SiriusOne Capital

Overview

SiriusOne Capital is a venture capital firm based in Chennai, India, focusing on early-stage technology startups across various sectors. The firm is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as an Alternate Investment Fund Category I, managing a fund size of INR 100 crore. Their investment strategy involves providing seed capital to startups offering differentiated technology solutions to significant problems. The firm's investment thesis includes a ticket size between INR 1.5 crore and INR 3.5 crore, with a commitment period of 4 years and a fund life of 8 years. SiriusOne Capital emphasizes the US-India theme, leveraging India's extensive experience in serving US clients and the presence of US tech companies in India. This strategic focus aims to tap into the synergies between the two markets. Additionally, SiriusOne Capital offers a unique value proposition through its SiriusOne Coach Network, an elite group of professionals with proven experience in organization building, technology leadership, domain expertise, and fund management. This network actively supports portfolio companies, guiding them in executing their plans, establishing governance models, and scaling rapidly to achieve profitable exits within 3-4 years, compared to the industry average of 7-10 years.

Investment Focus

• Technology differentiator, preferably IP-led
• Large addressable market size
• Uniqueness of solution compared to competition
• Founding team experience, passion, and role clarity
• Market readiness of solution
• Business and revenue model
• Current state of key performance metrics
• Valuation terms, deal size, and structure
• Business plan and key milestones
• Governance model
• Roadmap to next funding round and beyond
• Valuation terms, deal size and structure

Portfolio Companies