What cheque size does Theia Ventures Investment Trust write?

As compiled from public sources: ~USD 500k-1M per investment (avg), with ~50% of corpus reserved for follow-ons

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VC fund (Cat II) · SEBI registry

Theia Ventures Investment Trust

Pre-seed / Idea · Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics) · Bengaluru

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At a glance

Stage focus: Pre-seed / Idea
Primary sector: Deep Tech (AI/ML/Robotics)
City: Bengaluru
HQ / office: SEBI registered address: Juhu, Mumbai; operating office: Bhive Workspace, Indira Nagar, Bangalore (per firm site)
Fund registered: 2023
Investments on record: 7
Corpus (as reported): Maiden fund target $30M; first close at ~$15M (>50% of target) announced 2025
Website: www.theia-ventures.com
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About

Theia Ventures (managed by Theia Ventures LLP) is a SEBI Cat II AIF founded in 2021 by Priya Shah, one of India's first specialist early-stage funds dedicated to energy transition, deeptech and decarbonisation. Anchored by British International Investment (BII), with backers including MOL PLUS, Allocator One and Indian family offices.

Investment focus

Pre-seed and seed / early-stage deeptech, energy transition and industrial decarbonisation — green mobility, battery tech, advanced/sustainable materials, clean logistics, AI-enabled circular & power/industrial systems

Cheque size

~USD 500k-1M per investment (avg), with ~50% of corpus reserved for follow-ons

As compiled from public sources — verify with the investor.

SEBI registration

SEBI AIF Category II — reported as “Cat II”

IN/AIF2/23-24/1428

SIDBI Fund of Funds

Yes — British International Investment (BII), the UK government's development finance institution (DFI), is the anchor LP of Theia Ventures Fund I; LP base also includes fund-of-funds and corporate venture arms. (No SIDBI FFS evidence found.)

Notable portfolio

VoltSeal; Dasham Labs; EarthSync; Novyte Materials; Lemnisca Bio; Climitra; Sarla Aviation

Team & organisation

~6 core team + 2 venture partners (Priya Shah Founder/GP; Himanshu Sharma Head of Investments; +analysts/scouting; VPs Piyush Mathur, Sanjay Shah)

Category II AIF (SEBI Reg. IN/AIF2/23-24/1428), Fund I; deeptech/energy-transition/decarbonisation VC; single maiden fund (trust structure), founded 2021 by Priya Shah

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Frequently asked

What does Theia Ventures Investment Trust invest in?: Pre-seed and seed / early-stage deeptech, energy transition and industrial decarbonisation — green mobility, battery tech, advanced/sustainable materials, clean logistics, AI-enabled circular & power/industrial systems
What cheque size does Theia Ventures Investment Trust write?: As compiled from public sources: ~USD 500k-1M per investment (avg), with ~50% of corpus reserved for follow-ons
How do I pitch Theia Ventures Investment 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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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.theia-ventures.com/team; https://inc42.com/buzz/theia-ventures-marks-first-close-of-maiden-fund/