Seedfund

Profile

Seedfund is an early-stage investment firm based in India, founded in 2006 by Bharati Jacob, Mahesh Murthy, and Pravin Gandhi. They were later joined by Paula Mariwala and Sanjay Anandram. The firm consists of a team with over 100 years of collective entrepreneurial experience, specializing in nurturing early-stage startups to scale and become leaders in their sectors. Known for their patient and insightful approach, Seedfund focuses on providing guidance and connections rather than just funding.

The firm invests across diverse sectors including healthcare, education, rural marketing, e-commerce, and technology. With two funds raised since its inception, Seedfund supports startups with a typical check size suitable for Series A rounds and primarily targets opportunities within India. Some of their notable investments include RedBus - bus ticket booking platform, EduSports - school sports education provider, Heckyl - financial analytics service, Done by None - online fashion brand, and Chumbak - design-led retail brand.

Seedfund's portfolio companies have demonstrated significant growth and impact, including RedBus, which expanded from a small team to operating across 25 Indian states. EduSports grew from working with 10 schools to over 330 in 85 cities, and Chumbak significantly increased their team size. Their approach to investing often includes taking successful strategic decisions and recruiting suited management roles.