What 021 Capital does

021 Capital is an early-stage technology venture capital fund founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The firm is operated by Xeed Ventures Advisors LLP and manages three SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes: 021 Capital Scheme 1, 021 Capital Scheme 2 (both Category I AIF Venture Capital Funds under registration IN/AIF1/17-18/0384), and Xeed Ventures Fund 1 (Category II AIF under registration IN/AIF2/21-22/1013). 021 Capital writes first institutional cheques of INR 1-10 crores into early-stage technology startups, with publicly stated focus areas including SAAS, EdTech, Fintech, Tech enablement, and Retail tech, though the active portfolio spans more than 20 companies across at least 15 verticals including biotechnology, legal technology, supply chain, consumer robotics, healthcare delivery, gaming, and real estate.

The fund is backed by successful founders, seasoned operators, and reputed family offices, and distributes capital through direct investment relationships rather than traditional fund-of-funds or institutional placement channels. Distribution is network-driven, with deal sourcing and referral funnels operating through these LP and founder relationships. In addition to traditional venture investing, the firm pioneered an early-stage ticker reservation model in collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange (announced 2026-06-18), enabling portfolio companies such as Ornn AI to reserve exchange ticker symbols years ahead of planned IPOs and signaling long-term public-market ambitions.

The firm's revenue model is conventional for a venture capital GP: management fees on committed capital across its AIF schemes, with upside from capital appreciation and carry on portfolio exits. The core product portfolio is therefore its three AIF schemes plus the ticker reservation service. The operating team is lean at approximately seven people, including Founder Sailesh Tulshan, two Principals, an Analyst, and finance and executive support staff. Pricing is not publicly disclosed beyond announced cheque sizes, and no revenue, AUM, or exit data is publicly available.

Name

021 Capital

Legal name

Xeed Ventures Advisors LLP

Website

https://021.capital

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

021 Capital is an early-stage technology venture capital fund founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, funded by founders, operators, and family offices. It writes first institutional cheques of INR 1-10 crores into SAAS, EdTech, Fintech, and retail tech startups via SEBI-registered AIF schemes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital

NAICS

All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Other Financial Vehicles (52599)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211)

akta.pro primary industry

Early-Stage Venture Capital (Pre-Seed/Seed) (FSANAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sector-Focused Venture Capital (Vertical Specialists) (FSANAAAD)

Keywords

• Venture capital
• Early-stage investing
• Seed funding
• Technology startups
• Alternative investment fund

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venture Capital Returns: Returns generated through equity investments in early-stage startups across technology sectors. Revenue comes from capital appreciation and exit events when portfolio companies achieve liquidity through IPOs or acquisitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

021 Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that provides institutional funding (INR 1–10 crores) to technology startups across SaaS, EdTech, Fintech, tech enablement, and retail tech, managed through SEBI-registered AIF schemes by Xeed Ventures Advisors LLP. The firm also pioneered an early-stage ticker reservation model in collaboration with NYSE, enabling startups to reserve exchange ticker symbols years before planned IPOs. It positions itself as the first institutional investor for exceptional technology founders.

Product overview

021 Capital operates as an early-stage venture capital fund management platform, offering multiple Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes. Through its investment manager Xeed Ventures Advisors LLP, it provides venture capital funding (Category I AIF) and manages investment strategies targeting technology startups. The fund also pioneered an early-stage ticker reservation model that allows companies to secure exchange ticker symbols in advance of planned public offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 021 Capital Scheme 1 SEBI-registered Category I AIF (Venture Capital Fund) managed by Xeed Ventures Advisors LLP under SEBI registration number IN/AIF1/17-18/0384, providing early-stage venture capital funding (typically INR 1–10 crores) to technology startups. Aimed at founders of early-stage technology companies seeking first institutional capital.
• 021 Capital Scheme 2 Alternative Investment Fund registered with SEBI under registration number IN/AIF1/17-18/0384 as a Category I AIF, part of the 021 Capital fund family managed by Xeed Ventures Advisors LLP. Targets early-stage technology investments.
• Xeed Ventures Fund 1 Category II AIF (Venture Capital Fund) registered with SEBI under registration number IN/AIF2/21-22/1013, managed by Xeed Ventures Advisors LLP. Provides venture capital exposure across the same technology focus areas as 021 Capital's Category I schemes.
• Early-Stage Ticker Reservation Service A pioneering financial service in which 021 Capital facilitates startups to reserve exchange ticker symbols (such as on NYSE) years before any planned IPO, enabling companies like Ornn AI to signal long-term public-market ambitions and facilitating durable institutional building. Offered in collaboration with NYSE.

Quantifiable outcome

• First institutional investor with cheque sizes from INR 1–10 crores

Named customers22 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• NYSE (New York Stock Exchange)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026021T Capital facilitated the early-stage ticker reservation model in collaboration with NYSE, marking what backers describe as the first early-stage ticker symbol model. The partnership enables companies like Ornn AI to reserve ticker symbols years before planned IPOs, signaling long-term public-market ambitions.
• Pandorum TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortfolio company of Xeed Ventures, a biotech startup developing therapies for rare ocular diseases. Received $18M Series B funding led by Protons Corporate Services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blume Ventures: Bengaluru-based early-stage VC firm investing in Indian technology startups with comparable ticket sizes and sector focus. One of the most established early-stage VCs in India and the most direct competitor to 021 Capital's model.
• Kalaari Capital: India-focused early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Bengaluru, investing in technology and consumer startups across seed and Series A. Comparable fund structure and target geography.
• 3one4 Capital: Bengaluru-based early-stage VC investing in technology startups across India, with comparable seed-to-Series A ticket sizes and a focus on technology-led disruption.
• India Quotient: Mumbai-based early-stage VC firm investing in Indian consumer and technology startups. Similar first-institutional-investor positioning and cheque size range.
• Titan Capital: Indian early-stage VC firm backing technology startups at seed stage. Comparable in check size, ownership philosophy, and India-focused mandate.
• Chiratae Ventures: Bengaluru-headquartered technology-focused VC investing across similar stages in India. Comparable sector mandates (SaaS, fintech, consumer tech) and partnership-based LP base.
• Ventureast: India-based VC firm with both early-stage and growth funds, comparable in being a domestic fund manager operating SEBI-registered AIFs. Overlaps in technology and early-stage investing.
• Indian Angel Network: India's largest angel network investing in early-stage startups. Comparable in early-stage focus and founder-LP model, though structured as a network rather than a single AIF.
• Inflection Point Ventures: India-based angel investing network backing early-stage startups through a community of founders and operators. Comparable ticket sizes and founder-LP-driven model.

Emerging players

• Fireside Ventures: India-focused early-stage VC specializing in consumer brands. Comparable in stage and geography, but more sector-concentrated (consumer) than 021 Capital's diversified mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments30 records

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