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Our Story

Since 2012, we’ve been backing India’s builders at their earliest stages

Kae has been the first institutional check for over 90 companies. Some became Unicorns. Some became category leaders. All taught us something.

Where we came from

We started Kae when seed investing in India was almost unheard of. Our belief was simple: India’s most iconic companies would come from bold ideas spotted early and backed with patient capital.

We started working with Kae Capital back in 2011. As an entrepreneur, I tremendously value having an investor like Kae, who is always 100% supporting and backing us entrepreneurs through good times and tough times. They are a long-term partner and constantly provides support to the company.

Prashant Tandon Co-Founder and CEO

Where we are

Across three funds and over a decade of investing in India, our portfolio has seen more than $2 billion in follow-on capital and created over $13.5 billion in enterprise value
Our founder NPS is 88%. That matters more to us than any metric.

Having Kae Capital since the very start has been a sheer delight. Their guidance in helping us set our direction and sound operating practices have been a big blessing. While we continued to build our platform, their unwavering support, especially during tough times, helped us cut through the clutter and focus.

Pranav Goel Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman

Where we're going

India is moving from apps to infrastructure. From consumption to creation.

We’re sharpening our focus on AI, intelligent automation, manufacturing resilience, and deeptech. The sectors that will define India’s competitive edge globally.

AI & Intelligent Automation

Intelligence is becoming infrastructure. We back founders building systems that learn, decide, and act; reshaping how businesses operate and how people experience technology.

Resilient India

India’s next phase will be built on capability, not convenience. We invest in founders strengthening the country’s industrial, digital, and energy foundations; shaping durable growth for the long term.

How we work

We move fast. First meeting to term sheet in weeks.

We're typically first. Pre-seed to pre-Series A. The institutional check that matters.

We stay committed. Through pivots, tough markets, and uncertainty.

We're useful. Hiring. Strategy. Fundraising. Customer intros. We've done it before.

Kae has been our earliest partners and true supporters, guiding us through challenges with invaluable brainstorming and connections. Their help in hiring key leaders like our COO and HR Head has been especially impactful. We truly value our partnership and look forward to continued collaboration.

Altaf Saiyed Co-Founder and CEO

What we believe

Patience compounds. The best companies take time.

Resilience beats momentum. Markets shift. Founders who adapt while staying anchored to first principles endure.

The team is the moat. Strong, complementary teams outlast solo brilliance.

Capital doesn't build companies. People do.

Kae Capital has backed Zetwerk from its early funding through business model changes, COVID challenges, and its growth. They’ve played a key role in solving problems, connecting with customers and investors, and offering support.

Amrit Acharya Co-Founder and CEO

Get in Touch

We invest in ambitious entrepreneurs and their transformative ideas at the beginning stages because we believe in their potential to make a real difference in the world. If you are one or looking to be part of the space we’re in, we’d be happy to be in touch.