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Artha Select Fund closes at Rs 432 Cr; AUM crosses Rs 1,200 Cr

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Artha Select Fund closes at Rs 432 Cr; AUM crosses Rs 1,200 Cr
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Artha India Ventures (AIV) has closed its follow-on fund, Artha Select Fund (ASF), at Rs 432 crore, 131% above its Rs 330 crore target. With this, Artha’s total Assets Under Management have crossed Rs 1,200 crore. ASF will invest in the top 15% of performers from Artha’s existing portfolio of over 135 companies across Artha Venture Fund I, Artha Continuum Fund, and the soon-to-launch AVF II. The fund will write Series B and C cheques of around Rs 20 crore each, for 12–14 winners over the next four years. With 33 exits to date, Artha claims to have built a proven track record of identifying and nurturing category leaders. ASF creates a capital bridge from early-stage to growth, addressing India’s “missing middle” funding gap where many Series A–C companies stall due to limited capital and a lack of operational support. According to Artha, Indian family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals anchor 80% of the fund’s capital, with the remaining 20% from global LPs in Singapore, UAE, Mauritius, Hong Kong, Africa, and the U.S. Sponsor AIV has committed nearly 10% of the fund. ASF’s roster of backers includes household names such as Atul Kirloskar’s Family Office, DSP Family Office, Shahi Exports, HIRA Group, and Anikarth Ventures. “ASF allows us to stay invested in our most promising companies well into their scale-up phases,” said Anirudh A. Damani, Managing Partner of Artha Venture Fund & Artha Select Fund. “India has no shortage of promising ventures, but far too many face a capital drought between Series A and C. ASF ensures our winners have the firepower, strategic guidance, and operational backing to compete globally while preserving founder ownership and focus.” Artha, through its various funds, has backed startups such as OYO, Rapido, Purplle and Leverage Edu. Under the new fund, it has so far evaluated six companies and selected only spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos, with an investment commitment of Rs 20–40 crore.

HDFC AMC invests in Athera's Rs 900 Cr Fund

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HDFC AMC invests in Athera's Rs 900 Cr Fund
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Tech-focused venture capital fund Athera Venture Partners, previously known as Inventus India, has received investment from HDFC AMC'S Select AIF FoF I Scheme for its Fund IV which is scheduled to close in 2025. HDFC Fund of Funds will be a dominant LP in Athera's Rs 900 crore fund, which will invest in tech startups operating in consumer internet, enterprise software, AI, and other emerging technologies. Athera has invested in several startups, including Ati Motors (autonomous robotics), Terra (3D immersive gaming platform), ClickPost (logistics management software), Cyn:Lr (computer vision for robotics), Hyperbots (AI automation), and Billion Hearts (digital consumer products for a global audience). With these 6 investments, 30% of the portfolio is already constructed and the fund is already in the positive IRR territory. Over the next 18-24 months, Athera will invest in a dozen more such startups from its Fund IV. Overall, the VC firm has invested in over 40 companies so far, including category-defining ventures like redBus, PolicyBazaar, Pixxel, MoveinSync, Sokrati, FundsIndia, Euler Motors, BluArmor, Vunet, Healthifyme, Playshifu, Unbxd, and many more.

Tribe Stays raises $2.8 Mn led by Artha Venture and Riverwalk

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Tribe Stays raises $2.8 Mn led by Artha Venture and Riverwalk
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Snippets Tribe Stays raises $2.8 Mn led by Artha Venture and Riverwalk Hospitality brand Tribe Stays has raised $2.8 million (Rs 24 crore) in a seed round co-led by Artha Venture Fund and Riverwalk Holdings. Kunal Khanna, Krishna Jain, and several HNIs and family offices also participated. The proceeds will be used to expand its portfolio across its three sub-brands: Tribe Student Accommodation, Tribe Commune, and Tribe Suites. Tribe Stays operates 650 beds in Pune and plans to add 1,000 more this financial year. The firm aims to scale to 25,000 beds across tier I and tier II cities including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurugram, and Pune. Founded by Yogesh Mehra, Tribe Stays operates premium long-stay accommodation under three sub-brands: Tribe Student Accommodation, Tribe Commune, and Tribe Suites. The company provides managed living spaces for students, professionals, corporates, and executive guests across major Indian cities. Tribe plans to partner with universities and companies that require managed accommodation for relocation and long-stay needs.

Atmosphere - The Store Makers raises Rs 5 Cr in seed round

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Atmosphere - The Store Makers raises Rs 5 Cr in seed round
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Atmosphere–The Store Makers, a Mumbai-based innovator in retail and workspace fit-outs, has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed round co-led by Artha Venture Fund and PIL Italica Lifestyle Limited. The proceeds will be used to expand its offerings in the premium retail, hospitality, and workplace ‘Design & Build’ segments, led by its innovative design solutions researched in its factories. Founded by Nilesh Rathod, Atmosphere delivers bespoke solutions that align with the evolving demands of affluent consumers and luxury brands. The startup claims to have a track record of over 500,000 sq ft of premium retail work delivered. From its 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to its in-house design capabilities, Atmosphere delivers end-to-end solutions that reflect precision, innovation, and the ethos of each brand they serve. Atmosphere has delivered spaces for leading brands, including Aisshpra Gems and Jewels, Aza, Emporio Armani, Kalki Fashions, Akoirah, Kuuraku, Kamat Hotels, Libas, Michael Kors, and Tumi, among others. The brand is also launching a design lab to develop intricate design capabilities and streamline production.

Navam Capital closes maiden fund at Rs 315 Cr

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Navam Capital closes maiden fund at Rs 315 Cr
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Navam Capital closes maiden fund at Rs 315 Cr Navam Capital has announced the final close of its maiden fund, Navam Venture Fund-I (NVF-I), with the early-stage Category II AIF raising Rs 250 crore and exercising its green shoe option to close at over Rs 315 crore ($35 million). The venture capital (VC) firm has already invested in eight startups and plans to back 15–16 in total. The India-focused fund will back intellectual-property-led deep-technology startups built in India for global markets, spanning areas such as advanced computing, semiconductors, robotics, drone technology, space technology, industrial automation, enterprise AI, climate tech, and materials science. According to Navam Capital, NVF-I has attracted a diversified limited partner base, including technology founders, industrial groups and conglomerates, business operators, and family offices. Launched in 2008 by Rajeev Mantri, the Kolkata-based Navam Capital focuses on early-stage investments in frontier technologies and science-driven innovation. It is largely backed by domestic capital, with commitments from family offices, corporate groups, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and technology founders. The fund typically writes first cheques of Rs 5–8 crore at the seed and pre-Series A stages, while keeping capital aside for follow-on rounds. The VC firm also selectively participates in Series A and Series B rounds to maintain stage diversity in its portfolio. The fund’s portfolio includes startups working on reconfigurable computing architectures, swarm robotics, multi-sensor satellite imaging, quantum-safe cybersecurity hardware, AI-driven industrial inspection systems, advanced drones, and novel sensing technologies.

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