
Prime Venture Partners
Description
Prime Venture Partners, headquartered in Bengaluru, India, stands as a prominent early-stage venture capital firm. Established in 2012, initially operating as AngelPrime, the firm has solidified its position as a crucial enabler within the Indian startup ecosystem. Their core mission is to partner with entrepreneurs who are building technology companies from India with a clear vision for global market penetration. Prime Venture Partners typically serves as the inaugural institutional investor, focusing their capital deployment on Seed and Series A funding rounds.
The firm's investment thesis is sharply focused on disruptive product companies across key technology sectors. Their primary areas of interest include FinTech, SaaS, Healthcare, and DeepTech, reflecting a commitment to innovation that can scale internationally. Prime Venture Partners is distinguished by its highly hands-on approach, actively collaborating with founders to offer strategic guidance and operational support. This deep engagement extends beyond mere capital provision, aiming to help early-stage companies navigate the complexities of market fit and rapid scaling, particularly for those targeting global audiences.
Prime Venture Partners has demonstrated robust growth in its capital base over the years, successfully raising five distinct funds. Their most recent vehicle, Prime Venture Partners Fund V, closed in 2023 with a substantial $120 million. Cumulatively, the firm manages approximately $334 million across all its funds, underscoring its significant financial capacity. They typically deploy initial checks ranging from $1 million to $5 million, providing meaningful early-stage capital to promising ventures. This strategic investment approach has enabled them to back a diverse portfolio of innovative startups, significantly contributing to India's burgeoning tech landscape and fostering companies with ambitious global aspirations.
Investor Profile
Prime Venture Partners has backed more than 33 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 36% of its total and boasts 7 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India, United States, Estonia.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, FinTech, Software.
- Led 5 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (36%)
- Seed (33%)
- Series B (18%)
- Series Unknown (6%)
- Private Equity (3%)
- Series C (3%)
Country Focus
- India (76%)
- United States (21%)
- Estonia (3%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Software
- Saas
- Apps
- Education
- Finance
- Lending
- Automotive
- Credit Cards
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