Beyond my day job, I invest passively in companies I genuinely believe in — brands and technologies building something meaningful. These are four of them.
An enterprise AI platform purpose-built for high-stakes environments where errors are costly. Avawatz develops AvaAI — an end-to-end pipeline covering data labeling, model training, and real-time monitoring — alongside AXIA, an application layer powering robotics, security, and industrial automation. Their stack targets sectors like defense, medical imaging, and logistics where AI reliability is mission-critical.
One of the most influential cocktail bars in the world, Death & Co. has been setting the standard for craft cocktail culture since opening in New York City in 2006. With locations in New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and Washington D.C., the brand has grown into a defining multi-city hospitality group — known for its meticulous approach to flavor, technique, and guest experience.
America's favorite live Bollywood band, Din Check started in a basement in suburban Massachusetts in 2010 and has grown into one of the most sought-after South Asian entertainment acts in the country. The band performs at weddings, corporate events, and cultural celebrations — bringing high-energy live Bollywood music to audiences across the U.S. with a full roster of musicians and vocalists.
A premium India travel company specialising in curated tour packages that highlight the country's cultural heritage, wildlife, and royal history. Indian Maharaja Tours designs bespoke experiences across iconic routes — from the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur to Rajasthan's palaces and tiger reserves — helping travellers experience India beyond the guidebook.