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Vrishank Raj

VC enthu • 1y

There are more than 800 VC firms in India, but do you know about India's oldest VC firm? 👇 VenturEast is often labeled as the first full-fledged VC firm founded in India. - Founded by Sarath Naru in 1997, VenturEast currently manages assets worth over $400 million. - VenturEast had introduced its first fund in 1997 which was worth $9 million, followed by a Biotech Fund in 2006 of $38 million. - VenturEast has made over 100 investments in the technology, healthcare, and clean environment sectors. Some notable companies in their portfolio include: - Acko - Portea - 24 Mantra Organic - India - VenturEast exits include Meta’s only acquisition in India, Little Eye Labs. They are the "OG" of the VC Industry in India.

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