ValleyNXT Ventures has launched Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I, a SEBI-registered Category I venture capital fund, with a total size of Rs 400 crore to back seed to pre-Series A startups.
Startups often struggle in the stage between validation and scaling, facing fragmented guidance, premature growth pressure and unclear execution. The Bharat Breakthrough Fund tackles this challenge with a unique VC-plus-accelerator model, leveraging ValleyNXT’s MIB framework Mentorship, Investment and Business Connects to provide structured support for growth.
Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I is targeting a base corpus of Rs 200 crore, with a greenshoe option of an additional Rs 200 crore, creating a Rs 400 crore fund focused on investing in deep-tech and tech-first startups.
The fund will support innovation across sectors including space, defence tech, robotics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, biotech, sustainability, and consumer innovation.
According to ValleyNXT Ventures, it has already supported multiple early-stage startups through its strong angel network and accelerator-driven investment approach. With a proven track record of evaluating over 5,000 deals and investing in more than 10 promising ventures, the firm has consistently enabled startups with capital, mentorship and strategic business connections to accelerate growth.
The fund is led by an experienced leadership team comprising Nikhil Agarwal, Madhu Vasepalli, Anand Saklecha and Suresh Goyal, bringing together deep expertise in venture investing, acceleration, governance, and deep-tech innovation.
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