Gruhas VC to Invest in 20 Startups in 2025.

Gruhas VC, co-founded by Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai, plans to invest in nearly 20 startups in 2025 through its two funds and direct investments. Since its inception in 2021, the firm has backed 50 companies, including Rare Rabbit, Licious, and 1% Club.

“This year, we plan to invest in nearly 20 startups, utilizing both our funds and direct investments,” said Abhijeet Pai, Co-Founder of Gruhas.

Pai highlighted energy transition as a key investment focus, particularly in hydrogen and small nuclear reactors. “Energy is a major challenge in a country with 1.5 billion people relying heavily on fossil fuels. We are backing ecosystem creators in this space with deep-tech, long-term investments,” he added.

Gruhas currently operates two funds: the ₹150 crore Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund (GCCF) and the recently launched ₹200 crore Earth Fund, in partnership with Brigade Group. The Earth Fund, a SEBI-registered Category-II AIF, includes a ₹100 crore green-shoe option and focuses on PropTech and sustainability startups.

Beyond its funds, Gruhas has invested in over 50 companies across climate tech, sustainability, infrastructure, real estate, AI, and consumer businesses. Notable investments include Hatti Kaapi, AltCo, Strata, and Primus Senior Living. The firm does not follow a fixed investment size, with typical funding ranging from $500,000 to $4 million.

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