Kae Capital

Kae Capital is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm based in Mumbai and Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2012 by Sasha Mirchandani, the firm focuses on investing in pre-seed to pre-series A startups across a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, SaaS, fintech, healthtech, consumer internet, and more. Known for being sector-agnostic, Kae Capital partners with passionate founders to build scalable businesses for both Indian and global markets. Kae Capital has built a strong portfolio, with notable investments in companies like Zetwerk, HealthKart, 1mg, and LoanTap. The firm typically makes seed investments in the range of $1 million, with follow-on rounds in subsequent stages. Their strategy revolves around supporting founders through various growth stages, offering not just financial backing but also operational support, network access, and strategic guidance to help startups find product-market fit and scale effectively. The firm is deeply committed to fostering long-term relationships with founders, with a philosophy centered on being an "all-weather partner." This approach ensures that Kae stays by the side of its portfolio companies during both high-growth phases and challenging times, providing consistent support. With over a decade of experience in early-stage investing, Kae Capital is recognized as a key player in India’s startup ecosystem.