Maria 01 Builders' Breakfast: From founding unicorns to funding them with Rajul Garg Founder and Managing Partner at Leo Capital

This time, we sit down with Rajul Garg, Founder and Managing Partner at Leo Capital. From founding companies that became global technology leaders to backing the next generation of startups, Rajul has spent decades on both sides of the startup journey: as a builder and as an investor.

Rajul co-founded Pine Labs, now a leading payments company in India, and GlobalLogic, a global leader in digital product engineering. Today, as the Founder and Managing Partner of Leo Capital, he invests in early-stage technology companies across India, the India–US corridor, and beyond, supporting founders at the very beginning of their journeys. With over 25 years of experience building companies, investing in startups, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, Rajul brings a unique perspective on what makes companies grow from early ideas into category-defining businesses.

What you’ll learn
• Lessons from building and scaling companies from the ground up
• How founders can think about fundraising and investor relationships
• What investors look for in early-stage startups
• How to identify opportunities with the potential to become global companies
• Insights from investing in dozens of startups across technology, AI, healthcare, fintech, and more

This is your opportunity to
• Hear firsthand stories from a founder who became an investor
• Learn how to approach growth, funding, and long-term company building
• Ask Rajul your questions directly
• Connect with fellow founders and operators over breakfast

Whether you are building your first startup, preparing for your next funding round, or simply want to understand what makes companies scale, this session will offer practical lessons from someone who has seen the startup journey from every angle.

Coffee and breakfast are on us. 🥐