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Bangalore continues to be a hotbed for new companies, and there's no shortage of capital for founders with great ideas. The city is home to some of India's most active investors, from large global firms to smaller, focused funds.
Firms like Peak XV Partners have backed nearly 800 companies, while others like Chiratae Ventures have seen around 50 exits. Finding the right investor for your startup is the first step.
Below is our list of the best 20 VC firms in Bangalore.
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Buy It For $97 $297 →Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA, provides venture and growth capital to founders across India and Southeast Asia. From seed to late stage, the firm has invested in over 400 companies with its $9 billion in managed capital, building a portfolio that includes Zomato and Razorpay.
India Quotient backs early-stage companies building disruptive businesses aimed at the Indian consumer market. Beyond providing capital, they cultivate a strong community network to connect and support startup enthusiasts.
As India's first and largest deeptech venture fund, Pi Ventures backs ambitious founders at the earliest stages who are building companies to solve global problems. They focus on complex fields like AI, quantum computing, and spacetech, with a portfolio that includes the mental health AI Wysa.
Stellaris Venture Partners provides seed and Series A funding to Indian technology companies, including successes like Mamaearth. Beyond capital, they connect founders with the Stellaris Founder Network, a group of seasoned entrepreneurs offering direct mentorship and support.
Backing some of India's biggest tech successes, Chiratae Ventures invests in early-stage startups across deep-tech, consumer tech, and fintech. With a portfolio that includes unicorns like Lenskart and PolicyBazaar, the firm provides its companies with a global network and deep market expertise to accelerate growth.
Avataar Venture Partners backs growth-stage B2B and SaaS companies, helping them expand from regional players into global businesses. As an operational fund, they take a hands-on approach, working directly with founders to navigate the challenges of scaling.
Axilor Ventures operates as a startup accelerator and early-stage seed fund, backing founders across enterprise SaaS, fintech, and healthcare technology. Founded by some of India's most successful entrepreneurs, the firm offers a structured program and capital to help new companies build a strong foundation.
Venture Highway partners with India's early-stage technology entrepreneurs, providing both capital and guidance to help them build their companies. Their portfolio features some of the country's most prominent startups, including CRED and Meesho, underscoring their strategy of working closely with founders from the start.
Focusing on seed and early-stage technology ventures, Exfinity Venture Partners provides more than just capital. They function as strategic partners, giving portfolio companies hands-on guidance and access to the deep networks of their founding technology industry veterans.
Mensa Brands acquires majority stakes in digital-first D2C companies, partnering with entrepreneurs to scale their brands globally. The firm provides working capital and operational expertise across technology, supply chain, and marketing to accelerate growth and deliver a lucrative financial exit for founders.
Our top picks are just the beginning of what Bangalore's funding scene has to offer. The next group of firms has collectively backed over 580 startups and guided more than 60 to an exit.
These firms represent a mix of new and established players, all looking for promising founders. Here’s a look at the other venture capital firms funding what's next in Bangalore.
| VC Firm | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73 | — | |
| 2022 | 8 | — | |
| 2019 | 41 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 24 | — | |
| 2017 | 29 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 39 | 6 | |
| 2006 | 215 | 28 | |
| 2012 | 132 | 21 | |
| 2013 | 16 | 4 |
