LVX: A New Era in Growth-Stage Investing

Bengaluru-based venture capital firm LVX has evolved from its roots as LetsVenture, expanding into growth-stage investing. This strategic shift aims to develop a comprehensive investment platform that supports startups from seed to later growth rounds and provides education and alternative financing solutions for investors.

Three Core Verticals of LVX

With its new branding, LVX will operate through three main verticals. The LVX Start division will maintain its focus on early-stage startups, directing angel investments via its angel AIF. The LVX Grow segment is dedicated to growth-stage companies, supplying capital from venture funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

Educational Initiatives with LVX School

In addition, LVX School acts as an open-source learning platform designed to educate both investors and founders in critical areas such as fundraising, capital structuring, and strategies for long-term growth.

Expansion into Debt Financing

This rebranding comes after LVX ventured into debt financing with the introduction of LV Debt, a marketplace aimed at educating founders while providing structured debt solutions.

Building a Strong Ecosystem

Under the leadership of Shanti Mohan and Sanjay Jha, the firm has created a robust ecosystem that encompasses over 900 portfolio companies and 14,000 investors. Among these investors are high-profile names such as Accel, Chiratae Ventures, Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai, and Anupam Mittal. Significant startups backed by LVX include Stockgro, Kenko, Giva, Fasal, Yulu, and FarMart.

New Ventures in Micro-VC Funding

In 2022, Mohan launched a micro-VC fund named Propell, which concentrates on investing in 30 early-stage companies within the e-commerce, fintech, SaaS, and D2C sectors.