2am VC
Venture capitalBengaluru Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
2am VC is an early-stage, India-only venture fund that positions itself as sector-agnostic and Gen Z-centric. The firm emphasizes speed, transparency, a founder-friendly approach, and cross-border support. It invests through iSafe, SAFE, convertible notes, and priced rounds, and acts as lead investor in over half of its deals. A stated priority is closing rounds quickly and getting capital into portfolio company accounts as fast as possible.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 50 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Consumer Γ2EdTech Γ2Enterprise Software Γ2Hardware Γ2Space Tech Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1
HQs:IndiaΓ3United StatesΓ3
Investments Β· 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAxiom Space develops commercial space stations and provides access to low-Earth orbit microgravity environments for research, manufacturing, and innovation by governments, researchers, and organizations.
Defense TechEdTechHardwareSpace Tech
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian(Executive Chairman)Michael Suffredini(Founder, former CEO and President)
Portfolio company invested in by 2am before it had a product.
Fieldproxy provides a no-code platform that lets organizations create mobile applications to coordinate and oversee field workforces at any scale.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSChennai, IN
Swaroop Vijayakumar(Founder)inBalakrishna Balasubramanian(Founder)in
Heart Aerospace develops electric regional aircraft for commercial airline operators.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Anders Forslund(Founder/CEO)in
Karbon Card provides financial services for cross-border payments, including foreign payment collection and sending, corporate cards, and cloud billing optimization.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Pei-fu Hsieh(Founder)in
Rosebud AI provides generative AI tools that enable users to create games and immersive interactive experiences without requiring extensive technical expertise.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Lisha Li(Founder)in
Talview provides AI-powered video interviewing, remote proctoring, and assessment solutions for recruitment and exam administration.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR TechSaaS
Sanjoe Tom JoseMani KainTom JoseJobin JoseinSanjoe Tom Matthew Jose(Executive Officer, Director)Subramanian Kailasam(Executive Officer, Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 2am VC invest at?
- 2am VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does 2am VC focus on?
- 2am VC focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 2am VC located?
- 2am VC is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.
- Does 2am VC lead rounds?
- Yes, 2am VC leads investment rounds.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamVC in India with Brendan Rogers of 2am VC (formerly Wag!'s co-founder)
INSEAD Emerging Markets Β· Brendan Rogers
From Silicon Valley to VC in India | Brendan Rogers 2am VC
a founders podcast by Thimo Gleitsmann Β· Brendan Rogers Β· youtube.com
(Audio) From Silicon Valley to VC in India | Brendan Rogers 2am VC
a founders podcast by Thimo Gleitsmann Β· Brendan Rogers Β· youtube.com
SU Talks #7 | Brendan Rogers, Co-founder and GP @ 2AM VC
Startup Universe Β· Brendan Rogers
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