Early-stage VC firm Nexus Venture Partners has closed its eighth fund at $700 million, targeting investments in AI, enterprise software, consumer tech, and fintech across India and the U.S. With a portfolio of 130+ companies including Zepto, Postman, and Delhivery, Nexus aims to strengthen its cross-border innovation strategy and founder-first approach.
In a major boost to the global startup ecosystem, Nexus Venture Partners has announced the closure of its Fund VIII at $700 million, reaffirming its commitment to backing transformative early-stage ventures. Founded in 2006, Nexus has steadily expanded its footprint, now managing $3.2 billion across eight funds.
The firm plans to split its investments between AI and software startups in the U.S. and consumer tech, fintech, and digital infrastructure ventures in India. This balanced strategy reflects Nexus’s belief in diversifying across geographies while capitalizing on India’s booming digital economy and the U.S.’s AI-driven innovation wave.
Nexus has already backed 130+ companies, with over 30 successful exits, including unicorns like Zepto, Postman, Delhivery, and Rapido. Returning limited partners contributed significantly to the new fund, underscoring investor confidence in Nexus’s cross-border model and long-term founder support.
Major Takeaways
Fund Size: $700M raised for Fund VIII.
Focus Areas: AI, enterprise software, consumer tech, fintech, and digital infrastructure.
Cross-Border Strategy: Investments split between India and the U.S.
Portfolio Strength: 130+ companies backed, 30+ exits.
Investor Confidence: Majority of LPs are repeat backers.
Conclusion
With Fund VIII, Nexus Venture Partners strengthens its role as a cross-border VC powerhouse, bridging India’s digital economy with U.S. AI innovation. The fund is expected to catalyze the next wave of founder-led startups, reinforcing Nexus’s reputation as a long-term backer of transformative technology ventures.
Sources: TechCrunch, YourStory, Economic Times, Business Standard