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As compiled from public sources: ~USD 1.5-2M (first institutional cheque; early-stage deep-tech/enterprise SaaS)

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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

Mela Ventures Trust

Series A · Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics) · Bengaluru

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At a glance

Stage focus: Series A
Primary sector: Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics)
City: Bengaluru
HQ / office: Level 14, Dhondusa Complex, Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Fund registered: 2020
Investments on record: 16
Website: melaventures.in
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About

Mela Ventures is a Bengaluru-based Category II AIF co-founded by Krishnakumar Natarajan (Mindtree co-founder) and Parthasarathy NS. It acts as the first institutional investor in B2B DeepTech, EnterpriseTech and ClimateTech startups, running MV Core Tech Fund-I and Fund-II.

Investment focus

First institutional investor (post early-revenue / product-market fit, roughly Pre-A to Series A) in B2B DeepTech, EnterpriseTech and ClimateTech startups

Cheque size

~USD 1.5-2M (first institutional cheque; early-stage deep-tech/enterprise SaaS)

As compiled from public sources — verify with the investor.

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/20-21/0801
IN/AIF2/25-26/1948

SIDBI Fund of Funds

Yes — backed by SIDBI's Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) as an LP in Mela Ventures; also Nippon India Digital Innovation AIF (per thevcfiles.com / Mela Ventures and BusinessToday coverage of the INR 320 Cr maiden fund)

Notable portfolio

GalaxEye; Mindgrove; Optimized Electrotech; Intugine; VuNet; Infilect; FirstHive; Indra Water

Team & organisation

~8 team members incl. co-founders Krishnakumar Natarajan & Parthasarathy NS (ex-Mindtree); ~4 partners/investment professionals

Trust-structured manager running two Category II AIFs — MV Core Tech Fund-I (IN/AIF2/20-21/0801) and MV Core Tech Fund-II (IN/AIF2/25-26/1948); multi-fund

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Frequently asked

What does Mela Ventures Trust invest in?: First institutional investor (post early-revenue / product-market fit, roughly Pre-A to Series A) in B2B DeepTech, EnterpriseTech and ClimateTech startups
What cheque size does Mela Ventures Trust write?: As compiled from public sources: ~USD 1.5-2M (first institutional cheque; early-stage deep-tech/enterprise SaaS)
How do I pitch Mela Ventures Trust 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

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://melaventures.in; https://www.thevcfiles.com/post/mela-ventures