VenturEast

About The Fund

Ventureast is a premier venture capital fund manager based in Chennai, India, with a longstanding history of investing in the country. Founded in 1997, Ventureast has become one of the longest-standing venture capital managers in India, boasting a management of over $325 million across its funds. With an investment focus that encompasses both the min and max amount of $30,000,000, they target a diverse range of sectors, including Software (Web Marketplace, SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT, BioTech, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, Retail & E-Commerce, CleanTech, Material Science, Life Sciences, and Mobile.They pride themselves on their ability to back game-changing entrepreneurs and disruptive businesses, particularly those with a differentiated approach to addressing substantial unmet needs within the Indian market. Ventureast seeks out companies that are rapidly growing and possess clear competitive advantages in their respective fields.Over the years, the firm has made over 100 investments in technology, healthcare, and clean environment sectors, displaying a robust portfolio of companies that have grown to become leaders in their space. Their investment strategy revolves around partnering with trailblazing startups with teams that have deep domain expertise across various areas such as mobility, cloud, consumer internet, IoT, digital health, and clean tech.Ventureast's portfolio highlights their marquee investments in companies like Lohum, which specializes in the recycling and repurposing of Lithium-ion battery packs, VideoVerse with its innovative video editing technologies, MoEngage, an intelligent customer engagement platform for the mobile-first world, Acko, India's first and largest digital insurer, Kissht, a leading online consumer lending platform, and Sresta's 24Mantra, the largest organic food brand in India.Their approach is hands-on, and the team at Ventureast is driven by passion and a commitment to delivering great returns. They have dedicated funds and teams for each sector they invest in, ensuring specialized support and deep industry knowledge which contributes to the differentiated and tailored guidance they offer to their investees.