Roots Ventures
Venture capitalPre-SeedβSeries A Β· 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Roots Ventures believes that the best investment opportunities lie in areas where few investors are actively looking, rather than in trendy sectors where competition for deals is high. The firm maintains a founder-first philosophy, providing conviction and support to early-stage entrepreneurs who may struggle to secure institutional backing elsewhere. The firm prioritizes long-term partnership over control, as demonstrated by their willingness to support founders' strategic decisions and ensure fair outcomes in transactions.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 12 people
from the firm's websiteBrings two decades of financial services experience in equity investing, venture capital, and infrastructure financing. Co-founder of Sixth Sense Ventures focused on consumer investments and previously led IDFC Investment Advisors. Holds an MBA from NMIMS and maintains a personal portfolio of 15+ early-stage tech and consumer company investments.
Experienced investment professional with 14+ years in private equity and infrastructure financing. Previously managed mid-market PE assets at BanyanTree Finance and co-managed funds at IDFC Investment Advisors that significantly outperformed benchmarks. Holds an MBA from IIM Lucknow, CFA charter, and NIT degree.
Over 10 years of investment experience spanning equity research, portfolio management, and venture capital. Previously managed $50M in assets at Brescon Family Office and worked at Kstart seed fund evaluating early-stage tech companies. Holds CA, CFA, and FRM credentials and teaches at Edupristine.
Two years of experience in accelerators, angel networks, and venture capital. Worked as portfolio analyst at 100X.VC managing 80+ startups and as financial analyst at Lakhani Financial Services and StartupLanes. Holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Mumbai University.
Chief Revenue Officer at Rategain and former Global Head of Corporate Marketing at HCL Technologies. Award-winning marketer recognized for digital transformation expertise and named among India's top 10 angel investors in 2018. Published author and thought leader.
Strategic advisor on operational and technology transformation. Currently COO of Spiritlake Holding Inc in Denver leading a plumbing and HVAC service sector rollup. Former head of business and technology consulting at Cognizant in Europe and expert consultant at McKinsey.
Six years of experience in corporate finance, analytics, and M&A evaluation. Recently worked at NRB Bearings managing a $40M loan portfolio and coordinating company valuations. Interned at seed-stage startups including Porter. Completed a master's degree in Finance from Mumbai University.
Currently CEO of Paytm Labs HQ in Toronto overseeing product development. Former CEO of Paytm with prior experience as product manager at RIM and business development at Nokia, plus senior R&D design work at Cadence Design Systems.
Seven years of experience in finance, private credit, and venture capital operations. Previously managed compliance and operations across multiple AIFs as part of SIDBI Venture Capital's investment team. Holds a law degree and MBA in Finance from B.K. Birla College.
VP of Corporate Development at Times Internet managing investments, M&A, and new ventures. Serves on boards of multiple consumer and tech companies including Gaana, ET-Money, MX Player, and Haptik. Former VP of Product Strategy at Neustar.
Over three years in investment banking and auditing. Worked at IDBI Capital on public market mandates and structured finance, and at Deloitte handling statutory and tax audits. Holds a CA designation, CFA Level 1 completion, and BCom degree from H.R College.
Five years spanning venture capital, investment banking, and equity research. Executed seed through pre-Series A investments across SaaS, consumer, logistics, mobility, and climate sectors at Equanimity Investments. Previously worked in investment banking at Saffron Capital Advisors. Holds an MBA in Finance.
What they invest in
from 1 of 35 portfolio companiesCleantech Γ1Climate Tech Γ1Energy Γ1New Materials Γ1
HQs:IndiaΓ1
Investments Β· 35 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCancrie develops advanced nanocarbon materials for battery applications, enhancing energy storage performance and longevity. The company combines laboratory research with sustainable manufacturing to produce materials for next-generation battery technologies and clean energy solutions.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew MaterialsJaipur, IN
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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