What stage does Antler India invest at?

Antler India invests at the Pre-seed stage.

What sectors does Antler India invest in?

Antler India focuses on AI, Fintech, Consumer tech, Deeptech, Health and Climate.

Who are the partners at Antler India?

Key people include Rajiv Srivatsa (Founding Partner) and Nitin Sharma (Partner & Co-lead, India).

Where is Antler India based?

Antler India is headquartered in Bengaluru.

Does Antler India invest in women founders?

Antler India is a generalist fund and backs strong founders regardless of gender, women founders included. For funds with an explicit women-founder mandate, see our women-focused funds list.

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Snapshot

Firm type: Early-stage VC
Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Fund / AUM: Maiden India fund ~$75M (₹600 Cr)
Geographies: India
Leads rounds: Yes
Last updated: 23 July 2026

About Antler India

The India arm of the global Antler platform, investing at the company-formation and pre-seed stage, often as the first institutional money in. It backs a high number of very young teams each year, with a rising tilt toward AI.

Antler India is an early-stage vc based in Bengaluru, founded in 2020, investing in India. It backs companies at the Pre-seed stage, with a focus on AI, Fintech, Consumer tech, Deeptech and Health. It usually leads the rounds it joins.

On fund size, the firm reports Maiden India fund ~$75M (₹600 Cr). Its portfolio includes Namma Yatri, Cautio, Bizup, Storefox.ai and Proof of Skill.

Investment focus

Stages

Pre-seed

Sectors

AI Fintech Consumer tech Deeptech Health Climate

Notable investments

5 of Antler India’s better-known bets, grouped by sector. Names in coral open the company’s profile or founder story on this site.

Open mobility

Namma Yatri

AI dashcams & fleet

Cautio

B2B fashion marketplace

Bizup

Retail intelligence

Storefox.ai

Credentialing

Proof of Skill

How to pitch Antler India

Practical pointers drawn from what Antler India says it backs. Always confirm the current focus and process with the firm before you reach out.

They invest at Pre-seed. Approach them when your company is at the idea or pre-product stage.
Their focus is AI, Fintech, Consumer tech, Deeptech and Health, so lead with why you fit there.
The strongest way in is a warm introduction, ideally from a founder they have backed, such as Namma Yatri, Cautio and Bizup.
You can find the team and their current focus on their website, linked below.

Partners

Rajiv Srivatsa

Founding Partner

Nitin Sharma

Partner & Co-lead, India

Website & links

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Antler India invest at?: Antler India invests at the Pre-seed stage.
What sectors does Antler India invest in?: Antler India focuses on AI, Fintech, Consumer tech, Deeptech, Health and Climate.
Which companies has Antler India invested in?: Notable investments include Namma Yatri, Cautio, Bizup, Storefox.ai and Proof of Skill. See the full list on this page.
Who are the partners at Antler India?: Key people include Rajiv Srivatsa (Founding Partner) and Nitin Sharma (Partner & Co-lead, India).
Where is Antler India based?: Antler India is headquartered in Bengaluru.
Does Antler India invest in women founders?: Antler India is a generalist fund and backs strong founders regardless of gender, women founders included. For funds with an explicit women-founder mandate, see our women-focused funds list.