Roots Ventures
Venture capitalMumbai · Pre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Roots Ventures positions itself as an early-stage, sector-agnostic venture capital firm with an investor-first philosophy. Its investment ethos emphasizes avoiding crowded, hyped ('go-go') sectors and resisting FOMO, instead seeking opportunities in overlooked areas where competition is limited. The firm highlights a founder-first approach, often acting as the first institutional investor and leading early rounds based on conviction rather than comparables. It leans on decades of investing experience and relationships to serve as the 'roots' supporting entrepreneurs in building durable businesses, supporting portfolio companies across subsequent funding rounds and growth phases.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Roots Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 21 of 35 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8Fintech ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×5Cleantech ×3Direct to Consumer ×3E-commerce ×3SaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:India×13
Investments · 35 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAccio Robotics builds warehouse automation products, including bin-to-person and assisted order-picking robotic systems and a software platform (AccioOS) for managing receiving-to-dispatch processes.
Logistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Pranav Srinivasan(Founder)
DailyObjects designs and sells consumer tech accessories such as phone cases, chargers, and organizers for everyday use.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsRoot Ventures
Jimmy's sells cocktail mixers, non-alcoholic beer, and sparkling flavored beverages for at-home drinks and parties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceGurgaon, IN
Nitin Bhardwaj(Founder)
Co-investorsSixth Sense Ventures
Co-investorsAavishkaar Venture Management Services Private Limited
G R Infraprojects Limited (GRIL) is an Indian infrastructure company that executes EPC and construction projects across road/highway, railway, tunnel, power transmission, and smart mobility segments, and operates multi-modal logistics parks.
Construction TechEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainNew Delhi, IN
Hindustan Foods Limited is a diversified FMCG contract manufacturer in India, setting up one-stop manufacturing solutions across multiple product categories for brands such as Hindustan Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, and Danone.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumer
Co-investorsSixth Sense Ventures
IndusInd Bank is an Indian commercial bank offering retail and corporate banking products including net banking, credit cards, forex cards, loans, and insurance distribution.
Fintech
Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners
Jar is an Indian fintech app that helps users save money by investing in digital gold, positioning itself as a simplified savings tool for everyday consumers.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Misbah Ashraf(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdvantedge FoundersCapria VenturesEmphasis VenturesEximius VenturesKalaari CapitalKube VC+11 more
Manastu Space develops green propulsion systems and debris collision avoidance technology for satellites and launch vehicles, offering thrusters for functions such as collision avoidance maneuvers, station keeping, and controlled de-orbiting.
CleantechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsCapital2BE2MC VenturesLVX VenturesCapital-A
Mind Your Fleet offers a SaaS platform for car rental and taxi companies to promote, manage, and distribute their business online, covering booking, dispatch, fleet tracking, and accounting.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsShe CapitalWhiteboard Capital
Co-investorsAlpha Wave Global
Paytm operates a digital payments app in India that lets consumers pay at stores, pay bills, do mobile recharges, transfer money, and book movie and travel tickets.
ConsumerFintechTravel & HospitalityNoida, IN
Co-investorsElevation CapitalK2 GlobalSapphire VenturesSoftBank Vision FundUnanimous Capital8i Ventures
Raaho operates a digital freight network in India that matches shippers with truckers and drivers for intercity trucking, using technology and data science to fill trucks and reduce empty miles.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Imthiaz(CEO)
Co-investorsIPV
The page hosts a wellness and movement blog covering topics such as fascia health, longevity, yoga, exercise, stress and mindfulness, written from the perspective of movement teachers.
Wellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBetter CapitalChiratae Ventures
Consumer brand discovery and product trial platform; Roots Ventures was its first institutional investor.
Bengaluru, IN
Siddhartha Nangia(Founder)Swagat Sarangi(Founder)
Co-investorsFireside Ventures Advisory LlpSharrp Ventures
Co-investorsFireside Ventures Advisory LlpTDV Partners
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 VenturesFundamental VCLVX VenturesSpring Marketing CapitalSquareOne Capital
The Kabadiwala operates a scrap pickup app and waste management service offering door-to-door collection of 40+ recyclables for individuals, businesses, and residential societies across India.
Circular EconomyCleantechMarketplacesBhopal, IN
Truly Financial provides multi-currency business accounts, global payments, and FX for entrepreneurs and internationally-operating businesses, including founders who reside outside their company's registered country.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsSupermorpheus
VA Tech Wabag is a Chennai-headquartered multinational provider of water, wastewater treatment and desalination plants.
Co-investorsPeak Sustainability Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesManastu Space · officechai.com · Aug 22, 2026
Paytm · tipranks.com · Aug 22, 2026
Jar · m.dailyhunt.in · Aug 18, 2026
DailyObjects · economictimes.indiatimes.com · May 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Roots Ventures made?
- Roots Ventures has 35 tracked investments.
- What stage does Roots Ventures invest at?
- Roots Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Roots Ventures focus on?
- Roots Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Roots Ventures located?
- Roots Ventures is headquartered in Mumbai, IN.
- Does Roots Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Roots Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Roots Ventures co-invest with?
- Roots Ventures most often shares deals with LVX Ventures, Fireside Ventures Advisory Llp, Bitkraft Esports Ventures, among 38 tracked co-investors.
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