Top 10 Sporting Goods VC Funds &amp; Investors in India (October 2026)

YourNest Venture Capital is a SEBI-registered early-stage venture capital fund that invests in deep technology, ‘Pre-Series A’ Start-Ups. Its first fund, YourNest Angel Fund which was established in 2012, has raised INR 90 cr. Fund I is fully deployed and has invested in 16 startups. Its second fund, YourNest India VC Fund II was launched in 2016.It is raising a corpus of INR 450 cr. The fund invests in the new, connected economy and Deep-Tech start-ups represented by the Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Electronic System Design, Enterprise SaaS comprising Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, among others, with start-ups having a B2B business model being the prime focus. YourNest believes in being a ‘Nurture Capital’ where its team of partners work as ‘enablers’ for investee companies in diverse fields across technology, marketing, global reach and leadership development.

Investment focus

Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Machine Learning
Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
Geography: India, United States, Singapore

Investor stats

Total investments: 115
Round size: Seed $500k–$5M; Series A $2M–$17M; Series B $3.1M–$47M
Lead/follow: 52% lead, 48% follow
Last fund: Likely actively investing — fresh fund, raised $42M in 2026

Portfolio highlights

Exponent Energy — Simplifying Energy For EVs
Datoms — Enable IoT across your machine fleet to get real-time information at your finger tips. Bring transparency in your business operation.
Aliste Technologies — IOT Manufacturer that leverages cutting edge hardware and software technologies to produce Smart home solutions in a cost conscious manner.

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Inflection Point Ventures, with over 3300 CXOs and professionals, HNIs and Family Offices, is India’s leading angel network investing in early-to-mid stage startups. IPV supports new-age entrepreneurs with not just capital but also uses its wide network of investors to provide startups with access to new markets, customers, guidance and mentorship.Inflection Point Ventures is democratizing angel investing with low membership fee, lowest investment ticket size (per investor), transparent investment process and extensive upfront due-diligence led by industry experts. IPV is industry agnostic, with a focus on committed and competent founders.

Investment focus

Industry: E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Software
Stage:Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Geography: India, United States, Singapore

Investor stats

Total investments: 358
Round size: Seed $190k–$2.1M; Pre-Seed $124k–$2.1M; Series A $839k–$10M
Lead/follow: 76% lead, 24% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $50M in 2022

Portfolio highlights

Oorjaa — Oorjaa offers effective technology-driven logistics solutions aided with transformative technology solutions on auto-routing, network optimization, data analytics, trip management and highly efficient operating processes.
Theater — Theater is an ecommerce company specializing in the retail of apparel and fashion items, particularly focusing on shoes and socks. With a diverse range of colors and styles, Theater aims to combine comfort with fashion in its products. The company has garnered attention for the unique details in its product designs, including the soles andpackaging. Theater has established a significant online presence, with a strong following on social media platforms, showcasing their latest collections and engaging with their audience. The company operates with a team size of 11-50 employees and caters to a wide audience through its ecommerce platform.
Snap-E Cabs — Snap-E Cabs is an eco-friendly public electric transport service that allows people to travel safely.

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Sharrp Ventures invest in early stage and growth stage companies. Sharrp Ventures preference is for companies that have already demonstrated some level of business traction.Sharrp Ventures are sector agnostic, though with some bias for consumer and consumption related ideas. Sharrp Ventures are a small team with access to a wide ecosystem of theMarico Group.Sharrp Ventures can tap into this network to facilitate connections and input on a pull-basis from companies invest in.

Investment focus

Industry: Wellness, E-Commerce, Retail
Stage:Series A, Venture - Series Unknown, Seed
Geography: India, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 48
Round size: Seed $840k–$3.6M; Series A $1.6M–$10M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.2M–$10M
Lead/follow: 29% lead, 71% follow

Portfolio highlights

Protein Pantry — Protein Pantry is an Indian clean-label food brand offering ready-to-cook, vegetarian, high-protein tikkis and chaaps
Jagdish Farshan — Jagdish Farshan produces and sells snacks, sweets, and bakery products.
Naturis Cosmetics — Naturis Cosmetics is a leading private label cosmetics manufacturer in India, specializing in manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, hair care, & makeup hybrid products.

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GetVantage is a revenue based finance platform provides alternative financing solutions for startups & digital brands to drive sales and increase revenue.

