Arkam Ventures
Venture capitalBengaluru · Pre-Seed–Series B · 17 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Arkam Ventures backs early-stage founders from Seed to Series B, writing $1M-$5M checks and leading or co-leading rounds. The firm deliberately invests in only 6-8 companies per year to go 'all in' on each. It seeks 'outlier' founders with self-belief and lived insight who are product-first, fearless, and execution-focused. Rather than offering standardized playbooks, Arkam provides high-context, hands-on support in areas such as go-to-market, pricing, hiring, and board dynamics, and commits to long-term partnership through market ups and downs. Its investment lenses span Enterprise AI, Consumer AI, Fintech, Deeptech, Manufacturing, Logistics, Agritech, and Cleantech.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 29 of 38 portfolio companiesFintech ×14SaaS ×12AI & Machine Learning ×7Consumer ×5Enterprise Software ×5Hardware ×4AgTech ×3EdTech ×3
HQs:India×20United States×5Bangladesh×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 21 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×93 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 33 founders with education data
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur ×3Delhi University ×2Indian Institute of Management Bangalore ×2Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar ×2Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay ×2Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi ×2Indian Institute of Technology, Madras ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×9Computer Science ×7Business & Management ×5Finance & Accounting ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Economics ×2Law ×2Physics ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 30 founders with career history
Deutsche Bank ×2Embibe ×2Iamwire ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
7 hold an MBA (of 34 with degree data)
Investments · showing 37 of 38
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 52024 · 22023 · 12022 · 52020 · 117 dated
Invact built Metaversity, an online learning platform offering backend, data analytics and full-stack programs structured into cohort-based learning pathways for students.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Tanay Pratap(Founder & CEO)inManish Maheshwari(Co-Founder (former CEO))in
Co-investors2am VCCapria VenturesMars Shot VenturesPICUS CAPITALBECO Capital
Doubtnut is a multi-lingual online learning platform that helps students solve academic doubts through video content and technology.
AgTechEdTechFintechMedia & Entertainment
Arjun Ahluwalia(Co-founder and CEO)Tanushree Nagori(Co-founder & CEO)inAditya Shankar(Co-founder)inRavi Sekhar(Co-founder)
Co-investorsBlackSoilBlume VenturesNabventuresOmidyar Network IndiaStride VenturesTrifecta Capital Advisors+1 more
91trucks is an online marketplace for commercial vehicles in India, letting buyers explore, compare and purchase trucks, buses and auto rickshaws with verified specifications, updated prices and dealer information.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Siddharth Sharma(Founder)in
Co-investorsSparrow CapitalTitan Capital
BestDoc provides a suite of patient relationship management and omni-channel engagement products for hospitals to streamline operations from scheduling through discharge.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Afsal Salu(Founder)inFayaz(Chief Technical Architect)
Co-investorsAccelCapria VenturesSeafund
BharatAgri operates a farming technology platform that works directly with farmers, providing scientific crop guidance, timely information, and regular monitoring to help improve yields.
AgTechE-commerceSaaS
Sai Gole(Founder)inSiddharth Dialani(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlteria CapitalBetter CapitalIndia QuotientSprint VcCapria VenturesOmnivore
Binocs provides AI and software tools for investment banks and financial firms to automate deal sourcing, screening, valuation analysis, and CIM creation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechJersey City, US
Tonmoy Shingal (Building Binocs)(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelBetter CapitalCapria VenturesSaison CapitalBEENEXTBlume Ventures+1 more
Chara develops synchronous reluctance motor systems and intelligent controllers that avoid rare-earth magnets, using sustainable materials to reduce energy costs and CO2 footprint.
CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Bhaktha Keshavachar(Founder)in
Co-investorsExfinity VenturesKalaari Capital
Guruprasad Otta(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalCapria VenturesDholakia Ventures
Fyno is a communications platform that gives enterprises control over their customer communications stack.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
AshishAniketh
Co-investorsCapria Ventures3one4 Capital
Hyperbots offers an agentic AI platform designed for finance and accounting teams that processes unstructured financial documents and structured ERP data to automate invoice processing, approvals, and general ledger coding with up to 99.8% accuracy.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDover, US
Rajeev Pathak(Founder)inRam Jayaraman(Founder)in
Co-investorsKalaari CapitalAthera Venture PartnersJSW VenturesSunICON Ventures
Inc42 is an Indian startup-focused media and education company that runs hands-on training programs for founders, including courses on direct-to-consumer brand building and startup management.
