Profile
Artha India Ventures is a venture capital investor based in India. The firm was founded and is led by Anirudh A Damani, inspired by the entrepreneurship ethos of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group. Artha focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in startups and renewable energy ventures. The team includes Director Ashok Kumar Damani, a seasoned stockbroker and diverse investor, and Managing Partner Animesh A Damani. Artha differentiates itself by leveraging a strong network of strategic partners and Centers of Excellence to add direct value to portfolio companies.
Artha invests in renewable energy assets and uses the returns to invest in startups, creating a self-sustaining cycle. It operates in both venture capital and angel investing spaces, covering a broad geographical focus without specific sector constraints. The firm also is involved in Artha Trust and Artha Continuum Fund, providing a diversity of opportunities to their partners.
Notable investments by Artha India Ventures include BookMyCab - a cab booking service, BrandIdea - a data analytics tool, CapLinked - secure virtual data rooms, Purple - an online beauty products platform, OYO - a network of budget Indian hotels, and BabyChakra - India's largest parenting platform. The firm’s portfolio is diverse, spanning multiple sectors including finTech, edTech, and renewable energy.
Industry
Artha India Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Artha Venture Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Transportation
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Asia
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$5-10 m
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$30 M
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June 2021
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Artha Select Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Software
Transportation
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Asia
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$5-10 m
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$54 M
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August 2025
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