Cactus Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments in technology startups. The firm focuses on backing ambitious founders who are building technology-driven companies with the potential for significant impact and growth.

Cactus Venture Partners (CVP) is a purpose-driven, early-growth stage venture fund with a particular focus on technology start-ups and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs build sustainable, fulfilling businesses that scale rapidly. The fund works with founders and teams that are motivated by both purpose and financial success. CVP provides portfolio companies with active founder support, business building best practices, and access to its combined network, relationships and talent.

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Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) is delighted to welcome Rajeev Kalambi, General Partner, Cactus Venture Partners, as an esteemed speaker for the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Conclave 2024.

Come together and be a part of the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Conclave 2024, taking place on the 26th and 27th of February at Taj Lands End, Mumbai. This gathering is set to bring together key investors, policymakers, and industry figures with a shared commitment to shaping the trajectory of alternate investments and the future landscape.

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Our very own Rajeev Kalambi, General Partner at Cactus Venture Partners, will be participating in the upcoming Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Conclave 2024!

Rajeev will be joined by esteemed speakers as they talk about "Transforming the next generation of innovators and disruptors: The VC Perspectives".

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India-based venture capital firm, Cactus Venture Partners, enters the funding arena with an impressive inaugural fund of over $76M. Predominantly backed by Indian investors, including development financial institutions like SIDBI, Self-Reliant India Fund, and the UP Startup Fund. Led by general partners Amit Sharma, Anurag Goel (he/him), and Rajeev Kalambi, CVP is poised for expansion and success.

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🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟
Cactus Venture Partners, an early growth-stage venture investment firm, has announced the final close of its first fund, securing a total corpus of about Rs 630 crore (approximately $75.9 million). Founded in January 2021, Cactus Venture Partners focuses on backing startups in climate tech, enterprise software, and health tech sectors.

With a vision to support innovation and drive growth, the fund plans to invest in about 15 companies in total. General partners Rajeev Kalambi and Amit Sharma are spearheading this initiative, leveraging their expertise and experience in the venture capital landscape.

Already making waves in the investment scene, Cactus Venture Partners has completed six investments to date, including Kapture, Vitraya, AMPM, Auric, Lohum, and Rubix, and even secured one exit.

The fund has received significant capital commitments, with 60% originating from domestic sources and the remaining from international limited partners, primarily from the US, Singapore, European Union, and the UK.

Backed by Indian development financial institutions such as SIDBI, Self-Reliant India Fund (SRI Fund), and the UP Startup Fund, Cactus Venture Partners is poised to drive innovation and fuel the growth of promising startups in India.

Looking ahead, Cactus Venture Partners aims to continue investing for the next three years, maintaining a balanced approach between follow-on investments and new funding deals.

Stay tuned as Cactus Venture Partners embarks on its mission to support and nurture the next generation of disruptive startups! 
Anurag Goel (he/him) 
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💸 Cactus Venture Partners logs final close of maiden fund at Rs 630 crore

An early growth-stage venture investment firm, Cactus will invest in about 15 companies in total, general partners Rajeev Kalambi and Amit Sharma told Supriya Roy 

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We at Cactus Venture Partners are thrilled to announce the final close of our maiden fund at INR 630 Cr, making it one of the largest first-time venture capital funds in the country. 

This milestone underscores our commitment to supporting innovative ventures in India. We are excited to continue backing groundbreaking ventures and driving growth in the Indian startup ecosystem. Huge thanks to our team and our investors for making this possible. 

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Cactus Venture Partners is thrilled to announce our partnership with Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) as the Alternate Capital Excellence Awards Partner for the IVCA Conclave 2024 happening on the 26th & 27th February 2024 in Mumbai.

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Our General Partner, Amit Sharma, will be part of an engaging discussion this Saturday, Jan 20. Amit will share invaluable insights into the early-stage funding scene in 2024 and offer perspectives on how founders can prepare for fundraising success.

Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/g7HqnY-w

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We are thrilled to announce that Kapture CX, a proud member of the Cactus Venture Partners family, has successfully secured Series A1 funding from India alternatives. 

Congratulations to the team! 

Sheshgiri Kamath Vikas Garg Anurag Goel (he/him) Amit Sharma Rajeev Kalambi 

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