Venture Center is happy to announce its 53rd Meet the Investor series talk
Deep-Tech Investing in India: A Hands-On Approach with Seafund Ventures by Mayuresh Raut, Managing Partner at Seafund
Organized by: NIDHI Center of Excellence, iDEX, CoE on Clean Energy and Green Hydrogen @Venture Center
Designed for deep-tech founders and innovators, this session delves into the investor’s perspective —what they look for beyond the pitch, how they assess potential, and the signals that set exceptional startups apart. Expect practical insights into the decision-making frameworks of deep-tech investors, and a clearer sense of how to position your venture for strategic funding.
Supported by: Venture Center
When: Thursday, 7th Aug 25 | Time 4pm - 5pm IST
Mode of Event: The event will be conducted in hybrid mode (In-person at Venture Center and online over zoom)
Session Highlights :
This session would delve into:
- First-hand knowledge about investor expectations
- Insights into decision-making processes of deep-tech investors
- What makes a deep-tech startup stand out
The talk is FREE for participants, but registration is mandatory.
About the Speaker: Mr.Mayuresh Raut
Mayuresh Raut is Managing Partner at SeaFund—an early-stage, sector-agnostic technology fund with a strong focus on deeptech. An engineer and MBA by training, he is an alumnus of Virginia Tech and INSEAD, bringing over 25 years of global leadership experience in data science, analytics, and consulting across financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare. His career spans roles at multinational firms such as GE, IBM, and Novozymes, as well as family-owned businesses and startups across the US, Europe, and India.
Mayuresh has played a key role in scaling startups, leading turnarounds, and driving successful exits within both early-stage ventures and multi-billion dollar companies. For over a decade, he has been an active investor in startups, while also mentoring founders, advising businesses, and closely tracking the evolution of the startup ecosystem.
About Seafund Venture:
Seafund backs mission-driven teams building the technologies of the future, combining capital with deep commitment, a strong network, and hands-on experience. The fund partners with technical founders at the early stages, helping them scale efficiently and build globally competitive businesses. While healthcare remains a core focus, SeaFund also actively invests across AI, semiconductors, space, energy, climate tech, advanced materials, fintech, and enterprise SaaS.
Visit Seafund Website to Know More: https://seafund.in/
For queries :
Contact - Soma Chattopadhyay
9172232211 | managerincubator@
Selected startups would get an opportunity to interact one on one with the investor before the talk