Ventana Ventures
Udupi micro-VC for Indian gaming startups
Ventana Ventures took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Seed rounds in AI & Deep Tech; its latest was 1312 Interactive on 16 September 2026.
About Ventana Ventures
Ventana Ventures is a micro-VC investing only in India's gaming sector, mostly at pre-seed and seed. Shylaja Rao is listed as General Partner. Trackers report cheques up to about $130K in its acceleration phase and a Fund I above $12M, estimates only.
Investment thesis
- Gaming only
- Pre-seed and seed teams moving from prototype to launch
- Helps portfolio companies raise Pre-Series A or A
Stages
Sectors
Team
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 September 2026 | 1I1312 Interactive | seed | $1M | Participant | T-Accelerate Capital, Chimera Venture Capital, Rahul Reddy G, Rohan MC, Darini Srinivas | Story |
| 12 August 2026 | WI | seed | $1.2 million | Participant | 12 Flags, Warmup Ventures, Ruvento Ventures | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Ventana Ventures took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 2 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Deep Tech | 1 | 0 |
| Consumer Internet & Media | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| 12 Flags | 1 |
| Chimera Venture Capital | 1 |
| Darini Srinivas | 1 |
| Rahul Reddy G | 1 |
| Rohan MC | 1 |
| Ruvento Ventures | 1 |
| T-Accelerate Capital | 1 |
| Warmup Ventures | 1 |
Best bets in India
Indian portfolio
- 1I1312 InteractiveConsumer Internet & Media · in at Seed · 2026
- BGBrewed GamesMedia & gamingNamed as a portfolio company
- MEMetaShotMedia & gamingNamed as a portfolio company
- PLPlazmoMedia & gamingNamed as a portfolio company
- QGQila GamesMedia & gamingNamed as a portfolio company
- SP
SportVotMedia & gamingNamed as a portfolio company
- USunderDOGS StudioMedia & gamingNamed as a portfolio company
- WI
WippiMedia & gaming · in at Seed · 2026Named as a portfolio company
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Ventana Ventures in the news
- 1I1312 Interactive · Funding · 16 September 2026 · $1M1312 Interactive raises $1M seed funding round1312 Interactive publishes premium games made for personal computers and video game consoles by studios in emerging markets
- WIWippi · Funding · 12 August 2026 · $1.2 millionWippi raises $1.2 million in seed round led by 12 FlagsWippi develops screen-free products that combine conversational voice AI, storytelling, and interactive play for children
Questions about Ventana Ventures
How many investments did Ventana Ventures make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Ventana Ventures in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was 1312 Interactive on 16 September 2026 ($1M).
Which sectors does Ventana Ventures invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Ventana Ventures invested most often in AI & Deep Tech (1 round) and Consumer Internet & Media (1 round). Its stated focus: Media & gaming.
Does Ventana Ventures lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Ventana Ventures joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.
Sources: inc42.com · caplight.com · f4.fund · checked 2026-10-18