Venture CapitalNew Enterprise Associates
StagesSeries A, Series B, Series C+
SectorsSaaS / Enterprise · Early-stage builders, Founder-led / operator capital
Ticket$1M – $50M
Venture CapitalSilver Needle focuses on Seed, Series A opportunities across technology and adjacent sectors, operating as a VC relevant to Indian founders.
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Silver Needle focuses on Seed, Series A opportunities across technology and adjacent sectors, operating as a VC relevant to Indian founders.
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Silver Needle is listed in the VC Dekho investor directory as a VC with activity across Seed, Series A. Its stated sector focus covers technology and adjacent sectors, which helps founders quickly assess thematic fit before outreach. Cheque sizes vary by opportunity and stage. For Indian founders, the practical use of this profile is stage and sector mapping: if your round and category align, Silver Needle is worth including in a shortlist alongside peer funds with similar mandates. Because public detail can be uneven for smaller firms, family offices, and angel networks, treat cheque and stage fields as directional rather than rigid rules. Founders should validate current thesis, geography preference, and lead vs follow behaviour through recent announcements, warm intros, or a concise first email that references a clear product and traction snapshot. Additional context from available notes: SEBI AIF1; IN/AIF1/22-23/1106 Overall, Silver Needle is best approached with a crisp narrative on why the opportunity fits its stage and sector lens, and what the next milestone funded capital unlocks. Keep outreach specific: stage, sector, and why now.
Its stated sector focus covers technology and adjacent sectors, which helps founders quickly assess thematic fit before outreach.
SEBI AIF1; IN/AIF1/22-23/1106 | Ticket researched: First cheques typically INR 1–5 Cr (Silverneedle.vc)
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