FFundraiseJet
Inuka Capital logo

Inuka Capital

Location on request · Invests in Asia · Website

Check size

🔒 $•• – $••
+ Save to my list
Pre-SeedSeedB2B SaaSFintechHealthcare & BiotechRoboticsEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthRobotics & Automation

Thesis

India lacks full-time pre-seed investors with operational experience. We fill that gap by partnering with exceptional founders during their first institutional round, providing capital, mentorship, and operational support.

Likely not a fit for

No late-stage investments, no companies without Indian founders, no pure financial plays

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

GS

Gautam Shewakramani

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

+ Pitch

g•••@in•••.vc

LinkedIn profile

Sign up free to unlock contact →
RS

Raj Sheth

PartnerPartner

+ Pitch

r•••@in•••.vc

Sign up free to unlock contact →

Portfolio

ExotelEnterprise Software

Exotel transforms customer experience and engagement with AI-driven solutions, offering features like predictive engagement, conversational bots, and unified communication channels.

TonboMedia Entertainment

Tonbo is a company associated with Isabel Allende, featuring her book 'Kingdom of the Golden Dragon' and her biography. The website tonbo.com provides information on her life and work.

NavyaHealthcare Digital

Navya Network provides a suite of applications designed to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes in oncology through the automation of workflows and evidence-based treatment options.

AnimallEcommerce Marketplaces

India’s first online marketplace for cattle and buffalo trading, aiming to empower dairy farmers by providing access to quality cattle and building efficient dairy farming infrastructure.

Navgati
YuluEnterprise Software

Yulu is India's largest shared micro-mobility service provider using electric two-wheelers to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in urban India. Yulu service is actively used for the last-mile commute as well as last-mile deliveries, making a real impact on India's goal of electrifying its mobility by 2030.

RecruiterboxHr Tech Work

Recruiterbox is a SaaS product startup focused on solving the hiring needs of customers by making hiring and applicant tracking more organized, easier, and more efficient.

PazyFintech Payments

Pazy is an AI-powered financial management platform that optimizes accounts payable, expense management, and compliance. It centralizes business payments and integrates with various accounting tools, offering real-time visibility and AI-driven efficiency.

QuicklendFintech Payments

Quicklend is a financial technology company that provides instant loans against mutual funds and shares, allowing users to unlock cash from their securities without selling them.

Mave HealthHealthcare Digital

Mave Health offers a wellness headset to improve focus, mood, and stress regulation in 20 minutes daily. It is designed to support wellbeing but is not FDA-approved.

ArmatrixRobotics Automation

Armatrix builds intelligent snake-like robotic arms designed for confined space inspection and maintenance in heavy industry, enhancing safety and efficiency.

Recent activity

Inuka Capital in the news

Similar firms

Eximius Ventures$250K–$500K
Operators Studio$50K–$500K
ANIMO Ventures$500K–$2.5M

A $78M seed fund run by three Latin American immigrant partners who lead or co-lead rounds by writing $500K-$2.5M checks and taking at least 50% of each funding round. The fund deliberately hunts for breakout startups in overlooked U.S. markets like Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Miami.

Nexus Venture Partners$100K–$10M

First-in institutional seed/Series A investor for India-to-global B2B and SaaS startups, led by entrepreneur-founders with partners physically operating in both India and Silicon Valley. Founded in 2006, the firm specializes in being the first institutional investor in India-to-global B2B and SaaS companies.

Peak XV Partners$500K–$100M

Independent India-and-SEA-centric firm spun out from US parent, offering integrated platform of accelerator, community, and scale-up programs for founders.

Research briefRead more
Inuka Capital Research Document Investment Thesis Inuka Capital is an operator-led venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies being built in India. Founded by two experienced entrepreneurs (Gautam & Raj), the fund positions itself as a rare breed of full-time pre-seed investors with deep operational experience. The thesis is simple: India lacks sufficient pre-seed capital …

Sign up free to read the full research brief →

Add Inuka Capital to your investor list

Sign up free to save investors, see partner contacts, and track your raise.

Sign up