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Capital Oven

Early-stage fund backing global tech startups from India; fast review cycle.

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Description

CapitalOven is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Kolkata, India. Founded in 2011, it manages over $500 million in assets under management (AUM) and has backed more than 200 startups globally. CapitalOven specializes in backing visionary founders from the earliest stages of inception through rapid scaling. 

  • Pre-Seed: Investments ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for idea validation and team building.
  • Seed: Standard checks between $500,000 and $2 million to support product development and early market traction.
  • Series A: Participation in rounds from $2 million to $10 million focused on scaling proven business models. 
  • Rolling Basis: They accept and evaluate pitches year-round.
  • 2026 Context: As of January 2026, the firm is actively reviewing new AI and tech-driven opportunities. 

Eligibility

  • Sector Focus: Primarily AI/ML and Generative AI. Other target sectors include Deep Tech, Autonomous Systems, SaaS, the digital economy, Fintech, and emerging technologies.
  • Geography: While headquartered in India, the firm has a global mandate and invests in startups across borders.
  • Criteria: They prioritize disruptive companies with high scalability and a "founder-first" mentality. 

Process

The firm positions itself as a "co-founder from day zero," providing a rapid feedback loop. 

  1. Initial Pitch: Founders submit a pitch deck or executive summary via their website.
  2. Review: Pitch reviews are typically completed within 72 hours.
  3. Screening: A 30-minute call with the investment team.
  4. Deep Dive: Product demonstrations and interviews with the founding team.
  5. Decision: Issuance of a term sheet typically occurs within one week of the deep dive. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  • Strategic Support: Access to experienced operators for guidance on talent acquisition, hiring, and growth marketing.
  • Technology Perks: Portfolio companies receive over $500,000 in partner-backed perks, including cloud credits (AWS, Google Cloud) and premium access to developer tools (Figma, GitHub, Cloudflare).
  • GPU Access: Specialized support for AI startups includes model training credits and custom GPU infrastructure.
  • Global Network: Direct connections to global ecosystem partners, AI experts, and follow-on funding sources.