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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

8X VENTURES FUND

Early stage (Pre-Series A) · Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics) · New Delhi

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At a glance

Stage focus: Early stage (Pre-Series A)
Primary sector: Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics)
City: New Delhi
HQ / office: Delhi / Noida, Uttar Pradesh (also offices at IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai and Dubai)
Fund registered: 2023
Investments on record: 18
Corpus (as reported): INR 200 Cr first close, targeting INR 300 Cr+ (Fund II, 2024)
Website: www.8xventures.co
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About

8X Ventures is a deeptech-focused venture capital firm founded in 2021, investing in science- and research-led startups; its second vehicle is a SEBI-registered Category II AIF for the Indian deeptech sector led by Managing Partner Chirag Gupta.

Investment focus

Deeptech VC (Cat II) — early-stage investments in advanced/quantum computing, biotech, Industry 4.0, clean tech and WASH

Cheque size

Early-stage deeptech cheques (not precisely disclosed on site); Fund II corpus INR 200 Cr + INR 100 Cr greenshoe targeting 18-20 startups

As compiled from public sources — verify with the investor.

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/23-24/1480

SIDBI Fund of Funds

None found

Notable portfolio

Pantherun; Solinas; Xyma Analytics; TIEA Connectors; Trishul Space

Team & organisation

9+ team members; 80+ years collective experience

VC firm (founded 2021), SEBI-registered Category II deeptech AIF (Fund II); target AUM INR 350 Cr+

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Frequently asked

What does 8X VENTURES FUND invest in?: Deeptech VC (Cat II) — early-stage investments in advanced/quantum computing, biotech, Industry 4.0, clean tech and WASH
What cheque size does 8X VENTURES FUND write?: As compiled from public sources: Early-stage deeptech cheques (not precisely disclosed on site); Fund II corpus INR 200 Cr + INR 100 Cr greenshoe targeting 18-20 startups
How do I pitch 8X VENTURES FUND through iHub India?: Create a free startup account, open a funding round, and send a structured pitch from this profile. If the investor accepts, contact details are shared and the conversation moves into a tracked deal room.

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About this record

⚑ SEBI registry email/domain (nishithdesai.com) is the firm's law firm acting as agent, not the firm's own domain

Compiled from SEBI registrations and public sources as of 2026-07. iHub India lists investors neutrally and does not endorse, rank, or verify investment terms — confirm all details directly with the investor before transacting.

Sources: https://www.8xventures.co; https://www.linkedin.com/company/80893520