Nexus invests in technology-driven startups across AI, enterprise software, consumer, and fintech. The firm has built a strong reputation in backing AI infrastructure, developer platforms, open-source technologies, and emerging AI-native products, alongside scalable consumer and financial services businesses. Nexus typically invests at inception, seed, and Series A, supporting founders at the earliest stages of company formation.
Nexus Venture Partners closed its eighth flagship fund, Nexus Ventures VIII, at $700 million. The fund is dedicated to early-stage investments across the US and India, continuing the firm’s long-standing cross-border strategy.
Fund VIII is designed to back founders at inception through Series A, with a strong emphasis on AI-first companies, enterprise software platforms, and select consumer and fintech opportunities.
The fund builds on Nexus’s proven track record in identifying foundational technology layers early, including AI stacks, developer tools, open-source infrastructure, and AI agents.
With this vehicle, Nexus reinforces its ability to lead early rounds, write meaningful initial checks, and reserve significant capital for follow-on investments as companies scale globally.
Nexus Venture Partners is led by a senior team of partners operating across Menlo Park and India. The firm functions as a fully integrated partnership, combining global market perspective with deep local execution experience in both regions.
Investment Strategy
Nexus focuses on partnering with founders from the earliest moments of company creation. The firm frequently invests at inception, helps shape product and go-to-market strategy, and supports companies through multiple stages of growth. Nexus leverages its cross-border platform to help startups expand internationally, recruit senior talent, and navigate later-stage fundraising and public markets. The strategy is built around high-conviction early bets with long-term ownership.
Notable Investments
Notable investments include:
Notable Exits
Nexus has achieved over 30 exits, including multiple IPOs, with notable outcomes such as Postman, PubMatic, Druva, and Delhivery.
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Nexus Venture Partners has one of the deepest early-stage platforms connecting the US and India.
The firm has extensive experience helping companies scale from zero to global markets and is particularly strong for founders building core infrastructure, developer-first products, and AI-native platforms that aim to operate internationally from early on.
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