Former Titan Capital’s partner Bipin Shah launches micro VC firm Zeropearl

Bipin Shah, former managing partner at Titan Capital, has announced the launch of his new micro-VC firm, Zeropearl, with a clear and founder-centric investment approach. Zeropearl focuses on a “founder only” thesis, according to Shah’s LinkedIn post.

The firm will lead investments at the friends & family or pre-seed stage, acting as the first significant backer for startups. Zeropearl is sector-agnostic but has a particular inclination toward Consumer (D2C/B2C) and SaaS/GenAI sectors.

For SaaS companies, Zeropearl is open to pre-revenue investments, while consumer products need to show at least Rs 1 lakh in monthly revenue. The investment process is designed to be decisive and efficient, with founders receiving either a “No” or a “Yes” with a term sheet within seven days. Investments are expected to close within one month.

Zeropearl plans to make 12-15 selective investments a year, aiming to hold an 8% stake in each portfolio company. Beyond funding, Zeropearl offers active support to its portfolio companies, focusing on growth and preparing for a strong Series A round within 15 months. 

Although 80% of investments will align with these guidelines, the firm remains adaptable to market shifts, Shah mentioned in a LinkedIn post.