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VC / Investor Bangalore, Karnataka Est. 2006

Chiratae Ventures

One of India's leading early-stage venture capital firms managing $775M+ across 130+ portfolio companies including 8 unicorns like Lenskart, FirstCry, and Flipkart.

130+ startups supported 1 program listed

About Chiratae Ventures

Chiratae Ventures is a technology-focused venture capital firm headquartered in Bangalore, with offices in Mumbai and New Delhi. Founded in 2006 by Sudhir Sethi and T.C.M. Sundaram as the Indian arm of IDG Ventures, the firm rebranded to Chiratae Ventures in 2018 to reflect its identity as a homegrown Indian VC with global aspirations.

The firm manages total assets exceeding USD 775 million across multiple funds, investing in early and growth-stage technology companies. Chiratae's portfolio spans 130+ companies and includes eight unicorns: Cult.fit, FirstCry, Flipkart, GlobalBees, Lenskart, Myntra, Policybazaar, and Uniphore. The firm has achieved 6 unicorns, 12 IPOs, and 36 acquisitions across its portfolio.

Chiratae invests across consumer internet, SaaS, healthcare, fintech, and deep tech sectors, typically backing companies at Series A and Series B stages.

## Who Benefits

Series A and Series B stage technology startups in India seeking growth capital, strategic guidance, and access to a network of successful founders and industry leaders across consumer tech, SaaS, healthcare, and fintech.

Who they work with

Stages
Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Consumer & D2C AI, SaaS & Enterprise Biotech, Health & Pharma Fintech Deeptech & Robotics
Notable alumni
Flipkart Lenskart Myntra FirstCry Policybazaar Cult.fit Uniphore GlobalBees

Programs by Chiratae Ventures 1

Closed Grant

Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program

by Chiratae Ventures

FundingUp to Rs. 18 Cr
Equity-free Early Revenue

The Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program is a fast-track investment initiative designed to back India's most ambitious DeepTech founders. The program focuses on breakthrough technologies across SpaceTech, Robotics, Quantum Technologies, Energy and ClimateTech, AI, Advanced Manufacturing, BioTech, and MedTech. Startups accepted into the program receive up to $2 million in early-stage funding (Seed to Series A), with an exceptionally rapid 48-hour turnaround on initial application review. The

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Chiratae Ventures run?

Chiratae Ventures currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including Chiratae Sonic DeepTech Program. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Chiratae Ventures a government organisation?

Chiratae Ventures is listed as a vc / investor. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a Chiratae Ventures program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Chiratae Ventures and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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