Seed and early-stage investor focusing on $500k-$2M rounds in European internet and mobile companies. Backs product and design-led startups with global ambitions, helping founders scale from concept to market leadership.
Sitar Teli invests $500k-$2M in European startups where exceptional product design drives growth. Sitar backed companies that achieve 40%+ annual user growth through superior user experience rather than paid acquisition. Sitar’s background spans product development and early-stage investing, giving her a unique perspective on what makes products succeed.
At Connect Ventures, Sitar Teli helps founders build products that users love enough to recommend organically. Her portfolio focuses on mobile and internet startups that achieve product-market fit through design excellence. Sitar Teli works with founders during the critical transition from prototype to scalable product.
You’ll learn Sitar Teli’s approach to evaluating product-market fit in design-driven companies. Sitar will share the design principles that drive organic growth, show you how her portfolio companies achieve high user retention, and explain her approach to product-led fundraising.
Connect with Sitar Teli at How to Web Conference 2025 for actionable insights on product-led growth strategies.
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