For us, gravity is optional and not absolute.
We back ideas that refuse to be held down,
ready to break free of convention and redefine what’s possible.
Our big bets
Climate
Health
Deep-Tech
A selection of companies backed across health, space, consumer, leisure, and food.
Wellumio
Portable brain imaging device for rapid stroke diagnosis.
Med-tech
Monitra Health
Ambulatory cardiac monitoring devices and solutions.
Med-tech
Goodmelts
Wellness-focused home fragrance brand.
Lifestyle Goods
Agnikul
Pioneering on-demand satellite launches.
Space-tech
Galaxeye
Planetary observation through OptoSAR technology.
Space-tech
The Elefant
India’s largest toy subscription platform.
Leisure Products
WickedGud
Guilt-free comfort food.
Consumer Goods
Zomoz
Quality fast food for the masses.
Quick Service Restaurant
Sonika Ravula is an investor, operator, and the founder of Optional Gravity, dedicated to backing the next generation of impactful technologies. With a hands-on background leading product, growth, and operations, she brings deep execution expertise to the investment landscape, helping early-stage startups navigate the messy middle from idea to scale.
As an investor and strategic partner, Sonika focuses on early-stage opportunities across the APAC and MENA regions, with a sharp thesis centered on climate, health, and deep tech. Known for her collaborative approach, she works closely with portfolio founders to build cross-functional frameworks and drive sustainable innovation. Alongside her core fund investments, Sonika actively mentors early-stage D2C startups, advising them on product-market fit and growth strategies.