Xeed Ventures

Overview

Xeed Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Bengaluru. The firm backs technology-driven companies across areas including enterprise software, fintech, consumer businesses, artificial intelligence, healthcare, and deep technology.

Investment Focus and Stage

Xeed Ventures primarily invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, with the ability to participate in Series A rounds. Its typical cheque size ranges from ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore.

The firm looks for founders building technology businesses with the potential to address large markets. Its investment interests include SaaS, AI, fintech, consumer technology, marketplaces, and other technology-led models. Rather than limiting itself to one sector, Xeed evaluates businesses where strong founders, technology, and market opportunity can create the basis for substantial growth.

Fund Size and Portfolio

Xeed Ventures manages multiple investment vehicles, including 021 Capital Scheme 1, 021 Capital Scheme 2, and Xeed Ventures Fund 1. The platform's current fund was reported at around ₹600 crore, with a strategy of making roughly 20–25 investments.

Its portfolio includes Spotdraft, BrightChamps, SuperK, Increff, Oro, Pandorum, Kredit.Pe, CodeKarma, Posha, Rio Health, nRev, Florzy, Xook, Lysto, Hyperface, Superfone, Zoko, Skill-Lync, BarRaiser, Saara, and Introbot. Recent investments include Rio Health, CodeKarma, SuperK, Posha, and nRev. The portfolio spans enterprise software, AI, fintech, consumer technology, healthcare, food technology, and supply-chain businesses.

Leadership

Sailesh Tulshan is the Founder of Xeed Ventures. He previously worked across investment management and financial services, including roles at HDFC Bank, HDFC, Client Associates, and HPE. He has led the firm's investment strategy since its earlier 021 Capital platform evolved into Xeed Ventures.Shruti Jain is a Principal at the firm, while Anirudh Iyer serves as Principal.