Java Capital
Java Capital took part in 1 disclosed round in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Seed rounds in Government, Defense & Space; its latest was SatLeo Labs on 6 April 2026.
About Java Capital
Java Capital has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 April 2026 | SL SatLeo Labs | seed | $2.2 million | Participant | Unicorn India Ventures, Merak Ventures, IIMA-CIIE (IIMA Ventures), Manish Gandhi | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Java Capital took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Government, Defense & Space | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| IIMA-CIIE (IIMA Ventures) | 1 |
| Manish Gandhi | 1 |
| Merak Ventures | 1 |
| Unicorn India Ventures | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- SLSatLeo LabsGovernment, Defense & Space · in at Seed · 2026
- SVSilverneedle VenturesAI & Deep Tech · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Java Capital in the news
- SLSatLeo Labs · Funding · 6 April 2026 · $2.2 millionSatLeo Labs raises $2.2 million seed roundSatLeo Labs builds satellites that capture thermal and visible data from low Earth orbit
- SVSilverneedle Ventures · People · 21 March 2026Abishek Balendran profiles among top Indian AI investorsAbishek Balendran is a Partner at Silverneedle Ventures focusing on SaaS and deep-tech startups
Questions about Java Capital
How many investments did Java Capital make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 1 disclosed round in Indian startups with Java Capital in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was SatLeo Labs on 6 April 2026 ($2.2 million).
Which sectors does Java Capital invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Java Capital invested most often in Government, Defense & Space (1 round).
Does Java Capital lead rounds?
In the 1 round StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Java Capital joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.