
Orios Venture Partners
Description
Orios Venture Partners is a distinguished early-stage venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India, established in 2014. The firm has carved a niche for itself by primarily investing in technology-enabled startups across various high-growth sectors. Their investment thesis spans B2B SaaS, fintech, consumer tech, healthcare tech, and logistics, among others, with a strategic focus on identifying and nurturing disruptive business models and strong founding teams from the seed to Series A stages. Orios aims to be a foundational institutional investor, providing crucial early capital and strategic guidance.
Demonstrating a robust growth trajectory, Orios Venture Partners has consistently expanded its fund sizes, reflecting its increasing capacity and deep commitment to the burgeoning Indian startup ecosystem. Their inaugural fund, launched in 2014, successfully closed at $50 million. This was followed by a significantly larger second fund of $150 million. Further solidifying their market presence, their third fund closed at $120 million. Most recently, the firm announced an ambitious target of $250 million for its fourth fund, signaling a substantial expansion of its investment capabilities and a long-term vision for the Indian tech landscape.
Typically, Orios Venture Partners deploys initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $5 million, providing essential early capital for startups to accelerate their growth and scale operations. Their impressive portfolio showcases a diverse array of successful companies, including prominent names such as Pharmeasy, Country Delight, and GoMechanic. Beyond capital, Orios is known for its hands-on approach, often providing strategic mentorship and operational support to its portfolio companies, leveraging its extensive network and market insights to foster long-term success.
Investor Profile
Orios Venture Partners has backed more than 51 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 16 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India.
- Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Health Care, FinTech.
- Led 4 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (35%)
- Series A (31%)
- Series B (14%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Series D (6%)
- Series C (4%)
- Angel (2%)
- Series F (2%)
Country Focus
- India (100%)
Industry Focus
- E-commerce
- Health Care
- Fintech
- Software
- Financial Services
- Wellness
- Agtech
- Apps
- Health Diagnostics
- Pharmaceutical
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