VC firm Eximius Ventures launches $30 million Fund II for pre-seed investments

Eximius Ventures, a venture capital (VC) firm that focuses on pre-seed investments, has launched its second fund of $30 million, according to an official statement today.

Fund II plans to invest in 25-30 companies across fintech, artificial intelligence (AI)/software-as-a-service (SaaS), frontier tech, and consumer tech, with an initial cheque of $500,000 each while reserving half of the corpus for follow-on investments, to further support its high-potential portfolio companies.

“At a time when funding is becoming increasingly selective, Eximius is doubling down on pre-seed startups, with an aim to drive momentum in India’s innovation ecosystem. We reject the ‘spray and pray’ mentality, especially at the earliest stages, and instead focus on backing bold, thesis-driven ideas with contrarian view points," said Pearl Agarwal, founder and managing partner at Eximius Ventures. 

"Our goal is to bridge the gap for founders seeking their first institutional capital, while enabling them to thrive in a competitive global market. With this new fund, we’re excited to accelerate growth and forge long-term partnerships with visionary founders," she further said.

Eximius Ventures' second fund has already invested in four companies across consumer tech and AI/SaaS sectors. These companies include Jar, a micro-savings app ; Finarkein, a workflow orchestration and data analytics platform; Vegapay, a plug-and-play credit card platform; and Stan, a gamified engagement platform for gamers, creators, and fans to connect, collect cards from professional players, and trade through auctions and marketplaces.