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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.

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2am VC launches Fund II to invest in 30 Indian startups

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2am VC launches Fund II to invest in 30 Indian startups
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2am VC launches Fund II to invest in 30 Indian startups 2am VC, an early-stage India-only venture capital firm, has announced the formal launch of 2am VC Fund II. The fund will invest in innovative areas generated by the New India opportunity, including startups in consumer tech, fintech, food & beverage, AI, and global SaaS. According to 2am VC, Fund II plans to invest in up to 30 Indian startups, predominantly at the pre-seed to seed stage, aspiring to lead investment rounds and take meaningful ownership in companies to provide operational value to founders. 60% of the fund will be committed to initial investments, leaving 40% to support founders in follow-on investments. 2am VC connects global investors with Indian founders as a hyperlocal partner, curating deal flow for global investors into the next generation of Indian founders while unlocking global resources for Indian founders to reach international networks and opportunities. The firm is dedicated to speed, transparency, founder-friendliness, and cross-border synergies, blending operational agility and institutional processes to effectively secure deals and go above and beyond to support founders. 2am VC states that it examines the key elements driving the New India, as founders build companies to tap into uniquely Indian contexts to better serve Indian end-users. The maturation of foundational models is giving way to new niche categories that meet emerging needs. The firm goes the extra mile to support founders as their hyperlocal and hyperglobal partners by introducing key relationships, arranging customers, and offering targeted guidance to support growth and achieve product-market fit. 2am VC has closed a $10 million Fund I. To date, 2am VC has invested in 47 companies, including notable startups such as NEWME, Apna Mart, Bimaplan, and Karbon Card, among others. Launched in 2021 by Hershel Mehta and Brendan Rogers, 2am VC is an early-stage Indian venture capital firm investing in innovative startups. With offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Los Angeles, 2am VC blends the best of both East and West through the firm’s India Beachhead Strategy.

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.

HealthKois launches $300 Mn healthcare transformation fund

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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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