Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Consumer |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States • India |
Investment Range | $121,000 - $1,800,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $961,000 |
Artha Venture Fund (AVF) is an investment firm that specializes in the early-stage funding of startups, focusing primarily on Seed and Series A rounds. They have a keen interest in the FinTech and Financial Services sectors, as well as in startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data. AVF's expertise also extends to Consumer-focused companies. They demonstrated a unique investment approach with a minimum investment threshold of $121,000 and a maximum of $1,800,000. Their investment sweet spot is approximately $961,000, indicating a flexible range to cater to the nuanced needs of various startups. AVF attracts prominent industry professionals to their team, including individuals with deep roots in Wealth Management, Law, Compliance, Finance and Investments, Office Management, and Human Resources. Key team members bring a wealth of knowledge from their diverse experiences, ranging from advising Family Offices in India and the Middle East, managing investor relations, and expertise in financial analysis and investment management to shaping operational systems and advocating for corporate ethics. AVF's team showcases a collective drive to invest in businesses that have the potential to redefine the future of business. Anirudh A Damani, drawing inspiration from Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, leads AVF with a vision that intertwines entrepreneurship, sustainability, and growth. Under his leadership, AVF aims to fuel economic growth in India by investing in the promise of Indian entrepreneurship and renewable energy, acknowledging the potential for each village in India to become a hub of economic activity.