Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • Media • Businesses Solutions • Cosmetics (& Fashion) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Food & Beverage • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Woman Focused |
Stages | Early, Seed, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States • India |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Assets Under Management | $225,000,000 |
Fireside Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in early stage companies, targeting a variety of sectors including Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), Media, Business Solutions, Cosmetics & Fashion, HealthTech & Fitness, Food & Beverage, Healthcare & Wellness, Consumer, and Woman Focused industries. They focus on building iconic and purposeful consumer brands, particularly those that are digital-first and can scale from India to global markets. Their investment strategy emphasizes supporting purpose-led brands and sector-specific funds, which they believe are the right fit for early-stage founders. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bangalore, India, Fireside Ventures manages a portfolio that includes over 52 companies. With three funds and a capital managed of approximately 3000 Cr (~$225 million), they aim to nurture the next generation of consumer brands. Fireside Ventures aims to invest between $100,000 and $5,000,000, with a sweet spot of around $1,500,000 for their investments. Their mission is also to foster a diverse ecosystem and they put a significant emphasis on building brands that not only succeed commercially but also contribute positively to society. They have a team comprised of 26 members and offer value-added services through their 'Value of Good' philosophy and Fireside Ignite, where they share insights, interviews, and ideas to support startups. The firm's commitment to diversity, innovation, and sustainability is evident in their investments and the resources they offer to the brands they partner with.