Fireside Ventures

Fireside Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India, dedicated to building iconic consumer brands that create enduring value. The firm focuses exclusively on investing in early-stage consumer brands across India, partnering with founders who possess vision and resolve. Their investment philosophy, known as 'The Fireside Way,' emphasizes co-building alongside founders, a deep commitment to their vision, and a sense of responsibility to the communities these brands serve. They aim to foster businesses that are resilient, credible, and built for long-term success, integrating responsible practices from the outset.

The firm was founded in 2017 by Kanwaljit Singh and Vinay Singh, who serve as Managing Partners. Kanwaljit Singh brings over 30 years of experience in venture investing, marketing, sales, and business development, with a prior background at Carlyle Group and Helion Venture Partners, and consumer marketing with Hindustan Unilever and Intel India. Vinay Singh has over 15 years of experience in FMCG, consumer brands, and technology, with expertise in marketing, brand management, sales, and digital commerce, having previously co-founded Stepni and served as Marketing Head at Bank Bazaar.

Fireside Ventures' portfolio showcases a diverse range of consumer brands shaping everyday life in India. Notable investments include companies like Sports For Life, Nester, Earthful, Antinorm, Oroos Confectionery, and Cumin Co. The firm also highlights investments in areas such as self-care (Unbound), healthier indulgence (Oroos), and wellbeing nutrition (Wellbeing Nutrition), demonstrating a broad interest within the consumer sector. They have also invested in companies like Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth), Slurrp Farm, and Supertails.

The team at Fireside Ventures is structured to provide comprehensive support to its portfolio companies. They organize their teams by consumer verticals to build conviction through sustained learning and offer a robust consumer insights engine. A dedicated Centre of Excellence (COE), comprising operators, advisors, and ecosystem partners, supports founders across critical growth vectors. This collective approach ensures that founders receive depth, context, and capability at every stage of their journey, from early venture to late venture, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and innovation.