Capital-A Backs Innovators in Manufacturing & Deep Tech with USD 75 Mn Fund
Capital One, a venture capital firm led by Ankit Kedia, has a USD 75 Mn fund across two funds. It focuses on manufacturing, deep tech, and climate technology sectors, with a portfolio of 15+ companies, including Chargeup, Matchlog, and AgriLeaf.
Capital One's portfolio includes AgriLeaf, a sustainable dinnerware company using fallen areca leaves. The firm also backs companies like industrialpartners GmbH, specialising in electronics design and automation. Ankit Kedia, the firm's leader, sees strong potential in electronics, automation, and other sectors for long-term industrial innovation.
Capital One invests at the Seed or Pre Series A stage, helping founders shape their companies' identities. It acts as a hands-on partner, refining go-to-market strategies and preparing founders for institutional rounds. The firm aligns with India's industrial evolution, shifting towards a product and production-driven economy. Capital One supports founders in tier II and tier III cities, who often build with greater focus and efficiency.
Capital One, with a fund size of USD 75 Mn, focuses on manufacturing, deep tech, and climate technology sectors. It backs companies like AgriLeaf and industrialpartners GmbH, and supports founders in shaping their companies' identities. The firm believes in the potential of underhyped sectors like electronics design and industrial automation, and aligns with India's industrial evolution.