EdTechFuture of WorkMedia & Entertainment
Vaibhav Vardhan(Founder)inPooja Sareen(Founder)inUtkarsh Agarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlkemi Growth CapitalAlteria CapitalColossa VenturesCourtside VenturesGolden Sparrow Ventures, LlcPeaceful Progress+7 more
Jar is an Indian fintech app that helps users save money by investing in digital gold, positioning itself as a simplified savings tool for everyday consumers.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Misbah Ashraf(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvantedge FoundersCapria VenturesEmphasis VenturesEximius VenturesKalaari CapitalKube VC+15 more
Jumbotail runs a B2B marketplace platform connecting India's mom & pop grocery retailers (kirana stores) and supermarkets with brands and staples producers, offering products across staples, packaged foods, personal care, and home care.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
S.Karthik Venkateswaran(Founder)inAshish Jhina(Founder)in
Co-investorsBarrel VenturesCapria VenturesKalaari CapitalSC VenturesSiddhi CapitalNexus Venture Partners
Asset-light, tech-enabled B2B platform providing end-to-end custom manufacturing solutions across India.
Co-investorsVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Vertex Ventures
Karkhana.io provides electronics contract manufacturing services in India, including component sourcing, PCB assembly, testing, box build solutions, and mechanical integration.
Advanced ManufacturingHardware
Karthik M C(Founder)in
Co-investorsVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.
KreditBee is an online lending platform that connects borrowers with NBFCs and banks to facilitate personal loans, business loans, two-wheeler loans, and loans against property.
FintechMumbai, IN
Madhusudan E(Founder)inVivek Veda(Founder)in
Co-investorsArcherman CapitalPremji InvestTrifecta Capital AdvisorsMUFG
LiquidTrust provides a payment platform that embeds escrow, compliance, and global payout capabilities for digital platforms, enabling secure fund release based on defined conditions across 200+ countries.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSLos Angeles, US
Co-investorsResolute VenturesTechstarsGeneral CatalystHaun VenturesK5 GlobalLeft Lane Capital+3 more
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Miranatoys is an OEM manufacturer of electronic and smart toys, including RC cars, drones, educational toys, and AI/AR-integrated interactive toys, offering in-house capabilities such as PCB design, mold tooling, SMT assembly, and mobile app development.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardware
Ravi Yadav(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccel
Mudrex is a cryptocurrency trading platform that enables users to buy, sell, and trade 650+ digital assets including Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 tokens in Indian Rupees.
Crypto & Web3FintechBengaluru, IN
Edul Patel(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalCapria VenturesWoodstock FundY CombinatorNexus Venture PartnersQED Investors+2 more
Ringg AI builds AI agents for businesses that operate across voice, chat, WhatsApp, and web channels, letting teams deploy a single agent across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsCapital2BPeak XV Partners
Signzy provides identity verification and onboarding software that lets companies verify, onboard, and monitor users, with tools for phone/email/device checks, identity and business verification, AML sanctions and PEP screening, transaction monitoring, and digital contracting.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
Ankit Ratan(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesGemba Capital Venture PartnersKalaari CapitalStellaris Venture Advisors 2 LlpVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.8i Ventures+1 more
Skyroot builds small-satellite launch vehicles, including the Vikram series of rockets that deliver satellites to low Earth and sun-synchronous orbits via dedicated and rideshare launches.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Pawan Kumar Chandana(Founder)inNaga Bharath Daka(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesGraph VenturesSherpalo VenturesT-HubWorldQuant VenturesBlackRock+2 more
smallcase is an investment app offering expert-managed model portfolios of stocks, ETFs and mutual funds, along with direct mutual funds, fixed deposits, and portfolio tracking tools.
