Eximius Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on pre-seed investments, has unveiled its second fund, targeting a substantial corpus of $30 million. With plans to invest in 25 to 30 companies across sectors like fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), software-as-a-service (SaaS), frontier tech, and consumer tech, Fund II is set to make an impact on India’s innovation ecosystem. Eximius Ventures aims to provide initial investments of Rs. 3.75 crore each, while reserving half of the fund for follow-on investments in its most promising portfolio companies.
The firm, which had already made strides in its first fund, continues its strategy of dedicated, thesis-driven investments. By avoiding the "spray and pray" mentality commonly seen in the early stages of investment, Eximius focuses on bold, contrarian ideas that have the potential to disrupt industries. The firm’s approach has already proven successful, as Fund I invested in 23 companies, with 60% of them securing multiple up-rounds from global investors, delivering an impressive internal rate of return (IRR) of over 40%.
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Eximius Ventures’ leadership, including Pearl Agarwal and Preeti Sampat, brings over 25 years of combined global investment experience. The firm’s team is structured to offer deep sector insights and support to entrepreneurs looking to scale their companies. The investment committee, made up of sector experts with over 40 years of combined experience, plays a crucial role in identifying high-potential founders. Fund II will expand Eximius’ reach, allowing the firm to partner with innovative entrepreneurs and help them navigate the competitive global market.
With its diverse range of limited partners (LPs), including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and global Japanese corporate venture companies (CVCs), Eximius Ventures is well-positioned to continue its track record of success. The firm’s previous investments, including companies like Jar, Finarkein, Vegapay, and Stan, showcase the firm’s commitment to supporting high-impact startups that are poised to lead in their respective markets.