NextUnicorn Fund

Overview

NextUnicorn Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech-enabled startups with global potential. The firm focuses on high-conviction, tech-enabled pre-seed and seed-stage investments, emphasizing the India-US corridor. They support founders with deep operating expertise, fundraising guidance, and global network access, particularly across India and the US. Their in-house accelerator runs twice a year between San Francisco and Bangalore, with full travel support. The firm has backed over 40 startups since 2017, delivering a multiple on invested capital (MOIC) of 9.65x to date, with a trajectory to cross 15x by 2027. Their investment strategy includes stages from idea or patent to growth, with check sizes ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. They invest globally, with a strong emphasis on the USA and India. Their portfolio includes companies like Whatfix, KiranaClub, Settlin, eekifoods, Codingal, and Slintel. The firm is headquartered in Dover, Delaware, USA, and operates globally, with a significant presence in India. They are active in the startup ecosystem, hosting events like the NextUnicorn Global StartUp Battle in various cities, including Mumbai and Bangalore, to identify and support emerging startups. Their mission is to back the next generation of unicorn startups by providing funding, mentorship, and global market access.

Investment Focus

• Tech-enabled startups with global potential
• Pre-seed and seed-stage companies
• Focus on the India-US corridor

Portfolio Companies