Early-stage venture capital firm Java Capital has announced the launch of a ₹400 crore deeptech-focused fund, aimed at supporting seed-stage startups building intellectual property–driven technology businesses from India. The new fund underscores growing investor interest in deeptech innovation as India emerges as a hub for globally relevant, research-intensive technologies.
The fund includes a greenshoe option of ₹150 crore and is expected to invest in 15 to 20 startups over the next three to four years. Java Capital plans to write initial cheques of ₹6–8 crore and will set aside additional capital for follow-on investments as portfolio companies scale through later funding stages.
Focus on Core Technology and Long-Term Innovation
Java Capital’s new fund will back startups across a wide range of deeptech and frontier technology sectors, including:
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Semiconductors
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Aerospace and defence
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Cybersecurity
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AI infrastructure
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Robotics
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Advanced manufacturing
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Energy and climate technology
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Synthetic biology
The firm is particularly focused on companies with long product development cycles, high technical complexity, and defensible technology moats—areas often underserved by traditional venture capital due to longer time-to-market.
Backing Global-Scale Deeptech from India
With the new fund, Java Capital aims to partner early with founders building globally competitive deeptech companies rooted in India’s expanding research, engineering, and manufacturing ecosystem. The firm believes that early involvement is critical in helping deeptech startups navigate product validation, talent hiring, and international market access.
Beyond capital, Java Capital works closely with portfolio founders on product strategy, team building, and go-to-market execution, especially in sectors where commercialisation requires deep technical expertise and patient capital.
Track Record in Technology-Led Startups
Java Capital’s existing portfolio includes early-stage startups operating across space and aerospace, AI infrastructure, enterprise software, robotics, and advanced engineering. The firm has built a reputation for backing technology-first teams at the seed stage, often before revenue, when strong IP and engineering depth are the primary value drivers.
As India pushes to strengthen its position in semiconductors, defence manufacturing, clean energy, and advanced digital infrastructure, Java Capital’s new fund is positioned to support the next generation of IP-led deeptech ventures that can compete on a global stage.
The launch reflects a broader shift in India’s startup ecosystem, where deeptech, hardware, and science-backed innovation are increasingly attracting institutional capital alongside traditional software-led ventures.
Ruchi Kumar is the associate editor at Entrepreneur News Network and TVW News India, where she leads editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and startup ecosystem coverage. With a strong focus on innovation, business, and marketing insights, he curates impactful narratives that spotlight India’s evolving entrepreneurial landscape.