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Unitus Ventures

North America, Washington, United States, Seattle

Description

Unitus Ventures, formerly known as Unitus Seed Fund, stands as a leading venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage startups in India that innovate for the masses. Established in 2012, the firm primarily focuses on companies addressing the needs of the 'Next Half Billion' (NHB) population, aiming to generate both significant financial returns and positive social impact. Their investment thesis centers on sectors critical to this demographic, including FinTech, Healthcare, EdTech, SaaS, and DeepTech, among others, providing solutions that enhance access and affordability for a large segment of India's population.

The firm's investment strategy targets Seed and Series A rounds, where they typically lead or co-lead funding. Unitus Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies. Their typical first cheque size ranges from $500,000 to $1.5 million, reflecting their commitment to fueling the initial growth phases of promising ventures. This focused investment size allows them to support a diverse array of innovative businesses that are poised for scalable impact.

Unitus Ventures has successfully raised and deployed capital across two primary funds. Their first fund, Unitus Seed Fund, closed at $20 million, demonstrating early confidence in their unique investment model. Building on this success, their second fund, Unitus Ventures Fund II, further expanded their capacity, closing at $23 million. Cumulatively, the firm manages over $43 million in capital, enabling them to make over 70 investments to date. This substantial capital base and extensive portfolio underscore their significant presence and influence in India's early-stage startup ecosystem, particularly within the impact investment space.

Investor Profile

Unitus Ventures has backed more than 76 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 26 rounds, about 34% of its total and boasts 6 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in India, Singapore, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, Information Technology, Training.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $1.5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (51%)
  • Series A (17%)
  • Series Unknown (16%)
  • Series B (11%)
  • Series C (3%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Debt Financing (1%)

Country Focus

  • India (95%)
  • Singapore (3%)
  • United States (3%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Information Technology
  • Training
  • Edtech
  • Recruiting
  • Health Care
  • E-commerce
  • Health Diagnostics
  • E-learning
  • Financial Services
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Unitus Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Axilor Ventures
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Co-Investments: 3
CX Partners
Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi
Co-Investments: 2
India Quotient
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Co-Investments: 4
Jungle Ventures
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
Juvo Ventures
North America, Utah, United States, Salt Lake City
Co-Investments: 3
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 7
Capria Ventures
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 17
Peak XV Partners
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 6
3one4 Capital
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Co-Investments: 4
Eagle10 Ventures
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Unitus Ventures often collaborate with?

Shiv Tallam
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Behram Vakil
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, Georgia, United States, Atlanta
Shared Deals: 1
Alok Agarwal
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Zhooben Bhiwandiwala
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Bijou Kurien
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
NR
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Unitus Ventures?

Eduvanz

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Eduvanz is a fintech company that provides loans for students, education, career, and skill development.

Consumer LendingEducationFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Debt FinancingFeb 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $290,963
Cusmat

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Cusmat enable organisations to assess, train, upskill, plan learning tracks for employees by using AR/VR cloud learning management systems.

EducationInformation TechnologySoftware
Series AFeb 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Eduvanz

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Eduvanz is a fintech company that provides loans for students, education, career, and skill development.

Consumer LendingEducationFinancial ServicesFinTechLending
Series BDec 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $12,605,130
BetterPlace

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

BetterPlace provides businesses with contractor workforce management, including onboarding, training, and background checks.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyRecruitingTraining
Series CDec 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $41,143,723
Masai School

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Masai School is an outcome driven career school that serves as a military-style coding institute.

E-LearningHigher EducationTraining
Series BNov 8, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Masai School

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Masai School is an outcome driven career school that serves as a military-style coding institute.

E-LearningHigher EducationTraining
Series BOct 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,678,887
5C Network

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

5C Network today offers advanced teleradiology services for MRI, CT, PET/CT, and XRAY scans.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Series AOct 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,600,000
Cusmat

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Cusmat enable organisations to assess, train, upskill, plan learning tracks for employees by using AR/VR cloud learning management systems.

EducationInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedSep 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $589,788
Awign

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

India's #1 Work Fulfilment Platform

Business DevelopmentE-CommerceEdTechHospitalityInformation TechnologyLast Mile TransportationMarketingOutsourcing
Series BAug 25, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Wify

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Wify is a tech platform helping brands manage post-purchase consumer experience, from installation to after-sales service and warranty.

Home DecorHome ImprovementHome Services
SeedJul 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000