Venture CapitalAnkur Capital Fund
StagesSeed, Pre-Series A
SectorsFintech, Healthcare / Medtech, Climate / Sustainability · Early-stage builders, Founder-led / operator capital
Ticket$500K – $4M
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Venture CapitalLok Capital
Lok Capital backs entrepreneurs building scalable, inclusive businesses that improve financial, health, agricultural, and social outcomes for low-income segments across India.
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02, Focus
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03, Thesis
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Lok Capital backs entrepreneurs building scalable, inclusive businesses that improve financial, health, agricultural, and social outcomes for low-income segments across India.
Early-stage buildersFounder-led / operator capitalTech-first / product companiesIndia-first / BharatImpact & inclusionGrowth & scale-upsFintech / embedded financeHealthtech / wellnessAgri / food systemsSeries A / PMF capitalBootstrapped / profitability-firstEdtech / skilling
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05, Story
About Lok Capital
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Lok Capital is a dedicated impact VC operating at the intersection of commercial returns and measurable social outcomes for low-income communities in India. Its sector focus spans FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, Education, and Housing, making it relevant for founders building products and services that reach underserved populations in Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural markets. The fund is active from Seed through Series B, with typical cheques in the $500k to $10M range, giving it flexibility to lead or participate meaningfully at multiple stages of a company's growth. Its affiliation with Lok Foundation signals a patient, mission-aligned capital orientation rather than a pure return-maximisation mandate. Portfolio companies like IFMR and AU Small Finance Bank reflect a preference for businesses where scale and social reach reinforce each other. Founders approaching Lok Capital should clearly articulate the low-income or underserved customer segment they serve, demonstrate early traction or proof of unit economics, and explain how growth directly expands access rather than merely replicating urban models. A warm introduction through the broader impact investing community in India will strengthen outreach, and founders should be prepared to discuss both financial metrics and impact measurement frameworks.
Its sector focus spans FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, Education, and Housing, making it relevant for founders building products and services that reach underserved populations in Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural markets.
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Impact VC affiliated with Lok Foundation, with a strong track record in financial inclusion; notable portfolio companies include IFMR and AU Small Finance Bank. Focuses on businesses where commercial viability and meaningful social impact for underserved populations go hand in hand.
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06, Investors
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07, Recent rounds
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