8X Ventures
- Nischal Hathi
- Feb 3
- 2 min read
Founded in 2021, 8X Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in India, dedicated to investing in the deep tech sector. With a mission to bridge the gap between groundbreaking technologies and the capital they need to thrive, 8X Ventures aims to foster innovation that can fundamentally transform industries and economies.
Investment Focus :
8X Ventures specializes in identifying and supporting startups that leverage advanced scientific research and technology. The firm has launched two significant funds:
Fund I (2022): A Delaware-focused fund that invested in sectors such as Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Industry 4.0, Computing, and Biotech.
Fund II (2023): A SEBI-registered Category II fund with a corpus of ₹200 crore, aimed at supporting 18-20 early-stage Indian deeptech startups. This fund emphasizes sectors like advanced computing, biotech, and B2B enterprise SaaS.
Portfolio Highlights:
The firm has already made notable investments in various innovative companies, including:
Solinas Integrity Pvt. Ltd. A robotics andsanitation innovator.
XYMA Analytics : An industrial IoT enterprise.
D-NOME Pvt. Ltd.: A synthetic biology startup focused on healthcare solutions.
LightSpeed Photonics: A technology firm specializing in photonics.
With a strong track record, 8X Ventures has delivered a 2.1-times multiple on invested capital (MOIC) since its inception.
Strategic Approach:
What sets 8X Ventures apart is its commitment to being more than just investors; they consider themselves long-term partners with the founders they support.
The firm employs fundamental analysis to assess a company's intrinsic value, ensuring that their investments are not only financially sound but also aligned with their vision of driving sustainable change.
Team Expertise :
The team at 8X Ventures brings decades of experience in founding, leading, and scaling global technology businesses. Their deep domain expertise allows them to provide invaluable support to startups throughout their growth journey.
As the Indian deeptech ecosystem continues to evolve, 8X Ventures is at the forefront of fostering innovation that addresses critical global challenges. By investing in pioneering technologies and visionary founders, the firm is helping shape a sustainable future while generating substantial shareholder value.
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