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Eight Roads Ventures

Venture capital

Mumbai · Seed–Late Stage · 16 people tracked

Also known as EIGHT ROADS GP

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Investment thesis

Eight Roads Ventures operates as a large global investment platform with teams across Asia, Europe, Israel and the US. Backed by Fidelity, the firm supports entrepreneurs by offering access to a broad international ecosystem of over 300 companies and investment teams to learn from and leverage. Tracing its roots to Boston in 1969 when it operated as Fidelity Ventures, backing early innovators such as MCI, Continental Cablevision and ATARI, the firm emphasizes a focused and flexible approach to supporting portfolio companies, enabled by its Fidelity backing and global scale.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
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$5M – $30M
HQ
Mumbai, IN
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1969
Last 12 months
3 investments
Private fund assets
$4B
VC funds
23
Tracked investments
101

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Arvind Chari· Principalin

What they invest in

from 57 of 101 portfolio companies

Biotech ×17SaaS ×14AI & Machine Learning ×13Healthtech ×13Medical Devices ×11Enterprise Software ×10Fintech ×10Data & Infrastructure ×9

HQs:United States×17India×13Japan×4Germany×3China×2Canada×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 10 portfolio companies
50%
solo founders
5 of 10 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×53 founders×24+ founders×3

Investments · 101 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 22024 · 32023 · 12019 · 12018 · 110 dated

Adageneadagene.cominNASDAQ: ADAG

Adagene is a clinical-stage immunotherapy company that uses computational biology and artificial intelligence to discover and design therapeutic antibodies for cancer treatment.

AI & Machine LearningBiotech

Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalToba CapitalGeneral Atlantic

Beam Therapeuticsbeamtx.comin𝕏NASDAQ: BEAMNov 2018

Beam Therapeutics develops gene-editing medicines, particularly base editors and precision genome editing technologies, to create lifelong cures for patients with serious genetic diseases.

BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesCambridge, US

David R. Liu(Founder and Inventor)J. Keith Joung(Founder and Inventor)Feng Zhang(Founder and Inventor)David R. Liu, Ph.D.(Founder and Inventor)J. Keith Joung, M.D., Ph.D.(Founder and Inventor)Feng Zhang, Ph.D.(Founder and Inventor)

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersDreamers VCF-Prime CapitalForesite CapitalGV (Google Ventures)HongShan Capital Group+1 more

Balbixbalbix.comin𝕏✓ verified

Balbix operates the SAFE platform, which uses agentic AI workflows for cyber risk management including third-party risk management, continuous threat exposure management, AI security posture management, and cyber risk quantification.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Co-investorsTelstra VenturesWTIJC2 VenturesNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), LlcThird Point Ventures

Elucidataelucidata.ioin𝕏✓ verified

Elucidata is a company oriented around supporting scientific research, emphasizing making users' research more efficient and respecting the scientific method.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureCambridge, US

Abhishek Jha(Co-founder & CEO)Swetabh Pathak(Director)

Co-investorsHyperplane Venture CapitalIvyCap VenturesF-Prime Capital

Engrail Therapeuticsengrail.cominMar 2024 · $157M✓ verified

Engrail Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing precision-targeted therapeutics for neupropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesSan Diego, US

Stephen(Co-founder, EVP Research & Development and Chief Development Officer)Paul Cayer(Chief Financial Officer)Vikram(President and Chief Executive Officer)Kimberly(Chief Scientific Officer)Quentin(Chief Technical Officer)

Co-investorsForesite CapitalLongwood FundNorwest Venture PartnersRiverVest Venture PartnersYsios Capitalabrdn plc+4 more

Enzene Biosciences Ltdenzene.comin𝕏✓ verified

Enzene Biosciences is a biologics company focused on the development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Laurus Labslauruslabs.comin𝕏✓ verified

Laurus Labs is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and runs R&D and biotech operations, including a Laurus Bio unit.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechHyderabad, IN

Satyanarayana Chava(Founder)in

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Scylladbscylladb.comin𝕏✓ verified

ScyllaDB is a NoSQL database built for data-intensive applications requiring high throughput and predictable low latency, powering real-time AI systems at billion-scale data volumes.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaSNew York, US

Avi Kivity(CTO)Dor Laor(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersQualcomm VenturesTLV PartnersInnovation EndeavorsMagma Venture PartnersVertex Ventures+3 more

Whatfixwhatfix.comin𝕏✓ verified

Whatfix builds a digital adoption platform that delivers in-app, contextual guidance, self-service support, and usage analytics on top of enterprise software such as ERP and CRM systems.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSBengaluru, IN

