Shastra VC
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Shastra invests at the earliest stage, backing founders when conviction and vision matter more than metrics or validation. The firm focuses on breakthrough, science-led innovation across three themes: frontier technologies (space tech, aerospace and defence, semiconductors, biotech, quantum computing, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing), climate tech and resilience, and AI-native software (AI infrastructure and developer tools, vertical AI applications, horizontal platforms, cybersecurity, and consumer AI). Positioning itself as a hands-on, operator-minded partner, Shastra brings domain expertise, tested GTM, organization-building and fundraising playbooks, and an extended network of advisors. It aims to support founders tackling humanity's most complex challenges through scalable, breakthrough solutions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 10 of 40 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Deep Tech ×4SaaS ×4Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2GovTech ×2
HQs:India×6United States×1
Investments · 40 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 13 dated
Awiros develops AI-powered video analytics and computer vision solutions for inspections, security, and operational monitoring across industries.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoT
Co-investorsExfinity VenturesInflexor VenturesSprint Vc
Shuru is a location-based platform that enables local communities and businesses in India to connect, engage, and collaborate.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerGovTechMedia & EntertainmentSocialIndore, IN
Mayank Bhangadia(Founder & CEO)inHarsh Chhabra(Founder)in
Co-investorsEximius VenturesOmidyar Network IndiaRohit BansalSprint Vc
Advanced GaN wafers and components for mission-critical communication
AI-driven sales enablement platform delivering real-time, hyper-personalized insights to boost B2B conversion
Conversational AI tool with a proprietary LLM trained on SaaS companies' data
Alt Carbon is a deeptech science and data company building agricultural infrastructure for carbon dioxide removal in South Asia through Enhanced Rock Weathering and other technology pathways.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechDarjeeling, IN
Co-investorsLachy Groom
Avammune is a biotech company developing novel therapeutic modalities to address hard-to-treat cancers with distinct mechanisms of action.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Arun(Founder | CEO)Aditya(Founder | CSO)Srinivasan(Founder | Director)
Advanced aerospace manufacturing specializing in precision machining and structural assemblies for OEMs
AI-powered maritime and defense intelligence systems turning multi-source data into real-time situational awareness
India's first bug bounty and cybersecurity testing platform with 75,000+ ethical hackers
AI lending platform automating underwriting and loan workflows for faster closings
Small-ticket business insurance products for SMEs and startups
Tech-enabled fractional family office managing wealth for founders and HNWIs
Devotional platform connecting users digitally with 5000+ temples across the Indian subcontinent
Farmers Branch, US
Rodrigo Ricaud(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsStellaris Venture Advisors 2 Llp
AI-powered mobile app testing that reduces automation setup time from weeks to days
Tech-driven omni-channel maternal healthcare company
Flexprice is a developer-first, API-led usage-based billing platform for AI companies, handling metering, pricing, invoicing, and revenue reporting for models based on tokens, agent calls, GPU seconds, credits, and hybrid contracts.
Developer ToolsFintechSaaS
Co-investorsTDV Partners
Community-based offline ed-tech bringing 21st-century skills to children in apartment complexes
B2B supply chain enabler platform designed to help e-commerce platforms hyperscale operations.
Mumbai, IN
Mohsin Mumtule(Founder)in
Co-investorsGemba Capital Venture PartnersPrime Venture Partners
Tech-driven quick-commerce ops enabler optimizing dark stores and last-mile delivery
InspeCity extends the operational lifespan of satellites to reduce orbital debris and support critical global infrastructure.
Climate TechDeep TechIoTRoboticsSpace TechMumbai, IN
Co-investorsAnicut Capital
India's first homegrown Li-ion NMC cell manufacturer scaling from 50MWh to GWh
AI-powered sports tech platform helping athletes measure and optimize performance
AI-powered HR SaaS for OKRs, 360 feedback, and talent planning for enterprises
Cloud-agnostic single console for developers to manage DevTools and dev infra
Low-code in-app community builder for brands to launch customer communities quickly
Generic pharma retail chain offering lower-cost alternatives
A clean-tech company that recycles end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing scrap using its proprietary Hybrid-Hydrometallurgy (HHM) process to recover battery-grade lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese for re-entry into the cell manufacturing supply chain.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsAxilor VenturesPegasus India Evolving Opportunities Fund
B2B marketplace simplifying cross-border commerce in specialty chemicals
Aerospace & defence company acquiring niche defense MSMEs and scaling them into system integrators
Simplismart provides a cloud-based inference platform for deploying and scaling machine learning models, including LLMs, vision models, and diffusion models, with support for deployment across multiple clouds or on-premises infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSaaS
Amritanshu Jain(Founder)in
Co-investorsDallas Venture CapitalFirst ChequeNVIDIA
High-resolution L & P band SAR satellites for Earth observation
No-code live commerce solution powering video shopping for D2C brands and consumer enterprises
Manufactures complex electro-optical systems including collimators, surveillance and missile navigation systems
No-code AI for demand forecasting improving sales and inventory efficiency
Manufactures patented steam expanders converting wasted pressure energy into power for process industries
India's B2B Shopify for exporters, solving logistics and trade compliance for SME manufacturers
Co-investorsTrifecta Capital Advisors3one4 CapitalOrios Venture Partners
ZapScale provides a customer intelligence platform that consolidates account data and enables visibility into customer health through automated analytics and adoption tracking, serving B2B software companies.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsArka Venture Labs
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Simplismart · theaiaura.com · Aug 11, 2026
Flexprice · ascendants.in · May 26, 2026
Drizz · finsmes.com · Jul 29, 2025
Alt Carbon · esgtoday.com · May 26, 2025
Xindus · economictimes.indiatimes.com · Apr 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Shastra VC made?
- Shastra VC has 36 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Shastra VC invest at?
- Shastra VC invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Shastra VC's typical check size?
- Shastra VC typically writes checks of $550K – $12M.
- What sectors does Shastra VC focus on?
- Shastra VC focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Developer Tools, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, New Materials, Quantum Computing, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Does Shastra VC lead rounds?
- Shastra VC typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Shastra VC co-invest with?
- Shastra VC most often shares deals with Capital2B, 1Crowd, Anicut Capital, among 10 tracked co-investors.
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