Venturi Partners’ $150M Fund II First Close Signals Renewed Momentum in India and Southeast Asia’s Consumer Startups

The growth-stage investor targets high-potential, purpose-driven consumer brands as the region sees a resurgence in venture capital activity

Singapore-based growth equity firm Venturi Partners has announced the first close of its second fund at $150 million, supported by both existing and new investors. The fund, launched in March, aims for a final close of $225 million by June 2026, positioning the firm to continue its focus on high-growth consumer startups across India and Southeast Asia.

Fund II will make investments ranging from $15 million to $40 million in about 10 companies over its lifecycle. In a notable move, limited partners have the option to co-invest alongside Venturi on a one-to-one basis, reflecting the firm’s confidence in its targeted sectors and investment thesis.

Targeting Purpose-Driven Consumer Brands

Building on the success of its $180 million debut fund in 2022, Venturi aims to back disruptive, consumer-focused brands positioned to capitalize on structural tailwinds:

• Rising consumer spending in emerging markets
  
• Favorable demographics driving demand for scalable products and services
  
• Growing appetite for purpose-driven and differentiated brands
  

Rishika Chandan, Managing Partner at Venturi, highlighted India as a strategic focus. “Amid global market volatility, India continues to emerge as a strong growth market, creating compelling long-term investment opportunities,” she said.

Nicholas Cator, Founder and Managing Partner, added, “The strong response from investors underscores confidence in our team and investment thesis, built over the last five years.”

A Track Record of High-Impact Investments

Venturi’s first fund backed seven companies across sectors including education, food and beverage, beauty and personal care, retail, and home interiors. Portfolio highlights include:

• Livspace: Home interiors platform scaling rapidly across India
  
• Country Delight: Led Series D $108M funding in 2022 with Temasek
  
• K-12 Techno Services: Minority stake acquisition for $27M
  
• Just Quick Run (JQR): $25M investment earlier this year
  

These investments demonstrate Venturi’s hands-on operational approach, combining strategic capital with active board-level engagement to help startups scale sustainably.

Strategic Approach: More Than Just Capital

Venturi distinguishes itself by working closely with founders, providing:

• One-to-one operational and strategic support
  
• Fundraising guidance and industry introductions
  
• Hiring assistance and commercialization pathways
  

This approach aligns with the firm’s goal to be a partner of choice for consumer brands seeking growth across India and Southeast Asia, where market potential is strong and venture capital activity is rebounding.

Context: Consumer Startups and Regional VC Momentum

Venture capital in India has rebounded strongly in 2025, with over $3.2 billion raised so far, surpassing the $2.7 billion raised in 2024. Foreign investors such as Accel and Bessemer Venture Partners, alongside domestic funds like Prime Venture Partners and Cornerstone VC, are increasingly active.

Venturi’s Fund II launch is well-timed, positioning the firm to capture opportunities in high-growth consumer segments benefiting from rising spending power and favorable demographic trends in both India and Southeast Asia.

With the first close of Fund II, Venturi Partners reinforces its commitment to scaling purpose-driven consumer brands while leveraging its operational expertise. For founders, the fund represents not just capital, but a strategic partnership capable of accelerating growth. For investors, the strong response validates confidence in the firm’s investment approach and its ability to deliver returns in dynamic markets.

As the venture capital ecosystem in India and Southeast Asia gains momentum, Venturi’s Fund II is poised to play a key role in shaping the next generation of scalable, consumer-focused businesses in the region.