
Unitus Ventures
Description
Unitus Ventures, formerly known as Unitus Seed Fund, stands as a leading venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage startups in India that innovate for the masses. Established in 2012, the firm primarily focuses on companies addressing the needs of the 'Next Half Billion' (NHB) population, aiming to generate both significant financial returns and positive social impact. Their investment thesis centers on sectors critical to this demographic, including FinTech, Healthcare, EdTech, SaaS, and DeepTech, among others, providing solutions that enhance access and affordability for a large segment of India's population.
The firm's investment strategy targets Seed and Series A rounds, where they typically lead or co-lead funding. Unitus Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. Their typical first cheque size ranges from $500,000 to $1.5 million, reflecting their commitment to fueling the initial growth phases of promising ventures. This focused investment size allows them to support a diverse array of innovative businesses that are poised for scalable impact.
Unitus Ventures has successfully raised and deployed capital across two primary funds. Their first fund, Unitus Seed Fund, closed at $20 million, demonstrating early confidence in their unique investment model. Building on this success, their second fund, Unitus Ventures Fund II, further expanded their capacity, closing at $23 million. Cumulatively, the firm manages over $43 million in capital, enabling them to make over 70 investments to date. This substantial capital base and extensive portfolio underscore their significant presence and influence in India's early-stage startup ecosystem, particularly within the impact investment space.
Investor Profile
Unitus Ventures has backed more than 76 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 34% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India, Singapore, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Education, Information Technology, Training.
- Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (51%)
- Series A (17%)
- Series Unknown (16%)
- Series B (11%)
- Series C (3%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
- Debt Financing (1%)
Country Focus
- India (95%)
- Singapore (3%)
- United States (3%)
Industry Focus
- Education
- Information Technology
- Training
- Edtech
- Recruiting
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Health Diagnostics
- E-learning
- Financial Services
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