Khadim Batti(Co-founder & CEO)inVara Kumar Namburu(Co-founder & Head of R&D)inAmit KKS(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsWarburg PincusCiscoHelion Venture PartnersCisco InvestmentsF-Prime CapitalPeak XV Partners+3 more

ポル・メド・テックpormedtec.com✓ verified

PorMedTec develops transplantable organs and tissues using genetically modified pigs for manufacturing and commercializing as regenerative medicine products.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesKawasaki, JP

Hiroshi Nagashima(Founder, CEO and Chief Scientist)Genjiro Miwa(Founder, President and CEO)

Co-investorsGlobal Brain

Abk Biomedical Incabkbiomedical.comin𝕏

ABK Biomedical is a clinical-stage medical device company that develops x-ray visible glass microspheres for Y-90 radioembolization and embolic treatment of cancers such as liver cancer.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHalifax, CA

Bob Abraham(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Abraham(Co-founder (Interventional Radiologist, MD))Daniel Boyd(Co-founder (Material Scientist))Sharon Kehoe(Co-founder (Material Scientist))Anthony Headley(Executive Officer)Gary Donofrio(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalVivo Capital

Absolutdataabsolutdata.com

Suhale Kapoor(Founder)in

Adaptimmuneadaptimmune.comin𝕏

Adaptimmune Therapeutics is a biotechnology company, though the specific focus of their therapeutic work is not detailed on this investors and media page.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsAvoro Capital AdvisorsF-Prime CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Ridgeback Capital

Adcentrx Therapeuticsadcentrx.cominDec 2023

Adcentrx Therapeutics is a biotech company focused on the discovery and clinical development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for oncology.

BiotechHealthtech

Hui Li(Founder, President & CEO)in

Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalQuan Capital

Adenadenhq.comin𝕏

Aden provides infrastructure for autonomous AI agents, including hypervisor, persistent memory, and secure virtual environments designed to execute business processes at scale.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Vincent Jiang(Founder)inTimothy Zhang(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Affinia Therapeuticsaffiniatx.comin

Affinia Therapeutics develops genetically engineered adeno-associated virus (AAV) therapies for treating genetic diseases, focusing initially on cardiovascular and central nervous system conditions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechWaltham, US

Luc Vandenberghe(Director)Aaron Tward, M.D., Ph.D.(Scientific Co-Founder)Botond Roska, M.D., Ph.D.(Scientific Co-Founder)Luk Vandenberghe, Ph.D.(Scientific Co-Founder and Adviser, and Board Member)Rami Daoud(Executive Officer)Rick Modi(Chief Executive Officer, Board Member)

Co-investorsAtlas VentureEcoR1 CapitalF-Prime CapitalGV (Google Ventures)New Enterprise Associates (NEA)TCG Crossover+1 more

Akulakuakulaku.comin𝕏

Akulaku is a payment and digital banking solutions platform serving 33 million customers, offering payment processing, digital banking services, and free shop setup with dedicated traffic support.

B2B MarketplacesFintech

Co-investorsArbor VenturesCapria VenturesDCM VenturesICU VenturesQiming Venture PartnersShunwei Capital+1 more

Alphagen Therapeuticsalphagentx.com

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Amenitizamenitiz.cominNov 2025 · $45M

Amenitiz is a cloud-based property management system (PMS) and all-in-one hotel operations platform for independent hotels, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses, and vacation rentals across Europe.

PropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalityBarcelona, ES

Frédéric Cadet(Founder)in

Co-investorsBackedKfundChalfen VenturesColumbia Lake PartnersOtium CapitalThayer Ventures

Antibody-Drug Conjugate therapeutics company
Aperzaaperza.co.jpin𝕏

Apérza operates online platforms for Japan's manufacturing ("monozukuri") industry, including a portal, news site, product catalog, video site, e-commerce mall, and a sales-marketing platform.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesE-commerceSales TechYokohama, JP

Makoto Ishihara(Founder)in漆間 哲夫(代表取締役会長 (Chairman))石原 誠(代表取締役社長 (President))

Co-investorsGMO VenturePartners

AppsFlyerappsflyer.comin𝕏

AppsFlyer provides a marketing measurement and attribution platform that collects validated, fraud-filtered signals across app, web, CTV, PC, and console to feed AI-driven marketing decisions.

AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech

Oren Kaniel(Founder)inReshef Mann(Founder)in

Co-investors10DDTCPF-Prime CapitalMetaPitangoQumra Capital+1 more

Arborventuresarborventures.com

Arbor Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on fintech investments, partnering with entrepreneurs globally across geographies and sectors.

