Firm overview & History

Founded in 2012 as an operator-led syndicate, AC Ventures was built on a simple belief: the best investors are those who’ve built before. What started as founders backing founders has grown into a sector-agnostic venture firm, partnering with bold entrepreneurs shaping the future.
Today, we are a thriving community of 250+ founders, investing Pre-Seed to Series A, scaling businesses with capital, strategy, and execution support. Backed by leading global VCs, our portfolio spans AI, deeptech, consumer, and frontier technologies.
We back relentless builders—founders who dream big, execute fast, and play for the long game. If you’re building the future, we’re your partners from day one.

Our Mission & Values

We back the relentless—the ones who challenge norms, rewrite industries, and refuse to settle. We aren’t just investors; we’re partners in audacity, fueling founders who dare to build what others deem impossible. If you’re here to change the game, we’re here to play for the long haul.

Founders first

Your vision, your company. We exist to empower you, not control you. We invest in people, not just ideas.

The Switzerland Principle

We operate with neutrality, integrity, and trust. We’re here to guide, not dictate—think of us as the calm in the chaos, the peacekeepers in high-stakes moments.

Built to Last

We don’t chase hype or quick exits. We invest in companies that create generational impact, playing the long-term game as capital allocators committed to sustainable success.

Founders first

 Status quo? Not interested. We partner with founders who embrace risk, think independently, and aren’t afraid to challenge convention.

For founders ready to build, scale, and dominate—AC Ventures is your partner from day minus one.

Investment Philosophy

  • Founders First

We back exceptional entrepreneurs, whether second-time founders with a proven track record or first-time founders who have been CxO’s and come with deep domain expertise and the drive to build something transformative.

  • Traction Matters

We invest in startups with a working product or early revenue. No pre-MVP bets—we back founders who have moved beyond the concept stage.

  • Stage & Cheque Size

We invest in Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A, writing cheques from ₹50L to ₹4Cr.

  • Co-Invest, Not Lead

We co-invest alongside top VCs and angels, and when we commit, we actively help you close the round with our founder network.

  • Sector-Agnostic, But Focused

We invest across industries but stay away from gaming and Web3, focusing on businesses aligned with long-term value creation.