StartupXseed Ventures

StartupXseed Ventures is a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage deep tech startups across India. The firm was established in 2015 with a vision to create a holistic ecosystem for startups and entrepreneurs at the seed level. It offers a unique program that combines institutional seed funding with strategic support, market access, and mentorship, aiming to act as a 'Co-Founder/Seed Partner' in helping innovation succeed in technology and technology-enabled sectors across India.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes deep technology domains such as Cyber Security, Semiconductors, Embedded Devices, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. StartupXseed Ventures seeks to invest between INR 3 crore and INR 10 crore in each portfolio company, focusing on startups that emphasize innovation, intellectual property creation, and disruptive technologies. The firm has a history of backing strong founders capable of building enterprise solutions and expanding them globally.

Since its inception, StartupXseed Ventures has made several investments in the deep tech sector, including companies like Airwood Aerostructures, which operates in the drones and robotics industry. The firm has also closed its second fund, raising INR 243 crore (approximately $30.4 million), oversubscribed by 20% compared to its initial target. This fund aims to invest in 8-10 enterprise SaaS and deep tech startups over the next 12 months, with a focus on sectors such as semiconductor, cyber security, drone and aerospace, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The firm's approach combines seed funding with strategic support, market access, and mentorship, differentiating it from other seed fund companies and fostering innovation in the technology space in India.