Investment focus

Industry: E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, SaaS
Stage:Seed, Debt Financing
Geography: India, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 30
Round size: Seed $250k–$35M; Debt Financing $132k–$612k
Lead/follow: 73% lead, 27% follow
Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $12M in 2024

Portfolio highlights

Fitsol — Fitsol helps businesses reduce emissions and improve supply chain efficiency with sustainable logistics solutions.
InCruiter — InCruiter: The All-In-One Interview Solutions ProviderInCruiter has been committed to revolutionizing hiring with its comprehensive suite of interview solutions. Today, we proudly serve clients across the globe, delivering exceptional results and exceeding expectations.At InCruiter, we understand the critical importance of the interview process in identifying the right talent for your organization. That's why we offer a range of innovative products to streamline and optimize your interview process while delivering unparalleled results. Our suite of five significant products includes:Interview as a Service Video Interview Software Interview Scheduling Software Exit Interview Platform PreVetted Developer Solution
Celcius Logistics Solutions — India's Largest 'ONLINE " cold chain network.Book reefer vehicles, Cold Storages or get booking for your vehicle and cold storages across India instantly with the best price

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Kalaari is a $160 million venture capital fund with a strong advisory team in Bangalore investing in early-stage, technology-oriented companies in India.Kalaari Capital invests in the unknown Indian entrepreneur who is poised to become tomorrow’s global leader. They are India’s leading investor in early-stage businesses, nurturing them throughevery aspect of growth on the transformative journey toward success.

Investment focus

Industry: E-Commerce, Software, Internet
Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
Geography: India, United States, Singapore

Investor stats

Total investments: 269
Round size: Seed $850k–$4M; Series A $2M–$10M; Series B $5M–$25M
Lead/follow: 46% lead, 54% follow
Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — last raise in 2019

Portfolio highlights

Haptik — Build Intelligent Virtual Assistants with Haptik's Enterprise CX Platform. Amplify engagement, increase conversions and deliver delightful customer support
Microqual — Microqual
Robosoft Technologies — Robosoft Technologies is a digital transformation company blending strategy, design, engineering & AI to craft connected digital experiences for global enterprises.

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Panthera Peak Ventures is a venture capital firm.

Investment focus

Industry: Retail, Fashion, E-Commerce
Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
Geography: India

Investor stats

Total investments: 19
Round size: Seed $804k–$5.5M; Series A $3.7M–$11M
Lead/follow: 26% lead, 74% follow

Portfolio highlights

Lane — Inlane Technologies Private Limited operates an online marketplace platform that connects certified driving instructors with learners to provide structured automotive training and licensing support.
Uni Seoul — Uni Seoul, an emerging Korean lifestyle brand, captivates with its unique aesthetic and high-quality products. Discover a delightful range of Korean-inspired essentials that elevate your everyday life.
Loopie — Loopie is India's first premium baby gear brand, designing for a new generation of parents who're raising the next generation of kids. With the utmost standards of safety, function and quality, we're designing baby gear that kids love to use and parents can rely upon. Explore the all new Loopie Hop baby stroller today!

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Sauce is a Early stage consumer VC fund with a high engagement model supported by a deep service partner network working across key support areas for scaling a brand in India.

Investment focus

Industry: Retail, E-Commerce, Health Care
Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
Geography: India, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 81
Round size: Seed $500k–$2.6M; Series A $1M–$12M; Series B $486k–$15M
Lead/follow: 59% lead, 41% follow
Last fund: Likely actively investing — fresh fund, raised $7.9M in 2026

Portfolio highlights

Cove & Lane — Cove & Lane is an apparel brand that develops timeless goods to celebrate the dynamic, ambitious Indian.
Supertails — Shop for pet food, accessories, grooming essentials and more. Book online vet consultation and online training for your pets. Shop for all your pet needs at supertails.com
Krieya Beauty & Wellness — Krieya is a beauty, personal care, and health company that builds brands for modern Indians through research.

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Growing India's Thriving Sports Ecosystem

Investment focus

Industry: Sports, News, Toys
Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
Geography: India, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 10
Round size: Seed $500k–$1.1M
Lead/follow: 10% lead, 90% follow

Portfolio highlights

Qlan — Qlan is a new way for the gaming and Esports Community to Connect and Engage. Create custom profiles, Sync in-game statistics, AI based Matchmaking, Build Squads, share gaming content and much more.
SportVot — Watch the latest live sports with scores, highlights, and your favourite sports players from India. Latest sports updates online from tennis cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, volleyball, and all other sports
StepOut — Discover StepOut, the first online sports ecosystem transforming player development and sports analysis. Learn how StepOut revolutionises the game of football.

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Dream Capital is a corporate venture capital and M&A arm of Dream Sports.

Investment focus

Industry: Sports, Software, Health Care
Stage:Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
Geography: India, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 4
Round size: Series A $2.6M–$120M
Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow

Portfolio highlights

RARIO — RARIO makes any digital collectible revolution accessible to every fan. The company was founded in 2021 and is based in Gurgaon, India.
Fittr — Fittr is a health and wellness startup. Fittr believes in giving back to the society and has volunteers all over the world who take part in social and charitable causes including blood donation, tree plantation, health awareness camps, cleanliness drives and so on. We believe in walking the talk and being the change we want to see in the world.
Healtharc — HealthArc delivers connected RPM, CCM, RTM, TCM, and care management software with devices, automated workflows, billing support, and clinical reporting for healthcare providers.

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