Ananya Chand

Fundraising strategist for growth-stage startups: Ananya leads Hygriv Capital with deep, hands-on experience running fundraising campaigns across a wide range of check sizes; she focuses on creating clear investor narratives and data-backed playbooks to help founders raise and scale. hygriv+1

Operator with cross-functional financial and marketing acumen: her background spans operator leadership and investor-facing roles, blending marketing and finance to translate technical or complex businesses into investor-ready stories and scalable growth plans. hygriv

Ecosystem mentor and speaker: active as a speaker and mentor for programs including ISB alumni activities, IIIT-B Innovation Center, government innovation programs, and regional startup events where she advises founders on fundraising and growth. echai+2

Practical, founder-first approach: positions Hygriv around clarity, sustainable growth, and substance over hype—emphasizing long-term outcomes, strategic planning, and being a sounding board for founders during high-stakes fundraising journeys. hygriv+1