Backing founders shaping tomorrow
India's pioneering deep-tech and AI fund, we make high-stake bets on disruptive, early-stage companies.
We invest in early stage companies building
radically better futures
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Hear from our founders
At a time when space tech was still quite an unconventional sector to bet on, Manish Singhal and his team were able to see the true potential behind what we were building. In fact, a variant of the rocket engine that we successfully tested right after pi Ventures invested in us was the one that powered India's first ever controlled ascent rocket that we flew last year. Ever so grateful to the pi Ventures team for having trusted us early.
Srinath RAVICHANDRAN
Co-founder & CEO, Agnikul Cosmos
pi Ventures are an exceptional investor from a founder's perspective. Manish has been a founder, continues to go deep in whatever he does, which makes him someone to want in your corner as you navigate the highs and lows of the founder journey, both holding you accountable and making you feel supported.
Jo AGGARWAL
Co-founder & CEO, Wysa
pi Ventures have been our excellent partners since inception of Niramai. Their ability to deeply understand and perceive the value of science based ideas is amazing! They also run founder- focused initiatives which gives a lot of support to early stage startups.
geetha MANJUNATH
Founder & CEO, Niramai
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frequently asked questions
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What does pi Ventures focus on?
pi Ventures is a deep-tech-focused early-stage venture capital firm that invests in companies building disruptive technologies solving real-world problems.
We focus on disruptive innovations and invest across diverse sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics, energy, life sciences, quantum computing, advanced materials, and sustainability. Our mission is to back innovative startups leveraging deep tech to create meaningful global impact.
How does pi Ventures define deep tech?
Deep tech refers to startups leveraging cutting-edge scientific and engineering innovations to solve complex problems. These technologies often require significant R&D, have a longer development cycle, and create defensible intellectual property (IP). Examples include (but are not limited to) AI/ML, robotics, quantum computing, biotechnology, and advanced materials
What support does pi Ventures provide beyond funding?
We have a 'fill-in-the-blank' approach towards our portfolio companies. We acknowledge that companies and founding teams may have their own strengths and gaps. We work with the founders to understand where they may need help and then either internally or through our network try to support them in those areas. We've supported our portfolio companies across customer discovery, investor connects, leadership hiring and beyond
What stage of startups does pi Ventures invest in?
We primarily invest in Seed and Series A stages, supporting startups in their early growth phase. We are open to backing startups with no revenue but require a strong technological foundation and a clear path to scalability.
How can startups approach pi Ventures for funding?
Startups can reach out to us by submitting their pitch decks to info@piventures.in or contacting our team through Linkedin. We evaluate applications based on the strength of the technology, team, market potential, and alignment with our investment thesis. If your startup fits our criteria, we will schedule further discussions to explore collaboration opportunities.
Does pi Ventures invest in international startups?
While our primary focus is on Indian startups, we are open to investing in international startups that demonstrate a ‘Deep India Connect’. This means the startup should have a significant market opportunity, operational presence, or strategic relevance in India. We believe in fostering global innovation while leveraging India’s growing deep-tech ecosystem.
