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Audacity Venture Capital

Venture capital

Campbell · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked

Also known as Audacity VC

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Investment thesis

Audacity is a specialist media-tech fund investing where AI meets media. It backs audacious founders across their entire fundraising journey, from pre-seed through growth, targeting technologies that monetise a person's discretionary time as well as the underlying infrastructure powering the global media ecosystem. Focus sectors include sports IP and league infrastructure, entertainment tools and distribution platforms, gaming economies, adtech, and martech. The firm emphasizes AI-native media technology, media infrastructure ('picks and shovels'), and a cross-border India-US bridge with global ambition. It positions itself as a media-founder-run VC offering strategic capital, operator-level guidance, and a global network of venture partners across four continents.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Campbell, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2022
Tracked investments
9
Acquisitions
1

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website
AVT Shankardass· Venture Partner

Film financier and fund manager serving as a venture partner.

What they invest in

from 5 of 9 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3Creator Economy ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2AdTech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1Marketing Tech ×1

HQs:India×3United States×2

Investments · 9 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12022 · 12 dated

Bold Careboldcare.in

Bold Care is an Indian direct-to-consumer men's health and wellness brand selling products for sexual health, stamina, immunity, and hair growth, including delay sprays, supplements, condoms, and lubricants.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessMumbai, IN

Rahul Krishnan(Co-founder)inRajat Jadhav(Co-founder)inHarsh Singh(Co-founder)Mohit Yadav(Co-founder)

Co-investorsNB VenturesRajul Sandeep JhaveriSharrp VenturesFractal Growth Partners

Koyalkoyal.aiin𝕏Seed

Koyal develops an AI platform that generates personalized video content from scripts or audio, serving music labels, podcasters, and production companies.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

Gauri Agarwal(CTO)inMehul Agarwal(CEO)in

Co-investorsPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAmino CapitalBlast.ClubC Square Capital+3 more

Rusk Mediaruskmedia.cominSeries A · Aug 2022 · $10M

Rusk Media builds intellectual property and entertainment content using a data-driven creation and multi-platform monetization strategy.

AdTechCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsIvyCap VenturesLVX VenturesNODWIN GamingSprout | Venture PartnersInfo Edge Ventures

Surface Labswithsurface.comin𝕏Seed

Surface Labs builds AI-native marketing automation software that unifies data and campaign execution across channels, replacing fragmented rule-based marketing technology platforms.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Saharsh Agrawal(CEO)inArjun Sahai(CTO)in

Co-investorsPioneerY CombinatorAvlok CapitalRomulus CapitalSOSV

VideoVersevverse.aiin𝕏Acquired

VideoVerse is an AI-powered video technology platform that creates automated highlights and transforms live and archival sports video content.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech

Co-investors9Unicorns Accelerator FundAlpha Wave GlobalCathexis VenturesEvolvence India FundHyderabad AngelsMoneta Ventures+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

PlaySuperPostudioRuskSportztec

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Audacity Venture Capital made?
Audacity Venture Capital has 9 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Audacity Venture Capital invest at?
Audacity Venture Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Audacity Venture Capital focus on?
Audacity Venture Capital focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Gaming, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech, Wellness & Fitness.
Where is Audacity Venture Capital located?
Audacity Venture Capital is headquartered in Campbell, US.
Who does Audacity Venture Capital co-invest with?
Audacity Venture Capital most often shares deals with Hyderabad Angels, IvyCap Ventures, Moneta Ventures, among 20 tracked co-investors.

Co-investors · 2

Fractal Growth Partners

Fractal GP is a venture capital firm focused on backing mission-driven founders building technology-enabled businesses addressing opportunities in India.

Both backed · 1
Merak Ventures

Merak Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm backing B2B and emerging-technology companies in India that address real problems with potential for large-scale impact.

$500K – $1.5M

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