Warmup Ventures

Micro venture capital firm Warmup Ventures, which has backed startups like Boba Bhai, Nitro Commerce, MiniMines and RocketPay among others, has floated its second fund, with a target corpus of INR 300 Cr (around $35.3 Mn)👇 The Warmup Fund II, a SEBI registered category II AIF, seeks to sharpen its investments in areas such as deeptech, climate and sustainability. It aims to back 25-30 early-stage startups with an average ticket size of INR 5-7 Cr. Founded by Sharad Bansal, Rajendra Lora and Yogesh Chaudhary in 2023, Warmup Ventures helps entrepreneurs in scaling up their businesses, raising capital and fostering strong core teams and cultures. 🔗To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/4gGxT3N #news #venturecapital #startups

🚨 Warmup Ventures launches second fund worth Rs 300 Cr Warmup Ventures has unveiled its second fund, Warmup Fund II, a SEBI-registered AIF with a corpus of ₹300 crore. 🚀 Founded by entrepreneurs Sharad Bansal, Rajendra Lora, and Yogesh Chaudhary, the fund aims to invest ₹5-7 crore in 25-30 early-stage startups, with ample follow-on support. 🔑 Highlights: -Backed by seasoned founders and second-gen entrepreneurs. -Portfolio includes game-changers like Boba Bhai, Nitro Commerce, RocketPay, and more. -A mission to provide capital, networks, and mentorship to help founders thrive. 💬 “We connect heritage with future growth,” says Yogesh Chaudhary, Founding Partner. Warmup Ventures is more than funding—it's a launchpad for innovation. ✨ Tag a founder who needs to know about this! Read more 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/gaRzNBhT By Trisha Medhi #StartupIndia #VCFunding #Entrepreneurship

I’m looking forward to attend a Deeptech Startup Founders & Investors Meetup on 20th December, 5-8 PM in Bengaluru. Thanks for the invite Rishav Agarwal If you’re a founder or investor in the Deeptech space and want to join, register here: https://lu.ma/s95dqseu Looking forward to meaningful conversations! Warmup Ventures #Deeptech #venturecapital

🚀 Warmup Ventures Quarterly Newsletter is Here! 🌟 This quarter, we made exciting new investments and continued building our portfolio of high-potential Indian startups. Dive into the highlights of our journey, reflections on the evolving market, and what’s next for Warmup Ventures. Read more , through the link in the comments! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey🚀 Sharad Bansal Rajendra Lora Yogesh Chaudhary #WarmupVentures #MicroVC #Startups

Wishing you a Diwali filled with light, joy, and peace. May happiness surround you and your loved ones. Happy Diwali! 🪔 Sharad Bansal Rajendra Lora Yogesh Chaudhary #WarmupVentures #MicroVC #Diwali

Weekly Portfolio Update: Nitro Commerce Launches Nitro Ads! 🚀 We are excited to announce a major milestone for our portfolio company, Nitro Commerce as they launch Nitro Ads – a true game-changer in digital advertising. 🔹 What is Nitro Ads? Nitro Ads is a groundbreaking alternative to META and Google, providing an innovative way to target customers across a wide range of OTT and UPI apps. This new platform is powered by NitroAi's High Intent Audience, enabling advertisers to reach high-conversion audiences with precision. 🔹 Why is this a big deal? In a world dominated by just a few major players, Nitro Ads offers advertisers a fresh, scalable, and effective option for customer acquisition. With deeper insights and more accurate targeting, brands can engage users where they are most active and ready to convert. We're incredibly proud of what Nitro Commerce has achieved and excited to see how this will shape the future of digital advertising! Sharad Bansal Rajendra Lora Yogesh Chaudhary Umair Mohammed Pratik A. Atyab Mohammad Shamail Tayyab #WarmupVentures #MicroVC #Portfolio #NitroCommerce

Had great time hosting TiE Rajasthan flagship event Tie Smashup 2024. More than 30 investors, 300+ founders and many speaker joined in Pink City Jaipur. Privileged to host a session on Rajasthan based agritech founders Amith Agarwal from Star Agriwarehousing & Collateral Management Ltd and Rohit Bajaj from Balwaan Krishi success journeys. We at team Warmup Ventures also part of tie smashup as investors and finished the two days with afterparty of founders and investors. Anirudh Kala Dr. Sheenu Jhawar Nishant Patni Sharad Bansal Yogesh Chaudhary

Warmup Ventures had an incredible time attending both days of the TiE Rajasthan Smashup! The entrepreneurial energy was electric, and the speed dating sessions gave us an exciting glimpse into the innovative startups shaping the future.  With Jaipur's startup ecosystem growing rapidly, it's inspiring to see more investors and companies coming together to build something extraordinary. We’re thrilled to be a part of it and can’t wait to see what’s next! Sharad Bansal Rajendra Lora Yogesh Chaudhary #WarmupVentures #MicroVC #TiE #SmashUp

🇮🇳 Happy Independence Day🇮🇳 Today, we celebrate our nation's freedom and the spirit of innovation that drives us forward. As we honour our past, let’s also look to the future, where the startup ecosystem holds immense potential to shape new horizons and drive growth. Sharad Bansal Rajendra Lora Yogesh Chaudhary #WarmupVentures #MicroVC #HappyIndependenceDay 

Welcome Warmup Ventures: The newest member of Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Warmup Ventures is a founder-led, sector-agnostic fund that focuses on technology investments in seed and early-stage companies. Its investment thesis focuses on identifying and backing early-stage, tech-driven startups with the potential to disrupt and redefine industries. For more information, please visit the website: https://lnkd.in/dVZcXXbj Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), representing the alternate asset industry, is excited to have Warmup Ventures on board. Their innovative approach and commitment to data-driven investing are valuable additions to our association and the broader investment community. We look forward to a productive collaboration and the shared goal of advancing India's investment landscape. #IVCA #MaximumIndia #IVCAMember #VentureCapital #Innovation #InvestmentExcellence