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Ramaiah Evolute
Ramaiah Evolute is an early-stage startup funding and incubation program formed by the Ramaiah group of institutions. It backs founders building extraordinary...
Ramaiah Evolute
Ramaiah Evolute is an early-stage startup funding and incubation program formed by the Ramaiah group of institutions. It backs founders building extraordinary products and companies, with a Seed to Scale program offering incubation, acceleration, mentoring, and investment of up to ₹1 crore on standard terms. The firm focuses on cross-disciplinary startups and cutting-edge technology and innovation to unlock long-term value and drive economic growth in India.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
Asia
Country
India
City
Bengaluru
Corporate office
Bengaluru, India
Principals
Sri. M. R. Seetharam
Founder
Dr. Samartha Nagabhushanam
Founder
Dr. Arvind M T
CEO
Girish Kharosekar
CFO/Mentor
Shilpa
Mentor
Menakashi Thaploo
Mentor
Nageshwar Roa
Mentor
Sumitha Prashanth
Mentor
Dr. Srivats Bharadwaj
Mentor
Shyam Kaluve
Mentor
Shashimohan Doddamane
Mentor
Sirish Batchu
Mentor
Muthu Dhandapani
Mentor
Padmanabha Holla
Mentor
Yatheendranath TJ
Mentor
Dr. Nanda Kumar B S
Mentor
Dr. Ajith Kamath
Mentor
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Ramaiah Evolute participate in fund commitments or only direct investments?
Ramaiah Evolute invests directly into individual startups through its cohort-based program. The firm writes checks of up to ₹1 crore on standard terms and does not publicly market a fund-of-funds or LP-commitment strategy. Its investor network — which includes angel funds, venture capitalists, family offices, and private equity networks — is accessed for follow-on introductions, not for managing pooled capital.
What stage of companies does Ramaiah Evolute typically target?
Ramaiah Evolute is stage-agnostic within early-stage, accepting startups from pre-idea through companies that have already launched. Its program maps a path from ideation and MVP construction through go-to-market and scaling, with funding, incubation, and acceleration components designed to meet a startup wherever it arrives.
What deal terms does Ramaiah Evolute offer?
Ramaiah Evolute states that it issues a standardized term sheet customized for its cohort companies and aims to complete the investment process within 90 days of term-sheet issuance. The precise valuation methodology and equity stake taken per investment are not publicly disclosed.
Who runs investment decisions at Ramaiah Evolute?
Ramaiah Evolute does not publicly name a managing partner, CIO, or investment committee. Decision-making during the application process involves evaluation by a team in consultation with domain-expert mentors from the firm's 50-plus network of global operators and investors, but the ultimate investment authority is not disclosed on the firm's site.
What is Ramaiah Evolute's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Ramaiah Evolute does not position itself as a co-investor alongside external GPs. Its model is built around the cohort experience, culminating in a demo day to an invite-only investor audience. The firm facilitates introductions to its broader investor network but has not published examples of structured co-investment vehicles or syndicated deals.
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