Analysis · Financial Services

Venture Catalysts targets deep tech and consumer brands

By Startup Enthusiast · 16 February 2026

What they do

Venture Catalysts is an early-stage fund focusing on seed to pre-Series A investments

The firm maintains a patient capital approach with a three to five year holding horizon

Its portfolio includes Garuda Aerospace, Perceptyne Robotics, and consumer brand Let’s Try

Anvit Baliga serves as Principal at Venture Catalysts.
The firm focuses on seed to pre-Series A stage startups.
Venture Catalysts practices patient capital investment strategies.
The fund targets a three to five year holding horizon for its investments.
The portfolio features deep tech and robotics companies like Garuda Aerospace.
Consumer brands in the portfolio include Let’s Try and Malaki.
Cross-border portfolio company Assiduus Global scaled close to $1B GMV globally.
The Indian startup ecosystem now has over 2 lakh recognized startups.

Venture Catalysts invests in deep tech, robotics, and aerospace sectors.
It also backs consumer brands across various categories.
The firm supports cross-border ventures like Assiduus Global.
Investments span from early seed stages to pre-Series A rounds.
The strategy emphasizes long-term value creation through patient capital.