Antler India plans to invest ₹211 crore in 50 start-ups in 2025, strengthening its commitment to India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Following a successful 2024, the venture capital firm aims to boost innovation and scale businesses across diverse sectors.
Antler India to invest ₹211 crore after 2024 milestones
In 2024, Antler India utilized its $75 million fund to back 30 start-ups, showcasing its focus on high-potential ventures. Key investments included:
- Bizup, a wholesale fashion retail marketplace.
- Meine Electric, specialising in aluminium-air fuel cell technology.
- Namma Yatri, an open mobility platform.
- Keeper, which turns paid leaves into digital assets.
- Cautio, a provider of AI-powered dashcams.
These investments highlight Antler India’s mission to empower entrepreneurs addressing real-world challenges through innovative solutions.
₹211 crore investment plan: A vision for 2025
Antler India’s decision to invest ₹211 crore in 2025 demonstrates its confidence in India’s start-up landscape. The firm plans to support 50 start-ups, providing resources to foster growth and scalability.
According to Rajiv Srivatsa, Partner at Antler India, “Our investment pace reflects the remarkable quality of founders in India and our belief in their ability to create global tech giants.”
The firm’s Residency Program is central to this strategy. It helps early-stage entrepreneurs refine ideas, build teams, and gain customer traction before securing funding. Many 2024 investments originated from this program.
What’s next for Antler India?
Antler India’s next Residency Cohort starts in February 2025, presenting new opportunities for aspiring founders. With ₹211 crore earmarked for investment, Antler India plans to strengthen its role as a key supporter of innovation in India.
By investing in start-ups at scale, Antler India continues to champion growth, create opportunities, and shape the future of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
