Nexus Venture Partners

Nexus Venture Partners is a leading cross-border venture capital firm in India, supporting groundbreaking companies in India and the US since 2006.

Who They Are:

Established by successful entrepreneurs, Nexus was among the first funds with partners based in both Silicon Valley and India, designed “by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.” The firm currently manages approximately $2.5–2.6 billion across various funds, including a recent $700 million Fund VII, with plans for an eighth fund of a similar size.

Investment Focus

Stage: From pre-seed to Series B+, often providing the first institutional check and taking a leading role at Seed and Series A stages.

Ticket size: Typically ranges from $500,000 to $10 million in early stages, with the ability to continue substantial support as companies grow.

Thesis:

US: Focus on transformative AI and software companies.

India: Concentrates on digital-native businesses in areas like SaaS, supply chain, consumer internet, logistics, fintech, agritech, and more.

Portfolio & Impact

Nexus has invested in over 130 companies (nearly 200 in India and the US) with numerous unicorns and several publicly listed successes. Notable companies include Zepto, Unacademy, Postman, Delhivery, Zomato, Infra.Market, Hasura, MapmyIndia, Clover Health, among others. Many of these began with Nexus as an early partner and grew to reach unicorn or IPO milestones.

How Nexus Works With Founders:

Product-first & global from the start: They seek founders addressing genuine challenges with capital-efficient, product-driven models that can expand across markets.

Hands-on partnership: Nexus is recognized for its deep involvement in hiring, go-to-market strategies, US-India scaling, and fundraising, maintaining engagement throughout the company’s lifecycle.

Cross-border advantage: With teams in Menlo Park, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, Nexus uniquely assists Indian founders in going global and US founders in accessing Indian talent and markets.

Nexus Venture Partners remains a pivotal force in India-US venture, fostering the development of the next generation of leaders in software, AI, and digital-first industries.