WaterBridge Ventures

About The Fund

WaterBridge Ventures is an active venture capital firm based in New Delhi, India, with a commitment to helping build generational companies. With a combined 40 years of investing experience from the partners and over $954M raised in capital by their portfolio companies, they have established a robust presence in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The firm focuses on IT, CleanTech, HealthTech, and Fitness industries. They show a keen interest in backing contrarian founders and have the ability to spot opportunities early on, as exemplified by their investments in companies such as Doubtnut, CityMall, Bijnis, and Chalo. WaterBridge Ventures has become a signatory to the Principles for Investors in Inclusive Finance (PIIF), emphasizing their dedication to responsible investing and expanding access to affordable financial products and services. Their operational approach features deep involvement in the early stages of startups and they advocate for a product-first philosophy. Their successful investments include diverse sectors such as Ed-Tech (Doubtnut), e-commerce (CityMall), B2B platforms (Bijnis), daily mass commute (Chalo), data management (Atlan), and digital pharmacies (PocketPills). Atlan and PocketPills have been recognized for their innovative solutions in areas such as DataOps and digital health. WaterBridge operates with an ethos of building trust, supporting community-driven platforms, and embracing technology to create differentiated growth strategies. They are credited with helping their portfolio companies in strategic ways beyond financial investment, including leveraging their networks, providing sage advice, and assisting in regulatory navigation. The portfolio coverage is not limited by geography; for instance, they're present in the Canadian digital health space with their investment in PocketPills. As a testament to their effective partnership, portfolio founders have praised WaterBridge for their hands-on support, strategic contribution, and genuine partnership.