FAQ – Artha Venture Partners

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ’s address common questions about Artha Venture Partners, our funds, and the investment process.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact us directly.

  • What is a microVC fund, and how does it differ from traditional VC funds?

    A microVC fund focuses on early-stage investments, typically investing smaller amounts of capital than traditional VC funds. MicroVCs like Artha Venture Partners are critical in funding startups during their initial growth phases.

  • How does Artha select companies for investment?

    Artha Venture Partners selects companies based on a rigorous evaluation, focusing on the founder’s experience, market potential, unit economics, and scalability. Our six core beliefs guide our investment decisions across all funds.


    • Solve Real Problems: Invest in businesses addressing fundamental human needs and pain points 
    • Category Winners with Strong Moats: Support companies with clear strategies to become category leaders, protected by strong competitive moats 
    • Optimized Unit Economics: Focus on businesses with sustainable financial fundamentals and profitable unit economics 
    • Unmatched Right to Win Back founders with unique advantages – whether through domain expertise, experience, or personal connection to the problem 
    • Tech-Enabled, Not Tech-First: Prefer businesses where technology enhances a strong core model rather than being the sole value proposition 
    • Exponential Scale Potential: Target companies that can address large markets and achieve exponential growth 


    These principles guide our investment strategy to build a high-performing venture portfolio.

  • What is Artha Venture Partners, and what do they do?

    Artha Venture Partners is India’s First microVC fundhouse, created by a family office to empower other family offices to invest in high-growth startups. We understand the unique values, goals, and challenges family offices face because we are one. Our platform connects global family offices to the next generation of entrepreneurs, enabling them to collectively build a legacy of innovation. With 130+ investments and 33+ exits, our impact spans multiple sectors. We strongly focus on empowering innovative ventures that are shaping the future 

  • What is the typical investment size (ticket size) and structure?

    Limited Partners (LP’s) can start with a minimum commitment of ₹5 Crores to our funds.

  • Who are the key team members and what is their background?

    Anirudh Damani, a fourth-generation entrepreneur and second-generation investor from the Damani family, is the Managing Partner of Artha Venture Partners (AVP), India’s first early-stage microVC firm. With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, he’s built an impressive portfolio of 130+ investments globally. Notable investments include OYO Rooms, Tala, and Purplle. He co-founded Artha Energy Resources and manages investments through AVF (₹225 crore corpus) focusing on B2B, SaaS, FinTech, and SpaceTech sectors. A double major from Austin College in Texas, Anirudh balances his professional success with interests in adventure sports, travel, and cricket. 


    Sandesha Jaitapkar – COO, CHRO 


    Jashank Pohani – Head of Family Office Relationships 


    Sanjay Gandhi – Head of Compliance 



    Rajul Singhvi – Principal   


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  • How can entrepreneurs connect with Artha Venture Partners?

    To better understand how to approach us, we recommend reading this blog by Artha Group Managing Partner Anirudh A. Damani: 7 Ways a Founder Can Get Our Attention https://showmedamani.com/update-7-ways-a-founder-can-get-our-attention/.  


    It provides valuable insights into the best ways to connect with us, including the importance of a strong reference.