VG Angels Builds Portfolio with 55+ Investments Across Key Startup Sectors in India

VG Angels, the early-stage investment arm of Venture Garage. VG Angels, along with Venture Garage, has built a strong presence in India’s startup ecosystem by investing in over 55 startups since 2018. These investments span across sectors such as tech, D2C, SaaS, edtech, healthtech, and digital services, with more recent entries into areas like climate-tech and deeptech.

Since its inception, VG Angels has reviewed more than 10,000 startups and selected a small cohort of founders with resilient teams, scalable business models, and long-term growth potential. Its current portfolio includes startups such as Wobot, Rare Planet, 91SquareFeet, The Health Factory, EduGorilla, DesignX, Maxvolt, and Cleevo, among others. These companies have benefited from capital as well as structured support in the form of business mentorship, investor access, and operational guidance. 

Vivek Kumar, co-founder & CEO of Venture Garage, said, “We started VG Angels to offer more than just funding. In the last few years, we’ve worked closely with over 55 startups that showed strong fundamentals and the ability to grow with focus. We’ve helped them sharpen their business plans, build the right partnerships, and prepare for larger funding rounds. For us, it’s not just about capital it’s about being part of a founder’s journey from the earliest stages. We stay involved well beyond the cheque, supporting founders as they navigate critical inflexion points, whether it’s product-market fit, team building, or investor readiness. The results speak for themselves: 4 of our portfolio startups are in the $ 100M-plus valuation club, and 9 SMEs are listed or IPO-bound. This hands-on approach has helped us build long-term alignment with both startups and our investor network.”

Vineet Sagar, co-founder & managing partner of Venture Garage, said, “The early-stage funding space is evolving. It’s no longer about just writing cheques and stepping away. That’s what we do at VG Angels. We stay involved throughout the fundraising journey and help drive growth. India’s early-stage investment landscape has undergone a structural shift in recent years, with capital becoming more selective and focused on startups that demonstrate clear unit economics and execution capabilities. Investors are increasingly looking for companies that can balance growth with operational discipline. This shift has also emphasised the importance of value-added support beyond funding, including strategic mentoring, governance preparedness, and access to follow-on capital elements that have become essential to scaling in a competitive environment.”

VG Angels is also active in expanding its reach beyond major metros, engaging founders from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities through initiatives like SME Shakti

With a portfolio of 55+ startups and a network of 3000+ Angels & HNIs, VG Angels continues to play a key role in nurturing early-stage ventures across India, providing both capital and long-term support to help them build enduring businesses.