35 North Ventures

35North Ventures is an India-focused investment firm that provides growth capital to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), early-stage, and Pre-IPO companies. The firm operates as a SEBI-registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), offering private-placement investment opportunities. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying high-yielding opportunities through an analysis-driven approach, aiming for value creation and distribution over a long-term investment horizon of 3 to 5 years. They focus on visionary founders disrupting fast-growing, developing markets, particularly emerging, asset-light businesses with strong growth potential in high-potential sectors and economies.

Founded in 2017, 35North Ventures was established by professionals with extensive experience in Indian and global capital markets. The firm has launched multiple funds, including India Discovery Fund I, India Discovery Fund II, and 35North India Growth Fund I. They invest in Pre-Series A and Series A stages of startups, with typical investments ranging from $500k to $1.5M. The firm acts as both a lead investor and a co-investor in syndicates, deploying capital through structured debt and equity.

The firm's portfolio includes companies across various sectors, demonstrating a broad investment mandate. Notable investments include Explurger, a travel social media application, SpeEdLabs (edtech), Beshak Insurance (fintech), CloudTailor (fashion tech/retail), and Newspace Research and Technologies (deep tech/aerospace & defense). 35North Ventures emphasizes a founder-first mindset, providing strategic clarity and proactive support to accelerate the growth of its portfolio companies.

The team at 35North Ventures comprises experienced professionals with an average of 25+ years in advisory, investment, and entrepreneurial domains. Its members are alumni from prestigious institutions such as London Business School, Kellogg, Berkeley, Wharton, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Delhi School of Economics. The firm's investment committee and advisory board bring diverse expertise, contributing to thorough due diligence, proactive portfolio management, and deep sector knowledge to drive operational excellence and value creation.