Speciale Invest is an early-stage venture capital firm based out of India investing in disruptive technologies at the pre-seed and seed stages.
The fund is run by VCs who have decades of experience building tech products and managing technology funds.
Speciale focuses on funding disruptive innovations deeply rooted in multiple streams of science, engineering and technology. Focus sectors include Enterprise SaaS, Cloud Infra, Developer Tools, EVs, Space, Robotics, Climate Tech, Synthetic Biology and beyond.
We believe that great ideas are not limited by geographical borders. Beyond India, we have invested in dozens of startups based out of the USA, Israel and Singapore.
Reach out to us on info@specialeinvest.com
Pitch to us via our website: https://www.specialeinvest.com/
The fund is run by VCs who have decades of experience building tech products and managing technology funds.
Speciale focuses on funding disruptive innovations deeply rooted in multiple streams of science, engineering and technology. Focus sectors include Enterprise SaaS, Cloud Infra, Developer Tools, EVs, Space, Robotics, Climate Tech, Synthetic Biology and beyond.
We believe that great ideas are not limited by geographical borders. Beyond India, we have invested in dozens of startups based out of the USA, Israel and Singapore.
Reach out to us on info@specialeinvest.com
Pitch to us via our website: https://www.specialeinvest.com/
Location: India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Employees: 1-10
Investment Type: Venture Capital
Investment Stage: Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
Portfolio 5
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 30.05.2023 | Newtrace | newtrace.io | $5.7M | India, Kar... |
| 19.12.2022 | e-TRNL Ene... | e-trnl.energy | $907.45K | - |
| 28.07.2022 | Threado | threado.com | $3.1M | United Sta... |
| 10.01.2022 | The ePlane... | eplane.ai | $19M | India, Tam... |
| 20.07.2021 | eka.care | eka.care | $19.5M | India, Kar... |
Mentions in press and media 16
| Date | Title | Description |
| 26.06.2025 | A Surge of Innovation: Startups Secure Funding to Fuel Growth in India | In the vibrant landscape of Indian startups, a wave of fresh funding is breathing life into innovative ideas. From fintech to deeptech, companies are securing capital to propel their visions forward. This funding frenzy is not just about nu... |
| 25.06.2025 | Sahi, Fabheads, IndiaBonds, Sthyr Energy, others raise funding | Sahi founders Dale Vaz and Manish Jain Trading platform Sahi, manufacturing tech firm Fabheads, fintech platform IndiaBonds, deeptech company Sthyr Energy, defense tech startup Armory, and robotics firm AuraML have secured funding in separa... |
| 09.05.2025 | QNu Labs raised Rs 60 Cr Series A funding from NQM | The National Quantum Mission (NQM), a Department of Science and Technology initiative, contributed Rs 25 crore to the Rs 60 crore ($7 million) Series A round of funding for QNu Labs, a quantum cybersecurity company based at IIT-Madras. Tena... |
| 03.05.2025 | QNu Labs: Pioneering Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity in India | In a world where data is the new gold, cybersecurity is the fortress that protects it. As quantum computing looms on the horizon, traditional security measures may soon become obsolete. Enter QNu Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup that is rede... |
| 02.05.2025 | [Weekly funding roundup April 26-May 2] VC inflow continues to remain downcast | The Indian startup ecosystem continues to face the challenge of lower inflow of venture capital (VC) as uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment has made investors wary of making those big bets. The total funding at the start of May mon... |
| 30.04.2025 | QNu Labs bags Rs 60 Cr in series A led by India's National Quantum Mission | QNu Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup focused on quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions, has raised Rs 60 crore (approximately $7.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), a strategic government initi... |
| 31.03.2025 | Chargebee Acquires AI-Driven Customer Tracking Platform Trainn Chargebee makes its second acquisition in a month, previously acquiring Inai to enhance AI-driven payment management. | Chargebee, a leading software firm specialising in revenue management and customer retention, has acquired AI-first customer tracking platform Trainn. This marks Chargebee's second acquisition within a month as it intensifies its AI-driven ... |
| 07.01.2025 | India's Space Ambitions: A Rocky Road Ahead | India's space industry is at a crossroads. The recent funding drop of 55% in 2024 has sent shockwaves through a sector that once soared high. From $130.2 million in 2023 to just $59.1 million, the decline mirrors a global trend. The world o... |
| 06.01.2025 | Space industry funding in India falls 55% in 2024, may pick up this year | A satellite model is placed on a picture of Earth in an illustration | Credit: Reuters/Dado Ruvic Funding in India’s space sector, a key part of the country’s ambitions to become a global superpower, plummeted by 55% in 2024 to $59.1 millio... |
| 27.12.2024 | Deeptech-Spacetech to Propel Growth, Exciting 2025 for VCs and IPOs to Continue with High Momentum Focused initiatives such as the BIRAC BIG grants, Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) schemes, and iDEX pro... | Convergence of favorable government policies, increasing investor confidence, and a surge in entrepreneurial talent have created a perfect storm that's propelling India to the forefront of global deep-tech innovation, predicted Vieshesh Raj... |
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