8X Ventures
8X Ventures took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Series A rounds in AI & Deep Tech; its latest was SanchiConnect on 22 June 2026.
About 8X Ventures
8X Ventures has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2026 | SASanchiConnect | bridge round | Participant | Auxano, Shashikant Chaudhary, Seafund, Arctic Invent | Story | |
| 27 May 2026 | TCTiea Connectors | Series A | ₹77 crore ($8 Mn) | Participant | IvyCap Ventures, Jamwant Ventures | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds 8X Ventures took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Series A | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Deep Tech | 1 | 0 |
| Professional & Local Services | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Arctic Invent | 1 |
| Auxano | 1 |
| IvyCap Ventures | 1 |
| Jamwant Ventures | 1 |
| Seafund | 1 |
| Shashikant Chaudhary | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- SASanchiConnectAI & Deep Tech · in at Other · 2026
- TCTiea ConnectorsProfessional & Local Services · in at Series A · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
8X Ventures in the news
- SASanchiConnect · Funding · 22 June 2026SanchiConnect raises bridge round led by AuxanoSanchiConnect builds deep tech ecosystems connecting startups with investors and industry
- TCTiea Connectors · Funding · 27 May 2026 · ₹77 crore ($8 Mn)Tiea Connectors raises ₹77 crore in Series A fundingTiea Connectors manufactures high-performance connectors and precision components for critical technology applications
Questions about 8X Ventures
How many investments did 8X Ventures make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with 8X Ventures in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was SanchiConnect on 22 June 2026.
Which sectors does 8X Ventures invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, 8X Ventures invested most often in AI & Deep Tech (1 round) and Professional & Local Services (1 round).
Does 8X Ventures lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, 8X Ventures joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.