Venture capital firm Capital A has launched its second fund, which will target Rs 400 cr corpus. This one will mainly invest in manufacturing, deeptech, climate technology, and fintech startups.
Identifying Future of Technology
Fund II is reportedly created in the pursuit of finding and investing in innovative technologies and business models that will define the future of these industries, as has been released by
Since the founding of Capital A, the first fund has seen the success of several progressive startups, including Chargeup, Bambrew, Jiraaf, Leumas, BharatSure, and Entuple, among others. The firm awaits further expansion of innovation through operational expertise, strategic partnerships, and financial support.
Investment Plans and Focus
The firm looks to invest in about 17 to 20 companies with the size of investments ranging between $2 million to $3 million in the lifecycle of the startup, and the typical first cheque would be in the range of $750,000 to $1 million. Fund II would be largely US dollar-denominated for domestic investors, and it will look to raise from family offices, industry leaders, HNWIs and returning partners who were part of the previous funds, such as Manjushree Ventures. The firm has targeted to close the fund by the end of the year 2025.
Commitment to Portfolio Growth
Capital A seeks an operating and integral relationship with its investments, adding both tactical and long-term value to the portfolio companies. The firm is committed to making meaningful contributions to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through Fund II, Capital A seeks to partner with visionary entrepreneurs and accelerate technologies that are working to overcome some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
About Capital A
Founded in 2021 by Ankit Kedia, Capital A invests in any sector or theme in climate technology, deeptech, fintech, and other tech-enabled businesses. To date, the firm has invested in more than 20 such startups, including Jiraaf, Rooter, Bambrew, Riskcovry, and Tan90.
