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6 of 16 investors ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 16 investors on this page cover pre seed (11), seed stage (10) and healthtech (2). They also list work in Bangalore, New York City and Boston. 16 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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6 of 16 investors ranked on evidence held on 12 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
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Healthtech · Also in Boston and New York City
Deerfield Management Company is an investment firm working across the healthcare industry.
Why #1: Founded 1994, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Seed Stage · Healthtech · Also in San Francisco and Boston
RA Capital Management invests in public and private companies in healthcare and life sciences, and has widened its focus to planetary health.
Why #2: Founded 2004, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in India
A science and technology incubator in Pune, India, hosted by CSIR's National Chemical Laboratory, for deep-tech start-ups
Why #3: Founded 2006, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Pre Seed · Also in New York City
Betaworks is a product-focused, seed-stage venture capital fund that both invests in and builds companies. It has been active since 2008.
Why #4: Founded 2008, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in Bangalore
A startup incubator in Bengaluru, India focused on deep-tech and hardware founders, with labs, manufacturing and funding guidance
Why #5: Founded 2015, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in Bangalore
Social Alpha is a startup incubator in India that backs science- and technology-led innovations addressing social, economic and environmental problems.
Why #6: Founded 2016, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in Delhi NCR
FITT (Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer), IIT Delhi, is the industry and academia interface body set up by IIT Delhi.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in Bangalore
FSID STEM Cell (IISc) is a deep science incubator in Bengaluru, India, linked to the Indian Institute of Science.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in India
IIMA Ventures is a university startup incubator established by IIM Ahmedabad and based in Ahmedabad, India.
Also in Dubai
Dubai startup hub with subsidised business setup, co-working space and prototyping labs for tech, media and design firms

LaunchPad is a business incubator, startup accelerator and co-working community operating six locations on Long Island.
Pre Seed · Also in Lahore
LCE Idea Launch Incubation Programme (LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship) is an incubator that a university runs in Lahore, Pakistan.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in Bangalore
NSRCEL is a university startup incubator in Bengaluru, India. The centre was established with the backing of N. S.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in Mumbai
SINE (Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), IIT Bombay operates from Mumbai, India as a university incubator for startups.
Pre Seed · Seed Stage · Also in India
T-Hub is a startup incubator based in Hyderabad, India. It brings together founders, corporates, governments and investors.
Also in India
An impact-first incubator in Chennai, India that supports social enterprises in healthcare, agriculture, climate and inclusion
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