Upsparks Capital
Venture capitalBangalore Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Upsparks Capital invests primarily at the pre-seed and seed stage, prioritizing founder-market fit and backing passionate founders committed to their goals. Their process is founder-first: startups can submit a pitch deck directly without a warm introduction, receive feedback within a week, and progress through an initial chat, partner discussions, and a formal pitch before an internal decision. The firm emphasizes seamless, helpful diligence and quick, transparent decisions. Beyond capital, Upsparks connects founders with co-investors from its network and onboards them into a community, offering guidance on common startup challenges such as hiring, go-to-market, operations, and PR.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 8 of 69 portfolio companiesFintech Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Crypto & Web3 Γ2B2B Marketplaces Γ1Creator Economy Γ1Data & Infrastructure Γ1Developer Tools Γ1EdTech Γ1
HQs:IndiaΓ5United StatesΓ3
Investments Β· 69 tracked
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Decentro provides APIs and SDKs that enable companies to connect with legacy financial institutions across India and APAC, replacing the fragmented integration process with a unified platform and sandbox environment.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechBengaluru, IN
Rohit Taneja(Founder)in
Fello is an investment app for first-time investors in India designed to simplify wealth building through disciplined, consistent investing.
FintechGamingBengaluru, IN
Manish Maryada(Founder)inShourya Lala(Founder/President)inJatin Malwal(Co-founder & CTO)
FunctionUp, now operating as Polaris School of Technology under Classplus, offers outcome-focused engineering education in computer science and AI/ML for Indian students, partnering with UGC universities and delivered by IITians and software engineers.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechBengaluru, IN
Bharat Gupta(Founder)inPritesh Kumar(Founder)in
Kofluence is an influencer marketing platform that uses AI/ML models for creator discovery, campaign targeting, and data-driven optimization, connecting brands with a network of over 750,000 creators across social media platforms.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Upsparks Capital invest at?
- Upsparks Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Upsparks Capital focus on?
- Upsparks Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech.
- Where is Upsparks Capital located?
- Upsparks Capital is headquartered in Bangalore, IN.
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