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Expert Dojo launches $100 Mn fund, to invest $15 Mn in India by FY26

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Expert Dojo launches $100 Mn fund, to invest $15 Mn in India by FY26
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Expert Dojo, a Southern California-based early-stage venture capital and growth accelerator firm, has announced an initial investment of $15 million in Indian startups as part of its newly launched $100 million third global fund. The firm made the announcement during the Expert Dojo Investors Conclave 2025 held in Bangalore, reinforcing its commitment to supporting early-stage Indian founders through capital and cross-border growth support. According to Expert Dojo, it will deploy the $15 million in the first year to fund 20 to 25 early-stage startups across sectors such as fintech, B2B, SaaS, and AI. While sector-agnostic, the fund will focus on startups with global scalability. Founders can expect investment cheques ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, alongside access to its international mentorship and go-to-market network. Over the next 2 to 3 years, Expert Dojo plans to invest an additional $30 million in Indian startups, deepening its engagement with the country’s innovation ecosystem. Since its inception in India, Expert Dojo has invested in over 30 Indian startups through its global fund. The India portfolio includes startups such as Bhive, Cloudworx, Consuma, Mugafi, The Rollnumber, Fudr, and Doqfy, among others. Additionally, Expert Dojo has invested in over 300 startups in the US and has provided invaluable resources and guidance to entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the challenges of scaling their businesses in a competitive global market. Founded in 2018, Expert Dojo is a global early-stage startup accelerator that focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies with high growth potential, especially in the tech industry. It has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with 41% of its investments going to female-founded companies—surpassing the average of other top US accelerators.

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Expert Dojo launches India-dedicated cohort to back over 10 startups

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US-based early-stage venture capital firm Expert DOJO has launched an India-dedicated startup cohort. As part of this accelerator program, the firm will invest $100,000 each in over 10 startups across sectors such as technology, AI, EV, B2B and more. According to Expert DOJO, the startups will not only receive capital but also get mentorship, growth support, and access to its global investor network. Applications for the cohort are now open for startups. This cohort is designed to help early-stage startups strengthen their business models, enter new markets, and move quickly toward raising their next funding round. The aim of this cohort is to support Indian founders facing challenges like limited access to global capital, lack of international mentorship, and restricted market reach. This launch follows Expert Dojo’s earlier announcement of a $15 million India-focused fund, with plans to deploy in 20–25 early-stage startups by FY26. While the fund is sector-agnostic, it will focus on high-potential areas like fintech, SaaS, B2B, and AI, helping founders scale beyond borders. With its latest upcoming cohort, Expert DOJO remains committed to helping startups with not just capital, but a structured path to global growth. By combining deep founder support with an active investor network and global market access, they continue to serve as a launchpad for the next generation of impactful, venture-backable companies.

Cornerstone Ventures launches Fund II at $200 Mn

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Cornerstone Ventures launches Fund II at $200 Mn
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Venture capital firm Cornerstone Ventures has announced the launch of its second fund with a target size of $200 million including a green-shoe option of $50 million. The fund ticket sizes range from $5 million to $15 million in a mix of early- to growth-stage startups. As per Cornerstone, it plans to invest in 15-20 startups with the latest fund. The Mumbai-based firm plans to invest across software platforms and marketplaces operating in sectors such as financial services and insurance, retail, consumer goods and ecommerce, distribution and supply chain, and healthcare products and services. Its portfolio companies of the first fund includes Credilo, THB, Blubirch, and Dhiway. The fund claims to have facilitated $1-2 million additional annual recurring revenue for each of its portfolio companies and been an active participant in their respective growth journeys. The firm first launched Cornerstone Ventures Fund-I in 2019 with a size of about $50 million. The fund was deployed across 21 portfolio companies, primarily focused on B2B enterprise software-as-a-service business models.

Inflexor Ventures eyes first close of $150 Mn Fund III by Q2 FY26: Report

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Inflexor Ventures eyes first close of $150 Mn Fund III by Q2 FY26: Report
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Inflexor Ventures eyes first close of $150 Mn Fund III by Q2 FY26: Report Early-stage venture capital firm Inflexor Ventures is targeting the first close of its $150 million (Rs 1,250 crore) Fund III by the end of Q2 FY26. As per the ET report, the new fund will focus on emerging sectors such as healthcare devices, EV battery tech, and foundational large language models (LLMs), reflecting a pivot toward less crowded, high-tech verticals. Fund III will invest in 25–27 startups, largely at the pre-Series A to Series A stage, with average cheque sizes of $2.5–3 million for a ~15% stake. The firm’s current portfolio includes Atomberg, Bellatrix Aerospace, CredFlow, and Bioprime Agrisolutions. With this fund, Inflexor expects its total portfolio to cross 50 startups. Inflexor also announced the closure of its Rs 350 crore Opportunities Fund through the acquisition of its first fund’s portfolio (Parampara Capital), led by HDFC Asset Management Co., providing early liquidity to initial investors. Founded by Venkat Vallabhaneni, Jatin Desai, and Pratip Mazumdar, Inflexor Ventures has over $120 million AUM and has backed over 25 startups across deeptech, spacetech, cybersecurity, AI, and consumer tech.

NuVentures launches $75 Mn fund to support Indian founders

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NuVentures launches $75 Mn fund to support Indian founders
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NuVentures, a venture capital firm founded by investor Venk Krishnan in 2015, has introduced a new $75 million fund. Based in the US, the firm aims to invest in startups with strong connections to India. Krishnan has been actively involved in India's startup ecosystem since 2002, starting with his investment in NetKraft. Over the years, he has backed more than 47 companies, including Mu Sigma, BigBasket, Acko, HomeLane, Third Wave Coffee, Geist Beer, Lucidity, and Foxtale. Previously, Krishnan primarily operated as an angel investor, selecting startups based on the founders’ passion. Now, NuVentures has evolved into a structured investment firm that provides more than just capital to startups. The fund plans to invest in four to five startups annually, with investments ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. It has already secured commitments from high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and a Fund of Funds in the US. NuVentures has already made investments in four startups, including one founded by Carnegie Mellon University alumni. Through this fund, Krishnan seeks to empower promising entrepreneurs and support their business growth.

HealthKois launches $300 Mn healthcare transformation fund

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HealthKois launches $300 Mn healthcare transformation fund Healthcare-focused investment firm HealthKois has launched with a target corpus of $300 million, along with a $100 million green shoe option. Spearheaded by the founding team behind HealthQuad — Charles Janssen (Managing Partner), Ajay Mahipal (Partner), and Dr. Pinak Shrikhande (Partner) — HealthKois will back early growth-stage healthcare companies across healthtech, life sciences, medtech, healthcare delivery, and climate health. The fund plans to invest between $7 million to $25 million per company over the next four years, focusing on businesses with proven clinical outcomes, scalable operations, and sustainable infrastructure models. “HealthKois will support healthcare enterprises addressing gaps in access, affordability, and quality,” said Charles Janssen. “With access to over 75% proprietary deal flow, we are positioned to deliver both financial returns and real-world health impact.” HealthKois will adopt a hands-on, founder-first approach, offering capital alongside strategic guidance, market expansion support, and governance planning. The firm’s team brings over 100 years of combined experience in clinical care, operations, and healthcare investing, and operates across Asia and Europe. HealthKois builds on the success of HealthQuad Funds I and II, which claims to have impacted over 90 million lives and serve more than 8 million patients annually.

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