We are a group of experienced entrepreneurs from Northeast India
ABOUT US
Northeast Angels is a leading angel fund network focused on fueling the growth of innovative startups in Northeast India through strategic investment and mentorship.
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POWERFUL TEAM
We have picked the best entrepreneurs from Northeast India who have achieved success to join our network of angels.
Rewaj Chettri
CEO, NE Origins & NE Taxi
Serial entrepreneur Rewaj Chettri studied forestry in college, has launched over 38 enterprises. NE Taxi is currently operational in four countries, India, Nepal, Bhutan & Sri Lanka. During the pandemic, he started NE Origins which is e-commerce for North-East India products. Currently his startup NE Origins is enabling 100s of micro-businesses in North-East India to sell their products online.
We believe that Northeast India has immense potential for growth and innovation, and we are committed to fueling that growth through strategic investments and mentorship.
Lezo Putsure
CEO, Educentre School of Business
Lezo Putsure is the founder and CEO of Educentre School of Business. He has an MBA in Entrepreneurship from London South Bank University, London and also studied Strategy at Harvard Business School, US. Lezo has started, built and sold two businesses in the past and worked with over 500 young entrepreneurs across the Northeast region. He founded the Nagaland Job Centre in collaboration with YouthNet, helping at least 2,000 youths find jobs.
At Northeast Angels, we are not just investors - we are partners, working hand in hand with entrepreneurs to help bring their visions to life.
Aku Zeliang
CEO, Urra Design & Cane Concept
Aku Zeliang is a young pioneer of vertical and interior design from Nagaland, India. He has represented Nagaland in the “Young Talents” section of the annual Ambiente Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, where he has won the “Young Talent” Award for the Elle Deco International Design Awards (EDIDA) and the runner-up award for “Furniture Designer of the Year”. Zeliang’s designs have been appreciated for their uniqueness, minimalism, and eco-friendliness. He has also been recognized for his use of local materials and traditional techniques to create contemporary designs. His work showcases the richness and diversity of the Northeast Indian art and design scene and has the potential to make a significant impact on the global design industry.
We are passionate about supporting the next generation of innovators in Northeast India and are dedicated to helping them achieve success.
Medo Putsure
CEO, Bambusa Express
Medo Putsure is founder of Bambusa Express, a chain of restaurants in the quick-service-restaurant segment, in Nagaland. An MBA graduate from Cardiff university, he has over 6 years of corporate experience working as a financial analyst for companies like Royal Dutch Shell, NBC Universal and Amazon based in London. Medo is also co-founder and CFO of NEEA (NorthEast Entrepreneurs Alliance) which works with start-ups in the food sector of Northeast India, aimed towards developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region.
By investing in the brightest startups in Northeast India, we are not only supporting economic growth in the region, but also creating a brighter future for generations to come.
Lairenjam Niranjan Singh
Director, JCRE SKILLS SOLUTION
With an MBA from ENPC, Paris and PGDM in Retail Management from the University of Surrey, UK, a graduate from the University of Kolkata and a gold medalist in ‘Principles in Retail Management’ from City & Guilds, London, Niranjan Singh has more than 15 years of fashion retail experience in the markets of the UK, Middle-East and India with prestigious international brands like House of Fraser, Paper Chase, Marks & Spencer, Calvin Klein Jeans and French Connection. He possesses expertise in scientific mall management and consultancy with some of the well known malls in the world. He was involved in teaching Retail management in well-known institutes and conducted retail training for retail companies in India. Currently he serves as the Director of JCRE Skill Solutions, an initiative by Big Concepts Foundation Pvt. Ltd., driving job-linked skill development training in the North-East India. He is also the founder of Imphal Business Incubation centre (IBIC) in Imphal, Manipur.
Joining Northeast Angels means joining a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about driving innovation and growth in the region.
