Ahimsa Capital

Ahimsa Capital

Ahimsa Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Anish Malhotra, with operations described across New York and Mumbai and headquarters in Pasadena, United States. The firm has made 10 investments, with its latest being in Lorien Finance as part of a Seed VC-II round on February 27, 2025. Ahimsa Capital partners with exceptional next-generation companies that transform ecosystems, democratize access, and build community. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in food and food-tech, as well as brick & mortar and technology within hospitality and real estate. Ahimsa describes itself as a highly engaged investor in selective companies, taking an active role in driving portfolio momentum. Notable portfolio companies include Plotify (residential property investment), Hungry (office catering with top chefs), Soho House Mumbai (premium members' club and leisure operator), Oak's Lab Academy (educational institution), and Coadjute (digitally connecting the UK residential property market). The firm often employs a venture-building approach, taking short or long-term operating positions within its portfolio companies to drive momentum through funding milestones or explosive growth, aiming to bridge the gap between capital and entrepreneurs.