Co-Creating Foundational Capabilities for India

i9 विKSIT BHARAT FUND

We back India's most consequential Deep-Tech innovations — at the intersection of sovereign ambition and global relevance. Turning homegrown innovations as India's Strategic Currency.

Our Philosophy

The Trinity — Srishti, Pravritti & Vridhi

Being Co-Creators (Sah-Srashta) — these three principles shape every investment decision we make, guiding India's transition from consumer of innovation to creator and exporter of sovereign technology.

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Srishti
Co-Creation

Beyond conceptualizing ideas — actively building transformative technologies that drive progress. We collaborate with founders to turn visionary solutions into real-world applications that propel industries forward and build a self-reliant India.

02
Pravritti
Advancement

Embodying commitment to movement and momentum. We partner with founders to adapt, innovate, and stay ahead of change — ensuring companies remain dynamic and responsive in a constantly evolving landscape.

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Vridhi
Growth / Returns

Relentless focus on scaling, compounding growth, and engineering exits. Building enterprises that grow sustainably, creating enduring value for all stakeholders while contributing to India's rise as a global technology powerhouse.

Target Sectors

Two Frontier Sectors Shaping India's Rise

Strategically targeting sectors at critical inflection points with high global export relevance where the team holds distinct competitive advantages and deep domain expertise.

SECTOR 01
Energy Transition

Energy Transition: Targets the full low-carbon value chain where structural demand and rising decarbonization mandates create durable tailwinds.

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SECTOR 02
Equitable AI Diffusion

Equitable AI Diffusion: Targets companies enabling broad adoption of AI-led technologies across enterprises and consumers (B2B/B2B2C) - enabling the shift from concentrated capabilities to mass deployment.

Track Record

Select Past Investments

LOHUM
Acko
MoEngage
VideoVerse
E2E Rail
ekincare
Nova
Autoverse
Tomorrow.io
Clean Electric
Chara
Peer Robotics
Hoverit
Baaz
Digantara
SiriNor
Infinite Uptime
Kissht
Zaggle
Richcore
IncNut Digital
Revalyu
CPO
Orion Edutech
Eyegear
The Team
Vinay Rao
Vinay Rao
General Partner

15+ years spanning VC, entrepreneurship and institution building. Previously with VenturEast, E2E Rail, and Venture Factory. NIT alumnus.

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Sanjeev Yamsani
Sanjeev Yamsani
General Partner

15+ years of VC & PE experience. Previously with VenturEast and DE Shaw. ISB alumnus with deep expertise in early-stage investing across frontier technologies.

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Ravinder Pal Singh
Ravinder Pal Singh
General Partner

Two decades of Technology & Innovation Leadership. Built ventures from 0 to $1B. Recognized as World's Top 25 CIO and Asia's #1 AI Leader.

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Sri Jaya Surya A P
Sri Jaya Surya A P
Founding Associate

4+ years in VC, 2 yrs in Ernst & Young Consulting. IIT Madras alumnus.

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Rohit Modi
Rohit Modi
Founding Associate

4+ years in VC Finance Controls, 3 years in Wipro. CA (AIR 43).

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