Shastra VC

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We are keen investors in frontier tech, climate tech and AI-driven software. We back founders tackling humanity's most complex challenges where breakthrough science meets scalable solutions—from space technology to climate resilience and AI-native software, these are the building blocks of tomorrow's economy.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Space Tech, Semiconductors

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Investment Thesis

Shastra VC backs founders in frontier tech, climate tech, and AI at the ‘belief stage’ where conviction and vision matter more than proven metrics. They operate with the principle that ‘belief comes before proof,’ partnering early with founders when direction still outweighs validation. The firm believes in working as true partners, bringing domain expertise, long-term conviction, and an operator’s mindset to support founders building transformative companies tackling humanity’s most complex challenges.

What Sets Them Apart

Early-stage conviction-based investing at the 'belief stage' before proof points
Hands-on operator involvement beyond board meetings ('rolling up our sleeves')
Team of experienced founders and operators with deep domain expertise
Portfolio focus on science-led innovations with 20+ patents filed and 12+ PhD scholars in founding teams
SDEX Fellowship program providing equity-free funding up to $100K for researchers to validate deep-tech breakthroughs
Strong follow-on capital support with $80M+ raised by portfolio companies
Emphasis on founders with 'clarity of thought, strength of conviction, and drive to navigate uncertainty with purpose'