gradCapital
Bangalore, Karnatakagradcapital.in
Overview
gradCapital is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Bengaluru, India, that focuses on investing in student-led startups. Founded in 2021 by Abhishek Sethi and Prateek Behera, the firm is sector-agnostic but prefers to fund companies that originate from science and engineering projects. It runs a cohort program for its portfolio companies, providing mentorship from notable entrepreneurs. The firm launched its first fund of $1 million in 2021 and a second fund of $6 million in September 2023. It typically invests a standard cheque of $40,000 for a 4% equity stake.
Portfolio Companies
19
Website
gradcapital.inInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armatrix Automations | Feb 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Pluto Mobility | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Meine Electric | Jan 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Arctus Aerospace | Nov 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Riverline AI | Nov 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Krishna Yarlagadda
Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
