8X Ventures

ꜰᴜɴᴅɪɴɢ ᴅᴇᴇᴘᴛᴇᴄʜ ɪɴ ɪɴᴅɪᴀ | ɪɴᴅɪᴀ ɪᴅᴇᴀꜱ, ᴅᴏᴏʀᴅᴀʀꜱʜᴀɴ ɴᴇᴡꜱ Raising capital can take time and effort, with only 11% of India's tech startups operating in the deep tech sector. Very recently, India Ideas on Doordarshan delved into the world of funding for Deeptech Startups in India, highlighting the challenges they face locally and internationally in securing investments. Tune in to the program for further insights with the host Gautam Roy, India Ideas, DD News, in conversation with Chirag Gupta, Managing Partner at 8X Ventures, Kiran Mysore, Principal at UTEC - The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners and Yuichiro Sano, Manager, India Investment Team Leader at Beyond Next Ventures Inc. Watch the complete video here: https://bit.ly/42VANM2 Are you building a deeptech startup? Reach out to us at [email protected] #funding #deeptech #startups #IndiaIdeas #DoordarshanNews

Startup Central | 8X Ventures: Aims to invest in 20 deeptech startups Which are the sectors on their radar? Chirag Gupta of 8X Ventures shares details of India-focused deeptech fund, key focus areas and more Avanne Dubash Chirag Gupta

Thank you, ET NOW and Avanne Dubash, for inviting me to talk about the next phase of 8X Ventures. We are passionate about startups that lead disruptive innovation and create sustainable value. Reach us at [email protected] We are very proud of some of the exceptional startups in our portfolio: D-NOME Pvt. Ltd., Solinas Integrity Pvt. Ltd., XYMA Analytics , LightSpeed Photonics, Pantherun Technologies , ZENPULSAR and Oditly. Hats off to our Board Advisors for amazing guidance: Ajaysingh Rajput, Esha Arya, Vinod Agarwal. Thank you for our Mentors: Virendra Somwanshi and Suresh Nanda. #DeepTech #Startups #India https://lnkd.in/ek9vHQGY

8X Ventures — an early-stage venture capital firm — has closed the first round of its second deeptech fund at ₹200 crore, The Economic Times reports. The fund is looking to back 18-20 early-stage deeptech startups in India over the next three years, with initial investments ranging between ₹2 crore and ₹5 crore. It also has an additional green shoe option of ₹100 crore, the report says. Which sectors will it focus on? Water, sanitation and hygiene, advanced computing, biotech, Industry 4.0, and B2B enterprise SaaS, the report says further. The firm will back startups with accessible markets, developed tech, and sustainable advantages in terms of competition. Chirag Gupta, Managing Partner of 8X Ventures, said that India’s deeptech landscape offers opportunities for better returns than those of the United States, Europe, Singapore, or West Asia. In the last few months, several VC and venture debt firms have raised funds, including Stride Ventures (₹1,377 crore), IvyCap Ventures (₹2,100 crore), and Filter Capital (₹800 crore), among others, the report adds. Source: The Economic Times - https://lnkd.in/gCq_NV4r ✍: Abhiraj Ganguli 📷: Getty Images #FundingAlert #StartupFuding #DeepTech #VCFund #EarlyStage

8X Ventures announces first close of INR 200cr DeepTech fund, with INR 100cr Greenshoe option Link in the comments Chirag Gupta 8X Ventures #mediabrief #8XVentures #DeepTechFund #marketing #media

🔥Chirag Gupta , Managing Partner at🔥 8X Ventures 🚀🚀8X Ventures Announces First Close of INR 200 Cr DeepTech Fund🚀🚀 🔥🔥8X Ventures, a company that invests in early-stage startups, has announced the first closing of its new INR 200 crore deeptech fund with an option to increase by another INR 100 crore🔥🔥 🌟Fueling Innovation: 8X Ventures’ INR 200 crore deeptech fund exemplifies their commitment to fueling cutting-edge innovation, supporting the growth of transformative technologies. 🌟Empowering Pioneers: This substantial fund empowers early-stage startups to pioneer groundbreaking solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in deeptech. 🌟Driving Technological Advancement: With the first close of their deeptech fund, 8X Ventures is set to drive significant technological advancements that can revolutionize industries. 🌟Inspiring Bold Ideas: The fund's launch inspires entrepreneurs to pursue bold, innovative ideas, knowing they have strong financial backing and support. 🌟Building the Future: 8X Ventures is committed to building a future where deeptech innovations solve complex challenges and improve lives. 🌟Championing Early-Stage Startups: By focusing on early-stage startups, 8X Ventures champions the next generation of deeptech leaders and innovators. 🌟Catalyzing Growth: The deeptech fund serves as a catalyst for growth, providing the necessary resources for startups to scale and succeed. 🌟Expanding Possibilities: The option to increase the fund by another INR 100 crore showcases 8X Ventures' dedication to expanding possibilities and supporting even more groundbreaking projects. 🌟Encouraging Breakthroughs: This initiative encourages startups to strive for breakthroughs that can have a profound impact on technology and society. 🌟Commitment to Excellence: 8X Ventures’ launch of the deeptech fund reflects their unwavering commitment to excellence and their belief in the transformative power of technology. ✅️Share Your Startup Story 🚀📲 https://lnkd.in/ggir3Qap ✅️visite our website🌐 https://lnkd.in/dad4nH #CommitToExcellence #EncourageBreakthroughs #ExpandPossibilities #CatalyzeGrowth #ChampionStartups #BuildTheFuture #InspireBoldIdeas #DriveAdvancement #EmpowerPioneers #FuelingInnovation #scoopearth

I'm super excited about the next Chapter of 8X Ventures. Thank you, The Economic Times, for covering us. We aim to back courageous founders who are leading disruptive innovation and creating sustainable value. Hit us at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/dt3Gu5uU Esha Arya, Ajaysingh Rajput, Vinod Agarwal, Virendra Somwanshi, Suresh Nanda.

Early-stage venture capital firm 8X Ventures has announced the first close of its second deeptech fund at an impressive Rs 200 crore, with an additional Rs 100 crore as a green shoe option. This India-focused fund aims to support 18-20 early-stage deeptech startups over the next three years, with sectors like WASH, Industry 4.0, advanced computing, biotech, and B2B enterprise SaaS in focus. With initial investments ranging from Rs 2-5 crore, and a goal of investing up to Rs 20 crore in 8-10 startups, 8X Ventures is set to drive innovation and growth in the Indian deeptech ecosystem. "We see better return opportunities in India compared to the US, Europe, Singapore, or the Middle East," says Chirag Gupta, Managing Partner at 8X Ventures. The fund has already secured commitments of over Rs 60 crore and is looking forward to fostering groundbreaking technologies and sustainable competitive advantages. Here's to empowering the next wave of deeptech pioneers! #VentureCapital #Deeptech #Innovation #Startups #IndiaTech #Investment #8XVentures #TechFunding #StartupGrowth https://lnkd.in/gmXrV3d6

8X Ventures is extremely proud of our portfolio startup Solinas Integrity Pvt. Ltd. 3 lessons from their journey so far: 1. Solve real problems 2. Build real tech 3. Talk to real customers But as they say, the journey has just begun!

Thank you Excluto and Apoorv Sharma for the amazing platform. Loved my interaction with Vijay R.. 8X Ventures #DeepTech #Innovation