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Elev8 Venture Partners

Growth equity

Bengaluru · Series B–Growth · 18 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Series B–Growth
HQ
Bengaluru, IN
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
3 investments
Tracked investments
12

Team · 18 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 7 of 12 portfolio companies

Fintech ×4SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1

HQs:India×5

Investments · 12 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 25 dated

Idfyidfy.cominMar 2024 · $27M✓ verified

Idfy offers a trust infrastructure platform for identity verification and fraud prevention, providing an interconnected system aimed at stopping fraud at its source.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechSaaS

Ashok Hariharan(Founder)in

Co-investorsTenacity VenturesBlume VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Trifecta Capital AdvisorsKB InvestmentTransUnion

Astrotalkastrotalk.cominJun 2024 · $14M

Astrotalk is an online platform connecting users with Vedic astrologers, tarot readers, numerologists, and vastu experts for astrological consultations via call and chat.

B2B MarketplacesSocialWellness & Fitness

Puneet Gupta(Founder)in

Co-investorsLeft Lane CapitalPeak XV Partners

Dovetaildovetail.comin𝕏Jul 2026

Dovetail is a customer intelligence platform that centralizes and analyzes fragmented customer feedback from multiple sources using AI to generate actionable insights across organizations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Benjamin Humphrey(Founder)inBradley Ayers(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesFelicis VenturesElev8.vc

Dovetail Capital

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.

Dovetailindiadovetailindia.comin

Dovetail provides fund administration and compliance services for investment funds operating in GIFT City, Gujarat, India, using systems such as Advent Geneva and World Investor along with its proprietary Dovetail Compliance Management System.

FintechSaaSGIFT City, IN

Fullife Healthcare

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.

Fullife.Cofullife.co.in
India Global Reviewindiaglobalreview.com

Digital-first global media platform covering world affairs from an Indian perspective; founded by journalist Palki Sharma, launched May 2026.

Porterporter.in

Advised on its Series F fundraise co-led by Kedaara Capital and Wellington Management.

Bengaluru, IN

Pranav Goel(Founder)Uttam Digga(Founder)Vikas Choudhary(Founder)

Co-investorsIndigoEdgeKae Capital

Riverrideriver.comin𝕏Aug 2026

River is an Indian electric two-wheeler brand whose flagship product, the River Indie scooter, has won Red Dot awards for concept and product design.

CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsManiv MobilityTrucks VCClaypond CapitalGeneral CatalystToyota Ventures

Smallcasesmallcase.comin𝕏

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.

ConsumerFintechSaaS

Vasanth Kamath(Founder)inRohan Gupta(Founder)in

Co-investorsCapria VenturesPeak XV PartnersPremji InvestRainmatterArkam Ventures

Snapmintsnapmint.com𝕏Oct 2025 · $125M

Snapmint operates an online shopping platform where customers can buy consumer products such as irons and garment steamers and pay in monthly installments through 0% EMI options.

ConsumerE-commerceFintechRetail Tech

Abhineet Sawa(Founder)inAnil Gelra(Founder)in

Co-investorsGeneral AtlanticKae CapitalPegasus India Evolving Opportunities Fund

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Elev8 Venture Partners made?
Elev8 Venture Partners has 8 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
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.
Who does Elev8 Venture Partners co-invest with?
Elev8 Venture Partners most often shares deals with Kae Capital, General Atlantic, Left Lane Capital, among 12 tracked co-investors.

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