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Seafund
Venture capitalBangalore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Seafund backs early-stage startups building in deeptech and deepscience — including semiconductors, AI/ML, cybersecurity, space technology, biotechnology, robotics, medtech, EVs and alternate fuels — where founders can develop sustainable IP around their products. The firm typically writes the first institutional check at pre-seed, seed and pre-Series A stages, and follows on. Its partners bring collective leadership experience across deeptech sectors, supporting portfolio companies with go-to-market strategy, product development, customer success and revenue model optimization. Seafund emphasizes hands-on, operator-led support beyond capital, targeting mission-driven teams building disruptive, scalable technology with large societal impact, particularly in B2B and frontier tech domains within India's emerging deeptech ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 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 20 of 90 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Enterprise Software ×6Cloud Computing ×4Consumer ×4SaaS ×4Digital Health ×3E-commerce ×3EdTech ×3
HQs:India×11United States×1
Investments · 90 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
CELSIUS makes sugar-free energy drinks formulated with ingredients such as ginger, guarana, green tea, and vitamins, marketed to fitness-oriented consumers pursuing an active lifestyle.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessBoca Raton, US
John Fieldly(Executive Officer)Gerry David(Executive Officer)in
BoardThomas E. Lynch(Director)William H. Milmoe(Director)Kevin Harrington(Director)Kathleen M. Dwyer(Director)
Co-investorsHorizons Ventures
AdvaRisk operates a real-time collateral management platform that helps banks and financial institutions digitize the discovery, onboarding, legal due diligence, and monitoring of real estate collaterals across their credit portfolios.
FintechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsNabventures
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 Salu(Founder)inFayaz(Chief Technical Architect)
Co-investorsAccelArkam VenturesCapria Ventures
Calligo is a data services company combining data science, privacy, security and engineering expertise with machine learning, data analytics and cloud platforms.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsInvestcorpArtha Venture Fund
Falca provides technology-enabled solutions for the agriculture sector, serving a network of farmers through physical touchpoints across villages.
AgTechImpact & Social GoodRetail Tech
Co-investorsSprint VcMumbai Angels
Flam's Connect product builds humanlike AI visual agents that use natural language understanding and low-latency streaming to deliver real-time conversational experiences based on a company's knowledge base.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Shourya Agarwal(Founder)inMalhar Patil(Founder)in
Co-investors9Unicorns Accelerator FundDholakia VenturesRTP GlobalUpsparks CapitalInventus Capital PartnersTwin Ventures
Genrobotics develops robotics and AI solutions for high-risk and dangerous environments, with applications spanning urban sanitation, medical rehabilitation, oil and gas confined-space cleaning, and emerging areas like humanoid robotics and defense.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Rashid Karimbanakkal(Founder)in
Co-investorsUnicorn India Ventures
Inc42 is an Indian startup-focused media and education company that runs hands-on training programs for founders, including courses on direct-to-consumer brand building and startup management.
EdTechFuture of WorkMedia & Entertainment
Vaibhav Vardhan(Founder)inPooja Sareen(Founder)inUtkarsh Agarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlkemi Growth CapitalAlteria CapitalArkam VenturesColossa VenturesCourtside VenturesGolden Sparrow Ventures, Llc+8 more
Navigene develops AI-enabled diagnostic tests using proprietary processes and lab automation, focusing on accurate, affordable, next-generation diagnostics.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech
Nojoto is a multilingual expression and storytelling platform where users create and consume written and spoken content in their own language.
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
Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners
Building for the future of classroom education.
Co-investorsCallapina Capital
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.
ConsumerChennai, IN
Mahesh Mohanan(Co-founder)Mervyn Jose(Co-founder)
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 VenturesKeiretsu ForumTracxn labs
TakeMe2Space builds satellite infrastructure for orbital compute, enabling data processing closer to the source in space.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Ronak Kumar Samantray(Founder)in
Co-investorsChiratae VenturesHEC Paris IncubatorArtha Venture FundUnicorn India Ventures
Tech Mahindra is an IT services and consulting company that is part of the Mahindra Group, serving industries including communications, media, and entertainment across regions such as the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and India.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMumbai, IN
iYURA is a personal care brand offering natural, Ayurveda-based skincare and wellness products formulated with traditional herbal ingredients.
ConsumerDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEdTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Cate Stillman(Founder)
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 FoundersTitan Capital
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AI Data Analytics PlatformAI Fraud Prevention PlatformAI Fraud, Wastage and Abuse Prevention PlatformAI Port Logistics PlatformAI Travel Operating PlatformAI-powered Mixed Reality Publishing PlatformAI-powered Port Logistics CompanyAI-powered Travel Operating PlatformanastratArtificial Intelligence and Data Analytics PlatformAutonomous Battery Swapping Solutions CompanyB2B Marketplace for Studying Abroad ServicesBattery Swapping CompanyclootrackCold Supply Chain NetworkCredit Extension Monitoring and Recovery PlatformCredit Extension Monitoring PlatformCryptocurrency Social Trading AppCryptocurrency Social Trading PlatformCustomer Experience Analytics PlatformDark Stores CompanyDark Stores for Same Day Deliveries CompanyDeep Tech EV Powertrain CompanyDeeptech Ecosystem Enablement PlatformDeeptech Ecosystem PlatformDefyDigital Platform for FarmersDrone Logistics CompanyDrone-based Last Mile Logistics CompanyEcommerce Store Enablement CompanyEdtech PlatformEV Mobility Infrastructure CompanyEV Powertrain Deeptech CompanyFaarmsFarm Produce MarketplaceFarm Services PlatformfedofinsallforeignadmitsHigh Performance Computing Chips CompanyIndia Robotics CompanyIndia's Largest Cold Supply Chain NetworkIndia's Largest Startup, Media & Information PlatformIndia's Leading Robotics CompanyInpatient Experience Management PlatformInsurance Premium Financing CompanyisgoingonlineLast Mile Logistics Drone CompanyLatizeMixed Reality Publishing PlatformNational Education Policy-leveraging Edtech PlatformOmnichannel Engagement PlatformOmnichannel User Engagement PlatformOnline Farm Produce MarketplacepathfndrPost Trading Analytics PlatformQuantum-Secure Communication Infrastructure CompanySpace Datacenter CompanyStartup Media PlatformStudying Abroad MarketplaceSwappable Battery CompanyUniversal Health Score PlatformwigzoWireless Charging and High Voltage Technologies CompanyWireless Charging CompanyZFW
Exits · 2
1 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 1CelsiusNASDAQ: CELH
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Rediff · money.rediff.com · Aug 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Seafund made?
- Seafund has 90 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 Bangalore, IN.
- Does Seafund lead rounds?
- Yes, Seafund leads investment rounds.
- Who does Seafund co-invest with?
- Seafund most often shares deals with Sprint Vc, Accel, Horizons Ventures, among 22 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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