Seafund
Venture capitalBengaluru · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
Seafund backs early-stage founders building in deeptech and deepscience domains including semiconductors, AI/ML, cybersecurity, space technology, biotechnology, robotics, medtech, EVs and alternate fuels, with a focus on startups that can develop sustainable IP around their products. The firm invests primarily at pre-seed, seed and pre-Series A stages, largely in B2B and frontier-tech companies with large societal impact. Positioned as a foundational institutional investor, Seafund emphasizes hands-on partnership, offering go-to-market playbooks, product development guidance, customer success support and revenue-model optimization, drawing on partners with decades of senior leadership experience across deeptech sectors globally.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & curated
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Seafund went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 16 of 77 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Cloud Computing ×3Consumer ×3Digital Health ×2E-commerce ×2Media & Entertainment ×2Social ×2
HQs:India×6United States×1
Investments · 77 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCELSIUS makes energy drinks marketed for an active lifestyle, formulated without artificial preservatives, aspartame, or high fructose corn syrup.
ConsumerWellness & FitnessBoca Raton, US
John Fieldly(Executive Officer)Gerry David(Executive Officer)
BoardThomas E. Lynch(Director)William H. Milmoe(Director)Kevin Harrington(Director)Kathleen M. Dwyer(Director)
Co-investorsHorizons Ventures
Artificial intelligence and data analytics platform
AI enabled Fraud, Wastage and Abuse prevention platform
Swappable batteries designed for disassembly
BestDoc provides a suite of patient relationship management and omni-channel engagement products for hospitals to streamline operations from scheduling through discharge.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Afsal(Founder)Afsal Salu(Founder)inFayaz(Chief Technical Architect)
Co-investorsAccelCapria VenturesArkam Ventures
India's largest cold supply chain network
Platform for credit extension monitoring & recovering
App-based social trading platform for cryptocurrency
Dark stores for same day deliveries
Deeptech ecosystem enablement platform
Drone logistics for enterprises
Edtech Platform Leveraging the National Education Policy
Online marketplace offering farm produce
Digital platform for products and services for farmers
Flam builds AI-native interactive content that streams like video, using proprietary generative models to create immersive, photorealistic visuals with voice, touch, and gesture controls.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Shourya Agarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsDholakia VenturesRTP GlobalInventus Capital PartnersTwin Ventures
Genrobotics designs and manufactures AI-driven robotic systems for sanitation, healthcare rehabilitation, oil and gas, defence, and aerospace, aimed at removing human exposure to hazardous tasks.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsUnicorn India Ventures
India's leading Robotics Company Solving Social Issues
Last Mile Logistics using Drones
AI-powered mixed reality publishing platform
Navigene provides preventive genetic screening and diagnostics for newborns, children, and adults, including non-invasive newborn screening for up to 130 genetic and metabolic disorders via a urine sample.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health
Nojoto is a social storytelling platform where creators publish and monetize content, with programs for creator monetization, a creator academy, and awards.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial
Amit Kumar(Founder)inHimanshu Upadhyay(Founder)in
Co-investorsSprint VcThe Chennai Angels
Persistent Systems is a digital engineering and enterprise modernization partner that helps businesses design digital experiences, modernize applications and infrastructure, and manage operations using automation, AI, and cloud.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Sandeep Kalrain
Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners
Building for the future of classroom education.
Rediff operates a news and media portal publishing articles and video content across a range of topics.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsAccelWestBridge Capital
Saranam offers Hindu religious services including group Homams (fire rituals) performed monthly for peace, health, wealth, and prosperity, along with astrology-based horoscope monitoring.
Consumer
Sasken Technologies is a product engineering and digital transformation services provider, offering software development across digital platforms, mobile, data analytics, IoT, testing, DevOps, cybersecurity, and cloud (AWS).
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)NGP Capital
Bengaluru-based SaaS-enabled hiring marketplace where enterprises run coding challenges and hackathons to assess and recruit tech talent.
Co-investorsHyderabad AngelsBlume VenturesTracxn labs
India's largest Startup, Media & Information Platform
B2B Marketplace for Studying Abroad Service Providers
Tech Mahindra provides IT services, consulting, and digital transformation solutions for enterprises across industries, including telecom, banking, and oil and gas.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
The Ayurveda Experience is an online house of Ayurveda-inspired personal care and wellness brands, selling face, body, hair care, and dietary supplement products such as skincare oils and creams.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalFireside Ventures Advisory LlpJungle VenturesSharrp Ventures
NIIT provides managed learning services and learning outsourcing for enterprises, including custom content development, learning administration, instructor networks, vendor management, and learning technology platforms.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Vijay Thadani(Founder)inRajendra Singh Pawar(Founder)in
Co-investorsElevate Ventures
TrulyMadly is an online dating and matchmaking platform that connects individuals seeking relationships.
ConsumerSocial
Co-investorsKae CapitalSupermorpheus
TyrePlex is an online platform for finding and buying tyres, letting users search by tyre brand, vehicle, or local tyre dealer, and ask questions answered by experts.
E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationDelhi, IN
Jiveshwar Sharma(Founder)Nikhil Kalra(Founder)
Co-investorsAdvantedge Founders
Universal Health Score for Underwriters & Banks
Wireless Charging and High Voltage Technologies
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCelsiusNASDAQ: CELH
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Rediff · money.rediff.com · Aug 18, 2026
The Learning Alliance · merceradvisors.com · Aug 13, 2026
Persistent · stockstotrade.com · Aug 12, 2026
Sasken Communications · marketsmojo.com · Aug 1, 2026
Celsius · coindesk.com · Jul 29, 2026
Nojoto · law.asia · Jun 19, 2026
Flam · itbrief.news · May 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Seafund made?
- Seafund has 77 tracked investments.
- What stage does Seafund invest at?
- Seafund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Seafund's typical check size?
- Seafund typically writes checks of $300K – $750K.
- What sectors does Seafund focus on?
- Seafund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Seafund located?
- Seafund is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.
- Does Seafund lead rounds?
- Seafund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Seafund co-invest with?
- Seafund most often shares deals with Sprint Vc, Accel, Horizons Ventures, among 19 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMeet the Jury: Mayuresh Raut, Managing Partner, Seafund
Mayuresh Raut · moneycontrol.com
India is not just a consumer story, it is also about deep tech, says Narendra Bhandari of seafund
The UpStreamLife · Narendra Bhandari
Nasscom Future Forge 2023 | Opening Note | Narendra Bhandari, Seafund
nasscom deeptech · Narendra Bhandari
Mayuresh Raut From seafund - Fund Of The Day - EP2 | Startup September 2023
Headstart Network · Mayuresh Raut
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