We invest in conviction. We partner for the long term.
Auspex Investments is an early-stage venture firm that partners with visionary founders at the pre-seed and seed stages. We provide more than capital—we provide a dedicated ecosystem of support to help you build from day one.
The Power of the Right Partner: From Founder Struggle to Ecosystem
The path from a great idea to a successful company is paved with operational hurdles and financial stress. We know this firsthand. Our own journey began in 2001, struggling with every aspect of scaling a software company, feeling the pressure of limited capital and resources. Everything changed when we found a true mentor—an angel investor who provided not just funds, but wisdom, experience, and belief.
That pivotal relationship became the bedrock of the Auspex Investments philosophy. We realized that true angel investing is about shared vision and long-term mentorship, not just a transaction. It was this conviction, later bolstered by the commitment of leaders like Gourav K. Sahu, that transformed the seed of an idea into a full-fledged investment company.
Today, Auspex is a patient capital firm exclusively focused on **pre-seed, seed, and pre-A rounds**. We fuse our expertise and proprietary AI technology with founder passion. We are here to be part of your growth, providing the environment—including analysts, lawyers, and marketing experts—that ensures your startup thrives and minimizes the chance of failure.
The People Behind the Portfolio
We are a dedicated collective of founders, operators, and analysts. Our commitment is driven by the conviction that **passion and patience** are non-negotiable. Our team, fueled by the dedication of leaders like Gourav K. Sahu, is focused entirely on providing the guidance and ecosystem we wished we had when we were starting out.
Gourav Kumar Sahu
Director, Auspex Angel Investment
11+ years in construction and manufacturing, Gourav brings deep expertise in operations...
His investment journey began in December 2019 with a humble start—purchasing just three Reliance shares. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit shortly after, triggering a global market crash, instead of panicking, Gourav saw an opportunity.
Read Full Bio →Backed by his own research and conviction, he invested more during the downturn.
That bold move turned profitable, fueling both returns and a deeper passion for markets.
Determined to learn and grow, Gourav immersed himself in financial education and self-study. Influenced by books like *Rich Dad Poor Dad*, he made a conscious shift from being an employee (E quadrant) to stepping into the investor mindset (I quadrant). He began actively managing portfolios and collaborated with platforms like Wealthy to expand his reach and impact.
“Let’s grow together—not just financially, but through shared experience, mutual learning, and long-term relationships built on trust.”
Priya Singh
Partner, Head of Research
Priya leads our proprietary AI-driven market analysis. She has over 15 years of experience in data science.
Backing the Next Generation of Innovators
Where We Invest
We are thesis-driven investors, focusing on sectors where our expertise and ecosystem can create the most value. We seek founders with a unique insight into a complex problem.
Consumables & Consumer (New Vertical)
+Thesis: Backing the next generation of D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) and FMCG brands that prioritize community, sustainable supply chains, and rapid profitability. We look for unique insights into niche consumer needs.
Defense & R&D (New Vertical)
+Thesis: Securing the future through technological sovereignty. We invest in teams commercializing breakthrough research in areas like advanced sensors, indigenous autonomous systems (drones, UAVs), and high-security communication infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial Tech (New Vertical)
+Thesis: Modernizing India's industrial backbone. We focus on companies using AI, IoT, and advanced robotics to optimize factory floors, improve supply chain resilience, and accelerate production efficiency across traditional sectors.
Food, Beverages & Real Estate Tech (New Vertical)
+Thesis: Investing in tech that creates efficiency and scale. This includes food processing, clean-label F&B innovation, and PropTech solutions that digitize land ownership, streamline construction, or enable fractional ownership models.
FinTech (Updated)
+Thesis: Beyond simple payments. We back B2B FinTech SaaS that embeds financial services (lending, insurance) into vertical platforms, and AI-driven tools for wealth management and regulatory compliance.
HealthTech (Updated)
+Thesis: From telehealth to deep-tech. We seek platforms that use data and AI for diagnostics, personalized patient care, and optimizing the pharmaceutical supply chain and clinical trials.
AI & Automation (Updated)
+Thesis: The (co)pilot for every industry. Our focus is on applied AI, specifically platforms that provide AI-driven copilots and automation for specialized enterprise functions (legal, finance, logistics, code).
B2B SaaS / IT (Updated)
+Thesis: Vertical mastery and IT service enablement. We invest in vertical SaaS (V-SaaS) that dominates a specific, underserved niche, offering deep, industry-specific workflows, or tools that enable massive scale in IT services.
DeepTech (Updated)
+Thesis: Bridging the lab-to-market gap. We partner with PhD-led teams commercializing breakthrough research in materials science, quantum computing, and robotics, focusing on tangible, industrial applications.
EdTech (Updated)
+Type: Thesis: Lifelong learning infrastructure. The future is in skilling. We invest in platforms that facilitate vocational training, upskilling for tech professionals, and AI-powered personalized learning paths.
Green Energy (Updated)
+Thesis: Decarbonizing the fundamentals. We seek solutions in energy storage, battery technology, green hydrogen, and carbon capture/accounting (CCUS) that have clear economic and environmental ROIs.
Logistics & Supply Chain (Updated)
+Thesis: The intelligent supply chain. We back software that digitizes and optimizes the 'messy middle' of logistics—from freight forwarding and customs to last-mile delivery optimization.
From Our Team
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Let's Build Together
We are always looking to connect with ambitious founders who are building the future. If you are a pre-seed or seed stage company in one of our focus domains, we'd love to hear your story.
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456 Venture Plaza, Mumbai, MH, India
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