Himalayan Capital is an investment firm, purpose-built to partner with founders who have the ambition to define a category and the discipline to build the one that lasts.
We partner with founders at the early stages, with $100K to $1M in investment, and invest in consumer tech, AI and fintech.
Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We work for that trust by moving quickly, with highest conviction, and consistently delivering more than capital. We put our wide and deep network, and strategic support in service of our portfolio founders to navigate the ascent.
It's why top founders, operators, and funds across India's ecosystem choose to work with us to be their Sherpa (Partner).
We exclusively work with founders who have a clear bias for action and the resilience for the journey. We do not rely on lazy lables of educational qualifications, past jobs, brands and so on.
India's consumption story is still at base camp. Our ambition is to build a portfolio that captures 2-4% of the world's $400tn in consumption flows.
Your ambition is the summit. The ascent starts here.
Companies we met at base camp and scaled with
Apprentices
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Osborne Saldanha (Email) -
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Partnerships
Our founders are seasoned executives, deep domain experts, proven entrepreneurs and product managers.
What unites them is a relentless focus on customer delight. They move from unique insight to shipping product with speed and conviction.
They chose to work with us because of the value we've demonstrably delivered.
We are fortunate to ascend alongside them in redefining how people engage with technology.
- Agara, a Southeast Asian prediction markets startup, founded by
Manas Saloi ,Nikhil Ramesh -
BytePe , a curated commerce marketplace for premium lifestyle products, founded byJayant Jha -
Flent , a residential rental marketplace with taste, founded byShail Daswani ,Rishabh Agnihotri andMayank Lalwani -
Shoffr , the gold-standard of scheduled cab hailing, founded byVikas Bardia andKislay Varma -
Simetrik , an American financial automation and reconciliation startup, founded byAlejandro Casas Caro andSantiago Gomez
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What founders say about us
“I had the chance to experience firsthand how deeply diligent and methodical Osborne is. He engages meaningfully and operates with a founder-first mindset. As he launches his fund, I'm sure he will bring the same thoughtful rigor that made him such a trusted partner to us.”
“Osborne is a rare find in the VC world. He has a unique combination of a sharp business mind & a genuine passion to help founders succeed. He's a true partner. His decision to launch a fund is a fantastic development for any founder seeking a partner deeply committed to their success.”
“Osborne gets fintech like no other. He's rolled up his sleeves by offering sharp product feedback, asking the right questions, & connecting us to people. His new fund feels like a natural extension of the kind of value he's always brought to the table.”
“As a US company entering India, we needed someone who understood the market well. Osborne's strategic introductions were foundational for us and continues to open more doors. He's exactly the kind of partner you want when scaling.”
“Osborne joined in our first round & was quick in adding value on GTM and user intros. When we were exploring global markets his insights & network were useful. He's the kind of investor whose value goes beyond just providing capital.”
“Osborne came in early and has been in our corner ever since. His introductions helped us close our fundraise with top tier global funds. Beyond capital, his ability to open doors with customers, talent and more, is helpful. He is proactive, dependable, & committed well beyond the cheque.”
Projects
- Fintech Inside (
newsletter ) - Fintech Happy Hour (
post ) - Trends and Insights Report on public financial firms
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Q1FY26 ), (Q3FY26 )
Notes
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