Cactus Venture Partners: A Growth-Stage Firm Led by Three General Partners
Cactus Venture Partners is an early growth-stage venture capital firm in India, founded and led by general partner Amit Sharma alongside fellow general partners Anurag Goel and Rajeev Kalambi. The firm launched with an inaugural fund of over $76 million, backed by SIDBI and the UP Startup Fund, investing in technology and consumer companies. Sharma expects roughly a third of the current portfolio to pursue an eventual IPO.
Overview
Cactus Venture Partners is an early growth-stage venture firm based in India. Amit Sharma founded the firm and serves as general partner. Anurag Goel and Rajeev Kalambi lead the firm alongside him as general partners. Sharma previously worked on eWTP Arabia Capital and eWTP Capital, backed by Alibaba Group. The firm invests in technology and consumer startups across the country.
Investment Focus and Stage
Cactus Venture Partners focuses on early growth-stage technology and consumer companies. Sharma brings over 14 years of experience in financial services and venture capital. The firm believes roughly a third of its current portfolio could reach an IPO. It builds conviction around founders positioned for later-stage growth and public listings. This approach shapes how the firm allocates capital across its portfolio.
Fund Size and Portfolio
Cactus Venture Partners launched with an inaugural fund of over $76 million. Development institutions like SIDBI and the UP Startup Fund backed that fund. The Self-Reliant India Fund also supported the firm's debut raise. The firm continues to track its portfolio's readiness for future public offerings. About a third of its companies show strong potential for an eventual IPO.
Leadership
Amit Sharma founded Cactus Venture Partners and serves as general partner. He previously helped build eWTP Arabia Capital, a MENA-focused fund backed by PIF. Anurag Goel and Rajeev Kalambi serve as general partners alongside him. Aaditya Jaiswal works at the firm as manager of investor relations. No public source found lists Jaiswal as a founder or general partner.