Soniya Sadhnani - Manager - Seed & Acceleration, IIMA Ventures

Soniya Sadhnani

Manager - Seed & Acceleration, IIMA Ventures

An Investment Professional with 6+ years of experience across VC Investments, Portfolio Management and Corporate Finance projects. Deeply passionate about innovation, market cycles and business strategy!

Currently working at IIMA Ventures. As part of the Seed Investments Team - my role involves carrying out end-to-end investment process, managing the portfolio startups and building investment thesis.

I have also co-authored reports on: Ag-Tech Policy Recommendations (2020), Digital Innovations in Mental Health Sector (2021), Building an Ecosystem for Cultivated Meat in India (2021), Digital Therapeutics Playbook (2022) and AI for Enterprises (2024)

Leading Studio, a venture creation initiative, at IIMA Ventures (2023 - present)

Email : [email protected]

Signing up on our website is completely free! If you encounter any issues with profile or notice something unusual, please don't hesitate to report it to us. We're here to help ensure a smooth and secure experience.

eChai Startup Stream

A stream of the startup world with founder voices, stories, news, and raw insights.
Blessing in disguise Books for Entrepreneurs Documentary eChai Wall of Love How I Met My Co-Founder In Focus Today Insight Reports Movies for Entrepreneurs Notes from Podcasts Slice of Startup Life The First Hire The First Welcome in Silicon Valley The Reading Room Unforgettable Lessons

Inside a Candid AI x Healthcare Circle in Silicon Valley
Inside a Candid AI x Healthcare Circle in Silicon Valley
Khyati Brahmbhatt - Lead, eChai SF
Khyati Brahmbhatt
The Quiet Art of Giving Things a Second Life
The Quiet Art of Giving Things a Second Life
Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures
Jatin Chaudhary
A small AI x Healthcare circle is coming together in Palo Alto
A small AI x Healthcare circle is coming together in Palo Alto
Simran Suri - CEO at Kanegi
Simran Suri
When Founders Travel, Community Travels With Them <> Cape Town Founders Social
When Founders Travel, Community Travels With Them <> Cape Town Founders Social
Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures
Jatin Chaudhary
When Rejection Becomes Redirection
When Rejection Becomes Redirection
Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures
Jatin Chaudhary
Founders and operators from Qapita, Bandit Network, and AI Palette joined the eChai Bangalore edition at Draper Startup House for a lively conversation on scaling startups and sustaining momentum
Founders and operators from Qapita, Bandit Network, and AI Palette joined the eChai Bangalore edition at Draper Startup House for a lively conversation on scaling startups and sustaining momentum
Mansi Baheti - Community & Operations, Draper Startup House
Mansi Baheti
What if social networks did what they were meant to do?
What if social networks did what they were meant to do?
Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures
Jatin Chaudhary
When You Keep Showing Up, Things Start Showing Up for You
When You Keep Showing Up, Things Start Showing Up for You
Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures
Jatin Chaudhary
The Invisible Infrastructure Behind the Ads You See
The Invisible Infrastructure Behind the Ads You See
Jatin Chaudhary - Co-Founder, eChai Ventures
Jatin Chaudhary
Upcoming events in Ahmedabad
Nov
20
Thu
Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Startups Meetup : Ahmedabad Edition
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
Nov
22
Sat
Food & Beverage Startups Meetup: Building What India Eats & Drinks - Ahmedabad Edition
iHub Gujarat
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Nov
27
Thu
eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: November Edition
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
Nov
29
Sat
eChai AI Day : November Edition
Upsquare Technologies
5:00pm — 09:00pm
Nov
29
Sat
Manufacturing Startups Meetup: Founders, Builders & Makers - Ahmedabad Edition
iHub Gujarat
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Dec
06
Sat
eChai Women Founders Initiative in Ahmedabad: December Edition
iHub Gujarat
6:00pm — 08:00pm
Dec
25
Thu
eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad: December Edition
GVFL Ahmedabad
6:30pm — 08:30pm
More stories on eChai

The eChai Effect - In Their Words

"We found eChai to be a force multiplier throughout our startup journey. Through it, we connected with folks from DevX, Allevents, Plutomen, and more - many of whom became friends of IndiaBizForSale.com and even part of our clientele."
Bhavin S Bhagat - Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
Bhavin S Bhagat
Co-founder of Indiabizforsale and IBGrid, TiE Ahmedabad President
"I attended my first eChai event 3 yrs back, and no one knew me in the market. Over the next three years, eChai didn’t only help me with knowledge or networking, but it gave me an identity from being unknown to now being recognized by a group of inspirational entrepreneurs connected with eChai, who have been gracious enough to acknowledge me and Digipple."
Viraj Rajani - Co-Founder, Digipple
Viraj Rajani
Co-Founder, Digipple
“eChai has been that turning point in my journey. It gave me a platform when I wasn’t looking for visibility but needed direction. Over the years, it became more than just a network. It became my tribe; a place where conversations sparked collaborations, and strangers became trusted sounding boards. What I value most is how effortlessly eChai brings people together - no airs, no filters, just genuine people with shared dreams. I owe a lot to this community and to Jatin, whose consistency and belief in people have shaped journeys like mine. Forever grateful to be part of something so real.”
Rushabh Shah - Managing Partner - STIR Advisors
Rushabh Shah
Managing Partner - STIR Advisors

eChai Partner Brands

eChai Ventures partners with select brands as their growth partner - working together to explore new ideas, open doors, and build momentum across the startup ecosystem.

7Span

7Span

Creative digital agency for branding, web, apps, and social media.