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Galaxy
Galaxy gives founders in India a $1M fund to start investing, with eligibility for a second fund of $2M if they make great investments. It teaches founders how...
Galaxy
Galaxy gives founders in India a $1M fund to start investing, with eligibility for a second fund of $2M if they make great investments. It teaches founders how to invest and provides back-office services so they can focus on investing at their own pace. Founders get capital, mentorship from leading angels, and access to a community of elite LPs. AngelList provides legal and back-office services for the Galaxy funds.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2017
Location
Region
Asia
Country
India
City
New York
Corporate office
Delhi, India
Principals
Naval Ravikant
mentor and limited partner
Utsav Somani
mentor and limited partner
Tim Ferriss
mentor and limited partner
Elad Gil
mentor and limited partner
Jeff Fagnan
mentor and limited partner
Jake Zeller
mentor and limited partner
Lachy Groom
mentor and limited partner
Jonathan Swanson
mentor and limited partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does Galaxy target?
Galaxy focuses on early-stage investments, specifically seed and startup rounds. The firm aims to be an early institutional partner for founders at the company formation stage.
Which sectors does Galaxy prioritize?
Galaxy invests primarily in enterprise software, FinTech, and companies applying AI/ML to solve business problems. The firm's sector focus reflects areas of high founder density in India's venture ecosystem.
Where does Galaxy invest geographically?
Galaxy is headquartered in Delhi and invests across India, with activity concentrated in the major startup hubs of Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.
Does Galaxy lead investment rounds?
Galaxy operates as an early-stage investor capable of leading or co-leading seed rounds, often providing a company's first institutional capital alongside angel investors and other seed-stage funds.
How is Galaxy structured as an investment firm?
Galaxy is registered as an asset manager focused on private equity, deploying capital through direct equity investments in early-stage technology companies rather than through a fund-of-funds or advisory model.
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