Ideabaaz, India’s pioneering upcoming startup discovery and funding platform, today announced the appointment of Mudit Kumar as its Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

With nearly two decades of experience across private banking, wealth strategy, and strategic investments, Mudit will play a pivotal role in furthering Ideabaaz’s mission to connect high-potential founders from emerging cities with capital, mentorship, and markets.

An entrepreneur, startup mentor, strategic investor, and ecosystem enabler, Mudit has previously worked with institutions including Aditya Birla Group, ICICI Securities Private Wealth, and most recently, LGT Wealth India, where he served as Senior Director advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, promoters, and family offices.

Beyond his corporate expertise, Mudit has been an active participant in India’s startup ecosystem. His early-stage investments span climate tech, spacetech, healthtech, legal tech, and fintech. He has also mentored founders on governance, go-to-market strategies, and purposeful innovation.

Welcoming him to the leadership team, Jeet Wagh, Founder & CEO of Ideabaaz, said:
“Mudit’s unique combination of financial acumen, investment experience, and founder empathy makes him a natural fit for Ideabaaz as we prepare to scale our vision. His ability to bridge capital with purpose aligns perfectly with our mission to democratize access to funding and build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

Before joining Ideabaaz, Mudit played a key role at LGT Wealth India, part of the global LGT Group, where he designed wealth strategies for UHNWIs and family offices, while also helping founders navigate their fundraising journeys.

Commenting on his new role, Mudit Kumar said, “Ideabaaz is more than a platform—it’s a movement to bring ambitious ideas and capable founders into the spotlight. I’m excited to help shape its journey and create meaningful opportunities for startups across India, especially from emerging cities.”

Adding his perspective, Raj Nayak, Investor and Mentor at Ideabaaz, noted, “Mudit’s expertise in wealth management and early-stage investing brings tremendous value to Ideabaaz. His ability to combine financial insight with a founder-first approach will help us identify and scale startups with strong fundamentals, creating real impact in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

With Mudit’s appointment, Ideabaaz strengthens its leadership bench as it prepares for a multi-platform launch, including a prime-time television presence on Zee TV and ZEE5, and a year-round digital platform supported by IIT Madras.