108 Capital

The VC Files: Today's Spotlight is on 108 Capital

This week, we bring you the story behind 108 Capital—an ambitious growth-stage venture capital firm that is quickly becoming a powerful force across India’s digital-first economy.

What Sets 108 Capital Apart?

Growth-Stage Specialist: 108 Capital is focused on fueling businesses from Series A to Series D, partnering with founders ready to scale digital-first, sustainable, and category-defining ventures.

Their clear goal: to bridge the crucial gap between early traction and institutional growth capital, unlocking the next level of success for innovative Indian startups.

Founder-First Philosophy: The fund prides itself on bringing not just a cheque book, but strategic insight, deep operational experience, and empathy for the entrepreneurial journey. 108’s leadership team is consistently described as trusted advisors and true partners by the founders they back.

Led by Industry Veterans:

Founded by a powerhouse trio—Nimesh Kampani (ex-banker and serial entrepreneur) & Sushma Kaushik (acclaimed investor formerly with Aavishkaar Capital). Each brings close to two decades of investing and operating experience, and together their passion is unlocking value, scalability, and sustainability for each portfolio company.

Pan-India Presence: With offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, 108 Capital is at the heart of the country’s most dynamic tech and business ecosystems.

Actively Building the New India: The team engages across sectors—B2B tech, health, fintech, consumer, digital infra—always looking for bold, innovative, and ethical founders with scalable models, sound unit economics, and a vision for category leadership.

Why Watch 108 Capital?

Raising a Debut Fund: 108 Capital is in the midst of raising its debut fund with strong backing from domestic family offices and institutions, targeting a first close of $25 million. Their approach—brain, capital, and hands-on help—positions them as a partner of choice for the next generation of Indian scaleups.

108 Capital is not just a fund, but a community committed to nurturing India’s next great companies—where innovation, grit, and sustainable scale meet.