8X Ventures

8X Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Chennai, India, focusing on deep-tech investments. The firm aims to support startups that foster disruptive innovation and create sustainable value across various industries and economies. Its investment strategy emphasizes sectors such as CleanTech, particularly in water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions, as well as smart logistics, smart mobility, and Industry 4.0 technologies. The firm is particularly interested in advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, 3D printing, robotics, and the Internet of Things. 8X Capital primarily targets opportunities in Asia, especially India and Singapore, as well as the MENA region, including the UAE, KSA, and Egypt, and Europe.

Esha Arya

General Partner

Saurabh Gunwant

Senior Associate

Chirag Gupta

Managing Partner

9 past transactions

SanchiConnect

Seed Round in 2024
SanchiConnect platform enables deep tech companies acquire funding, talent and customers.

D-Nome

Seed Round in 2023
D-Nome is a health-tech startup focused on developing molecular solutions aimed at providing simple and affordable genomics-based diagnostics. The company utilizes proprietary reagent technologies that facilitate genomics applications in a scalable and user-friendly manner. By leveraging these innovative technologies, D-Nome seeks to enable healthcare institutions to reduce operational costs while enhancing the accessibility of genomic testing.

Solinas

Seed Round in 2022
Solinas is a developer of innovative robotic technologies aimed at addressing critical infrastructure challenges related to water leakage and sanitation in India. The company designs inspection robots capable of detecting defects in pipelines, including leaks, gas pockets, corrosion, sediments, and dents. By employing non-destructive testing techniques, Solinas provides comprehensive internal condition assessments that help identify and analyze pipeline issues. Their solutions not only enhance the longevity of essential assets but also facilitate preventive maintenance for sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power plants. Additionally, Solinas focuses on eliminating manual scavenging and improving water accessibility, thereby contributing to broader public health and environmental goals.

D-Nome

Seed Round in 2022
D-Nome is a health-tech startup focused on developing molecular solutions aimed at providing simple and affordable genomics-based diagnostics. The company utilizes proprietary reagent technologies that facilitate genomics applications in a scalable and user-friendly manner. By leveraging these innovative technologies, D-Nome seeks to enable healthcare institutions to reduce operational costs while enhancing the accessibility of genomic testing.

XYMA Analytics Pvt

Seed Round in 2022
XYMA Analytics Pvt Ltd is a technology company that specializes in ultrasonic sensor solutions and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Originating as a spin-out from the Centre for NDE at IIT Madras and incubated by the IIT Madras Incubation Cell, XYMA focuses on industries that operate under high-temperature conditions, such as refineries, power plants, and steel manufacturing. The company develops advanced ultrasonic sensors that deliver dense measurements across various units, enhancing operational performance and extending asset life. These sensors are integrated with AI-powered physical models to facilitate intelligent support and real-time analytics, enabling data-driven decision-making and smart process monitoring. Through its innovative approach, XYMA Analytics aims to improve efficiency and reliability in industrial processes by providing critical insights from hard-to-reach areas.

ZENPULSAR

Seed Round in 2022
ZenPulsar is a Europe-based company focused on addressing the integrity threats posed by online disinformation and harmful narratives. The organization utilizes advanced cyber threat intelligence, data science, and artificial intelligence to monitor and analyze social media data across multiple platforms in real time. ZenPulsar offers a comprehensive intelligence analysis and early warning monitoring solution that identifies new disinformation campaigns and connects them to previous incidents through digital evidence and the behavior of involved actors. By providing nuanced sentiment analysis and insights into impactful events and viral narratives, ZenPulsar enables businesses and investors to better understand the complexities of online data, facilitating informed decision-making.

SupportRoom

Seed Round in 2021
SupportRoom is a workplace wellness and mental health platform designed to enhance employee well-being and productivity. It offers a comprehensive app that addresses various aspects of wellness, including mental and physical health, through a network of licensed therapists. Users can access confidential therapy sessions via video calls or voice-and-text messaging, facilitating convenient support for individuals and organizations. Additionally, SupportRoom leverages AI-powered analytics to help organizations monitor and track employee wellness, identify potential challenges, and ultimately achieve cost savings. By providing tailored solutions for mental health and overall wellness, SupportRoom aims to foster a healthier work environment for employees and employers alike.

Pantherun

Seed Round in 2021
Pantherun is a semiconductor company specializing in cybersecurity technology. It offers data encryption solutions that maintain communication speed without altering packet structure, making it difficult for hackers to intercept meaningful data from devices using Pantherun's encryption approach. To showcase and validate its chip IP, the company develops complete products targeting specific markets such as IoT and industrial communications, with a focus on railway, smart city, and road safety sectors, which are collectively valued at US$17 billion annually and have a compound annual growth rate of 6%. Pantherun aims to license its IP to the broader microprocessor market once it achieves market acceptance through its product offerings.

Tiea Connectors

Tiea Connectors provide products such as low voltage connectors responding to the needs of size reduction and high vibration resistance, high voltage connectors for electric vehicles, and electronic components, mechanical parts and equipment. For the low-voltage category, RJ45 common core type Ethernet connector, PoDL ethernet connectors, USB type-C waterproof connectors for the telecom sector and waterproof multi-pin connectors and compact waterproof connectors used in engine ECUs and airbag ECUs and for the high-voltage segment, direct connectors applicable to HEVs and EVs in the automobile sector.
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