StartupXseed Ventures
Overview
StartupXseed Ventures is an investment firm that manages Aaruha Technology Fund I and II, registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as Category I under Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) Regulations 2012 . Founded by B. V. Naidu, Mohandas Pai, Ramakrishna V, and Ravi Thakur, the firm supports deep tech, B2B, early-stage startups . It is a sector-agnostic fund that invests in areas from SaaS to space tech, including cybersecurity, semiconductors, AI/ML, drones, and new frontier startups in India with a global focus . The firm offers strategic support through market access, mentorship, corporate governance, and investor connections .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwinbox | Jun 2017 | Series A | - |
| CloudSEK | May 2025 | Series A2 and B1 | Co-investor |
| Bellatrix Aerospace | Mar 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Vitraya Technologies | Mar 2023 | Series A | Lead |
| Aereo | Jul 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is StartupXseed Ventures based?
StartupXseed Ventures is headquartered in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India.
When was StartupXseed Ventures founded?
StartupXseed Ventures was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does StartupXseed Ventures have?
StartupXseed Ventures has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in StartupXseed Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Darwinbox, CloudSEK, Bellatrix Aerospace, Vitraya Technologies, Aereo.
What was StartupXseed Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
StartupXseed Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Bellatrix Aerospace in 2026.
What sectors does StartupXseed Ventures focus on?
StartupXseed Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does StartupXseed Ventures focus on?
StartupXseed Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is StartupXseed Ventures's AUM?
StartupXseed Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.