Venture Catalysts

Venture Catalysts is recognized as Asia's largest integrated incubator, established in 2016, which offers investments ranging from $500,000 to $2 million per startup, along with incubation support for 18 to 24 months. It has successfully incubated notable companies such as BharatPe, Fynd, and Innov8, which have emerged as leaders in their respective categories. With a robust network of over 4,500 angel investors across 36 cities in six countries, including India, Hong Kong, and the UAE, Venture Catalysts has attracted participation from prominent global investors like YCombinator and Greenoaks. The organization focuses on nurturing the startup ecosystem in Tier II and III cities in India, conducting incubation programs in locations such as Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Surat, as well as major metros. In addition to providing seed and Series A funding, Venture Catalysts excels in startup development, strategic guidance, and investor education, ensuring substantial returns for its investors. Its leadership in the early-stage investment landscape is underscored by the successful fundraising of over ten incubatees in a challenging market environment, solidifying its reputation as a top early-stage investor in India.

Gaurav Jain

Co-Founder

Anil Jain

Co-Founder

Rajesh Mane

Vice President

Past deals in Food Processing

Let's Try

Seed Round in 2025
Let's Try is a producer of Indian snacks that offers a diverse range of healthier alternatives to traditional junk food. The company focuses on creating products that are both tasty and nutritious, using ingredients such as pure groundnut oil and water, while avoiding artificial flavors, colors, trans fats, and cholesterol. Their product lineup includes popular items like mixes, cookies, methi mathri, tikoni mathri, and masala namakpare, catering to a wide audience seeking flavorful snacks for break-time munching. Let's Try aims to provide innovative snack options at affordable prices, appealing to consumers who prioritize health without sacrificing taste.

Cellivate Technology

Seed Round in 2024
Startup, with proprietary platform technologies and products that enable cellular meat companies to accelerate the growth of cells

Let's Try

Seed Round in 2022
Let's Try is a producer of Indian snacks that offers a diverse range of healthier alternatives to traditional junk food. The company focuses on creating products that are both tasty and nutritious, using ingredients such as pure groundnut oil and water, while avoiding artificial flavors, colors, trans fats, and cholesterol. Their product lineup includes popular items like mixes, cookies, methi mathri, tikoni mathri, and masala namakpare, catering to a wide audience seeking flavorful snacks for break-time munching. Let's Try aims to provide innovative snack options at affordable prices, appealing to consumers who prioritize health without sacrificing taste.

PeAr Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
peAR Technologies is a company that develops and sells Because augmented reality is the future of humanity, we apply the most advanced technologies to create realistic, high-definition, and delicious 3D food models. For the restaurants, they use exclusive technology to snap several high definition images of every element of the culinary item.

agrigator

Seed Round in 2020
Agrigator is a digital platform that enhances the efficiency and transparency of the agricultural supply chain. By connecting farmers, grain traders, food processors, wholesalers, and logistics providers, Agrigator simplifies logistics and market intelligence for agricultural traders, millers, and exporters. The company aims to streamline the trading and transportation of grains, making it easier for all participants in the supply chain to collaborate and access vital market information. Through its marketplace, Agrigator provides an integrated solution that addresses the complexities of agricultural logistics, ultimately benefiting stakeholders across the industry.

qZense Labs

Seed Round in 2020
qZense Labs develops an IoT-based platform and handheld scanners that enable quick, non-destructive internal quality grading of fresh food. The system collects data on ripeness, spoilage, sweetness and shelf life to help retailers predict shelf life, optimize inventory, and strengthen quality control across the food supply chain.

PeAr Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
peAR Technologies is a company that develops and sells Because augmented reality is the future of humanity, we apply the most advanced technologies to create realistic, high-definition, and delicious 3D food models. For the restaurants, they use exclusive technology to snap several high definition images of every element of the culinary item.

Lo! Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Lo! Foods is a packaged foods company that offers low-carbohydrate and ketogenic products to support a balanced diet. Its range includes flours, snacks, cookies, chocolates, and meal subscriptions, sold primarily through e-commerce channels. By emphasizing reduced carbohydrate content, the company targets consumers seeking a low-carb or keto lifestyle and healthier alternatives to traditional snacks.
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