Tuscan Ventures

Tuscan Ventures is a private investment firm headquartered in Mumbai, India, specializing in providing creative financing solutions to entrepreneurs aiming to build large, sustainable businesses. The firm emphasizes flexibility and patience, offering both early-stage and growth capital to its partners. Tuscan Ventures is not restricted by investment stages or instruments, enabling it to support bold, visionary founders with tailored financing solutions.

The firm's investment strategy is driven by broader trends rather than specific sectors, focusing on businesses of the future. Tuscan Ventures has a diverse team with operational and management experience across various business functions, including strategy development, finance, technology, law, and marketing. This expertise allows them to provide significant levels of hands-on assistance—financial, strategic, and operational—to their portfolio companies.

Tuscan Ventures has a proven track record of uncovering value in situations where other buyers may lack the necessary expertise or resources. Their portfolio includes investments in companies such as ColdStar Logistics, Velvetcase, Paragon Partners, and LoanTap. The firm is led by Sameer Varma, who has over 10 years of experience in the shipping, logistics, and transportation infrastructure space across Asia, and Shagun Kapur Gogia, a founding member with extensive experience in the investment sector. The team is committed to building long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, offering more than just capital to foster business growth and success.