Venture capital (VC) firms invest in startups and entrepreneurs. They can choose to invest at any stage of the startup. Since the growth of startups in India, VC firms have become one of the most reliable ways to get monetary backing. Here is a list of 20 VC firms that invest in AI startups based in India:
Inflection Point Ventures:
Inflection Point Ventures, with over 3300 CXOs and professionals, HNIs, and Family Offices, is India’s leading angel network investing in early-to-mid-stage startups. They primarily focus on participating in seed, pre-seed, and series A rounds.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
No. of investments in AI Startups:23
Notable companies invested in Settl, SkinQ
3one4 Capital:
This VC fund has been active recently and has been investing in early-stage companies that are mission-oriented and are setting new standards for inclusive value creation and sustainable growth. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI Startups:15
Notable companies invested in Scimplifi, Datamotive.io
Indian Angel Network:
The Indian Angel Network is a unique concept that brings together highly successful entrepreneurs and CEOs from India and around the world who are interested in investing in startup / early-stage ventures that have the potential to create disproportionate value. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and angel rounds.
Location: New Delhi
No. of investments in AI Startups:15
Notable companies invested in: Adya, Evolve
Kalaari Capital:
Kalaari is a venture capital fund with a strong advisory team investing in early-stage, technology-oriented companies in India. Kalaari Capital invests in the unknown Indian entrepreneur who is poised to become tomorrow’s global leader. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI startups:15
Notable companies invested in AuditCue, Zluri
Stellaris Venture Partners:
They are an early-stage, technology-focused, sector-agnostic investment firm. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and pre-seed rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI startups:14
Notable companies invested in Kombai, Dashtoon
Omnivore:
Omnivore funds entrepreneurs to build the future of agriculture and food systems. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
No. of investments in AI startups:14
Notable companies invested in Fasal, Farmley
Endiya Partners:
They are a leading venture capital firm in India, focusing on funding and nurturing startups in SaaS, Healthcare, Lifesciences, Fintech, and Deeptech. ivore funds entrepreneurs building the future of agriculture and food systems. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
No. of investments in AI startups:13
Notable companies invested in sugar.fit, AquaExchange
Chiratae Ventures:
The fund is part of IDG Ventures, a global network of technology venture funds with over $6 billion under management with over 220 investee companies and 10 offices across Asia and North America. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI startups:10
Notable companies invested in HealthifyMe, Ergos
The Chennai Angels:
The Chennai Angels is an Angel Investment Group in India with over 140 individual, corporate, and institutional members. The Chennai Angels invests in early-stage startups and also provides mentorship for their portfolio companies. They primarily focus on participating in seed and angel rounds.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in Ecoil, mangopoint
100X.VC:
A venture capital firm created a new model for funding early-stage startups in India. They primarily focus on participating in seed, pre-seed, and convertible note rounds.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in Buckmint, Sprentzo
Exfinity Venture Partners:
Exfinity Ventures invests in early-stage startups that are building groundbreaking technology from India, for the globe. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in: RagaAI, Zyla Health
YourNest Venture Capital:
Focused on disruptive technologies to enhance the way mankind leverages the value of time, this US$ 75 mn fund will invest in startup founders across a spectrum of DeepTech domains: AI, IoT, Robotics, AR/VR/MR, Dev. Tools, Edge Cloud, and other Digital products. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and funding rounds.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in: Datamotive.io, Datoms
Artha Group:
Artha India Ventures’ league of member Angel Investors mentors and invests in nascent ventures with business ideas that create value by participating in the entrepreneurial process. AIV has invested in more than 47 start-ups and has a diversified portfolio. They primarily focus on participating in seed, angel, and funding rounds.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in GetWork, KarmaLifeAI
Peak XV Partners(formerly Sequoia India):
Peak XV Partners is a leading venture capital and growth investing firm investing across India, Southeast Asia, and beyond. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in: Triple-A, Sarvam AI
Arali Ventures:
Arali is a seed fund focused on enterprise tech businesses out of India. They invest early and help build the venture with the promoter teams. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and pre-seed rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in FinBox, Frigate
Pi Ventures:
Pi Ventures is an early-stage fund focused on investing in disruptive ideas leveraging machine learning, AI, and IoT. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
No. of investments in AI startups:9
Notable companies invested in PreImage, RagaAI
Kae Capital:
Kae Capital is a pioneer of early-stage investing in India, focused on tech startups, and has been investing in India for 10+ years. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
No. of investments in AI startups:8
Notable companies invested in ONWO, Disprz
Blume Ventures:
Blume Ventures provides early-stage funding to tech-focused/tech-enabled ventures. They are typically the first institutional investors in their portfolio companies and invest for about 8-10 years. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and series B rounds.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
No. of investments in AI startups:7
Notable companies invested in Glampus, GreyOrange
growX Ventures:
growX is a B2B and deep tech-focused early-stage investment firm. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and funding rounds.
Location: New Delhi
No. of investments in AI startups:7
Notable companies invested in TAPPI, Onestack
Titan Capital:
Titan Capital invests in world-class entrepreneurs looking to create a wide-scale positive impact on India and the World. They primarily focus on participating in seed, series A, and pre-seed rounds.
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
No. of investments in AI startups:6
Notable companies invested in: DevDham, Showroom B2B
*This article is written by Sagnik Baidya, Sr. Feature Writer & Tech Expert at Indian Startup Times
