OVERVIEW

India has an active startup-investor base spanning venture capital, angel networks and accelerators. This directory lists 12 notable, currently-active investors - what stage and sectors they back, and where to find them. Always approach investors through their own official channels.

Venture capital firms

Blume VenturesPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, Indian early-stage ยท Unacademy, Purplle

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Peak XV PartnersSeed to growth

Generalist (formerly Sequoia India) ยท Zomato, Razorpay, CRED

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Accel IndiaSeed/Series A

Generalist, consumer, SaaS ยท Flipkart, Freshworks

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Kalaari CapitalSeed/Series B

Consumer tech, SaaS, fintech ยท Dream11, CureFit

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Chiratae VenturesSeed/Series A

Consumer, health, SaaS (formerly IDG) ยท Flipkart, Lenskart

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Elevation CapitalSeed/Series A

Generalist (formerly SAIF Partners) ยท Paytm, Meesho

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Enterprise, SaaS, consumer ยท Postman, Delhivery

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3one4 CapitalSeed/Series A

Consumer, fintech, SaaS ยท Licious, Darwinbox

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India QuotientPre-seed/Seed

Consumer, fintech ยท ShareChat, Sugar Cosmetics

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Angel networks

Generalist ยท One of Asia's largest angel networks

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Generalist ยท Early Indian angel platform

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Accelerators

100X.VCPre-seed/Seed

Generalist, iSAFE notes ยท Founded by Sanjay Mehta

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top startup investors in India?

Active investors in India include Blume Ventures, Peak XV Partners, Accel India, Kalaari Capital, Chiratae Ventures and others across venture capital, angel networks and accelerators.

How do I approach investors in India?

Use each firm's official website and warm introductions where possible. Accelerators (like the ones listed) often accept direct applications, while most VCs prefer a referral. This directory links to official sites only.

Note: This directory is an educational resource, not an endorsement, introduction or investment advice. Investor focus, stage and status change - confirm on each firm's official site. Last checked 2026-07-21.

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