Sprout Venture Partners Fund

Backing founders from day zero

Managed by Sprout Venture Partners

IN/AIF1/16-17/0280Cat I

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

Overview

About

Sprout Venture Partners Fund is a SEBI-registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund managed by Sprout Venture Partners, an India-focused early-stage venture capital firm. Founded by serial entrepreneur Karthik Reddy, Sprout Venture Partners invests in seed and early-stage startups across sectors such as technology, consumer internet, fintech, and digital platforms. The firm focuses on backing founders at the earliest stages of their journey, providing not only capital but also hands-on support, strategic guidance, and access to a strong network of operators and investors. With a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and a founder-first approach, Sprout Venture Partners aims to help build scalable, category-defining companies. The fund reflects the firm’s commitment to nurturing innovation and supporting entrepreneurs through the critical early phases of growth.

Investment Philosophy

Sprout Venture Partners follows a founder-first, early-stage investment philosophy focused on identifying passionate entrepreneurs with scalable ideas. The firm emphasizes hands-on engagement, long-term partnerships, and providing strategic support beyond capital. It believes in backing strong teams early and helping them navigate the challenges of building and scaling successful businesses.

Team— 2

Karthik Reddy

Founder & Managing Partner

Karthik Reddy is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sprout Venture Partners. A serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor, he focuses on backing founders at the seed stage and supporting them through their growth journey.

Prasanna Krishnan

Partner

Prasanna Krishnan is a Partner at Sprout Venture Partners and is involved in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage investments across sectors.

Registration

SEBI Registration

SEBI-registered

Reg. NumberIN/AIF1/16-17/0280

VintageNov 2016 · 9 yrs old

Valid ToPerpetual

Address73, 2nd Main Road, Palace Guttahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560003

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