Gemba Capital Venture Partners
Venture capitalBengaluru · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Gemba invests in founders building generational companies and creating new markets in India. The fund backs entrepreneurs with clarity, resilience, and hustle, preferring early-stage founders willing to enter spaces others have avoided or failed in. The firm seeks category-creation plays across sectors—from defense and insurtech to supply chain and luxury goods—valuing founders willing to prove their hypothesis before scaling, and avoids evaluating opportunities based on traditional market size, revenue, or competitive metrics.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteA veteran investor with 21+ years of experience including early roles at ICICI Bank and entrepreneurship in the F&B sector. He brings expertise across private equity, early-stage investing, and investment banking, having invested in over 50 startups and managed multiple successful exits.
An investor and operator with over a decade in the startup ecosystem, previously serving as Vice President at Upscalio and as an investment lead at Contrarian Capital where he backed companies like Pratilipi and Squadstack. He holds an MBA and CFA designation.
An early-stage investor with over 7 years of experience, focused on fintech and B2B commerce investments. She holds a Master's degree from JBIMS and B.Tech from NIT, and previously worked as a Business Analyst at Indus Valley Partners and as an early team member at Byju's.
Co-founder and CEO of Pratilipi, India's largest multi-format storytelling platform with over 1 million writers and 550 million monthly reads. The platform has raised over USD 80 million from investors including Krafton and Tencent.
A technology leader with 20+ years building and scaling products across fintech, B2B, martech, and consumer tech. He holds 5 patents and currently serves as Engineering Fellow at NatWest, with prior senior roles at Cisco, Intuit, PayPal, and Mastercard.
An experienced entrepreneur and operator with background in EdTech, e-commerce, and fintech. He founded FinTechLabs, which was acquired by Perfios in 2019, and has held leadership roles at multiple fintech and commerce platforms.
A business leader with over 30 years of P&L, operations, and advisory experience. He serves as CEO of the Impact Investors Council focusing on policy and capital formation for impact-driven businesses in underserved sectors including health, education, agriculture, and climate.
A strategy consultant and investment advisor with three decades of experience in M&A, investment advisory, and corporate governance. He holds a PhD from IIT Delhi and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, and has served on boards of major Indian financial institutions.
What they invest in
from 6 of 70 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3E-commerce ×2Fintech ×2SaaS ×2Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1Developer Tools ×1Digital Health ×1
HQs:India×3United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · showing 60 of 70
founders shown can be your intro pathFresh food ingredients delivery platform leveraging proprietary distribution network.
AI-powered marketing content creation platform using AI characters.
Affogato is an all-in-one AI studio for generating, editing, and upscaling images and video with 170+ models integrated into a single workspace. It serves creators and marketers in fashion, product photography, and advertising who need consistent character and brand representation across multiple formats and shots.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US
Eternz is a digital marketplace for jewelry that aggregates over 300 curated brands across multiple price points and styles—from fashion to fine jewelry. The platform combines data and AI-driven curation to deliver a personalized discovery experience inspired by traditional Indian jewelry bazaars.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesIndia, IN
Arthi Ramalingam(Founder & CEO)
Logistics intelligence platform for managing third-party logistics partners.
Customer support SaaS product for D2C brands globally.
Curated mass-premium jewelry marketplace transforming how India buys jewelry online through D2C and omnichannel retail.
B2B quick commerce platform delivering products to retailers.
Tech-enabled financial services providing loans against property to small businesses.
SEBI-regulated high yield investment platform offering bonds and fixed deposits.
Inai provides a payments platform that enables companies to launch, manage, and scale global payment solutions with integrations to diverse payment methods across regions. The platform is designed for e-commerce and digital businesses seeking to expand internationally while reducing engineering overhead.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Anta Pattabiraman(Founder)inKarthik Narayanan
Payment orchestration infrastructure for internet businesses.
B2B supply chain enabler platform designed to help e-commerce platforms hyperscale operations.
Full-stack integrated vertical supply chain platform for Indian spices market.
B2B platform connecting Indian artisans and SMEs with global retailers.
Airmeet is a virtual events platform that enables investors, incubators, and accelerators to host immersive online events for networking, collaboration, and mentorship. The platform serves the startup ecosystem and investment community.
Future of WorkSaaS
Gaming studio creating high-quality AAA gaming experiences.
NeoDocs provides at-home health assessment tests with lab-quality accuracy and personalized health monitoring for consumers seeking preventive wellness. The company focuses on proactive health optimization rather than disease treatment.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessMH, IN
Nikunj Malpani(Co-founder & CEO)inPratik Lodha(Co-founder & CTO)inAnurag Meena(Co-founder & Director)in
Enterprise infrastructure layer for instant global payout solutions across fiat and digital currencies.
AI-based solution converting sample collection centers into diagnostic labs.
Full-stack group health insurance platform for startups and SMEs, covering over 5 lakh lives in India.
Defense technology company powering India's fighter jets including Sukhoi and Tejas with deep R&D and cutting-edge tech.
Vertical neobank platform for non-resident Indians.
Connects irrigation equipment manufacturers with rural retail networks.
One-stop sourcing platform for fast fashion value retailers and brands offering design, manufacturing, and sourcing solutions.
Creates immersive music and entertainment experiences for digital audiences.
Digital distribution and aggregation platform for agricultural ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Gemba Capital Venture Partners invest at?
- Gemba Capital Venture Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Gemba Capital Venture Partners focus on?
- Gemba Capital Venture Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Gemba Capital Venture Partners located?
- Gemba Capital Venture Partners is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.
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