An entrepreneur-turned-investor, Amit Patel began backing startups in 2015. He set up his family office in 2017, launched a SEBI-registered angel fund in 2020, and today serves as Founder & Managing Partner at 4U Fund, where he partners with founders to build and scale enduring businesses.
Before turning to investing full-time, Amit spent over two decades in the software industry. He founded mySetu, where he pioneered AI-enabled solutions in Environment, Health,Safety, & Sustainability, ESG, and Risk Management. Earlier, he built ventures in IT education and internet infrastructure, including one of India’s first initiatives to co-locate Silicon Valley servers in the country.
An alumnus of RMIT University, Melbourne, Amit’s entrepreneurial outlook began taking shape during his time there. His journey from entrepreneur to investor gives him both deep empathy for founders and practical insight into the challenges of scaling companies.
Beyond investing, Amit contributes to the startup ecosystem as a mentor and speaker. He is also deeply committed to social impact, supporting initiatives in tree plantation, water conservation, elder care, girl child education, and community welfare through his CSR efforts.
Outside work, he enjoys golf, trekking in the Himalayas, and experimenting in the kitchen.