
WEH Ventures
Description
WEH Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India, established in 2017 by Rohit Krishna and Jatin Stuti. The firm primarily focuses on seed and pre-Series A investments in technology-enabled startups across diverse sectors. Their investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive innovations and scalable business models, with a particular interest in areas such as SaaS, FinTech, EdTech, DeepTech, and consumer-facing digital platforms.
Beyond capital infusion, WEH Ventures is known for its hands-on, founder-friendly approach, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to their extensive network. They aim to be a long-term partner, helping portfolio companies navigate the challenges of early-stage growth, product-market fit, and subsequent fundraising rounds. This value-add proposition is a key differentiator in the competitive Indian startup ecosystem.
WEH Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from $250,000 to $750,000, targeting companies with strong founding teams and clear market potential. The firm successfully closed its maiden fund at $10 million in 2020, demonstrating its commitment to the Indian startup landscape. To date, WEH Ventures has made over 30 investments, building a robust portfolio that includes notable companies like Smallcase, Dukaan, and HealthPlix, underscoring their active participation in fostering India's next generation of tech leaders.
Investor Profile
WEH Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India.
- Strong thematic focus on Apps, E-Commerce, Financial Services.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Series A (27%)
- Seed (27%)
- Series B (23%)
- Pre Seed (18%)
- Series C (5%)
Country Focus
- India (100%)
Industry Focus
- Apps
- E-commerce
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Software
- Building Material
- Supply Chain Management
- Audio
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