Seafund
Venture capitalBengaluru · Pre-Seed–Series A · 19 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 · 19 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 1 of 77 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×1Healthtech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:India×1
Investments · 77 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArtificial intelligence and data analytics platform
AI enabled Fraud, Wastage and Abuse prevention platform
Swappable batteries designed for disassembly
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
India's leading Robotics Company Solving Social Issues
Last Mile Logistics using Drones
AI-powered mixed reality publishing platform
Building for the future of classroom education.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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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