningful impact that benefits not just businesses, but society as a whole.

    Join Our Mission

    Interested in joining our team or collaborating with us? We're always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision.

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