Kae Capital

Kae Capital is a pioneering early-stage venture capital firm based in India, dedicated to investing in ambitious founders from their earliest days. The firm focuses on providing the first institutional capital to startups, acting as a long-term partner from the initial cheque through to scale. With a portfolio value exceeding $7.7 billion and over $2 billion in follow-on capital raised, Kae Capital has backed more than 90 companies, many of which have become unicorns or category leaders. The firm's investment philosophy is rooted in conviction, seeking exceptional entrepreneurs who are solving significant problems across various sectors.

Founded in 2012 by Sasha Mirchandani, Kae Capital emerged at a time when seed investing in India was largely nascent. Mirchandani's vision was to identify and support bold ideas that would eventually shape India's most iconic companies, providing patient capital and unwavering support. Over a decade, the firm has evolved, sharpening its focus on sectors that will define India's competitive edge globally, including AI & Intelligent Automation, and Manufacturing & Industrialization, which they term 'Resilient India'. They typically invest in pre-seed to pre-Series A stages, emphasizing speed in their investment process and commitment through various market cycles.

Kae Capital's diverse portfolio showcases its commitment to fostering innovation across critical sectors. Notable investments include Zetwerk, a manufacturing network; Porter, a logistics platform; TATA 1MG, a digital health platform; and HealthKart, a health and nutrition e-commerce company. Other significant companies in their portfolio include Traya Health, Foxtale, Eternz, and Supernova. The firm has also seen successful exits, such as Fynd (acquired by Reliance), Airwoot (acquired by Freshdesk), and DailyRounds (acquired by M3 Inc.).

The team at Kae Capital comprises experienced professionals with deep expertise across various domains. Sasha Mirchandani leads as the Founder and Managing Partner, supported by General Partners Abhishek Srivastava and Gaurav Chaturvedi, and Partner Sunitha Viswanathan, among others. The investment team specializes in areas like Enterprise Tech/SaaS, AI, B2B Commerce, Consumer Tech, Fintech, Deeptech, HealthTech, and Manufacturing. Beyond capital, the firm provides hands-on support in areas such as hiring, strategy, fundraising, and customer introductions, leveraging their extensive experience in company building to guide their portfolio companies.