Java Capital launches Rs 400 Cr fund to back seed-stage deeptech startups

Java Capital has launched a Rs 400 crore deeptech-focused fund to invest in seed-stage startups building IP-led technology businesses. 

The fund will back companies across sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, defence, cybersecurity, AI infrastructure, robotics, advanced manufacturing, energy, climate tech, and synthetic biology.

The new fund includes a greenshoe option of Rs 150 crore and plans to invest in 15–20 startups over the next three to four years. Java Capital expects to write initial cheques in the range of Rs 6–8 crore and will reserve capital for follow-on investments through later stages.

Java Capital focuses on startups with long product development cycles and defensible technology moats. The firm aims to partner early with founders building globally relevant deeptech companies from India.

The firm’s existing portfolio includes early-stage, technology-led startups across areas such as space and aerospace, AI infrastructure, enterprise software, robotics, and advanced engineering. Java Capital typically backs companies at the seed stage and works closely with founders on product development, hiring, and access to global markets.