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Warmup Ventures launches Rs 300 Cr founders-backed Fund II

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Warmup Ventures launches Rs 300 Cr founders-backed Fund II
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Warmup Ventures has launched its second fund, Warmup Fund II, a SEBI-registered Category 2 AIF, with a corpus of Rs 300 crore. The fund will focus on transformative areas such as deep-tech, climate, and sustainability and plans to invest Rs 5–7 crore each in 25-30 early-stage startups across sectors, with a significant provision for follow-on rounds, Warmup Ventures said in a press release. Co-founded by Sharad Bansal, Rajendra Lora, and Yogesh Chaudhary, Warmup Ventures aims to bridge the gap between India's rich business heritage and its burgeoning innovation economy. By engaging family offices and second-generation entrepreneurs, the fund creates a unique platform that connects legacy businesses with future-forward startups. Warmup Ventures has backed over 15 startups. These include Bobabhai, scaling to more than 45 stores nationwide; Nitro Commerce, now hosting over 200 brands; Minimizes, a Li-ion battery recycling startup; RocketPay, a simplified payment collection app with over 5,000 merchants onboard; and Balwaan Krishi, which secured Rs 40 crore from JM Financial to advance agritech solutions for small and mid-size farmers. Warmup Ventures looks to go beyond funding by equipping early-stage founders with the knowledge and networks to make informed decisions and scale faster. The VC firm says that it harnesses the collaborative power of its network to create value for both portfolio startups and investors.

Gemba Capital launches Rs 250 Cr Fund-II

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Gemba Capital launches Rs 250 Cr Fund-II
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Gemba Capital, a Sebi-registered micro VC firm, has announced the launch of its second fund with a corpus of Rs 250 crore (around $30 million), including a green shoe option of Rs 50 crore ($6 million). As per Gemba, Fund-II will invest in around 30 early-stage ‘Platform-first’ businesses across fintech, consumer tech and B2B platforms with first cheque of Rs 5 crores and 30% reserve ratio for making follow-on investments. Founded in 2018, Gemba Capital invests at seed and pre-seed stage in scalable tech startups. It has backed over 120 founders across 50 startups in fintech, consumer tech and B2B platforms since its inception. Some of the notable portfolio companies arePlum (Insurtech), Grip Invest, Wint Wealth, Strata, Navadhan, Zuper, Showroom, Smartstaff, ClickPost and LightFury.

ValleyNXT Ventures floats Rs 400 Cr fund to back seed- to pre-Series A startups

EntrackrEntrackr · 5d ago
ValleyNXT Ventures floats Rs 400 Cr fund to back seed- to pre-Series A startups
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ValleyNXT Ventures has launched Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I, a SEBI-registered Category I venture capital fund, with a total size of Rs 400 crore to back seed to pre-Series A startups. In the phase between validation and scale, startups often fail due to fragmented advice, premature scaling pressure, and a lack of execution clarity. Bharat Breakthrough Fund has been designed to address this gap through a unique VC-plus-accelerator model, powered by ValleyNXT’s proven MIB framework—Mentorship, Investment, and Business Connects. Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I is targeting a base corpus of Rs 200 crore, with a greenshoe option of an additional Rs 200 crore, creating a Rs 400 crore fund focused on investing in deep-tech and tech-first startups. The fund will support innovation across sectors including space, defence tech, robotics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, biotech, sustainability, and consumer innovation. According to ValleyNXT Ventures, it has already supported multiple early-stage startups through its strong angel network and accelerator-driven investment approach. With a proven track record of evaluating over 5,000 deals and investing in more than 10 promising ventures, the firm has consistently enabled startups with capital, mentorship, and strategic business connections to accelerate growth. The fund is led by an experienced leadership team comprising Nikhil Agarwal, Madhu Vasepalli, Anand Saklecha, and Suresh Goyal, bringing together deep expertise in venture investing, acceleration, governance, and deep-tech innovation.

Kriscore Capital announces first close of Rs 200 Cr

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
Kriscore Capital announces first close of Rs 200 Cr
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Kriscore Capital, a newly launched venture firm focusing on early-stage Indian tech startups, has announced the first close of its maiden Rs 200 crore ($23.3 million) fund, with an initial corpus of Rs 100 crore and a greenshoe option for an additional Rs 100 crore. The fund has secured Rs 50 crore in commitments from family offices and high-net-worth individuals. It plans to invest in 16-18 tech-driven startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, targeting sectors such as digital consumer services, supply chain resilience, global export potential, generative AI, and net-zero initiatives. Kriscore has already deployed its first investment in a stealth-mode startup. General Partner Nilesh Balakrishnan, formerly of WaterBridge Ventures, said the firm’s commitment to providing strategic mentorship alongside capital to build globally impactful businesses. Kriscore’s advisory board includes industry leaders such as D Sundaram (Infosys), Shyam Srinivasan (ex-Federal Bank), and Manish Khetarpal (WaterBridge Ventures), further enhancing the firm’s strategic capabilities.

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