8i Ventures
Overview
8i Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Mumbai and Bangalore, India, focusing on backing founders who are creating fintech and consumer category leaders in the Indian market. The firm invests in seed and early-stage companies, aiming to support entrepreneurs in building enduring businesses. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes identifying and supporting ventures that redefine categories before they become mainstream. 8i Ventures has a track record of successful investments, including companies like Slice, M2P Fintech, Easebuzz, and Blue Tokai. In October 2024, the firm achieved a 12x return on its investment in M2P Fintech, marking a significant milestone in its portfolio performance. In addition to its investments, 8i Ventures launched 'Origami,' a $10 million seed funding program designed to provide rapid access to capital for early-stage startups. The program offers a streamlined process, ensuring a response within one week, a term sheet in two weeks, and deal closure in just four weeks. This initiative reflects the firm's commitment to supporting the next generation of business leaders in India.
Investment Focus
- Pre-seed to early-stage founders building for India
- Sector-agnostic focus
- Clear vision and deep understanding of customer pain points
- Well-rounded team with skills in technology, product development, and sales
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does 8i Ventures invest in?
8i Ventures invests in Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, Telecommunications and Media, and is based in Cmp Centre and School, India. 8i Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does 8i Ventures invest at?
8i Ventures backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 300K - 1.3M.
Which regions does 8i Ventures invest in?
8i Ventures invests across India.
Who are the partners at 8i Ventures?
Team members listed for 8i Ventures include Rajan Rajan (Founder) and Rohit Matt (Founder).
What companies has 8i Ventures invested in?
8i Ventures's portfolio includes Cobalt, Slice, M2P Fintech, Easebuzz, Blue Tokai, Bbetter, TransBnk and Signzy.
How do I contact 8i Ventures?
8i Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
