Fuelling founders who dream big, scale mindfully, and lead with visionary intent.
Zha VC is a Tamil-led venture capital firm dedicated to empowering founders worldwide with responsible capital, strategic mentorship, and a strong network. We harness the collective power of Tamil investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to fund high-impact, innovation-driven startups and businesses. Rooted in Tamil heritage and entrepreneurial spirit, we invest with a global outlook—backing bold ideas, transformative businesses, and ethical ventures that create long-term value.
Arasi Arul is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and social impact leader with 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She founded Zha Café, a pioneering Tamil-themed coffee shop, and Chisel Factor, a personality development training and vocational skill development company. She conducts classes on Prevention of Sexual Abuse for Government School students since 2019. Recognizing the needs of seniors, she established 60 Plus Global—named one of Forbes top 100 startups to watch in 2023. She also serves as the Director of TN W.O.M.E.N and Zha VC, as well as the Chisel Factor Foundation.
Oli Arul is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience building and scaling ventures across technology, healthcare, e-commerce, and media. As the co-founder of 60Plus India, he leads one of India’s most impactful preventive care startups, recognized by Forbes India among the Top 100 emerging businesses. He also heads Oli Consulting Group and founded Shycart.com, India’s first discreet e-commerce platform for personal and adult wellness products. Committed to social impact, Oli has co-created awareness campaigns and mentored women founders in various industries. He currently serves as Co-Director at TN W.O.M.E.N and Zha VC, and is the Co-Director at the Chisel Factor Foundation.
Deepa Sai is a business consultant specialising in climate & sustainability. Her diverse background spans psychology, social work, human resources, and communications, enabling her to address sustainability and climate action from multiple perspectives.
Deepa has exposure across sectors such as disability, child rights, mental health, public health, substance dependence, waste management, and community development. She is a three-time global fellow in climate and sustainability and has completed multiple certifications in social entrepreneurship and startup consulting.
She is also now serving as the Strategy Director of Oli Consulting Group and its Subsidiaries, TN W.O.M.E.N, Zha VC and Chisel Factor Foundation.
Apart from that, she is the Director of ecoHQ and the Director of Strategy for RecycleNXT.
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