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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

Synapses Venture Capital 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: Panchsheel Park, New Delhi
Fund registered: 2024
Corpus (as reported): Target $125M debut fund (~Rs 1,040 cr), reported 2024
Website: synapses.vc
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About

Synapses is an early-stage VC firm backing STEM- and IP-led startups tackling climate and health challenges, founded by ex-IFC executive Ruchira Shukla and Karthik Chandrasekar. It is a debut SEBI Category II fund with no publicly disclosed portfolio yet.

Investment focus

Early-stage (deeptech) venture; STEM/IP-led ClimateTech and HealthTech

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/24-25/1581

SIDBI Fund of Funds

None found (founder Ruchira Shukla is a former IFC executive and the firm runs an incubator in partnership with NITI Aayog, but no confirmed IFC/SIDBI/govt LP or anchor in the fund itself)

Team & organisation

SEBI-registered Category II AIF (Venture Capital); ~USD 125M debut fund focused on ClimateTech and HealthTech / STEM; Delhi-based (Panchsheel Park)

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What does Synapses Venture Capital Fund invest in?: Early-stage (deeptech) venture; STEM/IP-led ClimateTech and HealthTech
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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://yourstory.com/2024/04/synapses-launches-125m-vc-fund-focusing-on-stem-solutions-for-climate-healthtech; https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/synapses-fund-391307