Nandan S R

Drove investor outreach and pitch preparation for a healthtech startup; contributed to early funnel-building for pre-seed fundraising round

Fundraising Intern at Medikloud (2026-03 – 2026-04)

• Drove investor outreach and pitch preparation for a healthtech startup; contributed to early funnel-building for pre-seed fundraising round

VC in Residence at LvlUp Ventures (2025-12 – 2026-02)

• Scouted 3+ early-stage startups for the firm's deal pipeline via senior and alumni networks; independently sourced one deal through a direct introduction at an industry event

Head of Startup Ecosystem at Enigma E-Cell NMIT (2025-09 – Present)

• Mentored 7+ founders on idea validation, GTM strategy, and pitch preparation, resulting in stronger decks and investor-ready positioning across edtech, hardware, and waste management cohorts
• Guided student founders in market research and TAM/SAM/SOM sizing to identify Rs. 2Cr+ addressable opportunities; facilitated direct introductions and pitch meetings with a network of 5+ VCs and angel investors
• Grew community participation by 40% through targeted workshops, pitch events, and investor networking sessions

Founder at Travel Tonic (2025-04 – 2026-02)

• Founded Travel Tonic, a solo travel and hostel discovery platform; validated concept through 20+ user interviews, defined core feature set, and managed early-stage product roadmap before pivoting based on market insights

Finance and Sponsorship Lead at Enigma E-Cell NMIT (2024-09 – 2025-09)

• Secured Rs. 50,000+ in sponsorships from 10+ corporate partners; reduced event costs by 15% through financial models and budgeting frameworks; managed end-to-end financial reporting across 3+ flagship events

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics (VLSI Design and Technology) – Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (2023-08 – 2027-07)