ConsumerFintechSaaSBangalore, IN
Vasanth Kamath(Founder)inRohan Gupta(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesElev8 Venture PartnersPeak XV PartnersPremji InvestRainmatterBEENEXT+2 more
Bengaluru, IN
Aravind Reddy(Founder)Arpit Dave(Founder)Gnanesh Chilukuri(Founder)
Co-investorsCapria VenturesGemba Capital Venture Partners
SpotDraft is a contract management platform that lets sales teams create, track, and manage contracts such as NDAs, MSAs, and order forms directly within their CRM.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaSSales Tech
Madhav Bhagat(Founder)inShashank BijapurinShruthi Raoin
Co-investors500 GlobalCapria VenturesPremji InvestQualcomm VenturesSupermorpheusXeed Ventures
Jai Kisan provides affordable credit and financial services to farmers, rural retailers, and MSMEs across rural India through a technology platform focused on rural value chains.
AgTechFintechImpact & Social Good
Mehmet Memecan(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAll In CapitalBetter CapitalCapria VenturesGMO VenturePartnersIIMA VenturesNabventures+4 more
TBX (TransBnk) is a financial infrastructure company providing infrastructure, platforms, APIs, and connected workflows for transaction banking, lending, and treasury operations.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
Co-investors8i VenturesAccionGMO VenturePartners
ConsumerTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US
Arav Seth(Founder)inKesav Kosana(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAccel
Vaya operates a mobile app (available on the App Store and Play Store) that connects users with astrologers and experts for consultations on topics such as love, career, health, and family planning.
Consumer
Maahin Puri(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccel
Eccentric builds a proprietary automotive-focused 3D visualization engine using GenAI to deliver photorealistic product experiences across web and in-car screens.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Wint Wealth is a SEBI-registered online bond platform that lets retail investors buy corporate and other debt securities offering fixed returns.
FintechBengaluru, IN
Anshul Gupta(Director)inAditya Anand(CEO)inAjinkya Kulkarni(Founder)inAbhik Patel(Founder)inShashank Chimaladari(Founder)in
BoardVasanth Kamath
Co-investorsAll In CapitalBetter CapitalCapria VenturesFirst ChequeFundamentumGemba Capital Venture Partners+5 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
EccentricJai KisanMiranaOctolifeOptimistTrential
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Skyroot · timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Sep 7, 2026
Ringg · economictimes.indiatimes.com · Aug 26, 2026
Smallcase · lotusdew.in · Aug 25, 2026
Optimist · wrbl.com · Aug 20, 2026
Jar · m.dailyhunt.in · Aug 18, 2026
Karkhana · thehindu.com · Aug 11, 2026
Inc42 · x.com · Aug 7, 2026
Mudrex · mudrex.com · Jul 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Arkam Ventures made?
- Arkam Ventures has 38 tracked investments, including 9 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Arkam Ventures invest at?
- Arkam Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Arkam Ventures's typical check size?
- Arkam Ventures typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What sectors does Arkam Ventures focus on?
- Arkam Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Arkam Ventures located?
- Arkam Ventures is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.
- Does Arkam Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Arkam Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Arkam Ventures co-invest with?
- Arkam Ventures most often shares deals with Capria Ventures, Better Capital, Kalaari Capital, among 64 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRahul Chandra from Arkam Ventures on Resilience Podcast with Dhruti Shah
C2C Organizational Development · Rahul Chandra
Moonshots and Investments: A Conversation with Rahul Chandra of Arkam Ventures.
ET Prime · Rahul Chandra
Bala Srinivasa, Managing Director, Arkam Ventures at TechSparks 2023
Arkam Ventures · Bala Srinivasa
39 : Rahul Chandra (Arkam Ventures) | Enabling middle India | 1947 Rise
1947 Rise with Shiva Singh Sangwan · Rahul Chandra
The Framework to Build Category Creators in India ft Bala Srinivasa,Managing Director-Arkam Ventures
The Neon Show · Bala Srinivasa
564th 1Mby1M Roundtable with Rahul Chandra, Arkam Ventures
1Mby1M Roundtables · Rahul Chandra
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