What stage does Saha Fund invest at?

Saha Fund invests at the Series A stage, typically writing cheques of ~₹1.5–6 Cr.

What sectors does Saha Fund invest in?

Saha Fund focuses on Women-led businesses, Consumer, Technology and Healthcare.

Who are the partners at Saha Fund?

Key people include Ankita Vashistha (Founder & Managing Partner) and Usha Amin (Co-founder).

Where is Saha Fund based?

Saha Fund is headquartered in Bengaluru.

Does Saha Fund invest in women founders?

Yes. Saha Fund has an explicit thesis of backing companies founded or co-founded by women.

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Snapshot

Firm type: Early-stage VC
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Bengaluru
Fund / AUM: Fund I ~₹100 Cr (~$15M)
Typical cheque: ~₹1.5–6 Cr
Geographies: India
Leads rounds: Yes
Last updated: 23 July 2026

About Saha Fund

Positioned as one of India’s first venture funds dedicated to women, it backed companies led by women, with strong female representation in the team, or building products for women and children. Founder Ankita Vashistha has since shifted focus to StrongHer / Arise Ventures, so current activity appears limited.

Saha Fund is an early-stage vc based in Bengaluru, founded in 2015, investing in India. It backs companies at the Series A stage, with a focus on Women-led businesses, Consumer, Technology and Healthcare. Typical cheques run ~₹1.5–6 Cr. It usually leads the rounds it joins.

On fund size, the firm reports Fund I ~₹100 Cr (~$15M). Its portfolio includes Kaaryah, Fitternity, Stelae Technologies and JoulestoWatts. Saha Fund invests specifically in companies founded or co-founded by women.

Investment focus

Stages

Series A

Sectors

Women-led businesses Consumer Technology Healthcare

Notable investments

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

Apparel

Kaaryah

Fitness

Fitternity

Enterprise data

Stelae Technologies

IT services

JoulestoWatts

How to pitch Saha Fund

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

They invest at Series A. Approach them when your company is with clear product-market fit and early revenue.
Their focus is Women-led businesses, Consumer, Technology and Healthcare, so lead with why you fit there.
Cheques are typically ~₹1.5–6 Cr, so size your round and ask accordingly.
The strongest way in is a warm introduction, ideally from a founder they have backed, such as Kaaryah, Fitternity and Stelae Technologies.
You can find the team and their current focus on their website, linked below.
As a women-focused fund, they actively seek women founders, so make that part of your story up front.

Partners

Ankita Vashistha

Founder & Managing Partner

Usha Amin

Co-founder

Website & links

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Saha Fund invest at?: Saha Fund invests at the Series A stage, typically writing cheques of ~₹1.5–6 Cr.
What sectors does Saha Fund invest in?: Saha Fund focuses on Women-led businesses, Consumer, Technology and Healthcare.
Which companies has Saha Fund invested in?: Notable investments include Kaaryah, Fitternity, Stelae Technologies and JoulestoWatts. See the full list on this page.
Who are the partners at Saha Fund?: Key people include Ankita Vashistha (Founder & Managing Partner) and Usha Amin (Co-founder).
Where is Saha Fund based?: Saha Fund is headquartered in Bengaluru.
Does Saha Fund invest in women founders?: Yes. Saha Fund has an explicit thesis of backing companies founded or co-founded by women.