The Indian startup
investor directory
VCs, angels, family offices, and accelerators actively backing Indian startups. Find the right fit, then request an intro with verified traction, not a cold pitch deck.
105+
Investors tracked
45+
Companies backed
9
Sectors covered
100X.VC
We back first-time founders with ₹1Cr for 4-8% equity, cohort-based.
Accel India
We invest early and stay long-term, across SaaS, fintech, and consumer internet.
Blume Ventures
We back bold founders building for India's next 500M internet users, across fintech, SaaS, and consumer.
General Catalyst
Global venture firm partnering with founders from seed through growth, with a dedicated India presence.
Recur Club
Non-dilutive growth capital marketplace connecting startups with revenue-based and debt financing.
Inflection Point Ventures
One of India's largest angel networks, backing early-stage founders with capital and mentorship from its investor community.
We Founder Circle
Angel network backing early-stage founders across sectors with a community of operator-investors.
Lightspeed India
Partnering with founders building enduring companies across enterprise and consumer tech.
3one4 Capital
Sector-agnostic early-stage fund backing outlier founders.
FAAD Network
Angel network backing early-stage founders across India with capital and go-to-market support.
100Unicorns
Early-stage fund making fast, founder-friendly bets on category-defining Indian startups.
Artha Venture Fund
Early-stage fund backing capital-efficient founders across India, with a focus beyond the metro startup hubs.
Nexus Venture Partners
India-US cross-border fund backing enterprise, consumer and fintech founders from seed.
Kalaari Capital
Early-stage capital for technology-led Indian businesses across consumer and enterprise.
Endiya Partners
Deep-tech focused early-stage fund backing SaaS, AI and healthtech IP-led founders.
YourNest Venture Capital
Early-stage deep-tech and B2B SaaS focused venture fund.
NSRCEL
IIM Bangalore's incubation cell supporting early-stage founders.
Rajan Anandan
Managing Partner at Peak XV's Surge program, angel-investing across consumer and SaaS.
Sanjay Mehta
Prolific super-angel and co-founder of 100X.VC, backing first-time founders.
Girish Mathrubootham
Freshworks founder backing B2B SaaS founders building for global markets.
Peak XV Partners
Backing category-defining founders across India and Southeast Asia, from seed to growth.
Matrix Partners India (Z47)
Early-stage capital and hands-on operating support for category leaders.
Prime Venture Partners
Seed-stage partners to fintech, SaaS and healthtech founders in India.
Orios Venture Partners
Early-stage fund backing consumer, SaaS and D2C founders.
Better Capital
Pre-seed fund backing B2B SaaS and AI founders building for global markets.
Beenext
Seed-stage fund backing internet and fintech founders across Asia.
Y Combinator
Global accelerator running a twice-yearly batch program for early founders, including many from India.
Antler India
Day-zero investor and residency program backing first-time founders.
Axilor Ventures
Bangalore-based accelerator and seed fund for early founders.
GSF Accelerator
One of India's earliest startup accelerators, backing first-time founders.
T-Hub
Hyderabad-based innovation hub supporting early-stage and deep-tech startups.
Ventureast
One of India's earliest venture funds, backing tech and life-sciences founders.
Stellaris Venture Partners
Seed investors backing bold, category-defining Indian startups.
CIIE.CO
IIM Ahmedabad's incubator and seed fund for early-stage founders.
Indian Angel Network
One of the world's largest angel networks, backing early-stage founders across sectors.
Mumbai Angels Network
Early-stage angel network connecting founders with a large investor base.
LetsVenture
Angel-investing platform aggregating individual investors and syndicates.
Info Edge Ventures
Early-stage fund from the Info Edge group backing internet and SaaS founders.
WaterBridge Ventures
Early-stage fund backing digital-first consumer and SaaS founders.
Arkam Ventures
Backing founders building for the Indian middle market.
Together Fund
SaaS-focused fund led by operators including Freshworks founders.
Kae Capital
Early-stage fund backing founders at the idea and seed stage.
Inflexor Ventures
Deep-tech focused early-stage fund backing IP-led founders.
Gemba Capital
Early-stage fund backing platform and fintech businesses.
Startup India Seed Fund
Government seed-capital scheme supporting early-stage startups through incubators.
Venture Catalysts
Integrated incubator and early-stage fund backing first-time founders across India.
Omnivore
Backing founders building for India's farmers and rural economy, from agtech to climate resilience.
Techstars Bangalore
Global accelerator running a mentorship-driven program for early founders.
Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India
Early to growth-stage capital for technology founders across India and Southeast Asia.
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