Neythri Futures Fund

The Neythri Futures Fund (NFF) is a groundbreaking venture capital firm, primarily focused on investing in underrepresented female founders, with a particular emphasis on South Asian women. Founded in 2021 by Mythili Sankaran, NFF aims to tackle the diversity gap in venture capital, where only 0.4% of U.S. VC partners are South Asian women. The fund raised $10 million in its debut, backed by over 200 limited partners, 90% of whom are South Asian women—most being first-time investors. Neythri’s investment strategy focuses on tech-enabled companies across sectors like fintech, edtech, and digital health, staying stage-agnostic while targeting startups with at least one underrepresented or female founder. NFF not only provides capital but also offers an extensive network of influential mentors and advisors, enabling portfolio companies to leverage their connections within the global business landscape. The fund is also deeply committed to creating opportunities for South Asian women to become key stakeholders in the venture ecosystem, empowering them through mentorship and capital deployment. The Neythri Futures Fund has already invested in promising startups like Alchemy.io, Apollo GraphQL, and Orum.io, continuing its mission to drive diversity and innovation at the highest levels.