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Anant Vidur Puri, Partner; Vishal Gupta, Partner; and Nithin Kaimal, Chief Operating Officer, of Bessemer Venture Partners.
US-based venture capital and private equity firm Bessemer Venture Partners has announced its second dedicated India fund, closing at $350 million to support early-stage startups across a broad range of sectors.
The global investment firm, which first set up operations in India nearly two decades ago, aims to keep fueling the country’s growing startup ecosystem by backing promising founders as they navigate every phase of their companies’ growth.
New fund to boost early-stage investment
The new fund will enhance the firm’s focus on early-stage investments, across AI-enabled services and SaaS, fintech, digital health, direct-to-consumer brands, and cybersecurity.
Bessemer noted that more than 80% of its investments in India over the last five years have been in startups at the Series A stage or earlier. These startups often require patient, long-term capital to scale effectively, which the venture firm intends to provide.
"This fund deepens our commitment to India’s startup ecosystem as we continue backing the next generation of entrepreneurs building technology-led businesses," said Vishal Gupta, Partner and Managing Director of the firm’s Bengaluru office.
Investment in notable startups
Over the years, Bessemer has supported more than 80 startups in India, from the earliest idea stage through major fundraising rounds and, in some cases, initial public offerings. The firm’s overall portfolio features names such as BigBasket, Swiggy, and Urban Company, each contributing to India’s evolving digital economy.
In addition, Bessemer’s broader portfolio includes global players such as Pinterest, Shopify, Twilio, and LinkedIn.
"We remain focused on identifying and investing in founders who are driving innovation, solving complex challenges, and building market-defining companies. Beyond providing capital, we bring deep sector expertise, a global network, and hands-on support to help founders navigate their growth journeys and scale sustainably," Gupta added.