Appreciate Capital Overview
Appreciate Capital is an early-stage venture capital fund focusing on pre-seed and seed investments, primarily within the Indian startup ecosystem. The firm emphasizes 'World Positive' investments, supporting companies that create genuine value and contribute positively to society. Additionally, Appreciate Capital is 'Gender Smart,' actively seeking and championing women-led businesses and solutions addressing women-centric challenges. The fund is sector-agnostic but shows particular interest in deep-tech (software, hardware, bio), healthcare, consumer products, SaaS with deep problem statements, and climate-focused ventures. Typical investments are around $100,000, with a preference for early-stage companies, including those at pre-product and pre-revenue stages. The founding partners, Abhishek Agarwal and Sairee Chahal, bring extensive entrepreneurial and investment experience to the firm.
Is Appreciate Capital the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Appreciate Capital, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Appreciate Capital
Investment focus
Invest in
- Caucasus
- Middle East
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia
- East Asia
- Central Asia
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
US$100,000 - US$100,000
How to approach funds like Appreciate Capital
When reaching out to Appreciate Capital, founders should highlight how their startup delivers measurable, scalable impact—especially if their solution addresses underserved markets or advances gender equity. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the societal problem you’re solving and articulate how your team’s unique insights or lived experiences position you to tackle it. Be candid about early-stage risks and how you plan to validate your approach, as the fund values conviction and clarity in founders navigating uncharted territory.
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