Aavishkaar Capital funding, investors and company details

Aavishkaar Capital is an emerging Financial Services - Investments startup from Mumbai, working in the space of India’s earliest socially responsible venture capital firm. Founded by Vineet Rai.

Company: Aavishkaar Capital Advisors Llp
Sector: Financial Services - Investments
Location: Mumbai
Founders: Vineet Rai

Company overview

Aavishkaar Capital is the investment arm of Aavishkaar Group. It was founded in 2001 as one of India’s earliest socially responsible venture capital firms. It is recognized as a pioneer in impact investing, blending financial returns with tangible social and environmental outcomes. The firm focuses on early-growth and growth-stage companies, particularly those tackling challenges in underserved and rural regions. Its investment portfolio spans financial inclusion, sustainable agriculture, food systems, and essential services like health, education, sanitation, and rural infrastructure. While India remains its core market, Aavishkaar Capital has extended its footprint into Emerging Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Typically investing between US$5 million and US$25 million, the firm backs entrepreneubuilding scalable, sustainable businesses that drive meaningful impact.

Funding rounds

Latest round: $ 40.00 Mn (₹352.68 Cr.), 2025-08-22. Investors: JICA
Past round: ₹1,000.00 Cr. ($ 130.68 Mn), 2022-04-06