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Empowering Tomorrow’s India: Conviction-Driven Capital for Early-Stage Founders

From Ideation to Execution

Investing in real  People   Problems   Profitability 

We are First & Fast Capital, an India-focused pre-seed and seed fund. We provide the institutional diligence of a traditional VC with the agility and deep-rooted conviction of a true partner to help you scale real solutions to real problems.

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Who we are
We are a pre-seed and seed-stage micro VC fund dedicated to partnering with exceptional founding teams tackling genuine, large-scale challenges across India. We prioritize sustainable growth and, while we are sector-agnostic, we focus exclusively on ventures solving meaningful problems within the Indian context. We prefer to be the first institutional backers, providing hands-on support from the earliest stages of "0 to 1" through to long-term scaling; however, we remain open to high-potential seed-stage companies that have already established their initial market fit.
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Portfolio Companies

$ 400 M+

Assets Under Management

30 k

Successful Exits

22 +

Global Investment Partners

Solving primary needs for the next billion

Focusing only on the sectors worth Trillions, We are Sector Differentiated.

Venture Capital
For early and mid-stage companies in India, we invest between $10 million and $30 million in companies with strong growth potential, proven business models, and initial revenue traction.
Growth Equity
We typically invest between $20 million and $100 million in each transaction. We invest in fast-growing companies with strong market positions, proven management teams and significant revenue and net income traction. We invest in both listed and unlisted companies.
Value Add
We collaborate closely with our management teams to think critically about key strategic issues, business-building initiatives, and how to collectively drive increased shareholder value. We help our portfolio companies in a variety of areas including business development, sales, recruiting, and marketing.

In a crowded ecosystem, why partner with us?

At First & Fast Capital, we believe that the best outcomes arise from genuine alignment between investors and founders. We are built to be the first institutional cheque that fuels rapid expansion and sets the stage for future growth.

Founder-First Philosophy
We are trusted allies, not micromanagers. We provide the full backing you need to execute your vision with complete autonomy.
The Founder’s Edge
Led by Pranshu Dwivedi—who brings 12+ years of experience from Goldman Sachs—we combine institutional rigor with the intuition of a seasoned angel investor. We offer deep sector expertise, not just capital.
Conviction-Driven Investing
We bypass speculative trends to back founders solving real problems. We prioritize deep domain insights in high-potential areas like EV supply chains, sports media, and infrastructure.
Velocity as a Product
We respect the urgency of the pre-seed journey. Our lean decision-making process ensures you get decisive, transparent feedback—because we know that at this stage, time is your most valuable currency.

Our Investment Thesis

Sector-Agnostic. Founder’s First. Real Problems.

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The Founder-Market Fit
We prioritize founders with a deep connection to their space—whether through past experience, tangential industry expertise, or a personal journey that uncovered an unsolved need. We want to know: Why this problem? Why you?
02.
Real Problems, Scalable Solutions
We hunt for tangible gaps in the market. We invest in businesses that solve a real-world pain point with a solution that is not only effective but capable of scaling into a significant enterprise.
03.
A Path to Profitability
We are focused on long-term sustainability. We look for clear, logical roadmaps to profitability and analyze how our capital acts as a catalyst to unlock that journey.
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Operational Rigor
We value teams that demonstrate speed, discipline, and a bias for action. Beyond the idea, we look for founders who possess the operational grit required to navigate early-stage challenges and deliver consistent, measurable milestones.

Co- Sponsor & Strategic partner

We believe in compounding success through collaborative strength. Our partnership with Ecosystem Ventures (ESV) as a co-sponsor brings a unique layer of institutional power to our investment engine, bridging the gap between high-velocity deal discovery and long-term operational excellence. By combining our independent, high-conviction deal sourcing with ESV’s robust platform, we provide our portfolio companies with a definitive competitive advantage. Our collaboration delivers the following strategic pillars:

  • Institutional Rigor: A fully managed, SEBI-compliant framework that handles regulatory setups, reporting, and financial audits.
  • Deep Industry Access: Direct leverage from a network of 300+ active angels and 100+ corporate executives.
  • Operational Expertise: Specialized support for M&A opportunities and complex exit cycles, backed by 5+ years of institutional investing experience.
  • Proven Track Record: Access to a platform with a history of managing 18+ startups to deliver high portfolio returns.
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Meet Our Team

Our core principle was to invest in people, communities, and the success of our clients

Pranshu Dwivedi

Founder & Managing Partner

Krishi Rai

Investments- Associate

Advisor

Himanshu Joshi

NITI Aayog

Angel Portfolio : Select investments of Pranshu

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Founder Testimonials

98% Satisfaction from over 600 verified reviews.

"When I first booked a 15-minute call with Pranshu through his TopMate link, it ended up lasting over an hour and a half — 95 minutes to be precise. And that, honestly, says a lot about him. He wanted to really hear my story. He gave me that time without hesitation, even though it was never meant to be that long. And from what I’ve seen, that’s just how he is — always willing to listen, always genuinely present."

