Unacademy Cofounders Plan ₹700 Cr AI, Deeptech Fund Longshot Capital
Unacademy cofounders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini are raising a ₹700 Cr venture capital fund to back AI and deeptech…
Unacademy co-founders Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini are planning to launch a ₹700 crore venture capital fund called Longshot Capital. The fund aims to invest in AI and deeptech startups, beginning with seed and pre-Series A rounds. Munjal and Saini anticipate their first investment in January 2027. Munjal will oversee Longshot Capital part-time, alongside his duties at Unacademy, while Saini will dedicate himself full-time to the fund.
Longshot Capital will focus on India-based startups and those founded by individuals of Indian origin, with an investment timeframe of 10-11 years. The prospective investors include startup founders, family offices, and overseas institutions.
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