Saama Capital

Saama Capital is an India-focused venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across diverse sectors such as technology, fintech, consumer goods, healthcare, education, media, e-commerce, logistics, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, blockchain, agriculture, energy, real estate, and automotive. The firm seeks to partner with passionate founders building disruptive companies, providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to a global network of advisors and investors.

With over 20 years of experience and $330 million in assets under management, Saama Capital has invested in 75 companies, including One97 Communications (Paytm), Veeba, Mokobara, Koparo, MyMuse, SuperBottoms, Solethreads, SleepyCat, Nourish Organics, DaMensch, The Moms Co., BlueStone, and Chai Point. The firm looks for big ideas and big markets, partnering with the best people to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Saama Capital's investment strategy focuses on early-stage investments, typically ranging from $2 million to $5 million, in sectors such as technology, fintech, and consumer-oriented industries across India. The firm leverages its team's deep experience in developing the Indian venture ecosystem, which has led to an extensive network within the investor, entrepreneur, and service provider communities. Entrepreneurs value Saama Capital for being collaborative, knowledgeable, and engaged, as the firm takes an active role in helping them with operational, financing, and strategic matters.

Saama Capital is the independent successor fund to SVB India Capital Partners, I (SICP), which has been successfully investing in Indian companies since 2006. The management and advisory team has a combined 60+ years of experience in investing in outstanding Indian companies. Saama Capital's offices are located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and Palo Alto, California, USA.

Saama Capital's portfolio includes companies such as One97 Communications (Paytm), Veeba, Mokobara, Koparo, MyMuse, SuperBottoms, Solethreads, SleepyCat, Nourish Organics, DaMensch, The Moms Co., BlueStone, and Chai Point. The firm has made 132 investments, with its most recent investment on March 29, 2025, when Koparo Clean raised funding. Saama Capital has raised four funds, with the latest being Saama Capital FUND IV, announced on April 6, 2018. The firm has made five diversity investments, with the most recent on October 20, 2022, when GlobalFair raised funding. Saama Capital has had several exits, including notable ones such as BlueStone, Lendingkart, and One97 Communications.

Saama Capital's investment philosophy emphasizes a balanced and diversified approach to investing in the growth of the Indian economy. The firm leverages its team's deep experience in developing the Indian venture ecosystem, which has led to an extensive network within the investor, entrepreneur, and service provider communities. Entrepreneurs value Saama Capital for being collaborative, knowledgeable, and engaged, as the firm takes an active role in helping them with operational, financing, and strategic matters.

Saama Capital's offices are located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and Palo Alto, California, USA. The firm's contact email is contactus@saama.vc. For more information, visit their official website at https://saama.vc.