New Delhi, August 18, 2025 — Artha India Ventures has announced the close of its latest investment vehicle, the Artha Select Fund (ASF), at ₹432 crore, exceeding its original ₹330 crore target by 31%.
Funding Snapshot
ASF will deploy ₹20 crore average cheques into 12–14 high-growth startups drawn from Artha’s 135-company portfolio. The fund is focused on Series B and C rounds, where scaling capital is most critical.
India’s growth-stage startups often face a funding gap between early traction and global scale. ASF aims to close that gap by doubling down on Artha’s proven portfolio companies. By supporting only the top 15% performers, the fund ensures resources flow to businesses with validated product-market fit and visible revenue traction.
Use of Funds
ASF will channel capital into select sectors where Artha has conviction:
- SpaceTech
- Fintech Infrastructure
- Premium Consumer Brands
- Applied AI
This targeted approach is designed to accelerate product innovation, expand distribution, and prepare startups for larger growth rounds or exits.
Founders & Edge
The ₹432 crore corpus is backed largely by Indian family offices and UHNWIs, reflecting strong domestic belief in India’s maturing venture ecosystem. By leveraging insider knowledge of its own portfolio, Artha enjoys a differentiated edge funding companies it already understands deeply.
Market Watch
ASF’s success signals a broader shift in India’s VC ecosystem: a move towards concentrated conviction funds that prioritize depth over breadth. As growth-stage capital demand rises, this strategy may set the tone for future venture models.
Final Take
By raising ₹432 crore, Artha India Ventures is betting on India’s most promising scale-ups, showing that focused growth capital can be as powerful as fresh ideas.
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