Lavni Ventures
Impact investorNewark · Seed–Series B · 7 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Lavni Ventures aims to create measurable impact while generating returns by backing foundational, technology-driven startups in the Health and Climate sectors. The firm deploys capital across multiple funding rounds to help deeptech startups survive the gap between Seed and Series A, providing strategic and technical guidance, connections to international markets, and support in raising further rounds. It emphasizes values alignment, cultural fit, and trusted long-term relationships, prioritizing resilient paths to social impact over short-term profits. Rather than a broad portfolio approach, Lavni favors quality over quantity, and reports clear KPIs so investors understand what their capital achieves.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×3Healthtech ×3Medical Devices ×3EdTech ×2Creator Economy ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Digital Health ×1
HQs:India×6United States×2
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12020 · 12 dated
DeepIQ applies machine learning and analytics to industrial production data to identify inefficiencies, predict bottlenecks, and recommend ways to optimize resource use and improve production performance.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHouston, US
Vish Avasarala(Founder)inViswanath Avasarala(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)Kaiwan Bharucha(Chief Executive Officer)inChandra Yeleshwarapu(Chief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer)inLiz Morgan(Chief Marketing Officer)in
Co-investorsCallapina Capital
FlytBase provides a platform for managing multi-drone fleets across multiple locations with unified command and control, compliance, and autonomous operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTRoboticsPune, IN
BoardVasu GuruswamyinSanjay Kanvindein
Co-investorsPentathlon VenturesUpekkha
Global Belly is a marketplace platform where consumers discover and purchase food products directly from independent creators and artisans.
Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Madhuri Sharma(Founder)inAnkita Sharma(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAltaIR CapitalSOSV
Learning Matters is an education technology company that builds AI-powered, voice-enabled English language learning tools, with its flagship product Tara acting as a virtual voice teacher for students and teachers.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechImpact & Social GoodBengaluru, IN
MedPrime builds digital microscopy products, including the CILIKA digital microscope and MICALYS whole slide scanner, with AI-powered imaging for diagnostics, research, and medical education.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesMumbai, IN
Samrat(CEO)Greeshma(COO)Binil(CTO)Mahesh(CFO)
Co-investorsChakra Growth FundRiso Capital
Monitra Health provides hospital-grade cardiac monitoring devices and services, including Holter monitors, external loop recorders, and mobile cardiac telemetry solutions that record and analyze heart activity in ambulatory settings with AI-assisted clinical review and reporting.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesHyderabad, IN
Ravi Bhogu(Founder)in
Co-investorsHyderabad AngelsT-Hub
Company building toward a circular economy; founded by Ajinkya Dhariya.
Co-investorsImpact India Investment Partners3one4 Capital
StayQrious operates a school that moves away from traditional factory-model education toward experiential, project-based learning for children.
EdTechBengaluru, IN
Shankar Ram A(Founder)inAvinash Anand(Founder)inAanand Srinivas(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorDraper AssociatesEmles Venture PartnersDream IncubatorEmles AdvisorsLearn Capital+3 more
Vidcare provides chronic disease management solutions through rapid testing and clinical tools designed to reduce repeat doctor visits and improve healthcare provider efficiency.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Rohan Aggarwal(Founder)in
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Lavni Ventures made?
- Lavni Ventures has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does Lavni Ventures invest at?
- Lavni Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Lavni Ventures's typical check size?
- Lavni Ventures typically writes checks of $225K – $1.7M.
- What sectors does Lavni Ventures focus on?
- Lavni Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Lavni Ventures located?
- Lavni Ventures is headquartered in Newark.
- Who does Lavni Ventures co-invest with?
- Lavni Ventures most often shares deals with Future Planet Capital, Hyderabad Angels, Riso Capital, among 11 tracked co-investors.
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