Kartik Sarda

Founder & CEO, Evallo AI
"Pranshu is the kind of investor who will board a flight, meet your prospective investors for the next round, and somehow, almost miraculously, convince them to invest in your company. His greatest strength lies in his ability to establish trust and credibility with new people at remarkable speed. "

Aishwarya Chaturvedi

Founder & CEO, Shoonya Recycling
"Pranshu invested in Machaxi in 2024 as an Angel Investor. As Founders of Machaxi, we have found in Pranshu a friend and an evangelist of our cause. He is not a short term thinker and understands the complexity of building a large scale business. Is a phone call away for anything we have ever needed. We couldn’t have found a better investor, friend to support us in building in a tough category like physical sports in India. "

Pratish Raj

Co-founder & CEO, Machaxi
"As a solo founder, I honestly think of Pranshu as almost a co-founder. I can call him to vent, to brainstorm, or just to get his read on something, without ever worrying about being judged or evaluated. He gives me the space to disagree and execute -which is exactly what a good investor should do."

Tanvi Agarwal

Founder, Elfna Health

Our FAQs

The most common questions we get asked.

What stage do you invest in?
We primarily focus on Seed and early-stage opportunities. We look for ventures that have moved past the initial concept phase and are beginning to demonstrate product-market fit or have a clear, actionable plan to achieve early traction.
What is your process from pitch to term sheet?
We value speed and clarity. Our process typically involves an initial introductory meeting, followed by deep-dives into your team, market thesis, and business model. If we see a strong alignment, we aim to provide a clear indication of our interest within [1–2 weeks] to respect your time and momentum.
What kind of support can we expect post-investment?
Beyond capital, we act as an extension of your team. Our support is hands-on and tailored to your specific needs—ranging from strategic hiring and business development introductions to refining your go-to-market strategy and navigating the path to the next funding round.
How do I get in touch to pitch?
While we prioritize warm introductions, we are always open to meeting new founders. Whether you have a mutual connection or are reaching out for the first time, please send your pitch to pitch@firstandfast.vc or use our online pitch form. When you reach out, please include a concise deck—we’re specifically looking to understand your founder-market fit and the core problem you are tackling.
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Pranshu Dwivedi

Founder & Managing Partner

About Pranshu

After an MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur, Pranshu Dwivedi spent well over a decade at Goldman Sachs across public and private markets, splitting his time at the firm between India and Hong Kong

In his most recent stint, he led thematic conferences for APAC, curating the most topical forward-looking themes and their market implementations for a large institutional investor base. This allowed him to interface with thousands of public and private companies across sectors, stages and geographies.
He then took an unconventional step and quit GS to be a full-time dad, and moved to India in late 2023. The following two-and-a-half years as a full-time dad and an active angel investor formed the foundation for First and Fast Capital.
After supporting nearly a dozen companies as an early angel investor, Pranshu saw a gap in the ecosystem – early conviction and speed of decision making when the founders need it most – at the first cheque stage.
That gave birth to First and Fast Capital – what he likes to call the “institutional F&F round” with the unwavering support of Friends & Family, but the diligence, scale and conviction of institutional capital.

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Krishi

 Investments – Associate

About Krishi

After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a dual specialization in Finance and International Business from Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune, Krishi Rai built a diverse and high-impact career spanning data analytics, private markets, and hyper-growth tech operations.

At Zomato in Bengaluru, she served as a Business Analyst (following a pre-placement offer), where she managed a portfolio of 140+ legendary chain brands and standalone restaurants generating ₹2.1 crores in Gross Monthly Revenue. In this role, she built and led a team that increased mealtime transactions by 7% MoM and achieved an Ads billing of ₹6,00,000 per month.
Seeking a deeper dive into global capital markets, Krishi transitioned to S&P Global in Ahmedabad as a Data Analyst on the Private Equity team. There, she has been instrumental in delivering research, content, and analytics on EBITDA, fund strategies, enterprise values, and equity investments to top-tier investment banks and alternative investment firms. Beyond core data operations and survey outreach with PE firms, she co-heads a cross-border think tank team spanning Islamabad and Manila focused on aligning employee career goals with internal enterprise frameworks, alongside training new talent and maintaining rigorous quality control.
Demonstrating a sharp acumen for macroeconomic policy and strategic planning, she also contributed as a Research Intern at ISB Hyderabad, playing a role in drafting the Telangana State Vision 2047 through rigorous data modeling and policy analysis. Combining analytical rigor from institutional capital markets with fast-paced operational execution, Krishi represents a versatile next-generation professional adept at driving scalable growth and structural impact.

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Himanshu Joshi

NITI Aayog

About Himanshu

Himanshu is a Strategic Thought Leader with 18+ years of combined experience across Public Policy, Consulting, Industry & fostering Startup ecosystem. Currently working as Director, NITI Aayog (Premier Govt. of India Public Policy Thinktank) in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship vertical. In his current role he leads the Flagship ANIC (Atal New India Challenge) Grant-in-aid Program. ANIC has so far funded 125+ Startups solving sectoral challenges of national importance and societal relevance supporting Startups / Innovators through a tranche-based grant-in-aid of up to INR 1 Crore to take the prototype to commercialization stage. He also leads the International Partnership and Ecosystem development team structuring Strategic Bilateral Programs with developed countries along with one of its kind Joint AIM-WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization, specialized UN body on Intellectual Property) Program to take India’s Innovation Model to various Global South countries. He also conceptualized the creation of State Innovation Missions (SIM) with focus on Innovation across critical sectors to improve national & global competitiveness across Indian States / UTs.Previously he spent a decade at Accenture Strategy and close to 3 years as a Founding Member of a Series A funded HealthTech/Fintech Startup. He is a full-time MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur and has done an Accenture Sponsored Strategy Certification from INSEAD Paris.

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