Multi-stage venture investing platform Venture Catalysts has raised ₹150 crore ($18 million) through a mix of primary and secondary share sales, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey.
The fresh capital will be deployed to expand leadership teams, launch new funds, and roll out AI-enabled tools for due diligence and LP reporting, strengthening the company’s position as a next-gen venture platform.
Valuation and Backers
The primary investment valued the company at $200 million post-money, while secondary transactions were priced independently between existing and new investors.
The round attracted a diverse set of backers, including public market investors, corporates, and family offices. Notable names include Ashish Kacholia and group, Authum Investments, the Shah Rukh Khan family office, Aishwarya Rai, Karthik Sundar Iyer, Hardik Patel, and LNB Group.
Existing heavyweights such as Radhakishan Damani, Enam Securities, Capri Global, and founder-investors Aman Gupta (boAt), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), Nirmit Parikh (Apna), and Srinath Ramakkrushnan (Zolve) also participated.
Platform and Portfolio
Founded in 2016, Venture Catalysts blends deal-by-deal syndication via AIFs with a venture capital arm that creates Category II AIFs alongside institutional anchors. Over nine years, it has deployed $200 million via syndication and now manages over $500 million in assets.
Its portfolio spans leading sector-focused funds such as 100 Unicorns, Beams Fintech Fund, Elev8 Venture Partners, and Spyre PropTech Venture Fund. On the startup front, it has backed over 400 ventures, including Renee Cosmetics, InsuranceDekho, BharatPe, Zypp Electric, Wiom, and Kissan Konnect.
Final Take
With fresh capital and a $200M valuation, Venture Catalysts is not just expanding funds it’s redefining venture investing with AI, scale, and star-studded backers.
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