Ecosystem
Partnered with the nation’s leading technical institute and with corporate champions of deep technology.
We support the most talented deep science founders - and their India-focused startups. From our partner institute and other Indian/ global institutes.
Our ecosystem approach gives founders an unfair advantage. Shaping technical and commercial pathways. Unlocking real-world IP applications with multi-billion-$ value pools.
Our Ecosystem
A network of industry leaders and innovators shaping the future of deep tech
- Fourthway Ventures, experienced deep tech VC/ venture builders
- Managing fund operations, investments, and programmatic startup support
- Indian Institute of Science/ FSID; India's leading technical institute and incubator
- Technical due diligence, lab/advisory support, and cohort of 200+ startups
- Indian industry leaders & global deep tech champions
- Providing commercial validation on IP. Outlining problems, running POCs etc
- Esteemed committee of tech leaders, chaired by Lakshmi Narayanan
- Overseeing fund governance and controls
- Startups from IISc and other technical institutes
- Technical founder led ventures building ambitious IP in the lab
Approach
We go beyond capital—actively guiding founders and shaping ventures for success. Our programmatic and tailored support is provided at no cost to startups, ensuring they have the resources to scale and thrive.
OUR UNIQUE EDGE
Ecosystem Driven
Deep Tech investing thrives on ecosystem collaboration, where strategic partnerships mitigate risks and accelerate growth. We unite synergistic partners to provide hands-on support, expertise, and guidance, helping ventures overcome challenges, scale, and drive lasting impact
Unfair Origination
We intercept technical founders working with IISc and other science institutes. Our primary focus is on India's Deep Tech triangle (Bengaluru / Chennai / Hyderabad). We also tap a global network of Indian scientists eager to build back home.
Venture Shaping
Our 5+ year venture-shaping program guides new-to-business technical founders through a minimum viable pathway design process. Mentoring them on how to set-up POCs, how to commercialize and protect IP, and how to build world-class human capital. This primes founders for long-term success
Infrastructure
We provide startups with world-class technical infrastructure. Founders gain access to India’s leading hardware and AI Centres of Excellence, cutting-edge labs, and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Ecosystem Driven
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Deep Tech investing thrives on ecosystem collaboration, where strategic partnerships mitigate risks and accelerate growth. We unite synergistic partners to provide hands-on support, expertise, and guidance, helping ventures overcome challenges, scale, and drive lasting impact
Unfair Origination
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We intercept technical founders working with IISc and other science institutes. Our primary focus is on India's Deep Tech triangle (Bengaluru / Chennai / Hyderabad). We also tap a global network of Indian scientists eager to build back home.
Venture Shaping
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Our 5+ year venture-shaping program guides new-to-business technical founders through a minimum viable pathway design process. Mentoring them on how to set-up POCs, how to commercialize and protect IP, and how to build world-class human capital. This primes founders for long-term success
Infrastructure
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We provide startups with world-class technical infrastructure. Founders gain access to India’s leading hardware and AI Centres of Excellence, cutting-edge labs, and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Our corporate anchors.
Accelerate India’s Global IP Leadership
We have partnered with India’s industry leaders and global deep tech champions.
Access to Early-Stage Ventures
Unlock a strategic pipeline of validated deep-tech startups from IISc and beyond. Gain competitive advantages and future proof your business.
Extend R&D Capabilities
Add to your innovation toolkit - collaborate with our startups to solve high-priority problems, shape PoCs, and co-develop IP.
Investment & M&A
Identify validated co-investment opportunities. Unlock short, mid, and long cycle M&A targets that create multi-horizon value.
Market Sensing
Gain cutting-edge insights on alternative technologies. Knowledge sharing with our ecosystem partners