Artha India Ventures

Artha India Ventures is an investment group whose model links clean energy and early-stage venture capital. It puts money into renewable energy assets, uses the returns to fund startups, and then feeds the proceeds from startup exits back into energy assets.

Services

• Venture fund: an early-stage, sector-agnostic fund that invests across all geographies.
• Energy investment: Artha Energy Resources, described as the green arm, which invests in renewable energy assets.
• Centres of Excellence: a dedicated team that adds value to current and prospective portfolio companies.
• Strategic network: a theme-driven approach backed by partners who give access to market trends.

Who it works with

Startups from inception onwards. Past portfolio companies include an online beauty retailer, a budget hotel network, a parenting platform, a peer-to-peer lending marketplace and a cab-booking service.

Key facts

• Fund category: Category I venture capital fund, angel fund sub-category
• Investment manager: Artha Energy Projects Private Limited