Venturi Partners, a leading consumer growth fund, has achieved the first close of its second fund at $150 million. Backed by both existing and new investors, this milestone reflects strong progress toward the firm’s overall $225 million target.
Building on the success of its first fund, Fund II will invest in disruptive, purpose-driven brands across India and Southeast Asia, tapping into structural growth drivers such as rising consumer spending and favorable demographics. The fund plans to deploy $15–40 million as initial investments in 10 high-growth consumer companies, while also offering investors the option to co-invest on a 1:1 basis.
Venturi’s strategy is strengthened by its unique value creation model, which focuses on close collaboration with founders and active board-level engagement, supported by the team’s deep operating expertise in the consumer sector.
Nicholas Cator, Founder & Managing Partner of Venturi Partners, commented: “We are grateful for the continued trust and confidence of our existing investors and welcome our new partners. This strong response validates our investment thesis and the strength of our unique team.”
Rishika Chandan, Managing Partner of Venturi Partners, commented: “Amidst global volatility, India continues to emerge as a strong growth market, creating a compelling long-term opportunity that aligns well with our strategy. With our hands-on operating expertise, we are confident in delivering strong returns.”
In June 2022, the investment platform raised its debut fund at $180 million, supported by prominent European and Asian families, including Frédéric de Mévius of the AB InBev family and Ackermans & van Haaren, a listed Belgian investment firm.
Fund I’s portfolio spans several high-growth companies such as Livspace, Country Delight, JQR, Believe, and K-12 Techno Services, along with two leading ventures in the Philippines: Pickup Coffee, a disruptive chain offering premium coffee at affordable prices with over 400 outlets, and Dali, a fast-growing hard discount retailer helping consumers lower grocery costs with a network of more than 1,000 stores nationwide.
