Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Stages | Early Stage, Seed, Series A |
Investing | India • Philippines • Vietnam • Indonesia |
Investment Range | €100,000 - €1,000,000 |
Emphasis Ventures, commonly known as EMVC, is a venture capital firm specializing in fintech investments in emerging markets, with a focus on India. They specifically invest in breakthrough India-based or India-inspired fintech and insurtech startups that have the potential to achieve local scale and international reach, whether they cater to consumers or businesses (B2B) or offer SaaS solutions. EMVC aligns itself as an early partner to innovative and exceptional founders aiming to shape the global fintech landscape, looking for companies that bring local innovation and have the capacity for global collaboration. Their portfolio includes ventures that span various aspects of financial services, including payments, insurance, banking, asset management, consumer technology, credit, distributed ledger technology, blockchain, and strategy. They have a minimum investment size of $100,000 and can invest up to $1,000,000. Through early investments, EMVC offers not just capital but also brings strategic acumen to the table, serving as a catalyst for growth for these startups. Their investments are not just about funding but also involve active participation in providing insights and support for business strategy, helping their portfolio companies expand both locally and globally. EMVC's team consists of investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with experience across India, the U.S., and internationally, who are passionate about fintech. With offices in New York, Bengaluru, Washington, and Mumbai, they position themselves as the nexus where India's best fintech converges with global markets.
We invest in breakthrough India-based or India-inspired fintech and insurtech startups (consumer, B2B, SaaS) with local scale and international potential.