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 specializing in molecular solutions aimed at providing simple and affordable genomics-based diagnostics. The company develops innovative molecular reagent technology that enhances the accessibility and scalability of genomics applications. By leveraging proprietary technologies, D-Nome enables healthcare institutions to streamline their operations and reduce costs associated with diagnostic processes.

Solinas

Seed Round in 2022
Solinas is a company focused on addressing critical infrastructure challenges related to water leakage and manual scavenging. It develops advanced robotic technologies for inspecting pipelines, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the Indian market. Their products facilitate internal condition assessments and defect detection in pipelines, identifying issues such as leaks, corrosion, sediments, and dents using non-destructive testing techniques. By maximizing asset lifespan and enabling preventive maintenance, Solinas helps industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, and power plants minimize manual intervention and reduce operational costs.

D-Nome

Seed Round in 2022
D-Nome is a health-tech startup specializing in molecular solutions aimed at providing simple and affordable genomics-based diagnostics. The company develops innovative molecular reagent technology that enhances the accessibility and scalability of genomics applications. By leveraging proprietary technologies, D-Nome enables healthcare institutions to streamline their operations and reduce costs associated with diagnostic processes.

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 platform focused on enhancing employee well-being through an AI-driven approach. It offers a comprehensive app that addresses various aspects of wellness, including mental and physical health. The platform connects organizations with a network of licensed therapists, facilitating confidential therapy sessions via video calls or messaging. By leveraging AI analytics, SupportRoom enables companies to monitor and track employee health, identify potential issues, and implement solutions that lead to cost savings. Ultimately, SupportRoom aims to improve the overall health of the workforce while providing accessible mental health support.

Pantherun

Seed Round in 2021
Pantherun is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in cybersecurity, focusing on data encryption technologies that maintain communication speed without altering packet structure. Its innovative algorithm employs real-time AES encryption, ensuring secure data transmission without requiring clear-text handshaking for key exchanges. This approach utilizes an AI-defined key generation process, computing a unique key for each transmission between source and destination. Pantherun targets markets such as IoT, railway safety, smart cities, and road safety, which collectively represent a substantial opportunity with a projected annual value of $17 billion and a growth rate of 6%. By developing complete products to showcase its intellectual property, Pantherun aims to facilitate market acceptance and ultimately license its technology to the broader microprocessor industry.

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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