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Early-stage VC · Pre-seed–Series A · Mumbai

Kae Capital

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Snapshot

Firm type
Early-stage VC
Founded
2012
Headquarters
Mumbai
Other offices
Bengaluru
Fund / AUM
Three funds raised since inception; a new ~$100M fund reported in market
Geographies
India
Leads rounds
Yes
Last updated
23 July 2026

About Kae Capital

Backs technology startups at the pre-seed to pre-Series A stage, typically as the first institutional cheque, across consumer, fintech, SaaS and health.

Kae Capital is an early-stage vc based in Mumbai, founded in 2012, investing in India. It backs companies at the Pre-seed, Seed and Series A stages, with a focus on Fintech, Consumer tech, SaaS, Healthtech and Deeptech. It usually leads the rounds it joins.

On fund size, the firm reports Three funds raised since inception; a new ~$100M fund reported in market. Its portfolio includes Zetwerk, Porter, Tata 1mg, Wysa, Fractal Analytics and Myntra.

Investment focus

Notable investments

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

Manufacturing tech

Zetwerk

Logistics

Porter

Healthtech

Tata 1mg

Mental health & AI

AI & Analytics

Fractal Analytics

E-commerce

Myntra

Early investment, acquired by Flipkart

How to pitch Kae Capital

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

  • They invest at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A. Approach them when your company is at the idea or pre-product stage, through to companies with clear product-market fit and early revenue.
  • Their focus is Fintech, Consumer tech, SaaS, Healthtech and Deeptech, so lead with why you fit there.
  • The strongest way in is a warm introduction, ideally from a founder they have backed, such as Zetwerk, Porter and Tata 1mg.
  • You can find the team and their current focus on their website, linked below.

Partners

Sasha Mirchandani

Founder & Managing Partner

Gaurav Chaturvedi

General Partner

Abhishek Srivastava

General Partner

Sunitha Viswanathan

Partner

Website & links

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Kae Capital invest at?
Kae Capital invests at the Pre-seed, Seed and Series A stages.
What sectors does Kae Capital invest in?
Kae Capital focuses on Fintech, Consumer tech, SaaS, Healthtech and Deeptech.
Which companies has Kae Capital invested in?
Notable investments include Zetwerk, Porter, Tata 1mg, Wysa, Fractal Analytics and Myntra. See the full list on this page.
Who are the partners at Kae Capital?
Key people include Sasha Mirchandani (Founder & Managing Partner), Gaurav Chaturvedi (General Partner), Abhishek Srivastava (General Partner) and Sunitha Viswanathan (Partner).
Where is Kae Capital based?
Kae Capital is headquartered in Mumbai, with additional offices in Bengaluru.
Does Kae Capital invest in women founders?
Kae 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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