Capital-A
Capital-A is an early-stage venture capital fund based in India, focusing on investments in manufacturing, deep tech, climate technology, and industrial innovation. The fund combines a private-equity mindset with venture agility, providing not just capital but also operational expertise and industry connections to help founders scale their businesses sustainably. With roots in Manjushree, India's largest rigid plastics packaging company, Capital-A leverages its industrial heritage to offer specialized support to startups. The fund is currently deploying capital from its $50 million Fund II, w
Investing activity
Capital-A appears in 2 AI deals tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $3M. The most recent are CraftifAI (Seed, $3M, Jun 2026) and Craftif AI (Seed, $3M, Feb 2026).
Capital-A most often invests alongside Antler Elevate (Antler), IvyCap Ventures and Ankur Capital, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Capital-A
What AI companies has Capital-A invested in?
Capital-A's AI investments include CraftifAI and Craftif AI. The 2 rounds on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is Capital-A based?
Capital-A is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
What stage does Capital-A invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Capital-A has invested at Seed, with a median round of $3M.
Who does Capital-A co-invest with?
Capital-A's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are Antler Elevate (Antler) (2 deals), IvyCap Ventures (2 deals) and Ankur Capital (1 deal).
How can founders reach Capital-A?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Capital-A's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Capital-A to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.