Unicorn India Ventures
Venture capitalMumbai Β· SeedβSeries A Β· 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Unicorn India Ventures backs early-stage, tech-driven startups founded by visionary entrepreneurs solving real-world problems sustainably at scale. The firm looks for businesses with strong foundations, novel innovations, and capital-efficient models. Practicing what it calls 'mentor capitalism,' UIV offers not only capital but also operational expertise, portfolio support, and a global network of mentors and advisors β helping companies strengthen management, build operations, negotiate deals, enter new markets, and catalyze growth. It emphasizes deep societal and impact-driven investing aligned with founders' vision, and it manages multiple funds including the IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund-I in partnership with IIT Madras.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team Β· 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 3 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ2Cloud Computing Γ1Data & Infrastructure Γ1Fintech Γ1Hardware Γ1Robotics Γ1
HQs:IndiaΓ2United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathUpmove provides personal loans to underserved middle and low-income segments in India through technology-enabled credit screening and simplified processes.
FintechBangalore, IN
Rohit Garg(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsTrifecta Capital Advisors
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-investorsSeafund
Nava provides an AI-native cloud infrastructure platform offering GPU compute, managed Kubernetes clusters, private networking, databases, S3-compatible object storage, and auto-scaling model endpoints.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & Infrastructure
Co-investorsRTP GlobalGreenoaksThrive Capital
Boston, US
Richard Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Shashi Kant(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardHambleton Lord(Director)Raymond Chang(Director)
Co-investorsBantam GroupNXT VenturesTechstars
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNava Β· coverager.com Β· Aug 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Unicorn India Ventures invest at?
- Unicorn India Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Unicorn India Ventures's typical check size?
- Unicorn India Ventures typically writes checks of $286K β $12M.
- What sectors does Unicorn India Ventures focus on?
- Unicorn India Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Unicorn India Ventures located?
- Unicorn India Ventures is headquartered in Mumbai, IN.
- Does Unicorn India Ventures lead rounds?
- Unicorn India Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEpisode XV - Anil Joshi, Founder of Unicorn India Ventures
ShowMeDamani Β· Anil Joshi
Anil Joshi, Unicorn India Ventures
IVCA Β· Anil Joshi
Bhaskar Majumdar's CNBC Interview for Unicorn India Ventures
Bhaskar Majumdar Β· Bhaskar Majumdar
ELI - 190 | Bhaskar Majumdar (Founder and Managing Partner Unicorn India Ventures - VC Firm)
Entrepreneur Lounge of India Β· Bhaskar Majumdar
Bhaskar Majumdar, Founder of Unicorn India Ventures on his unconventional bets in Investing
The Neon Show Β· Bhaskar Majumdar
Startup Investor Talks ft. Swapna Gupta (Qualcomm Ventures), Anil Joshi (Unicorn India Ventures)
eChai Startup TV Β· Anil Joshi
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