8i Ventures Announced the Second Edition of Pre-seed Funding Program

8i Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund, has launched the second edition of its pre-seed funding program, Origami, to support early-stage founders.

In the first edition, launched in March 2024, the fund invested $600,000 in three startups: Cobalt (a SaaS platform for native integrations), Cautio (a fleet dashcam and video telematics platform), and a pre-launch venture.

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Origami Offer

Origami offers fast funding with a simplified process, providing a response within one week, a term sheet in two weeks, and deal closure in four weeks.

8i Ventures recently closed the first round of its $50 million second fund, raising $25 million, with $10 million dedicated to the Origami initiative.

The firm looks for founders with a clear vision and deep understanding of their customers' needs. It supports teams with strong skills in technology, product development, and sales, offering quick funding and guidance to help them build successful businesses.

8i Ventures has a proven track record in early-stage investments. Its first $200,000 investment in M2P Technologies delivered 36x returns, with M2P now valued at $800 million.

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8i Ventures has supported notable startups like Slice, Easebuzz, and Bbetter, which have seen significant growth after receiving seed funding.

Over the past decade, 8i Ventures and its partners have invested in more than 50 early-stage startups, generating over $5 billion in value for shareholders globally.

Their portfolio includes leading brands like Slice, Kodo, Blue Tokai, and Carwale.com, along with fintech solutions like M2P, Signzy, Easebuzz, BharatX, Transbnk, and EzeTap.

About 8i Ventures

8i Ventures, based in Mumbai and Bangalore, is an early-stage fund supporting founders building fintech and consumer market leaders in India. Over the past decade, its partners have invested in 50 early-stage startups, generating over $3 billion in value for their shareholders.