Growth equity · Series B–Growth · Bengaluru
The Fundamentum Partnership
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- Firm type
- Growth equity
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru
- Fund / AUM
- Fund II $227M (2022); Fund I $100M (2017); Fund III ₹2,200 Cr target (2026)
- Typical cheque
- ~₹100–150 Cr per company
- Geographies
- India
- Leads rounds
- Yes
- Last updated
- 23 July 2026
About The Fundamentum Partnership
A concentrated growth-stage fund that backs a small number of Indian companies which already have product-market fit and early momentum, then helps them scale. Co-founded by Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal on the belief that fewer, deeper bets build larger businesses.
The Fundamentum Partnership is a growth equity based in Bengaluru, founded in 2017, investing in India. It backs companies at the Series B and Growth stages, with a focus on Consumer tech, Fintech, AI and Deeptech. Typical cheques run ~₹100–150 Cr per company. It usually leads the rounds it joins.
On fund size, the firm reports Fund II $227M (2022); Fund I $100M (2017); Fund III ₹2,200 Cr target (2026). Its portfolio includes Spinny, PharmEasy, FarEye, Ayu Health, Probo and ProcMart.
Investment focus
Notable investments
8 of The Fundamentum Partnership’s better-known bets, grouped by sector. Names in coral open the company’s profile or founder story on this site.
Fintech
Used-car marketplace
Unicorn
Digital healthcare
Unicorn
Logistics SaaS
Healthcare
B2B procurement
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How to pitch The Fundamentum Partnership
Practical pointers drawn from what The Fundamentum Partnership says it backs. Always confirm the current focus and process with the firm before you reach out.
- They invest at Series B and Growth. Approach them when your company is with proven revenue and a plan to scale, through to companies already scaling with strong metrics.
- Their focus is Consumer tech, Fintech, AI and Deeptech, so lead with why you fit there.
- Cheques are typically ~₹100–150 Cr per company, so size your round and ask accordingly.
- The strongest way in is a warm introduction, ideally from a founder they have backed, such as Spinny, PharmEasy and FarEye.
- You can find the team and their current focus on their website, linked below.
Partners
Nandan Nilekani
Co-founder & Chairman
Sanjeev Aggarwal
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Prateek Jain
Managing Partner
Mayank Kachhwaha
Managing Partner
Website & links
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Fundamentum Partnership invest at?
- The Fundamentum Partnership invests at the Series B and Growth stages, typically writing cheques of ~₹100–150 Cr per company.
- What sectors does The Fundamentum Partnership invest in?
- The Fundamentum Partnership focuses on Consumer tech, Fintech, AI and Deeptech.
- Which companies has The Fundamentum Partnership invested in?
- Notable investments include Spinny, PharmEasy, FarEye, Ayu Health, Probo, ProcMart, Stable Money and KuKu FM. See the full list on this page.
- Who are the partners at The Fundamentum Partnership?
- Key people include Nandan Nilekani (Co-founder & Chairman), Sanjeev Aggarwal (Co-founder & Managing Partner), Prateek Jain (Managing Partner) and Mayank Kachhwaha (Managing Partner).
- Where is The Fundamentum Partnership based?
- The Fundamentum Partnership is headquartered in Bengaluru.
- Does The Fundamentum Partnership invest in women founders?
- The Fundamentum Partnership 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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