VC Fund Dossiers

100X.VC is the classic 'spray and pray' fund that's actually doing it right - they've invested in 199 companies since 2019, which sounds insane until you see that 80% of their portfolio raises follow-on funding. Of the 70 start-ups backed by 100X.VC, an impressive 80% have gone on to raise follow-on funds. The $3 million invested by 100X.VC has generated an astonishing $43 million in follow-on funding from 600 investors. The magic is in their structured approach - they don't just write checks, they run a proper 6-week masterclass program where founders get 100+ hours of mentorship before pitch day. A conscious effort to be a founder friendly investor, to be interested in working with entrepreneurs and to see them become successful without compromising on your own metrics as a VC. helping founders through mentorship can create one's own brand and reputation which attracts proprietary deals through founder referrals. The downside? With such volume, individual attention might be limited despite Sanjay's best efforts to stay available. They're perfect for first-time founders who need hand-holding but might not be the right fit if you want a prestigious brand name on your cap table.

Bikesh Lakhmichand is the real deal — a no-bullshit ecosystem builder who's been grinding in Malaysia for over a decade when most VCs wouldn't even look at SEA. "We would give them a 0% loan that they can later pay back or convert it to equity." That's the kind of founder-friendly move that builds loyalty. The most recent acquisition were ParkEasy in Jun 2022 by Shell. Overall, 1337 Ventures portfolio has seen 2 acquisitions, namely Coins.ph and ParkEasy. Two solid exits including a Shell acquisition shows they can actually help companies get bought, not just funded. "Bikesh brings that radical honesty coupled with humility" and "has that acuity in seeing potential early combined with his energy to focus on doing things that are hard and not just easy." The Alpha Startups accelerator is a genuine pre-investment filter, not just marketing fluff — about 60% of its graduates have gone on to raise follow-on funding. These aren't Silicon Valley check-writers; they're operators who get their hands dirty.

Artha delivers serious numbers - 61% IRR significantly outperforming the 35% industry average for microVCs, with DPI approaching 20%. Anirudh gets his hands dirty - he literally mystery shops portfolio companies like OYO, booking stays himself to ensure quality. He's refreshingly blunt about 'tourist founders' who started companies just because capital was easy, calling the current funding squeeze a necessary correction. The 'winners-only' Select Fund strategy is smart - doubling down on proven portfolio companies rather than constantly sourcing new deals. The portfolio employs 20,000+ people directly and 100,000+ indirectly, showing real scale and impact beyond just paper valuations.

This is the Infosys mafia fund done right - founded by actual industry legends who built one of India's first global tech giants, not just ex-employees claiming pedigree. With a 75%+ follow-on rate and 20 exits including acquisitions of Pocket Aces and Scapic, they're clearly picking winners and helping them scale. VG is hands-on and genuinely cares about founder success - you won't find him chasing shiny objects or pivoting fund strategy every 18 months. The founder community of 400+ is real value, not just marketing fluff. But don't expect quick decisions or flashy valuations - this is old-school, thesis-driven investing where they actually read your business plan and ask hard questions about unit economics.