Roots Ventures
Venture capitalMumbai Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 13 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 Β· 13 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 2 of 36 portfolio companiesCleantech Γ1Climate Tech Γ1Consumer Γ1Direct to Consumer Γ1E-commerce Γ1Energy Γ1New Materials Γ1
HQs:IndiaΓ2
Investments Β· 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathJimmy's sells cocktail mixers, non-alcoholic beer, and sparkling flavored beverages for at-home drinks and parties.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Consumer brand discovery and product trial platform; Roots Ventures was its first institutional investor.
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.
- Where is Roots Ventures located?
- Roots Ventures is headquartered in Mumbai, IN.
- Does Roots Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Roots Ventures leads investment rounds.
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