Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Education • AgroTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Developer tools • Food & Beverage |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | India |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $1,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $750,000 |
Venture Catalysts is India's first Integrated Incubator, known for providing a multitude of services supporting the startup ecosystem. They specialize in early-stage investments, focusing on startups in sectors such as Software, including Web Marketplaces and SaaS platforms; Education; AgroTech; FinTech and Financial Services; CleanTech; Artificial Intelligence and Big Data; HealthTech and Fitness; Developer Tools; and the Food & Beverage industry. Venture Catalysts typically invests between 500,000 to 1,000,000 USD, with their sweet spot for investment being around 750,000 USD. They have carved a niche for themselves in the Seed and Series A funding stages. Their goal is to foster innovation by providing startups with not only capital but also strategic mentoring, industry connections, and access to a network of investors to drive growth and success. On their website, they highlight a seasoned and highly competent founding team and managing partners with over 100 years of combined experience. They operate the Venture Catalysts Angel Growth Fund, which is registered as a Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) - Venture Capital Fund - Angel Fund with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). They emphasize that they are not a stock exchange, nor do they engage in any online or offline buying, selling, or dealing of securities, or participate in secondary market trading. Venture Catalysts is committed to shaping the future of startups in India through their comprehensive incubation approach and investment expertise.