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Key people at 8i Ventures.
8i Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India, specializing in investments across fintech, consumer, and tech sectors. It employs a founder-first approach, backing promising Indian startups with market leadership potential. The firm provides critical capital and strategic guidance to emerging businesses within India's dynamic ecosystem.
Founded in 2018 by Vikram Chachra and Vishwanath V, 8i Ventures emerged from a keen understanding of India's rapidly growing startup environment. Vikram Chachra, an experienced entrepreneur who built internet businesses since 1999, transitioned to venture capital to support early-stage innovation. Their operational expertise underpins the firm's commitment to impactful ventures.
8i Ventures primarily supports Indian startups poised to disrupt their markets. The firm's vision identifies and nurtures future market leaders within India's vibrant digital economy. Through targeted early-stage investments, 8i Ventures aims to catalyze growth and contribute significantly to the evolution of India's fintech and consumer technology sectors.
Key people at 8i Ventures.
8i Ventures has 7 tracked investments across 6 companies. The latest tracked deal is $480K Pre-Seed in Blinq Mobility in December 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Blinq Mobility | $480K Pre-Seed | 8I Ventures | Arun Kumar Mahala, Neil Shroff, Sarita Ahlawat, CIIE, AIC Banasthali Vidyapith Foundation, Pharos Ventures |
| Dec 22, 2025 | PowerUp Money | $12.0M Series A | Navendu Sharma | Prayank Swaroop, Blume Ventures, DeVC, KAE Capital |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Oolka | $7.0M Seed | Harsha Kumar, Vikram Vaidyanathan | Abhishek Goyal, Anil Goteti, Arnav Kumar, Madhusudanan R, Nitin Gupta, Rajesh Yabaji, Ramakant Sharma, Sanjeev Barnwal, Vidit Aatrey |
| Aug 21, 2024 | TransBnk | $4.0M Series A | 8I Ventures, Accion Venture LAB | Force Ventures, GMO Venture Partners, Ratio Ventures |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Cautio | $780K Seed | Antler, 8I Ventures | Venture Catalysts |
| Jun 20, 2023 | TransBnk | $1.0M Seed | 8I Ventures | Growthcap Ventures, Growth Sense, Leadway Ventures |
| Apr 22, 2020 | YAP | $4.5M Series A | Dirk VAN Quaquebeke | Alok Mittal, Amrish RAU, Ashneer Seth Grover, Jitendra Gupta, Better Capital, The DMI Group |