Our Story – Artha Venture Partners

Our Story

The Journey of Artha Venture Partners

Who We Are

Artha Venture Partners is India’s first microVC fund house, explicitly created by and for family offices. Born out of the efforts of Artha India Ventures, our journey began with a clear vision: to redefine venture capital by focusing on early-stage investments that drive transformative growth in the Indian startup ecosystem.

Over the years, we have established ourselves as a leading force in the venture capital space. We have a track record of investing in some of India’s most successful startups and delivering significant returns for our investors.

Our Origins

The Beginning

Artha Venture Partners emerged from the pioneering efforts of Artha India Ventures. This family office started investing in Indian startups during the very early stages of the Indian startup ecosystem. Our family office played a key role in backing multiple unicorns, including Oyo Rooms, Purplle, and Rapido, and achieved marquee exits with companies like Karza Technologies and ConfirmTkt.

These early successes attracted the interest and support of some of the top family offices in India, leading to the creation of Artha Venture Partners. This microVC fund house leverages the collective strength of these family offices to invest in the next generation of high-growth startups.

Our Name

The name “Artha” reflects our commitment to creating financial and societal value. Rooted in the Sanskrit word “wealth” or “purpose,” Artha Venture Partners embodies our mission to build enduring value for our investors, portfolio companies, and the broader startup ecosystem.

Key Milestones

  • Marked the first investment in UMA, setting the stage for Anirudh’s investment journey. The venture capital firm was founded in 2013, quickly establishing itself in the startup ecosystem.

    February 2012

  • The firm made its first global investment in Mobilewalla, based in the USA, and reached its 10th investment milestone with SSP Advantage, demonstrating rapid growth and international reach.

    February 2013

  • Achieved its first exit with Bookmycab, an early validation of the firm’s investment strategy.

    May 2016

  • Achieved a large exit from OYO, highlighting the firm’s ability to back successful startups.

    June 2016

  • Reached the 50th investment milestone with FYND, showcasing substantial portfolio expansion.

    March 2017

  • Completed the first close of AVF-1 Fund, a critical moment in the firm’s fund management

    July 2018

  • Secured a commitment from SIDBI, strengthening its financial backing.

    June 2019

  • Achieved its 10th exit with Nowfloats, further demonstrating portfolio maturity.

    December 2019

  • Executed a large partial exit from Icon, continuing its successful exit strategy.

    August 2021

  • Completed another large partial exit with Tala, reinforcing the firm’s investment prowess.

    October 2021

  • Made a significant investment in Karza, expanding its portfolio.

    November 2021

  • Marked its first African investment with Badili, strengthening international expansion.

    December 2021

  • Executed a large partial exit from Purplle, adding to its successful exit track record.

    June 2022

  • Reached the 20th exit milestone with NUOS.

    July 2022

  • Completed the first close of the ASF Fund.

    December 2022

  • Gained recognition in the Bain Indian venture capital report, highlighting its industry standing.

    March 2023

  • Executed a large partial exit from Rapido.

    July 2024

  • Made its last new startup investment under AVF I – Alphonso Products Pvt. Ltd

    November 2024

  • Artha Ventures aims to manage ₹10,000 crores in Assets Under Management (AUM) and support 1,000 startups, demonstrating an ambitious long-term vision for growth and impact in the startup ecosystem.

    2032

Portfolio Impact

Across the Artha spectrum, Artha Venture Partners has directly and through its funds invested in over 130 startups and more than 33 exits to date. Our investments have fueled the growth of numerous industry leaders, delivering exceptional returns and driving innovation across sectors.

The Artha Difference

Why Artha Venture Partners?

Our success is built on our unique approach to venture capital. As a microVC fund house created by and for family offices, we offer a hands-on partnership, providing capital, strategic guidance, and mentorship that empower our portfolio companies to achieve their full potential.

Our deep understanding of our markets and global perspective enable us to identify and back startups poised to become industry leaders.

Our Vision for the Future

Artha Venture Partners remains committed to driving growth and innovation as we look to the future. We continue exploring new opportunities, expanding our global reach, and strengthening our high- growth company ecosystem.

With each new investment, we reaffirm our mission to build enduring value for our investors, portfolio companies, and the markets we serve.

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