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Volt VC Floats Early Stage Fund To Back Consumer-Focused Startups

Inc42 · 1y ago

Volt VC Floats Early Stage Fund To Back Consumer-Focused Startups

Volt VC, a venture capital firm, has announced the launch of its inaugural early-stage fund targeting a total capital of INR 45 crore. The fund will be dedicated to investing in consumer-focused businesses at the pre-seed stage, particularly in sectors such as direct-to-consumer (D2C), business-to-consumer (B2C), and business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) models. Volt VC, established in July 2023 by founder Patel, not only provides financial support but also offers strategic guidance, market research, product development, branding, fundraising strategies, and access to an extensive network of industry experts.

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