India’s startup ecosystem has matured fast – moving from local growth stories to building companies that compete globally. The country now produces more unicorns than ever before, and founders are thinking far beyond domestic markets. That global outlook has caught the attention of U.S. investors, who see India as one of the most dynamic and scalable innovation hubs outside Silicon Valley.
Funds
Peak XV Partners
Investment Focus: Fintech, SaaS, Consumer Internet, Digital Health, AI
Investment Stages: Seed, Early, and Growth-Stage
Typical Check Size: $1–10M early-stage; $20M+ for growth rounds
Notable Portfolio/Exits/Unicorns: Zerodha, Byju’s, Razorpay, Freshworks, Meesho
Recent Investments (2024–2025): Expansion into B2B SaaS and next-gen consumer tech startups
Investment Approach: Partnering with long-term founders to build enduring, category-defining companies with deep local and regional support
Tiger Global Management
Investment Focus: Fintech, SaaS, Consumer Internet, Marketplaces
Investment Stages: Early to Growth-Stage
Typical Check Size: $5–50M; known for rapid execution
Notable Portfolio/Exits/Unicorns: Flipkart, Ola, Razorpay, Groww, ShareChat
Recent Investments (2024–2025): Early-stage SaaS and fintech platforms in India
Investment Approach: Fast-moving capital supporting Indian startups scaling globally with proven unit economics
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Investment Focus: Enterprise, Fintech, Healthtech, Consumer Internet, SaaS
Investment Stages: Seed to Growth
Typical Check Size: $500K–$25M
Notable Portfolio/Exits/Unicorns: Oyo, Udaan, Pocket Aces, Axtria
Recent Investments (2024–2025): SaaS and enterprise startups scaling from India to global markets
Investment Approach: Combines deep local networks in India with a global platform to accelerate cross-border scaling
Bessemer Venture Partners (India)
Investment Focus: AI, Fintech, B2B SaaS, Developer Tools, Digital Health
Investment Stages: Early (Seed to Series A)
Typical Check Size: $1–15M
Notable Portfolio/Exits/Unicorns: Perfios, Innovaccer, PharmEasy
Recent Investments (2024–2025): India-built AI and SaaS startups targeting global customers
Investment Approach: Thesis-driven investor focused on globally relevant innovation built from India
General Catalyst
Investment Focus: Sector-agnostic
Investment Stages: Early to Growth
Typical Check Size: $10–50M
Active Fund: General Catalyst Fund XII, $8B
Notable Portfolio/Exits/Unicorns: CRED, Cashflo, Uni, Spinny
Recent Investments (2024–2025): Applied AI, fintech, and healthtech startups with global expansion potential
Investment Approach: Backs mission-driven founders using technology to advance responsible innovation globally
500 Global
Investment Focus: Fintech, Healthtech, Climate Tech, Inclusive Technology
Investment Stages: Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO
Typical Check Size: $100K–$5M
Notable Portfolio/Exits/Unicorns: Stellapps, Khatabook, Faad Network
Recent Investments (2024–2025): Early-stage founders building scalable tech in India and Southeast Asia
Investment Approach: Combines capital and accelerator-style support to build globally competitive Indian startups
ICONIQ Capital
Investment Focus: SaaS, Fintech, Consumer Internet, Marketplaces
Investment Stages: Growth to Late-Stage
Typical Check Size: $20M+
Notable Portfolio/Exits/Unicorns: Groww, Flipkart, Stripe, Canva
Recent Investments (2023–2025): Growth investments in fintech and SaaS startups scaling from India
Investment Approach: Blends growth VC discipline with family office capital—providing global executive network access
Networking Events
Major Annual Events:
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 – November 18–20, 2025 | Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Bengaluru
Focus: Deep tech, AI, fintech, and startup showcase with strong global investor presence
Global Startup Summit 2025 - November 8, 2025 | Chennai
Focus: National-level summit connecting investors, founders, and emerging entrepreneurs across India
Startup Mahakumbh 2026 – March 9–10, 2026 | Yashobhoomi Convention Center, New Delhi
Focus: One of Asia’s largest expos featuring 1,000+ startups and 300+ investors
The Takeaway
For Indian founders, raising venture capital from U.S. investors is no longer an exception but a strategic imperative. The right U.S. partner can unlock global growth opportunities, offer operational expertise, and accelerate companies to category leadership. Founders should focus on building globally relevant businesses, attend high-value networking events, and use this guide to align investor choices with their growth ambitions.
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