Venturi Partners Launches $250M Fund to Back Consumer Brands in India & SEA

Singapore-based investment firm Venturi Partners has launched its second fund, aiming to raise $225 million, with a hard cap of $250 million. Focused on growth-stage consumer businesses in India and Southeast Asia, the firm plans to achieve the first close by the second quarter of 2025, targeting $130 million.

Building on the success of its first fund, Venturi Partners will continue investing in consumer brands that are disrupting industries and developing innovative products and services to meet the evolving needs of Asian consumers.

Venturi Partners’ new fund will target fast-growing sectors such as retail, education, healthcare, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in India and Southeast Asia. The firm is working towards a first close of $130 million by mid-2025, supported by its existing investors.

Venturi’s first fund, introduced in April 2022, secured $180 million from leading family offices in Europe and Asia. It has backed seven consumer-centric businesses spanning multiple sectors: education, retail, beauty, home interiors, and food and beverage subscriptions. Its portfolio includes Pickup Coffee, Country Delight, JQR, Livspace, K-12 Techno Services, DALI, and Believe.

With the second fund, Venturi plans to invest between $15 million and $40 million in approximately 10 startups. The firm follows a hands-on investment approach, working closely with founders to scale operations and drive growth in their businesses.

Nicholas Cator, founder of Venturi Partners, emphasized that the firm’s investment strategy remains unchanged. It focuses on supporting brands that bring meaningful change and innovative solutions to consumers. He spoke about Venturi partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs and helping them expand their businesses.

The launch of this fund comes at a time when investor confidence in Indian startups is rising. Several global and domestic firms have recently introduced India-focused funds, including Bessemer Venture Partners, which closed a $350 million fund earlier this month to support early-stage startups.

Established in 2020, Venturi Partners is an investment platform focused on Asia, backing consumer-centric businesses in India and Southeast Asia. The firm provides growth funding to brands in retail, education, healthcare, and FMCG, with an emphasis on long-term impact. It also connects like-minded families who share a vision for nurturing innovative consumer brands.

With a hands-on approach, Venturi works closely with founders to scale operations and drive sustainable growth. Its expertise in identifying high-potential businesses has positioned it as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs in the region. The firm’s focus on long-term value creation aligns with broader investment trends, as 2024 has seen a surge in new funds targeting Indian startups, with over $8.7 billion raised across 81 funds, compared to $5.6 billion from 64 funds in 2023.