Fintech

Arnatar Therapeuticsarnatar.comin𝕏

Arnatar develops RNA therapeutics using its DARGER platform, which combines gene silencing via siRNA with protein upregulation through antisense oligonucleotides (ACT-UP1).

BiotechDeep Tech

Co-investors3E Bioventures CapitalF-Prime CapitalApricot CapitalGaorong VenturesLegend StarNew Alliance Capital

Ashishlifescienceashishlifescience.comin𝕏

Ashish Life Science Pvt Limited manufactures veterinary and animal health pharmaceutical products, serving customers worldwide.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechHealthtechMumbai, IN

Co-investorsAnterra Capital

Asian kidney dialysis services provider
Assetplusassetplus.in

Vishranth Suresh(Founder)inAwanish Raj(Founder)in

Co-investorsRainmatterSprint Vc

AvenCellavencell.comin𝕏

AvenCell Therapeutics develops next-generation cell therapies for hard-to-treat cancers, including solid tumors, combining switchable universal CAR-T technology with a CRISPR/Cas9-based allogeneic platform.

BiotechLongevityMedical Devices

Andrew Schiermeier(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsNovo HoldingsBlackstone Life SciencesF-Prime CapitalNYBC Ventures

B One Orthob1.co

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Bankbazaarbankbazaar.comin𝕏

This is a blog page hosting personal-finance content, including an article tying Teacher's Day to financial lessons.

ConsumerFintechMarketplacesChennai, IN

Adhil Shetty(Chief Executive Officer)inArjun Shetty(Chief Operating Officer)Rati Shetty(Chief Product Officer)

Co-investorsPeak XV Partners

Beadsbeads-hospice.jp

Beads Hospice operates a residential facility in Japan that provides palliative and end-of-life care for patients with terminal cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and other specified conditions.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & Fitness福岡市, JP

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Better Life Medicalgoblm.com.cn

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Bhanzubhanzu.comin𝕏

Bhanzu provides online mathematics education curriculum and tutoring services for students globally.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHyderabad, IN

Neelakantha Bhanu Prakash(CEO and Founder)

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners

Binfinitybinfinity.io
Biomedical materials company
Biomedical materials R&D and manufacturing company
Biopalettebiopalette.co.jp

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Bioregenbioregenmed.com

BioRegenMed is a high-tech company developing biomedical materials for trauma repair and tissue regeneration.

BiotechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsChangzhou, CN

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital

Bliss Clubblissclub.comin𝕏

Blissclub designs and sells technical athletic apparel for women, focusing on functional and innovative performance clothing with premium stretch and comfort properties.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessIndia, IN

Minu Margeret(Founder)inMinu MargaretMinu Bitch Margeret(Founder)in

Co-investorsElevation CapitalStride Ventures

CAR-T cell therapy control technology company
Cazoocazoo.co.ukAcquired

Cazoo is a UK online used-car marketplace and classified advertising business, now owned by MOTORS after its 2024 administration.

London, GB

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesCherry VenturesDIP CapitalEntrée CapitalSapphire VenturesTarget Global

CIMO

Chinese startup developing high-performance analog chips and signal chain solutions, including analog-digital converters.

Consulting orientated research and analytics, modelling, reporting and data management
Cookieyescookieyes.comin𝕏

CookieYes is a cookie consent management platform that helps businesses comply with global data privacy regulations including GDPR, CPRA, and LGPD.

AdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnited Kingdom, India

Anvar T K(Founder)in

Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesChemistryE4E AfricaEntrepreneur FirstFrontline VenturesGeneral Atlantic+13 more

Core Diagnosticscorediagnostics.inin𝕏

Core Diagnostics offers diagnostic laboratory testing with sample collection services, including routine tests and diagnostic monitoring tests scheduled at defined intervals.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalArtiman Ventures

Docereedoceree.comin𝕏Aug 2026 · $35M

Doceree offers a software platform for pharmaceutical brand teams, positioned as a single "system of work" that unifies market research, HCP targeting, media planning, measurement, CRM, and MLR workflows in place of fragmented tools.

