Shastra Vc Fund I

Managed by Shastra VC

IN/AIF1/22-23/1155Cat I

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

Overview

About

Shastra Capital Trust is a Category II Alternative Investment Fund managed by Shastra VC Advisors LLP, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments. The firm backs founders building technology-driven businesses across sectors such as SaaS, fintech, consumer internet, and deep tech. Shastra positions itself as a founder-first investment platform, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, network access, and operational support to portfolio companies. With a focus on high-conviction investing, the fund typically targets early-stage opportunities where it can partner closely with founders to scale businesses. The platform reflects the characteristics of a modern venture capital firm operating within India’s growing startup ecosystem, emphasizing long-term value creation and innovation-led growth.

Investment Philosophy

Shastra follows a founder-first, high-conviction investment philosophy focused on backing early-stage technology startups. The approach emphasizes partnering deeply with founders, maintaining concentrated portfolios, and supporting companies through strategic guidance and long-term capital.

Team— 1

Avijeet Alagathi

Founder & Managing Partner

Avijeet Alagathi is the founder of Shastra VC and an early-stage investor focused on technology startups. He has experience across venture capital, entrepreneurship, and product building, and works closely with founders to scale their businesses.

Registration

SEBI Registration

SEBI-registered

Reg. NumberIN/AIF1/22-23/1155

VintageOct 2022 · 4 yrs old

Valid ToPerpetual

Contact PersonAVIJEET ALAGATHI

AddressA 2, Regency Splendour, 25 Halls Road, Richards Town, Bangalore, Fraser Town, Karnataka, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560005

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