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Gemba Capital
Gemba Capital is a venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India. It invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across fintech and consumer technology.
Gemba Capital
Gemba Capital is a venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India. It invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across fintech and consumer technology. The firm backs companies with paying customers, differentiated products, and scalable business models.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Asia
Country
India
City
Bengaluru
Corporate office
Bengaluru, India
Principals
Adith Podhar
Founding Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who leads investment decisions at Gemba Capital?
Adith Podhar, the firm's founding partner, leads all investment decisions. He established the firm after earlier experience in the Indian venture ecosystem, operating a lean partnership model typical of solo-GP or small-partnership micro-VCs in Bengaluru.
Which sectors does Gemba Capital prioritize for investment?
The core sectors are enterprise software, fintech infrastructure, and applied AI/ML, all within the Indian and cross-border Indian-founder ecosystems. Gemba targets B2B-oriented startups where technical complexity and early distribution partnerships create defensibility before a Series A.
How does Gemba Capital source its deals?
Deal flow derives from direct founder outreach, relationships with Bengaluru-based incubators, and referrals from other pre-seed funds in the Indian micro-VC network. The firm's operational thesis revolves around early proximity to engineering talent, rather than relying on investment-bank-led introductions.
Does Gemba Capital co-invest alongside other Indian early-stage funds?
Yes. Gemba frequently co-invests in rounds alongside peers such as 100X.VC, PointOne Capital, and Artha Venture Fund. Its pre-seed position means it often anchors a syndicate that later brings in these slightly larger micro-VCs and angel networks to complete early financing rounds.
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