Chennai · Pre-Seed–Seed · 11 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Speciale Invest focuses on early-stage deep tech innovation across both hardware and software. It invests at pre-seed and seed stages, with a typical check size around $1M and roughly half of its fund reserved for follow-on investments. The firm targets frontier areas including novel energy and planetary health, human longevity and synthetic biology, space technology, AI-led software, and advanced manufacturing. Speciale positions itself as a hands-on partner, helping founders scale by providing strategic guidance, customer introductions, hiring support, and access to a broader network of advisors and angel investors, backing companies from the earliest ideation stage.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 26 of 32 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×11Deep Tech ×9Enterprise Software ×8Hardware ×7SaaS ×5Space Tech ×5Cleantech ×4Advanced Manufacturing ×3
HQs:India×12United States×2Colombia×1Sweden×1Singapore×1
Investments · 32 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 32025 · 32024 · 12023 · 82022 · 62021 · 22020 · 12018 · 125 dated
Agnikul Cosmos designs and manufactures orbital-class launch vehicles, including 3D-printed rocket engines, to provide customizable small-satellite launch services.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechChennai, IN
Srinath Ravichandran(Founder)inMoin SPM(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalCelesta CapitalCelesta CapitalDholakia VenturesFundamental VCGlobevestor+9 more
Mindgrove Technologies designs GHz-class processors and system-on-chips (SoCs) for embedded and edge computing applications, targeting the middle market with cost-optimized silicon built on the open RISC-V architecture.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareSemiconductorsSpace TechChennai, IN
Shashwath TR(Co-Founder & CEO)Sharan SJ(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsGolden Sparrow Ventures, Llc
StreamAlive is a platform that adds interactive audience engagement features (polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&A, spinner wheels, interactive maps) directly into Microsoft Teams chat during live sessions.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Lux Narayan(Founder)in
Co-investorsFoster Ventures
Trainn is a learning management system (LMS) platform that combines video creation, guide authoring, and course delivery in a single interface designed for enterprises and startups.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSChennai, IN
VivekSumana
Co-investorsArka Venture LabsBioGeneration Ventures
Winvesta is a brokerage platform that enables Indian investors to buy US stocks and ETFs directly, with features designed for the Indian market including currency conversion tracking and fractional share purchases starting at $1.
FintechMumbai, IN
Swastik Nigam(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBlume VenturesKunal ShahMyAsiaVCiSeed
YourStory is a media and editorial platform that chronicles and amplifies stories of entrepreneurs and changemakers across India's startup ecosystem.
Deep TechEdTechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationMumbai, IN
Satya Chakravarthy(Professor)Pranjal MehtaShradha Sharma
Co-investorsKalaari CapitalQualcomm Ventures3one4 Capital
Svenska Aerogel manufactures advanced aerogel materials for thermal insulation and temperature regulation applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Tor Einar Norbakk(CEO)in
Co-investorsCapital A PartnersIIMA Ventures
Airboxr provides automated data analysis and AI-driven insights for retail and DTC brands, including an AI consultant called Murphy that works within spreadsheets to help interpret metrics like AOV, LTV, and customer retention.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSingapore, SG
Shubham Kaushal(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstGenesia Ventures
Aluri is a digital lending platform in Colombia that lets property owners use their real estate as collateral to obtain loans of up to 50% of the property's commercial value, using AI agents to read documents, verify property information, and build applicant risk profiles.
AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTech
Oscar Mauricio Z.(Founder)in
Co-investorsBVC
CynLr builds a hardware and software machine-vision platform ("Object Intelligence") that lets robots see, grasp, and orient unknown objects without pre-training, and offers robotic systems such as CyRo, CyNoid, and Mantroid for manufacturing and logistics.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Gokul N A(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalAthera Venture PartnersIIMA VenturesMerak VenturesPavestoneRedstart Labs
ePlane AI provides a modular agentic AI platform with agents for decision-making, inventory optimization, RFQ email automation, and operations planning, built on experience automating aviation operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalBrilliance VenturesLVX VenturesAntares Ventures Pte. Ltd.
GalaxEye builds satellites and Earth Observation systems, including OptoSAR imagery that combines optical and radar data to deliver imaging regardless of weather, time, or terrain.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Suyash Singh(Founder)inRakshit Bhatt(Founder)inSatya Chakravarthy(Founder)inKishan Thakkar(Founder)in
Co-investorsDholakia VenturesFalconX VenturesLVX VenturesMela VenturesSeraphim SpaceUpsparks Capital+1 more
Global Founders Capital is a venture capital platform affiliated with Rocket Internet that invests early-stage in technology companies across sectors.
Sector Agnostic
Oliver Samwer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesAntlerBEENEXTGenesia VenturesGlobal Founders CapitalMassMutual Ventures+3 more
InspeCity extends the operational lifespan of satellites to reduce orbital debris and support critical global infrastructure.
Climate TechDeep TechIoTRoboticsSpace TechMumbai, IN
Dr. Tausif Shaikh(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalShastra VC
Looppanel offers an AI-enabled platform for analyzing customer research and feedback, helping teams organize interviews and surface insights faster.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Kritika(Founder)Akash(Co-founder)
Co-investorsFirst ChequeSupermorpheus
Metastable extracts critical metals like cobalt, lithium, copper and aluminium from recycled materials using proprietary carbothermal reduction technology, producing them in standard commodity forms for reuse.