AdTechDigital HealthMarketing TechSaaSShort Hills, US

Harshit Jain(Founder & Global CEO)inKamya Elawadhi(Co-Founder & President)inPulkit Jain(VP - Finance & Investments)Vijay Adapala(Chief Business Development Officer)inThomas Shea(Chief Revenue Officer, AI and Patient Affordability Solutions)inYesh Srinivasan(Chief AI Officer)

Co-investorsAlkemi Growth CapitalF-Prime Capital

Dual-action biologics biotechnology company
E-commerce ecosystem
E-commerce ecosystem provider
Eleos Healtheleos.healthinJan 2025 · $60M

Eleos develops AI-powered software that helps behavioral health clinicians deliver more effective care through data measurement and personalization.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthCambridge, US

Alon Joffe(Chief Executive Officer)inDror Zaide(Chief Revenue Officer)inAlon Rabinovich(Chief Technology Officer)inDenny Morrison(Chief Clinical Officer)inRaz Karmi(Chief Information Security Officer)inNoam Cohen(VP of R&D)in

Co-investorsaMoonArkin CapitalF-Prime CapitalGreenfield PartnersLool VenturesMaccabee Ventures+2 more

Feonfeonenergy.comin

Feon develops high-performance battery electrolytes using a discovery platform (EDGE) to improve battery performance, safety, and cost across various battery chemistries.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsWoburn, US

Zhiao Yu(Cofounder)Wenxiao Huang(Chief Executive Officer and President)

Co-investorsFine Structures VenturesFoothill VenturesMassVenturesValkyrie

Fibefibe.inin

Fibe offers instant personal loans and cash disbursals through a mobile app, letting consumers in India apply for credit, calculate EMIs, and repay flexibly.

ConsumerFintech

Ashish Goyal(Founder)in

Co-investorsChiratae VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersTrifecta Capital AdvisorsIFCInternational Finance Corporation

Fintech-focused VC firm
Healthcare group for hearing and neurological disorders
Healthcare group specializing in auditory and neurological disorders
Hero Softwarehero-software.dein

HERO is a field-service management software for skilled trades and craft businesses (Handwerk) in Germany, combining operations, AI, finance, and automation in one system.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS

Co-investorsCusp Capital

Hotel property management system provider
Hua Medicinehuamedicine.com

Shanghai-based, HKEX-listed drug developer commercializing dorzagliatin, the first approved glucokinase activator for type 2 diabetes.

Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersF-Prime CapitalVenrock6 Dimensions CapitalBlue Pool CapitalPing An

Exits · 3

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

AdageneNASDAQ: ADAGBeam TherapeuticsNASDAQ: BEAMBicara TherapeuticsNASDAQ: BCAX

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Eight Roads Ventures made?
Eight Roads Ventures has 63 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Eight Roads Ventures invest at?
Eight Roads Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Eight Roads Ventures's typical check size?
Eight Roads Ventures typically writes checks of $5M – $30M.
What sectors does Eight Roads Ventures focus on?
Eight Roads Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Eight Roads Ventures located?
Eight Roads Ventures is headquartered in Mumbai, IN.
Who does Eight Roads Ventures co-invest with?
Eight Roads Ventures most often shares deals with F-Prime Capital, Foresite Capital, GV (Google Ventures), among 76 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 34

F-Prime Capital

F-Prime Capital is an early-stage-focused investment firm backing companies across life sciences, technology, healthtech and services, and crypto.

$3M – $10M
GV (Google Ventures)

GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.

$250K – $50M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

Both backed · 2
$1.6M – $70M
Qualcomm Ventures

Qualcomm Ventures is the corporate venture investment arm associated with Qualcomm, backing technology companies from early to growth stage across multiple sectors.

Both backed · 2
$5M
.406 Ventures

.406 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building companies in healthcare, data and AI, and cybersecurity.

$1M – $4M
Bessemer Venture Partners

Bessemer Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs across enterprise, consumer, and healthcare sectors from early stages through growth.

Both backed · 1
$5M – $100M
Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in transformative, early-stage AI companies across every layer of the modern AI stack, from applications and middleware to data infrastructure and foundation models.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $20M
Plug and Play Ventures

Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.

Both backed · 1
$50K – $12M
Scale Venture Partners

Scale Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with AI companies, supporting their transition from founder-led growth to a scalable go-to-market operation.

Both backed · 1
$5M – $25M
Point Nine

Point Nine is an early-stage venture capital firm that has operated for nearly 15 years, emphasizing focus over scale.

Both backed · 1
$1M – $10M
TLV Partners

TLV Partners is an Israeli early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders from day zero onward across sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, fintech, insurtech, healthcare and quantum computing.

Both backed · 1
$3M – $70M
Backed

Backed is a European seed-stage venture fund that leads and invests early in founders building companies in frontier technology.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $5M
22 more co-investors

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