Micro-VC · Pre-seed–Seed · Bengaluru
Gemba Capital
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- Firm type
- Micro-VC
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Other offices
- Mumbai
- Fund / AUM
- Fund I ~₹75–100 Cr ($10–13M); Fund II ₹250 Cr target (~$30M)
- Typical cheque
- ~₹5 Cr first cheque
- Geographies
- India
- Leads rounds
- Yes
- Last updated
- 23 July 2026
About Gemba Capital
An early-stage micro-VC backing 'platform-first' businesses that can build compounding moats through network effects, concentrated in fintech, consumer tech and B2B platforms. It relocated its base from Mumbai to Bengaluru.
Gemba Capital is a micro-vc based in Bengaluru, founded in 2018, investing in India. It backs companies at the Pre-seed and Seed stages, with a focus on Fintech, Consumer tech and B2B platforms. Typical cheques run ~₹5 Cr first cheque. It usually leads the rounds it joins.
On fund size, the firm reports Fund I ~₹75–100 Cr ($10–13M); Fund II ₹250 Cr target (~$30M). Its portfolio includes Plum, Grip Invest, Wint Wealth, Strata, Navadhan and ClickPost.
Investment focus
Notable investments
6 of Gemba Capital’s better-known bets, grouped by sector. Names in coral open the company’s profile or founder story on this site.
How to pitch Gemba Capital
Practical pointers drawn from what Gemba Capital says it backs. Always confirm the current focus and process with the firm before you reach out.
- They invest at Pre-seed and Seed. Approach them when your company is at the idea or pre-product stage, through to companies with an early product and first signs of traction.
- Their focus is Fintech, Consumer tech and B2B platforms, so lead with why you fit there.
- Cheques are typically ~₹5 Cr first cheque, so size your round and ask accordingly.
- The strongest way in is a warm introduction, ideally from a founder they have backed, such as Plum, Grip Invest and Wint Wealth.
- You can find the team and their current focus on their website, linked below.
Partner
Adith Podhar
Founder
Website & links
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Gemba Capital invest at?
- Gemba Capital invests at the Pre-seed and Seed stages, typically writing cheques of ~₹5 Cr first cheque.
- What sectors does Gemba Capital invest in?
- Gemba Capital focuses on Fintech, Consumer tech and B2B platforms.
- Which companies has Gemba Capital invested in?
- Notable investments include Plum, Grip Invest, Wint Wealth, Strata, Navadhan and ClickPost. See the full list on this page.
- Who are the partners at Gemba Capital?
- Key people include Adith Podhar (Founder).
- Where is Gemba Capital based?
- Gemba Capital is headquartered in Bengaluru, with additional offices in Mumbai.
- Does Gemba Capital invest in women founders?
- Gemba Capital 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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