Pavestone VC

Pavestone VC is a Hyderabad-based venture capital firm established in 2021, dedicated to backing committed innovators with smart capital to generate real-world value. The firm employs a timeless investment approach, emphasizing rigorous analysis, strong risk management, and impeccable governance. They primarily focus on early growth-stage B2B technology companies that address critical challenges for large public and private enterprises, with a typical investment range of $5-10 million. Additionally, Pavestone VC selectively invests in early-stage ventures focused on cutting-edge scientific or engineering innovations, often referred to as 'frontier tech'.

The firm was founded in 2021 by Sridhar Rampalli, Srikanth V J Tanikella, and Laxmikanth V, who serve as Managing Partners, alongside Founding Partners Manikandan N and Sridhar B. Pavestone VC successfully closed its maiden fund, the Pavestone Technology Fund, at Rs 816 crore (approximately $97 million), surpassing its initial target. This fund has attracted investments from notable participants such as The Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, the family office of Mankind Pharma promoters, and Colruyt Group India.

Pavestone VC's portfolio includes companies like E42 (an AI platform), NewSpace Research & Technologies (aerospace and defense), LivNSense (cleantech and decarbonization), Bellatrix Aerospace (in-space propulsion), CynLr (visual robotics), Atomberg (household appliances), Vivriti Capital (specialized finance), Bizom (retail tech/business productivity software), and Aerchain (AI-native enterprise procurement platform). The firm's investment thesis is driven by secular trends such as digitalization, the API economy, ESG, global supply chain realignment, and the 'Make in India' initiative, with a keen interest in emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing, immersive reality, and advanced engineering.

The distinctive team at Pavestone VC brings decades of expertise across technology, venture capital, and strategic growth. Managing Partners Sridhar Rampalli, Srikanth V J Tanikella, and Laxmikanth V have extensive backgrounds in venture capital, wealth management, global business growth, and leading technology enterprises. Their collective experience allows the firm to provide not just capital, but also strategic foresight and operational support to their portfolio companies, helping them scale and execute faster.