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Shastra VC

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2022

AUM

$28 M

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed

Region of investment

Asia
Investor profile last updated: 14 October, 2026

Profile

Shastra VC is a venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2022. The firm is led by managing partners Avijeet Alagathi and Vasant Rao, along with founding partner Ashis Nayak. The team comprises experienced operators, founders, and investors who are committed to supporting early-stage companies in deeptech, climate tech, and AI sectors. Shastra VC is known for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance and leveraging its extensive network to help startups navigate early challenges.

The firm focuses on investing in frontier tech, climate tech, and AI-driven sectors, with particular interest in sub-sectors such as space tech, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, biotechnology, quantum computing, and nanotechnology. Shastra VC typically invests in seed to early-stage rounds, primarily in India, and manages assets under management of over $28 million. The firm has deployed more than $50 million in capital across its portfolio.

Notable investments by Shastra VC include NuSynth Technologies - pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, AltEdge - industrial supplies, Momentux - aerospace and defense, Inspecity - aerospace and defense, and Simplismart - business productivity software. These companies are recognized for their innovative approaches and significant contributions to their respective industries.

Industry

SaaS Robotics Aerospace Biotechnology AI Deeptech ClimateTech Semiconductors / Chips Quantum Computing

Shastra VC Funds

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Shastra VC Fund III
Venture Capital (VC)
AI
Deeptech
Seed
Series A
Asia
$1-5 m
$100 M
October 2026

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Avijeet Alagathi Managing Partner
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Vasant Rao Managing Partner
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FAQs about Shastra VC

Shastra VC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A and Seed, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Shastra VC is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Shastra VC was founded in 2022.
Shastra VC invests in companies and startups in SaaS, Robotics, Aerospace, Biotechnology, AI, Deeptech, ClimateTech, Semiconductors / Chips, Quantum Computing.
Shastra VC invests in companies and startups in Asia.
Shastra VC invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed.
Shastra VC usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Shastra VC has around $28m assets under management.
Shastra VC last fund was created/launched in 2026-10-14
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