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Kalaari Capital

Early-stage equity investment for technology-focused Indian startups from Pre-Seed to Series A.

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Funding amount
INR 4 Crore to INR 40 Crore
Scheme
Early-Stage Venture Capital Investment
Open for
India
Deadline
Rolling applications

About the Program

Kalaari Capital is a technology-focused venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across Pre-Seed to Series A. Kalaari looks for founders with disruptive ideas and the potential to build category-defining companies. Kalaari's average first cheque size is INR 4 crore to INR 40 crore. The firm prefers to lead investment rounds but can also co-invest with other investors.

Eligibility requirements

  • * Early-stage technology-focused startup.
  • * Suitable for Pre-Seed through Series A.
  • * Strong market opportunity.
  • * Clear product and differentiated insight into the problem being solved.
  • * Demonstrable traction is considered as part of the evaluation.
  • * Strong founding team and founder-market fit.
  • * Product-centric founders are preferred.

Offerings / Benefits

  • * Average first cheque of INR 4 crore to INR 40 crore.
  • * Potential follow-on investment in portfolio companies.
  • * Support with product-market fit and GTM.
  • * Customer introductions and business development support.
  • * Support for future fundraising.
  • * Assistance with hiring, finance, legal and team building.
  • * Access to Kalaari's founder and community network.

Sectors supported

Technology-focused investments across consumer technology, deep technology and Enterprise AI. Kalaari's portfolio also spans AI/SaaS, B2B, consumer technology, healthcare, fintech, commerce, gaming and other technology-driven sectors.AI, SaaS & Enterprise TechCommerce, D2C & Consumer BrandsConsumer Apps & MarketplacesDeepTech, Electronics & RoboticsFinTechHealth, Pharma & BiotechGaming, Media & Web3Agri, Food & Rural

Selection process

  • * Introduction and fit discussion covering the problem, product, market and founder-market fit.
  • * Deep-dive discussions covering product, traction, technology, business and GTM.
  • * Partner discussions and data-room review.
  • * Presentation to Kalaari's Investment Committee.
  • * Decision and term sheet.
  • * Kalaari states that most investment journeys are completed in approximately 4–6 weeks from the first call.

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