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Shastra VC
Shastra VC is a cross-border venture firm investing in early-stage enterprise startups from offices in Mumbai and Menlo Park.
Shastra VC
Shastra VC was formed to bridge the venture ecosystems of India and Silicon Valley, focusing on seed and Series A enterprise companies. The firm invests in technical founders building platforms, APIs, and AI-native applications that serve global customers from day one. The firm's strategy covers enterprise software, AI/ML, fintech infrastructure, and digital health. It typically leads or co-leads rounds with check sizes between $500,000 and $3 million, reserving significant follow-on capital. Portfolio companies operate primarily in Bangalore, Mumbai, and the Bay Area, with go-to-market teams frequently based in the US while engineering stays in India. The firm participates in both direct investments and select syndicates. Shastra VC maintains offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Menlo Park, and St. Peter Port, reflecting a multi-jurisdictional structure designed to serve Indian founders, US co-investors, and international LPs. The Guernsey entity suggests a fund vehicle popular with global family offices and institutions seeking tax-efficient exposure to Indian venture. The firm's cross-border architecture is its structural differentiator. Few India-focused seed funds maintain a genuine operating presence on Sand Hill Road, giving Shastra an unusual ability to underwrite Indian startups while facilitating Silicon Valley customer introductions and follow-on fundraising from US series-A funds.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
India
City
Mumbai
Corporate office
Mumbai, India
Additional offices
St. Peter Port, Guernsey · Menlo Park, CA, United States · Bengaluru, India · Gurugram, India
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Shastra VC invest primarily in India or the US?
The firm invests in early-stage enterprise startups with strong engineering teams in India, but portfolio companies are structured to serve global markets — particularly the US — from inception. Its presence in Menlo Park supports US go-to-market for Indian-founded companies.
What investment stage does Shastra VC typically target?
Shastra targets seed and Series A rounds, leading or co-leading with initial checks ranging from roughly $500,000 to $3 million. The firm reserves capital for follow-on investments through later stages.
Why does Shastra VC maintain an office in Guernsey?
The St. Peter Port office likely houses a fund vehicle domiciled in Guernsey, a jurisdiction commonly used by venture funds seeking international limited partners. It signals an LP base that may include global family offices and institutional investors who prefer a familiar regulatory environment.
Does Shastra VC invest in consumer startups?
The firm focuses on enterprise technology — APIs, developer tools, AI platforms, fintech infrastructure, and digital health. There is no public record of consumer-facing investments.
How does Shastra VC help Indian founders enter the US market?
With an office in Menlo Park, Shastra can facilitate early customer introductions, US hiring, and follow-on fundraising from Silicon Valley series-A and B funds. This embedded cross-border capability is central to its value proposition for Bangalore-based enterprise founders.
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