Arpit Dave

Active Investor

Co-Founder and CEO at Smartstaff

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Arpit Dave, Co-Founder and CEO at Smartstaff is an active investor based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This profile covers what Arpit Dave backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Arpit Dave is a Co-Founder & serves as Chief Executive Officer at Smartstaff. He is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at Qikwork. He comes with over 8 years of experience in building high-growth products catering to real India. In the past, he co-founded Runnr, which was one of the first startups in India to build a part-time marketplace platform for delivery professionals.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: SaaS & EnterpriseHardware & Deep TechManufacturing & IndustrialHR & Future of Work
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 2

Notable investments

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Arpit Dave invests in SaaS & Enterprise, Hardware & Deep Tech, Manufacturing & Industrial and HR & Future of Work, typically at Early Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.