India – Venturi Partners has announced the launch of its second fund, targeting $225 million with a hard cap of $250 million, to support high-growth consumer brands in India and Southeast Asia.
Building on its first fund, the new fund will continue Venturi’s strategy of investing in consumer brands that are reshaping their industries and developing products and services for the changing needs of Asian consumers.
Venturi aims for a first close of $130 million by June 2025, with backing from existing investors. The second fund will focus on high-growth sectors, including retail, education, healthcare, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), across India and Southeast Asia.
Nicholas Cator, founder of Venturi Partners, said, “Our investment philosophy remains unchanged: backing brands that create meaningful change and deliver innovative solutions to consumers. We take an active ownership approach with our portfolio companies, working closely with founders to help unlock growth and scale their businesses. With this second fund, we are excited to continue partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs across the region.”
In April 2022, Venturi raised $180 million from prominent families in Europe and Asia. Its first fund invested in seven high-growth consumer companies across education, F&B subscription, beauty and personal care, retail, and home interiors, including Livspace, Country Delight, Believe, Pickup Coffee, DALI, K-12 Techno, and JQR.
Venturi takes a hands-on approach, working closely with management teams to scale operations and drive long-term growth. Its experience in identifying and expanding consumer businesses has established it as a key investment partner for founders in India and Southeast Asia.
