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Mumbai-based venture capital firm A91 Partners has closed its third India-focused fund at $665 million. The firm, known for backing growth-stage companies across sectors, plans to invest in Indian startups with ticket sizes ranging from $20 to $50 million. Investors include the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other global limited partners.
Born in India, not Silicon Valley, BharatYEF.com is the world’s most intuitive and inclusive startup platform. Built for every Indian—not just the top 1%—it transforms raw ideas into funded ventures through mentorship, gamified validation, and citizen-driven capital. Backed by a ₹100 Cr vision, it’s not just a platform—it’s a movement.
Marketing strategist Harshavardhan Chauhaan has launched the $10 million Young Entrepreneurs Fund (YEF) to back early-stage, pre-revenue startups in AI, clean energy, and rural innovation. Funded by proceeds from his upcoming book, YEF will provide capital and mentorship to founders building transformative, impact-driven ventures in India and beyond.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has announced a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds to support India’s deep-tech startups in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and more. Managed by SIDBI, the fund will prioritize early-stage capital and ecosystem development, positioning India as a global leader in advanced technology innovation.
TVS Capital Funds has appointed former Federal Bank CEO Shyam Srinivasan as Senior Advisor and Operating Partner. With over three decades in financial services, Srinivasan will guide TCF’s portfolio companies, especially in finance and tech, as the fund sharpens focus on control investing and IPO-ready institutional growth.
Venturi Partners is raising a $225 million second fund, doubling down on high-growth consumer sectors in India and Southeast Asia. Known for investments in Livspace, Country Delight, and JQR, the firm will continue targeting scalable consumer brands with an active ownership model.
Rohan Misra, son of Rajeev Misra, has launched a $150 million fund, Gravity Holdings, to invest in Indian tech startups, starting with HR tech firm Darwinbox.
Together Fund, co-founded by Girish Mathrubootham and Manav Garg, is set to finalize its $150 million Fund II by June 2025. The fund aims to bolster early-stage AI startups, reflecting the firm's commitment to advancing technological innovation in India's startup ecosystem.
AJVC, led by founder Aviral Bhatnagar, has launched a ₹100 crore fund to support early-stage Indian startups, focusing on sectors like AI, SaaS, and consumer technology. With plans to invest in 12-15 pre-seed startups annually, AJVC aims to address the funding gap and foster innovation in the country's startup ecosystem.
Recur Club has launched a ₹150 crore fund to support D2C brands in the booming quick commerce sector. The fund aims to provide fast working capital to help brands scale inventory and marketing. Founded by Eklavya Gupta and Abhinav Sherwal, Recur Club has disbursed over ₹500 crores to businesses.
Delhi-based D2C footwear startup Yoho has raised Rs 27 crore ($3.21 million) in its Pre-Series B funding round, led by Gulf Islamic Investments (GII). Founded by Ahmad Hushsham and Prateek Singhal, Yoho focuses on orthopedic, comfort-centric footwear designed to address common foot issues while blending style and performance. With this fresh capital infusion, the startup plans to enhance product innovation, scale its marketing efforts, and expand its offline retail presence in India’s growing $13.5 billion footwear market. The company previously raised Rs 20 crore in 2022 from high-profile investors like Rajeev Misra and Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
Perceptyne, an AI-driven robotics startup, recently secured $3 million in seed funding co-led by Endiya Partners and Yali Capital, with participation from Whiteboard Capital. The funding will accelerate Perceptyne’s development of semi-humanoid robots designed for tasks like assembly and packaging in manufacturing environments. These advanced robots integrate AI, computer vision, and multi-modal sensing technologies to reduce the time it takes for manufacturers to implement automation solutions.