Rohan C
Managing Director
“Moving an innovation from the lab to global scale is fundamentally an exercise in discipline and patience. The most transformative companies are built by teams who refuse to compromise on either."

Deep-Tech

Industrial AI

Climate

Physical AI

Rohan invests in deeptech and sustainability at Arali, with a particular interest in physical AI, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, material sciences and climate.

He works primarily with companies at the seed & series A stage and supports founders on navigating the early stages of company-building and growth.

Before joining Arali, Rohan spent a decade at Bharat Innovation Fund, where his role covered venture investing and hands-on portfolio support.

He worked with companies from seed through series B, supporting them on strategy, governance, and follow-on planning.

He holds engineering degrees in Materials Science & Engineering from NITK Surathkal, followed by the University of Pennsylvania, with research experience in nanomaterials and clean energy.