Roots Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Mumbai, supports founders who are driving India's consumption narrative, ranging from modern consumer brands to deep tech and fintech infrastructure. Established in 2018 by Japan Vyas (formerly of Sixth Sense Ventures, IDFC) and Ravindra Vashist, the firm positions itself as a high-conviction, founder-focused investor that embraces unconventional paths. ​ Identity and Fund Roots Ventures is currently investing from its inaugural

Rockstud Capital, based in India, is an alternative asset manager focusing on the Indian market, combining early-stage venture capital with listed equity investments in a single platform. Founded in 2017–18 by Abhishek Agarwal, the firm is registered with SEBI and manages AIFs along with PMS strategies. Identity and Thesis Rockstud's primary philosophy is to support "Yuva Bharat" – founders and businesses catering to a young, aspirational, and self-reliant India. It emphasize

Riverwalk Holdings is an early-stage venture capital fund with a focus on India, supporting entrepreneurs in the SaaS, fintech, and consumer sectors, and offering a strong cross-border advantage. The fund blends institutional capital with a rich history of operations throughout Asia. ​ Identity and Mandate: Riverwalk invests from Seed to Series A, aiming to be a long-term partner rather than a short-term financial backer. Based in Singapore, the fund maintains a strong focus

Refex Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund from the Refex Group, supporting Indian entrepreneurs who leverage technology to create the country's next wave of leading companies. Based in Chennai, the fund merges extensive industry experience with targeted startup investments. ​ Origin and Vision: The Refex Group's journey began in 2002 when founder Anil Jain revolutionized the refrigerant gases industry, later branching out into coal ash handling, solar energy, elect

Qualcomm Ventures serves as the corporate venture capital division of Qualcomm Incorporated, supporting entrepreneurs at the forefront of connectivity, computing, and smart devices since 2000. Based in San Diego, with teams in India, Europe, Israel, China, Latin America, and Korea, the firm is deeply integrated into the global tech ecosystem. ​ Identity and Scale Qualcomm Ventures oversees assets exceeding $2 billion and has over 150 active portfolio companies, with more than

PrimeVP is a Bengaluru-based VC fund focused on early-stage investments in tech-driven, category-defining companies in India since 2012. Initially launched as AngelPrime and rebranded in 2015, the firm is led by experienced entrepreneurs Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya, Amit Somani, and partner Brij Bhushan, all of whom have firsthand experience in the founder journey. Identity and Thesis: Prime typically provides the first institutional funding, supporting companies from seed

Pavestone VC is a Hyderabad-based venture capital firm that supports deeptech and enterprise-tech founders through its approach of "timeless investing" and smart capital. Utilizing its Pavestone Technology Fund, the firm combines financial resources with operational expertise to assist B2B innovators in scaling with discipline and resilience. Who They Are: Established in 2021, Pavestone VC is headed by managing partners V. Laxmikanth, Sridhar Rampalli, and Srikanth VJ Tanikel

NV Capital, India’s first dedicated Media & Entertainment debt fund, built to power the country’s fast-growing content and creative economy. Instead of taking equity, NV Capital structures innovative debt solutions tailored to producers, studios, platforms, and digital-first creators.​ Who They Are Pioneers in content finance: NV Capital’s mission is to create a robust financial infrastructure for media and entertainment, helping content creators access growth capital in a se

Nexus Venture Partners is a leading cross-border venture capital firm in India, supporting groundbreaking companies in India and the US since 2006. Who They Are: Established by successful entrepreneurs, Nexus was among the first funds with partners based in both Silicon Valley and India, designed “by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.” The firm currently manages approximately $2.5–2.6 billion across various funds, including a recent $700 million Fund VII, with plans for an eig

Mela Ventures —a Bengaluru-based VC firm with an unwavering focus on building the next-generation of category leaders in India’s B2B and enterprise tech landscape. Founded in 2020 by tech industry icons Krishnakumar Natarajan and Parthasarathy NS (co-founders of Mindtree), Mela Ventures brings “Empathy, Experience, and Expertise” to fearless founders aiming to solve globally relevant problems.​ Core Identity & Investment Focus B2B, Tech-First: Mela Ventures invests exclusive

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