Fundamental VC
Venture capitalnull Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Fundamental positions itself as an early-stage, first-principles-driven investor that aims to be a 'believer' in visionary founders rather than a conventional investor. It emphasizes backing companies from day zero, avoiding 'too early' rejections, and moving quickly β offering a term sheet within 7 days and capital within a month. The firm supports portfolio founders beyond the initial check by enabling follow-on funding rounds through an extensive global network, framing fundraising as a shared responsibility. Its focus is on discovering unconventional innovators driven by a strong sense of purpose.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 9 of 16 portfolio companiesFintech Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3SaaS Γ3Consumer Γ2Digital Health Γ2Healthtech Γ2InsurTech Γ2AdTech Γ1
HQs:IndiaΓ8
Investments Β· 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
Agnikul builds low-cost orbital launch vehicles powered by single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engines, offering dedicated small-payload launches from a mobile launchpad.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Srinath Ravichandran(Founder)inMoin SPM(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalCelesta CapitalCelesta CapitalDholakia VenturesGlobevestorGolden Sparrow Ventures, Llc+9 more
Co-investorsPeak XV PartnersRocketship.vc
Co-investorsJITO Angel NetworkSprint VcTrifecta Capital Advisors
Dukaan is an e-commerce platform that lets businesses create online stores with responsive websites and mobile apps, offering themes, plugins, payment gateway integration, shipping/delivery, multi-warehouse management, and analytics.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorspeerchequeSnow Leopard Technology VenturesSprint Vc
Bengaluru-based live social entertainment platform combining video and audio streaming with gaming and creator micropayments.
Bengaluru, IN
Akshay Dubey(Founder)Saurabh Pandey(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalCourtside VenturesKalaari CapitalLumikaiPlay VenturesWaterBridge Ventures
Even helps individuals compare and choose health insurance policies, offering advisory support from enrollment through claims.
FintechHealthtechInsurTech
Mayank Banerjee(Founder)inMatilde Giglio(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalBetter CapitalKhosla VenturesLVX VenturesSalica Investments8VC+4 more
Hyperface offers a "Credit Cards as a Service" platform that lets banks and brands design, configure, launch, and manage credit card and credit line programs, including credit on UPI and co-branded cards.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Aishwarya Jaishankar(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalXeed Ventures3one4 Capital8i VenturesFlipkart VenturesGlobal Founders Capital
Co-investorsFirst ChequeSprint Vc
NirogStreet offers Ayurvedic health guidance, natural remedies, and educational resources aimed at health-conscious consumers looking to incorporate Ayurveda into their wellness routines.
ConsumerDigital HealthWellness & FitnessNew Delhi, IN
Co-investorsJungle Ventures
Redcliffe Labs is a diagnostic services company offering doctor-curated health checkup packages, genetic and pathology testing, along with expert consultation, AI assistance, and personalized health guidance.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDelhi, IN
Dheeraj Jain(Founder)inAditya Kandoi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlkemi Growth CapitalChiratae VenturesHealthQuadLeapFrog InvestmentsLVX VenturesOssian Capital+4 more
Rocketium offers AI Studio, a service combining AI agents, creative intelligence, and human design experts to produce on-brand, campaign-ready marketing and advertising creative assets.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing Tech
Co-investors1CrowdArka Venture LabsEMERGENT VENTURESTenacity Ventures
Skit.ai provides a platform of autonomous AI agents that handle debt collections across voice, SMS, email, and chat, covering account triage, payment negotiation, propensity scoring, skip-tracing, and compliance auditing.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Co-investorsKalaari CapitalSenseAI Ventures
SBI Life Insurance Company Limited is an India-based life insurer offering savings-oriented, protection, and market-linked insurance plans across participating, non-participating, and linked product segments.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechFintechInsurTechSocial
Ajay Lakhotia(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesDholakia VenturesLVX VenturesRoots VenturesSpring Marketing CapitalSquareOne Capital
Co-investorsFirst Cheque
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAgnikul Β· thehindu.com Β· Jul 29, 2026
Even Β· newsbytesapp.com Β· Jul 21, 2026
Redcliffe Lifetech Β· dealstreetasia.com Β· Apr 22, 2026
Hyperface Β· siliconindia.com Β· Mar 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Fundamental VC made?
- Fundamental VC has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Fundamental VC invest at?
- Fundamental VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Fundamental VC focus on?
- Fundamental VC focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Fundamental VC located?
- Fundamental VC is headquartered in null, IN.
- Does Fundamental VC lead rounds?
- Yes, Fundamental VC leads investment rounds.
- Who does Fundamental VC co-invest with?
- Fundamental VC most often shares deals with LVX Ventures, Sprint Vc, Better Capital, among 45 tracked co-investors.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamFundamental VC's $130M Maiden Fund: Saswat Sundar Elaborates On Plans | Startup Street | CNBC-TV18
CNBC-TV18 Β· Saswat Sundar
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