Ankur Capital
Venture capitalMumbai · Pre-Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ankur Capital positions capital as only one part of what it offers, emphasizing hands-on support to founders at every stage — helping refine product strategy, make key hires, and connect with customers, researchers, corporates, and global investors. The firm draws on a network of experienced founders, operators, research institutions, and ecosystem partners across India and worldwide, and leverages initiatives such as ThinkAg and the Deep Science Forum to link portfolio companies to the broader innovation ecosystem. Its stated aim is to help founders build enduring, globally significant companies, with the team drawing on its own company-building experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 41 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Digital Health ×1Energy ×1FoodTech ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×2India×1
Investments · 41 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHealthSutra produces food products from ancient millets including jowar, bajra, and ragi in modern formats for health-conscious families.
FoodTechWellness & FitnessIndia, IN
Vimano develops adaptable membranes and components for electrochemical devices and systems, targeting energy generators, distributors, and consumers.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyNew MaterialsPearland, US
Murari Ramkumar(Murari Ramkumar is Chief Executive Officer and Director.)Nagesh Sanjeeva Kini(Nagesh S. Kini is Chief Technology Officer and Director.)Murari R(Founder & CEO)Ramkumar Ganesan(Head of Corporate Affairs)
Numen develops at-home cancer diagnostics and health data collection infrastructure using machine learning models to enable earlier intervention and improve patient outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US
Luca Springer(Founder)inThomas Carroll(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ankur Capital invest at?
- Ankur Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Ankur Capital's typical check size?
- Ankur Capital typically writes checks of $275K – $15M.
- What sectors does Ankur Capital focus on?
- Ankur Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Semiconductors.
- Where is Ankur Capital located?
- Ankur Capital is headquartered in Mumbai, IN.
- Does Ankur Capital lead rounds?
- Ankur Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Ankur Capital has written about venture diligence practices and India's semiconductor ecosystem. Recent posts examine how founders should prepare for investment closes, India's expanding semiconductor opportunity beyond fabs through fabless design and manufacturing support, and the industry's shift toward full-stack ecosystem development under ISM 2.0. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAnkur Capital's Ritu Verma on Investing in India's Deep Science Revolution
Founder Thesis with Akshay Datt · Ritu Verma
Why did they invest in Josh Talks || Ft. Ritu Verma, co-founder & Managing Partner at Ankur Capital
Radically Yours by Radhika · Ritu Verma
What do Investors expect in a Pitch? Ft. Ritu Verma, co-founder & Managing Partner at Ankur Capital
Radically Yours by Radhika · Ritu Verma
Ritu Verma, co-founder & managing partner at Ankur Capital, on #catalyticcapital
macfound · Ritu Verma · youtube.com
Investing in the next billion | Ritu Verma (Co Founder & Managing Partner, Ankur Capital)
The Startup Operator · Ritu Verma
Rema Subramanian, Co Founder, Ankur Capital Fund at the Impact Future Project (IFP) | Aspire Impact
Aspire Impact · Rema Subramanian
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