Axilor Ventures

Axilor Ventures is a prominent early-stage seed fund and startup accelerator based in Bangalore, India, co-founded by Infosys veterans Kris Gopalakrishnan and SD Shibulal. Leveraging the founders' extensive industry experience and networks, Axilor operates with a dual model: an intensive accelerator program complemented by direct seed investments. This approach allows them to engage with promising Indian startups from their nascent stages, providing not only capital but also critical mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a robust ecosystem of industry experts, investors, and corporate partners.

Axilor's investment thesis primarily targets disruptive innovations across key sectors, including B2B SaaS, FinTech, Healthcare, and Consumer Tech. Their accelerator program is meticulously designed to help early-stage companies achieve product-market fit, refine their business models, and prepare for subsequent funding rounds. Beyond the structured program, Axilor actively seeks out high-potential ventures for direct seed investments, demonstrating a commitment to fostering long-term growth and scalability within their portfolio companies.

Axilor's investment strategy is flexible to accommodate various early-stage funding needs. For companies participating in their accelerator program, the initial capital typically ranges from $100,000 to $200,000. For direct seed investments, Axilor's typical first check size is more substantial, often falling between $500,000 and $2,000,000. This strategic range enables them to support a broad spectrum of early-stage ventures. Their commitment to the Indian startup ecosystem is further underscored by their recent fund, which aimed to raise approximately $100 million (INR 750 crore) to back around 20-25 startups annually, solidifying their active role in nurturing innovation.