Circular EconomyCleantechDeep TechEnergyNew Materials
Co-investorsTheia VenturesSurge
The company promotes Domain Specific Architectures intended to accelerate applications, but the page provides no concrete details about the product, target customers, or industry.
Hardware
Deepak Shapeti(Founder)in
Co-investorsGolden Sparrow Ventures, LlcIIMA VenturesColossa VenturesDeVCIvyCap Ventures
Neverinstall provides virtual desktop infrastructure and cloud PC solutions for teams seeking scalable, secure workspaces with simplified IT management.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Ram Pasala(Founder)in
Co-investorsDholakia Ventures
Peptris is an AI-powered preclinical drug discovery company that uses proprietary machine learning and generative AI to design novel molecules, repurpose approved drugs, and rescue clinical candidates while outsourcing wet lab work to CRO and biotech partners.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechBengaluru, IN
Narayanan Venkatasubramanian(Founder)Venkatasubramanian Narayanan(Chief Executive Officer)Anand Budni(Chief Technology Officer)
Protecto provides context-based access control for AI systems that structures unstructured data and enforces runtime access policies based on user role, task, and context.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Baskaran Alagarsamy(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalTogether Fund
QNu Labs builds a full-stack, quantum-safe security platform that combines quantum key distribution, quantum random number generation, post-quantum cryptography, and key management, plus cryptographic asset discovery and migration tooling.
CybersecurityDeep TechQuantum Computing
Co-investorsTenacity Ventures
Quantum, built by MultiVM Labs, develops post-quantum blockchain infrastructure including a post-quantum-by-default Layer 1 chain, a multichain PQ smart wallet layer for existing EVM chains, and a bridge (Entanglement) that enforces post-quantum authorization.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityQuantum Computing
Co-investorsPragma Ventures
StepChange builds ESG and climate risk tools and advisory services for enterprises and financial institutions, supporting sustainability strategy and Net Zero execution.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Ankit Jain(Co-Founder)inSidhant Pai(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)in
Co-investorsSupermorpheusAntlerBEENEXTFlourish VenturesGenesia VenturesGlobal Founders Capital+3 more
Ultraviolette designs and manufactures high-performance electric motorcycles, featuring its SRB-10 battery pack with integrated thermal, electrical, mechanical, and software safety systems.
CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Niraj Rajmohan(Founder)in
Co-investorsQualcomm VenturesTDK Ventures
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Uravu develops water extraction technology using proprietary liquid salts to harvest moisture from air, serving water-stressed regions with scalable on-site and industrial solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareBangalore, IN
Co-investorsAmritam HoldingsAnicut CapitalEcho River CapitalJITO Angel NetworkRocketship.vc
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
e-TRNL EnergyFrontdeskH2LoopNewtraceWingman
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesQuantum · fundingspotter.com · Sep 11, 2026
Aluri · indianstartupnews.com · Sep 9, 2026
GalaxEye · officechai.com · Aug 22, 2026
Agnikul · thehindu.com · Jul 29, 2026
Uravu Labs · specialeinvest.com · Jul 14, 2026
Morphing · electronicsforyou.biz · May 1, 2026
CynLr · cnbctv18.com · Feb 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Speciale Invest made?
- Speciale Invest has 32 tracked investments, including 7 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Speciale Invest invest at?
- Speciale Invest invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Speciale Invest's typical check size?
- Speciale Invest typically writes checks of $1M.
- What sectors does Speciale Invest focus on?
- Speciale Invest focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Longevity, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is Speciale Invest located?
- Speciale Invest is headquartered in Chennai, IN.
- Does Speciale Invest lead rounds?
- Yes, Speciale Invest leads investment rounds.
- Who does Speciale Invest co-invest with?
- Speciale Invest most often shares deals with Anicut Capital, IIMA Ventures, Aavishkaar Venture Management Services Private Limited, among 14 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamVishesh Rajaram - Managing Partner at Speciale Invest
Charles Cormier - Founder Wisdom Podcast · Vishesh
Speciale Invest’s Vishesh Rajaram Talks Fund-3 Size, Investments, And Future Sectors | ET Now
ET NOW · Vishesh
Pioneering deep tech investing in India | Vishesh Rajaram @ Speciale Invest
Founder Thesis Presents The Spotlight Podcast · Vishesh
Crafting Bharat: Deep Tech Edition | EP 6 | Vishesh Rajaram, Managing Partner of Speciale Invest
Crafting Bharat · Vishesh
Vishesh Rajaram Founder's Story | Speciale Invest
Micelio · Vishesh
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Co-investors · 7
Anicut Capital is an investment firm that connects scalable and innovative ideas with capital, supporting entrepreneurs through flexible funding solutions and strategic partnerships.
Rocketship.vc is a data-driven venture capital firm that uses data science and a large database of startup activity to identify and invest in promising companies globally.
BioGeneration Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage biotech companies in Europe, with a focus on healthcare innovations.
Peak XV Partners is a multi-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders from seed through venture and growth stages.
HOF Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm investing in companies transforming foundational industries through advanced software and AI.
An early-stage investment ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs with angel investors and institutional capital. Venture Catalysts organizes pitch events, provides deal screening and due diligence support, and facilitates syndicated investments across multiple sectors.
Artha is an early-stage venture capital firm operating a self-sustaining model: it invests in high-yielding renewable energy assets and channels the returns into startup investments, then reinvests exit proceeds back into renewable energy assets.
Firms observed investing alongside Speciale Invest, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Speciale Invest's recorded portfolio.
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