Early stage. Deep Tech. High Conviction
We invest at the frontier of science and innovation, backing founders whose differentiation is structural and ambition is global.
At Aum Ventures, we believe the most enduring companies are built at the intersection of innovation, industrial capability, and long-term national relevance.
We back founders creating foundational technologies and category-defining businesses with global ambition
THE OPPORTUNITY
India Is At An Inflection Point
Transitioning from a service-led economy to a global IP creator.
Policy Alignment
$12B+ in government outlay toward Deep Tech means capital and policy are moving in the same direction.
Talent Depth
India produces 31% of the world's STEM graduates — an unmatched pipeline of deeply technical founders
Geopolitics & Sovereignty
Technology is now central to national power. Governments globally are prioritising space, defence, semiconductors, and critical infrastructure.
Differentiation is structural, not cosmetic — built through IP, real-world performance, and technical defensibility
25%
Annual patent filing growth since 2021
$12B
Govt outlay for DeepTech
5K+
Active deeptech start-ups in India
1.5m
Engineering graduates annually in India
Philosophy & Approach
Our approach is grounded in first-principles thinking, conviction, and long-term scalability.
Stage
Pre-Seed & Seed
Initial check
$750K – $2M
Global from Day 01
Global ambition is built into the company from inception.
Technical Clarity
Vision matters. Technical depth makes it defensible.
Backing Exceptional Founders Early
We invest early where technical depth meets ambition.
Commercial Acuity
The best founders turn breakthrough insight into market demand.
Focus Areas
Our investment areas reflect where India can build global leadership:
semiconductor
Space & aerospace
Vertical AI & edge
defence tech
robotics
energy
bioscience & materials
fintech & consumer tech
other frontier tech
Partners from Inception
We partner early and stay committed through the journey, because the companies worth backing take time to become the companies worth remembering.
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Conviction with Speed
Deep founder engagement and focused diligence lets us move fast, so founders never lose momentum.
02
Global market access
Enabling access to global markets including the US and MENA through our network of operators and strategic partners.
03
Expert Global Network
Connecting founders with operators, customers, and domain experts who accelerate validation and commercial traction.
04
Value Beyond Capital
Helping founders make sharper capital and business decisions, navigate strategic inflections, and turn technical depth into market advantage.
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