Kalyan Sivalenka is the Managing Director and Managing Partner at Hyderabad Angels Fund (haf.vc), with over two decades of experience across investment banking, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
A CFA charterholder, he began his career in investment banking before founding Springforth Capital Advisors, where he helped growth-stage companies raise capital and build sustainable financial strategies. His transition into venture capital was driven by a desire to move from advising entrepreneurs to actively backing them.
Today, he leads haf.vc as a conviction-led fund focused on empowering founders, especially from Tier II and III cities, with disciplined capital, deep research, and long-term partnerships.
Known for his “Zoom in, Zoom out” investment philosophy, he is particularly bullish on AI and the digital consumer economy and believes in building enduring, impact-driven businesses rooted in strong fundamentals.
