Venture CapitalEques Capital
StagesPre-Seed, Pre-Series A
SectorsSaaS / Enterprise, Fintech, Consumer / D2C · Early-stage builders, Founder-led / operator capital
Ticket$15K – $2M
Venture CapitalMayfield India backs early-stage technology-driven startups across sectors, partnering with founders from seed through Series A to build scalable, high-impact businesses in the Indian market.
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Mayfield India backs early-stage technology-driven startups across sectors, partnering with founders from seed through Series A to build scalable, high-impact businesses in the Indian market.
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Mayfield India is the Indian arm of the globally respected Mayfield Fund, one of Silicon Valley's most established venture capital firms with decades of experience backing technology companies worldwide. The India practice focuses on early-stage investments spanning seed, pre-Series A, and Series A rounds, with cheque sizes typically ranging from half a million to five million dollars. The firm positions itself as a genuine early-stage partner, willing to engage with founders at the idea or MVP stage and support them through their initial scaling journey. Mayfield India does not restrict itself to a single sector, making it approachable for founders across enterprise software, consumer tech, fintech, healthtech, and emerging deep tech verticals. What distinguishes Mayfield for Indian founders is the access to a global network and institutional credibility that can help with international expansion, follow-on fundraising, and recruiting senior talent. The team is known for being founder-friendly and operationally engaged, often taking board seats and providing strategic guidance beyond just capital. For Indian startups looking for a well-networked, globally connected early-stage backer with long-term conviction, Mayfield India is a strong fit to explore.
The India practice focuses on early-stage investments spanning seed, pre-Series A, and Series A rounds, with cheque sizes typically ranging from half a million to five million dollars.
Mayfield is a globally established VC with a dedicated India practice, known for backing founders at the earliest stages with patient, hands-on support. The India team operates with significant autonomy and has a strong network across enterprise tech, consumer, and deep tech. Founders typically get access to Mayfield's global platform and cross-border expertise.
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