Veltis Capital

Veltis Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in India, dedicated to partnering with the nation's next generation of disruptive companies. The firm primarily focuses its investments on the Consumer sector, encompassing brands, technology, and enablers, as well as Deep-tech companies. They engage deeply with their portfolio companies, providing not just capital but also active support on strategy, fundraising, and access to a robust network for hiring, growth, and distribution.

Founded in 2023 by Gokul Gopal, Veltis Capital was established to bring clarity and discipline to early-stage investing. Gokul Gopal, the Founder & Managing Partner, leverages over a decade of experience in strategy and business building from his time at Boston Consulting Group and Mahindra Group. He is known for his thoughtful and responsive approach, acting as a practical and steady sounding board for founders. The firm emphasizes founder-first interactions, offering fast responses and direct access to the Managing Partner.

Veltis Capital invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, with provisions for follow-on capital. Their focused portfolio includes 14-18 high-conviction companies per fund, ensuring depth over diversification. Notable investments span diverse areas such as globally patented kids' shoes, healthy snacking for children, expressive apparel brands, high-quality toys, fresh staples, elevated Gen-Z fashion shopping experiences, quick logistics solutions, design-first luxury brands, membership-led value retail for small-town India, and IoT solutions for predictive maintenance of rotating equipment.

The firm's portfolio includes companies like MyDesignation, a fashion brand; Troovy, a food company specializing in healthy sauces for children; SuperK, a tech-enabled operator of mini supermarkets; axiTrust, a fintech startup providing digital surety and risk-management solutions; and Intellithink, an industrial AI startup. Veltis Capital's team, which includes partners like Srinivasagopalan Chary and Gokul Gopal, actively supports founders in critical moments, offering strategic partnership, fundraising assistance, and connections to experienced operators.