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Yali Capital’s ‘Gani’ On Building A Deeptech Investment Thesis For India

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Yali Capital’s ‘Gani’ On Building A Deeptech Investment Thesis For India
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Venture capital players in India are increasingly showing interest in deeptech startups, despite the challenges and unique characteristics of this segment. One such player is Subramaniam, who has 15+ years of experience in the semiconductor space and has personally backed deeptech startups. He believes that a significant portion of funds should be allocated to chip design, as India progresses towards chip manufacturing. However, he highlights the importance of identifying the right area of growth and mitigating technology and execution risks in deeptech investments. Additionally, he emphasizes the need for expertise in evaluating early-stage deeptech startups due to the complexity and diverse sectors within this field.

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Yali Capital closes maiden deeptech fund at Rs 893 Cr

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Yali Capital closes maiden deeptech fund at Rs 893 Cr
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Yali Capital closes maiden deeptech fund at Rs 893 Cr Venture capital firm Yali Capital has closed its maiden deeptech focused fund at Rs 893 crore (about $103.2 million). Yali Capital had launched the early stage fund at Rs 810 crore in July last year to back startups operating in the deeptech sector. The fund intends to invest in startups across chip design, robotics, genomics, smart manufacturing, aerospace, and AI sectors, Yali Capital said in a press release. The VC firm has raised capital from corporates such as Infosys, Qualcomm Ventures, the DPIIT Fund of Funds for Startups, and Evolvence, among others. Additionally, TVS Capital founder Gopal Srinivasan, Rare Enterprises chief executive Utpal Sheth, and JM Financial’s managing director Vishal Kampani are among its notable investors. Launched by Ganapathy Subramaniam and Mathew Cyriac, Yali Capital is a SEBI approved Category II AIF and had initially set its target close to Rs 500 crore, with an additional greenshoe option of Rs 310 crore. “China is well ahead in the deeptech space and has overtaken America. India has all the potential, from services to deeptech, but certainly has much distance to cover,” said Ganapathy Subramaniam. Yali Capital has made five investments, including genomics startup 4baseCare, robotics startup Perceptyne Robots, and fabless chip design company C2i Semiconductors. It plans to expand its portfolio to eight companies by the end of the year.

Deepak Padaki on Catamaran Ventures’ India investment playbook

Inc42Inc42 · 1y ago
Deepak Padaki on Catamaran Ventures’ India investment playbook
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Catamaran Ventures, the family office founded by Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayan Murthy, has diversified its investments across venture capital, private equity, public markets, and joint ventures with global multinationals. The family office primarily focuses on technology-enabled businesses and financial services but has now expanded its investment thesis to include the manufacturing sector in India. Catamaran Ventures has backed more than 19 startups across various sectors, including manufacturing, deeptech, electric mobility, AI, and healthcare. Deepak Padaki, President of Catamaran Ventures, emphasizes the importance of providing original solutions and strategic insights to entrepreneurs rather than relying solely on inflated valuations.

Unleashing India’s Deeptech Potential: A Journey Towards Innovation

Inc42Inc42 · 1y ago
Unleashing India’s Deeptech Potential: A Journey Towards Innovation
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The Indian government has approved an investment of INR 10,372 Cr over five years for the India AI Mission, with a strategic allocation of nearly INR 2,000 Cr specifically for deeptech startups. This marks a significant boost for the Indian startup ecosystem and highlights the government's commitment to fostering innovation in AI and deeptech. With over 3,000 deeptech startups in India, there is a promising landscape for investment. Technologies like AI and machine learning have the potential to revolutionize sectors such as healthcare, education, banking, and manufacturing. However, deeptech startups often face challenges in securing financial backing, making increased investment crucial for their success.

JIIF investors invest in Rs 350 Cr consumer-focused fund by Atomic Capital

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JIIF investors invest in Rs 350 Cr consumer-focused fund by Atomic Capital
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Investors from the early-stage angel network JIIF have invested in a Rs 350 crore fund by Atomic Capital, a newly launched consumer-focused venture capital firm. JIIF-affiliated angel investors alone contributed Rs 26.5 crore to the fund. According to JIIF, this is the largest collective bet by JIIF’s investors in the consumer VC space, underscoring rising conviction in India’s next wave of consumption, driven by digital-first brands, regional demand, and wellness-oriented products. Commenting on the investment, Jeenendra Bhandari, Chairman of JIIF, said, “It is a proud moment to see JIIF members backing Atomic Capital’s first fund. Their investment aligns with our broader thesis of supporting category-defining, purpose-led startups. India’s consumer opportunity is massive, and Atomic’s operating model is well positioned to unlock enduring brand value.” Atomic Capital operates with an “Operating VC” approach, offering not just capital but also hands-on support in brand building, growth marketing, supply chain optimization, and leadership hiring. In FY25, JIIF’s investor base deployed over Rs 60 crore across more than 20 startups spanning fintech, healthtech, AI, logistics, and consumer. The network now supports a portfolio of over 150 companies. Mumbai-based Atomic Capital, an early-stage VC firm founded in 2024 by Apoorv Gautam, combines strategic depth with on-ground execution.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Yali Aerospace

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Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu backs Yali Aerospace
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Sridhar Vembu, co-founder and CEO of SaaS firm Zoho, has invested in drone startup Yali Aerospace. Founded in 2022 by Dinesh, Anugraha and Mathuravani, Yali’s drones offer easy-to-use technology for civil and military purposes. The Thanjavur-based firm specialises in providing drone solutions for medical, surveillance, and logistics globally. Some of its applications include solutions for precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and disaster response. Its range includes 100 kilometer with a payload of 9 kilogram and 50 kilometer with 10.5 kilogram. According to the company’s website, Yali can deliver medical commodities to any destination in India in less than 20 minutes through the Yali Network Bridge. Earlier this month, media reported that Vembu is all set to enter the chip making business, with an investment plan of around $700 million.

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