Csquare Venture Partners Fund I

Accelerating the Pace of Technology.

Managed by Java Capital

IN/AIF1/21-22/0965Cat I

SEBI-encouraged funds — venture capital, SME, social-impact and infrastructure. Close-ended, generally unleveraged.

Overview

About

Csquare Venture Partners Fund I is a SEBI-registered Category I Angel Fund (reg. IN/AIF1/21-22/0965), managed by CSquare Venture Partners LLP — the investment manager arm of Java Capital, a Bengaluru-based deep tech and climate tech-focused pre-seed/seed stage venture fund. The fund is one of two SEBI-registered vehicles through which Java Capital invests, and operates with Vistra ITCL (India) Limited as its trustee. Java Capital is run by career venture capitalists Vinod Shankar, Bhargavi V, and Karteek Pulapaka, with a combined 30+ years of investing experience. The fund focuses on backing visionary founders at the idea and prototype stage, working closely with them to achieve product-market fit and scale globally. Java Capital's portfolio of 35+ companies spans deep tech and climate tech (AgniKul Cosmos, Eplane, Okulo Aerospace, Cynlr, Oorja Energy, Lightspeed Photonics, Resilience.AI, Preimage, SatLeo Labs) and B2B SaaS (Legistify, Xeno, Zapscale, AuditCue, Frigate, Taqtics, Quash). The fund's registered office is at No. 1637, Dikshit Enclave, AECS Layout, Kundanahalli, Bengaluru 560037 — the residential address of co-founder Vinod Shankar.

Investment Philosophy

Java Capital invests behind the conviction that India's next generation of category-defining companies will emerge from deep tech and climate tech — areas where technology and scientific innovation intersect with massive market opportunities. The fund focuses on pre-seed and seed stage companies, making bold, high-conviction bets on outlier founders at the idea or prototype stage. Java Capital believes in high-engagement, collaborative partnerships — working hands-on with founders to navigate product-market fit, capital raising, and global expansion. The firm prioritises companies built by India or Indians for the world, addressing tomorrow's most pressing challenges in aerospace, energy, robotics, AI, and climate.

Team— 4

Bhargavi V

Co-Founder & Partner

Bhargavi V is Co-Founder and Partner at Java Capital. She is an active voice in India's early-stage venture community and focuses on deep tech and climate tech investments. Her Twitter handle is @Reach_Bhargavi.

Vinod Shankar

Co-Founder & Partner

Vinod Shankar is Co-Founder and Partner at Java Capital, serving as SEBI's designated contact person for Csquare Venture Partners Fund I. He is a career venture capitalist focused on deep tech and climate innovation startups. His Twitter handle is @vinod_shankar.

Karteek Pulapaka

Co-Founder & Partner

Karteek Pulapaka is Co-Founder and Partner at Java Capital. He has a background in venture investing and focuses on deep tech and B2B opportunities. His Twitter handle is @Tweet_KP.

Anirudh Jayagopal

Principal

Anirudh Jayagopal is Principal at Java Capital, supporting deal sourcing, evaluation, and portfolio management. His Twitter handle is @Anirudh__J.

Registration

SEBI Registration

SEBI-registered

Reg. NumberIN/AIF1/21-22/0965

VintageDec 2021 · 4 yrs old

Valid ToPerpetual

Contact PersonVinod Shankar

AddressNo 1637 Dikshit Enclave, Aecs Layout E block 6th Main Kundanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560037

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