Venturi Partners Closes First Tranche of $225 Million Fund II
- Venturi Partners Fund II First Close, Raised $150 Million, targeting $225M in total over 12 months.
- $15-40 Million per start-up in 10 high-growth consumer brands across India and Southeast Asia, with 1:1 co-investment option.
- Backed by existing and new investors, continuing support for consumer-focused, purpose-driven start-ups.
Consumer growth fund Venturi Partners has announced the first close of its second fund at $150 million, with a target of $225 million expected to be raised over the next 12 months, the firm said in an official statement.
The new Fund II plans to invest $15-40 million in 10 high-growth start-ups across India and Southeast Asia. Alongside the main fund, investors will also have the option to co-invest on a 1:1 ratio.
“We are grateful for the continued trust of our existing investors and welcome our new partners. This strong response validates our investment thesis and the strength of our team built over the last five years”, said Nicholas Cator, founder and managing partner of Venturi Partners.
According to Rishika Chandan, Managing Partner, India remains a strong growth market amid global volatility, offering long-term investment opportunities that align with the fund’s strategy.
Founded in 2020, Venturi Partners is a consumer-focused growth equity platform that invests in Series B-D stage start-ups across India and Southeast Asia. The firm supports consumer-centric and purpose-driven brands, combining capital with operational expertise to help them scale sustainably and profitably.
Venturi Partners’ debut fund, Fund I, closed at $180 million in June 2022, backed by prominent European and Asian investors including Frédéric de Mévius (AB InBev family) and Ackermans & van Haaren, a Belgian investment company.
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Fund I’s portfolio features brands such as Livspace, Country Delight, Believe, Pickup Coffee, Dali, K-12 Techno Services, and JQR, with an eighth investment expected soon to conclude the fund.
With Fund II, Venturi Partners aims to continue backing high-potential consumer brands, leveraging both financial support and operational guidance to foster growth in India and Southeast Asia.
