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NuVentures
NuVentures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing innovative, human-centric startups with mentorship, co-investment opportunities, and access to...
NuVentures
NuVentures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing innovative, human-centric startups with mentorship, co-investment opportunities, and access to enterprise clients across India and the US, while also supporting social impact initiatives through NuSocial and ecosystem events.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2015
AUM
$75M (per the firm)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New Brunswick
Corporate office
New Brunswick, NJ, United States
Additional offices
Bengaluru, India
Principals
Venk Krishnan
Founder
Visveswaran Kartik
Team Member
Prabhakar 'DJ' Jayakumar
Team Member
Neel Mukerji
Team Member
Inchara Jaganath
Team Member
Simone Roy
Team Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at NuVentures?
Founder Venk Krishnan leads deals from the firm's New Jersey office. He is supported by a team that includes Visveswaran Kartik and Prabhakar 'DJ' Jayakumar, as listed on the NuVentures site. Krishnan also runs NuWare, the IT services company that serves as the venture arm's parent.
How is NuVentures related to NuWare?
NuVentures was founded in 2015 by Venk Krishnan, who is also the CEO of NuWare, a technology services firm with three decades of operating history. The venture firm uses NuWare's client relationships to give portfolio companies access to enterprise proof-of-concept testing and C-suite introductions.
Does NuVentures co-invest with other notable angels or funds?
Yes. Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal is a frequent co-investor, and the firm lists Subba Telidevara and Prabhakar DJ as recurring partners on the firm's own website. Several portfolio companies, including ACKO, show on-chain and press evidence of this co-investment pattern.
What is NuVentures' geographic focus?
The firm invests primarily in India-headquartered startups, but its portfolio also includes US-based companies like Perplexity and Mantys. NuWare's own dual-country footprint — with operations in New Jersey and Bengaluru — reinforces this cross-border pipeline.
Does NuVentures maintain a philanthropic arm?
Yes, NuSocial is the firm's social-impact vehicle. It supports community and conservation initiatives globally, though NuVentures does not publicly disclose how NuSocial is staffed or governed relative to the main fund.
Which sectors does NuVentures explicitly avoid?
The firm does not publish a negative sector list. Its portfolio spans AI, fintech, enterprise SaaS, D2C brands, insurtech, and robotics, suggesting a generalist early-stage mandate with no public exclusions.
How does NuVentures source proprietary deal flow?
Deal flow flows from NuWare's existing enterprise client network, which spans Fortune 500 companies and global capability centers. The firm promises portfolio founders 'face-time with decision makers and CXO-level industry introductions,' making warm enterprise referrals its primary sourcing differentiator.
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