Bessemer Venture Partners Bags $350 Mn India-focused Fund to Drive Digital Health & Other Startups

Reportedly, the focus will primarily be on Series A and earlier investments, although Bessemer remains open to growth-stage opportunities.

Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP) has officially closed its second dedicated India fund, raising an impressive $350 million.

This fund aims to support to early-stage startups in rapidly growing sectors, including digital health, AI, SaaS, fintech, consumer brands, and cybersecurity.

Reportedly, the focus will primarily be on Series A and earlier investments, although Bessemer remains open to growth-stage opportunities.

Partner Anant Vidur Puri explains, “Bessemer follows a roadmap-driven approach, a kind of investment thesis but more specific and detailed. We will focus on early stage investment while also being open to growth stage rounds as well.”

“AI is a big area of focus, along with other roadmaps like FinTech, digital health, and consumer internet. DeepSeek has shown that you can build a capital-efficient foundational model without needing tens of billions of dollars,” Puri added.

Another highlight is the surge in quick commerce, which enables faster distribution for consumer brands.

Additionally, BVP is significantly boosting its investments in cybersecurity. Puri points out, “99 percent of enterprises plan to increase cybersecurity spending, and we see high demand for AI-driven security solutions.”

With a track record of backing over 80 Indian startups, including nine successful IPOs and numerous exits, BVP is poised for future success. Puri notes, “The Indian public market is becoming more receptive to fundamentally strong, well-governed businesses.”

As the firm looks ahead, BVP aims to start deploying capital from this new fund within the next six months. Stay tuned for further updates.

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