Next Orbit Ventures

What is Next Orbit Ventures?

Next Orbit Ventures is a multi-asset fund manager based in Mumbai, India, focusing on creating long-term sustainable value for the companies they invest in while generating superior returns for their investors. They invest in various sectors including information, communication technology, healthcare, education, engineering, manufacturing, media, and retail.

Particularly, they target investment opportunities in the areas of Hardware (& Manufacturing), IoT (& Wearables), A.I. (& Big Data), Blockchain (& Cryptos), and Gaming (& eSports). Their investment strategies encompass private equity, venture capital, public equities, real estate, and debt financing.

Their Private Equity Semiconductor and Electronics Ecosystem Fund aims to capitalize on the forecasted growth of India's Electronic Market, which is expected to reach $810 billion by 2025. Furthermore, in partnership with AMD, USA, Next Orbit Ventures funds innovative companies specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through their Digital Transformation Fund. The public equities team applies deep domain expertise to invest across major industry verticals, while their debt solutions support small and medium enterprises in India.

Being a SEBI-regulated entity, they offer a structured approach to investment with a focus on compliance and due diligence. The firm has a strong leadership team led by founder and managing partner Ajay Jalan, a visionary leader, dealmaker, strategist, and an active contributor to India's investment landscape particularly in the realm of semiconductor manufacturing.

They are associated with the ISMC project, a part of the I2U2 Group agenda to enhance cooperation in high-tech sectors among India, Israel, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates. In addition to this, they have been pivotal in encouraging semiconductor manufacturing in India and have proposed substantial investments to establish a semiconductor fab factory in the country.