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SenseAI floats $25 Mn maiden VC fund to back Indian AI startups
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1y ago
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SenseAI Ventures has launched its first venture capital fund with a target corpus of INR 200 Cr ($25 Mn) to invest in Indian AI startups. The fund aims to support 18-20 AI-first startups from seed to Pre-Series A stages, with plans for follow-on investments. SenseAI Ventures already has a portfolio of 12 startups in AI SaaS, AI B2C, and AI Tools sectors. The generative AI market in India is expected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2023 to over $17 billion by 2030, creating significant opportunities for AI startups.
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US & India-focussed VC firm Abyro Capital floats maiden fund
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8m ago
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Early-stage venture capital firm Abyro Capital has launched its first fund, targeting investments in US and Indian startups. With an initial corpus of $25 million, the firm aims to back around 12 to 15 startups in sectors such as AI, healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain. Abyro Capital has partnered with Hyderabad-based incubation centre T-Hub to provide startups with mentorship, market access, and operational support. Founder and managing partner Vamsi Kora said the fund represents their commitment to supporting visionary founders with capital and resources needed for global success.
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Pre-seed investor Volt VC floats maiden investment fund
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11m ago
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Ahmedabad-based micro-venture capital firm Volt VC has launched its first investment fund, aimed at supporting consumer-centric startups at the pre-seed stage. The Volt VC Fund-I aims to raise INR 45 crore ($5.4 million) and will primarily invest in direct-to-consumer, business-to-consumer, and business-to-business-to-consumer models. The fund plans to invest between INR 50 lakh and INR 2 crore in approximately 20-25 startups. Volt VC aims to address the lack of micro-VC funding available to startups at the pre-seed stage in India, enabling promising ideas to grow and flourish.
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AI-focused VC SenseAI sets timeline for final close of maiden fund, says top exec
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8m ago
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SenseAI Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in AI technology investments, is nearing the final close of its debut fund. The firm, founded in 2017, is focused on investing in startups that develop AI technologies.
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Early-stage investor 2am VC floats second venture capital fund
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4m ago
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2am VC, an early-stage venture capital firm, has launched its second fund, aiming to raise $25 million to invest in up to 30 Indian startups primarily at the pre-seed to seed stages. The fund will focus on sectors such as consumer technology, fintech, food and beverage, AI, and SaaS. Led by founders Hershel Mehta and Brendan Rogers, 2am VC plans to lead investment rounds and provide operational support to founders.
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Micro VC firm Warmup Ventures floats second fund with $35 mn target
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7m ago
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Jaipur-based micro venture capital firm, Warmup Ventures, has launched its second investment vehicle, Warmup Fund II, with a target corpus of $35.3 million. The fund will primarily invest in seed and pre-seed stage companies, with a focus on deep-tech, climate, and sustainability sectors. Warmup Ventures aims to invest in 25 to 30 early-stage startups across various sectors, providing follow-on rounds as well. The firm has already invested in more than 15 startups since its launch in 2023, including Bobabhai, Nitro Commerce, Minimizes, RocketPay, and Balwaan Krishi.
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US-Based Alphatron Closes Maiden Fund At $30 Mn To Invest In Indian Startups
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1y ago
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US-based venture capital firm Alphatron Capital has closed its maiden fund at $30 million, surpassing its initial target of $25 million. The fund, which focuses on startups in the SaaS, fintech, healthtech, AI/ML, digital content, and D2C sectors, aims to provide US investors with access to India's tech companies. Alphatron acts as a limited partner for India-focused VCs and PEs, investing in Indian startups. The firm has already invested in 11 funds, including Chiratae Ventures and Speciale Invest, and made five SPV/co-investments.
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Navam Capital marks first close of maiden VC fund
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1y ago
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Navam Capital has achieved the first close of its inaugural venture capital fund, according to an executive at the firm. The Navam Venture Fund I was launched last year and primarily targets early-stage startups in frontier technology sectors, including aerospace and climate-tech. The fund aims to support emerging companies and fuel innovation in these areas. Navam Capital's successful initial close indicates positive investor interest in their fund and their mission to back promising startups.
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VC-backed RuleZero’s Hissa floats fund to buy ESOPs from startup execs
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6m ago
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Hissa, an equity management platform by RuleZero Technology Solutions, has launched a $35 million fund to buy ESOPs from startup employees, addressing the issue of holding illiquid stocks in Indian startups. Targeting secondaries transactions, the Hissa Fund I aims to invest in 15-20 growth-stage startups, having already invested in AI-led robotics company Miko. Managed by RuleZero's team, the fund offers employees liquidity for personal investments. RuleZero, backed by various investors, was incubated at IndusLaw.
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Aroa Venture Partners Floats $50 Mn Fund
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1y ago
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Aroa Venture Partners has launched a new fund with a target corpus of INR 400 Cr ($50 Mn). The Aroa Opportunities Fund has already received commitments exceeding INR 400 Cr. The firm plans to invest in 20-25 startups with ticket sizes ranging from INR 4 Cr to INR 40 Cr. Additionally, the fund has allocated an extra INR 400 Cr as a greenshoe option. The fund will focus on seed to Series C investments and has a multi-sector approach, excluding real estate and Web3. Founder Gaurav Gulati mentioned that they are yet to find scalable and viable use cases in Web3.
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Eximius Ventures floats $30 mn fund for pre-seed investments
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6m ago
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Eximius Ventures has launched a second investment fund aimed at pre-seed investments with a target of $30 million. The micro venture capital firm intends to back 25-30 companies using this fund. The focus will be on sectors like fintech, artificial intelligence, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and frontier technology. Pearl Agarwal, the co-founder and managing partner, references their commitment to fostering innovation and support for emerging businesses in these high-potential areas.
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