Elev8 Venture Partners
Growth equityBengaluru · Series B–Growth · 18 people tracked
Investment thesis
Elev8 Venture Partners was founded to address the structural growth-stage funding gap in India, where high-quality startups struggle to secure institutional capital at Series B and C. The firm invests in companies with demonstrated product-market fit, ongoing revenue scale-up, and business models grounded in real unit economics rather than projections. It backs the strongest growth opportunities across technology and tech-enabled businesses, remaining patient in thin markets but moving quickly on high-quality deals. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes judgment on scaling readiness, network access to accelerate growth, and conviction to support founders through difficult macro conditions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathIndia's largest online astrology platform connecting users with verified astrologers across Vedic astrology, tarot, numerology, Vastu, and kundli matching; founded 2017 by Puneet Gupta and Anmol Jain.
India's independent asset-servicing firm offering fund administration, derivative clearing, advisory, and compliance to FPIs, AIFs, family offices, insurers, and funds; founded 2017 by Dev Sampat, Mahesh Shekdar, and Vivek Singhania.
India's active nutrition and wellness company operating the Fast&Up, Chicnutrix, and NightOut brands across 40+ countries; founded by Satish Khanna, Varun Khanna, and Shilpa Khanna Thakkar.
Digital-first global media platform covering world affairs from an Indian perspective; founded by journalist Palki Sharma, launched May 2026.
Tech-enabled intra-city logistics platform serving businesses across 41 cities in India; founded 2014 by Pranav Goel, Uttam Digga, and Vikas Choudhary.
India's UPI-based EMI platform enabling installment purchases without a credit card; founded 2017 by Nalin Agrawal, Anil Gelra, and Abhineet Sawa.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Elev8 Venture Partners invest at?
- Elev8 Venture Partners invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Elev8 Venture Partners focus on?
- Elev8 Venture Partners focuses on Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Elev8 Venture Partners located?
- Elev8 Venture Partners is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.
- Does Elev8 Venture Partners lead rounds?
- Elev8 Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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