Mumbai, May 2025 — In a strong signal of institutional confidence in India’s early-stage startup ecosystem, 360 One Wealth Asset Management (360 One WAM) has launched a ₹500 crore (~$60 million) venture capital fund aimed at backing seed to Series A startups.
🎯 Investment Focus
The fund will deploy capital across:
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Consumer Tech
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Fintech
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Enterprise Software (SaaS)
This marks a strategic pivot by traditional wealth management firms into early-stage innovation, typically dominated by standalone VCs and angel networks.
💹 Why This Matters
India’s startup funding environment has witnessed a gradual revival after the 2022–2023 slowdown. Recent Q1 2025 data indicates:
| Metric | Q1 2024 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total VC funding | $3.1B | $4.7B |
| Seed-stage deals | 146 | 197 |
| Avg. ticket size (Seed to Series A) | $400K–$4M | $450K–$5.2M |
| Share of fintech in early-stage deals | 18% | 23% |
360 One’s entry adds more dry powder to this upward momentum, especially in early-stage fintech, which remains one of the fastest-growing sectors in India.
📈 Institutional Shift
Traditional financial institutions like 360 One are increasingly:
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Viewing tech startups as an alternative asset class
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Seeking higher alpha through exposure to innovation
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Establishing in-house VC arms to reduce reliance on external funds
This fund strengthens 360 One’s positioning not just as a wealth manager, but as a direct participant in India’s tech transformation.
🧠 Strategic Implication
With increasing participation from institutions:
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Founders can expect larger and faster rounds
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Competition among investors may push valuation premiums
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More startups may raise capital without going to traditional VC firms
🔍 Outlook
Investment activity from this fund is expected to start by Q3 2025, with focus on scalable, tech-first businesses solving for India’s digital middle class.
With ₹500 crore at play, 360 One joins a growing trend of mainstream financial giants directly backing the next wave of Indian innovation.