76-company portfolio with 3 unicorns and 3 IPOs to date, spanning fintech, consumer, deeptech, and IoT. Part of, or an early backer of, PharmEasy, Country Delight, Ola, Druva, GoMechanic, and Zupee. Strong focus on marketing/branding support post-investment, distinct from purely financial involvement.
Orios Venture Partners is a Mumbai-based early-stage venture capital firm, investing since 2008 as private investors and formally operating as Orios from 2013, with additional offices in Gurugram and Bengaluru. The firm runs every portfolio company through its "Founders for Founders" Misfits Program, pairing new founders with experienced ones from its own portfolio for hands-on support through the typical challenges of scaling — hiring, marketing on a shoestring budget, pivoting, and firefighting.
Why Orios Venture Partners?
Investing team has been active in Indian venture since 2008, predating the firm's formal 2013 founding — one of the longer continuous personal track records among India seed funds. Structured "Founders for Founders" program pairs new portfolio founders directly with experienced ones from the existing portfolio, not just generic mentorship. Particular strength in marketing/branding support, a less common specialization among early-stage funds.
How to pitch
Email hello@oriosvp.com with your startup idea or background.
