Profile
Next Bharat Ventures is an India-focused impact investment firm based in India, founded in 2024 by Vipul Jindal Nath. The firm is backed by Suzuki Motor Corporation and stands out for its commitment to aligning with India’s national development goals such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047. They emphasize on creating job opportunities, enhancing farmer income, strengthening rural value chains, and promoting women-led enterprises. The firm's approach is characterized by providing non-financial support through mentorship and community initiatives, alongside their financial investments.
The firm invests across a variety of sectors including agriculture, rural supply chains, financial inclusion, healthcare, rural mobility, AI, and promotes social entrepreneurship. Their investment size ranges from seed to early stages with checks ranging from Rs 1-5 crore. Next Bharat currently manages a total corpus of $210 million for its second fund, alongside a first fund valued at Rs 340 crore. They operate predominantly within India, supported by a strategic partnership with Suzuki Motor Corporation.
Notable investments by Next Bharat Ventures include MeMeraki - an Indian folk art marketplace, E-Bik - providing e-mobility solutions for rural transport, SGB Agro - a mechanisation platform for small-holding farmers, and Atypical Advantage - a platform focused on employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The firm has backed over 20 startups that operate in rural livelihoods, agriculture, mobility, and inclusion sectors.
Industry
Next Bharat Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Second Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Agriculture
Financial Services
Healthcare Services
AI
Mobility
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Seed
Series A
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Asia
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$0-1 m
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$210 M
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July 2026
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