<p>Bengaluru: VG Angels, the early-stage investment arm of startup advisory firm Venture Garage, has built a strong presence in India’s startup ecosystem by investing around $150 million in over 55 startups. These investments span across sectors such as consumer tech, SaaS, edtech, and digital services, with more recent entries into areas like climate-tech and deeptech, it said in a statement.</p><p>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 Happilo, Wobot, 91SquareFeet, EduGorilla, DesignX, 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.</p>.Poddar Plumbing to invest Rs 758 crore on new pipe factory in Karnataka's Vemagal.<p>Vivek Kumar, co-founder 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."</p><p>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. In addition to consumer and SaaS sectors, the firm has supported startups in emerging areas such as clean-tech and space-tech, reflecting the shifting focus of innovation in India’s early-stage landscape.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: VG Angels, the early-stage investment arm of startup advisory firm Venture Garage, has built a strong presence in India’s startup ecosystem by investing around $150 million in over 55 startups. These investments span across sectors such as consumer tech, SaaS, edtech, and digital services, with more recent entries into areas like climate-tech and deeptech, it said in a statement.</p><p>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 Happilo, Wobot, 91SquareFeet, EduGorilla, DesignX, 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.</p>.Poddar Plumbing to invest Rs 758 crore on new pipe factory in Karnataka's Vemagal.<p>Vivek Kumar, co-founder 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."</p><p>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. In addition to consumer and SaaS sectors, the firm has supported startups in emerging areas such as clean-tech and space-tech, reflecting the shifting focus of innovation in India’s early-stage landscape.</p>
