FAO Ventures

FAO Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, that provides venture capital as a service to global family offices, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and funds. The firm focuses on primary and secondary investment opportunities within the Indian venture asset class, specifically targeting startups operating in the applications, commerce, shopping, and community sectors. Operating with a total obligation of contribution of ₹1,00,000, or approximately $1,200, the entity functions primarily as a service provider earning fees for managing deal origination and investment execution. The firm is managed by two designated partners, including Farooq Afzal Oomerbhoy, who subsequently became the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Trillium Venture Capital. The organization's corporate filings were last updated in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs records in January 2023. FAO Ventures was founded in 2011 by Afzal Sattar Oomerbhoy and Farooq Afzal Oomerbhoy.