Physicist, technologist, investor, and mentor, Paula Mariwala brings over 25 years of experience shaping India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. A Stanford alumna, she was at the forefront of Indian venture capital before startups became “cool,” leading early-stage investments in transformative sectors like technology, sustainability, social impact, and women empowerment.

With a portfolio spanning 45+ companies she has invested in innovative companies across sectors like Pixxel, Brainsight, Boldcare, Karkhana and successful exits including RedBus, Carwale, Tred - to name a few - Paula is deeply experienced in the entire VC lifecycle—from sourcing and diligence to scaling and exits. Known for her hands-on approach, she partners closely with founders to help them build impactful and scalable businesses.

Through Aureolis Ventures, Paula continues to champion bold ideas with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and empowering visionary founders to create meaningful change.