2AM VC

2AM VC is an early-stage venture capital firm with a distinctive focus on India's burgeoning startup ecosystem. Established in 2021, the firm positions itself as a sector-agnostic investor, primarily targeting Gen Z-centric companies. They are dedicated to supporting young and first-time Indian founders, believing in India's potential to become the next Silicon Valley. The firm emphasizes speed, transparency, and a founder-friendly approach, often acting as lead investors and deploying capital rapidly through various instruments like iSafe, SAFE, convertible notes, and priced rounds.

The firm was co-founded by Brendan Rogers and Hershel Mehta, who bring a blend of entrepreneurial experience and investment acumen. Brendan Rogers is known for his optimistic view on India's startup narrative and his background as a founder, while Hershel Mehta connects Silicon Valley networks with the Indian startup landscape, drawing from a family legacy in entrepreneurship and investing. 2AM VC launched its debut fund in 2021, which closed at $10 million, and is currently raising its second fund with a target of $25 million to continue investing in Indian startups at the pre-seed and seed stages.

2AM VC boasts a diverse portfolio of over 59 companies, reflecting its sector-agnostic strategy. Notable investments include Karbon Card and Bluelearn, with other portfolio companies spanning various sectors such as NewMe (clothing), ApnaMart (department stores), Bimaplan (financial software), Zepto (a unicorn in their portfolio), Krave Mart, Coolberg, Attryb, Goldsetu, and Mekr. Their investments cover areas like e-commerce, fintech, wellness, mental health, fitness, crypto, non-fungible tokens, enterprise applications, consumer retail, and artificial intelligence.

The 2AM VC team comprises experienced individuals, including Co-Founders & Partners Brendan Rogers and Hershel Mehta, Venture Partner Vatsal Kanakiya, Compliance Head Vipul Mehta, and Community Manager Adit Sreenivasan. The firm also includes partners like Ryan Ridgway and Ankur Vishwakarma. With offices in key Indian cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR, and a presence in the United States, including Los Angeles and Miami, 2AM VC aims to bridge global capital with Indian innovation, providing crucial access to early-stage deals in the subcontinent.