Amit Kumar, Co-Founding Partner at ah!Ventures
Amit Kumar, Co-Founding Partner at ah!Ventures
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About
At ah! Ventures Fund, we believe in the power of purposeful investing. Founded with a vision to democratize access to early-stage capital and empower India’s most promising startups, we function as a curated investment platform and SEBI-registered Cat I AIF, enabling impactful partnerships between entrepreneurs and investors.
Amit D Kumar, Co-founding Partner and a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, finance, business scaling, and strategic advisory, is one of the driving forces behind ah! Ventures’ continued success. Amit leads the fund’s investment strategy, due diligence, and portfolio management, while also mentoring startups through every stage of growth. His experience as a former CFO of a B2B e-commerce startup—where he helped scale from 4 to 300 employees and raise USD 22 million—brings unparalleled operational insight to the fund.
Under Amit’s leadership, the firm launched its maiden INR 150 Cr fund in October 2022, attracting a strong pool of investors and deal flow across various verticals, from AI and health tech to logistics, consumer tech, fintech, and beyond.
More than just a fund, ah! Ventures is a growth ecosystem—built on trust, intelligence, and a shared ambition to transform the future of Indian entrepreneurship.
Company Profile – ah! Ventures Fund
ah! Ventures Fund is one of India’s most dynamic and trusted early-stage, sector-agnostic investment platforms. Registered as a Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with SEBI, the fund is focused on backing high-potential startups across diverse sectors through curated capital, strategic guidance, and a powerful investor-startup ecosystem.
Founded by a group of visionary investment professionals, including Amit D Kumar, ah! Ventures Fund has successfully deployed over USD 46 million across 200+ transactions in more than 120 startups, with a strong track record of 16 profitable exits (up to 90% IRR) and 4 successful acquisitions. The fund combines deep due diligence, investor confidence, and entrepreneurial mentorship to fuel India’s next wave of innovation and growth.
ah! Ventures is not just a capital provider—it’s a growth enabler, offering a full suite of investment support from seed to growth stages. The platform has emerged as a preferred partner for both founders and investors who seek scalable, sustainable, and smart startup opportunities.
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