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§ Venture Capital · New York City, NY, USA
Venture capital firm invests in early-stage tech for underdog founders in frictionless commerce and marketplaces.
Key people at Andav Capital.
Andav Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm that provides financial backing to early-stage technology-enabled companies led by non-traditional founders. The organization allocates capital across specific industry verticals, maintaining a primary investment focus on frictionless commerce, digital marketplaces, risk management, and enterprise software. Operating with a staff of two to ten employees, the firm structures its investments to achieve above-market returns through proprietary deal flow and strategic partnerships. The firm manages dedicated investment vehicles to support its portfolio companies, most notably launching the Andav Capital I fund in March 2023. The organization gained additional public visibility when its leadership, recognized among the FinTech Women Money Movers, engaged in a legal dispute with PayPal over access to a $530 million minority-focused investment initiative. Andav Capital was officially founded in 2018 by general partner Nisha Desai.
Key people at Andav Capital.
Andav Capital has 10 tracked investments across 8 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.3M Seed in Kubik in June 2023.
Andav Capital is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in tech-enabled companies, with a focus on sectors such as frictionless commerce, risk management, embedded edge technology, AI/ML, DeFi infrastructure, B2B SaaS, and marketplaces. The firm emphasizes investing in companies led by female and diverse founders, aiming for above-market returns through capital-efficient growth and strong operational governance. Andav Capital partners closely with its portfolio companies, leveraging a global network and cross-functional expertise to drive growth and implement robust corporate practices, supporting startups that have established product-market fit and are revenue-generating[1][2][4][6].
Founded in 2018 by Nisha Desai, CFA, Andav Capital has evolved with a clear mission to back early-stage tech companies, particularly those led by female founders, to generate superior returns. The firm has built a reputation for collaborating alongside major venture capital firms, Fortune 500 CEOs, and leading investment banks such as Kleiner Perkins, Morgan Stanley, and PayPal CEO Dan Schulman. This network and experience have helped Andav Capital secure favorable investment terms and attract proprietary deal flow, positioning it as a sought-after partner for high-potential startups[1][2][7].
Andav Capital rides the trend of increasing emphasis on tech-enabled innovation, especially in sectors like frictionless commerce and embedded edge technology, which are critical for the evolving digital economy. The firm's focus on female and diverse founders aligns with broader market and societal shifts toward inclusivity and ESG-driven business models. Timing is favorable as early-stage tech startups continue to attract capital, and Andav’s approach to capital-efficient growth and operational rigor positions it well to influence the startup ecosystem by enabling sustainable, scalable innovation[1][2][4].
Looking ahead, Andav Capital is poised to expand its influence by continuing to back high-growth, tech-enabled startups led by diverse founders, leveraging its strong network and operational expertise. Trends such as AI/ML integration, decentralized finance, and embedded edge computing will likely shape its investment focus. As the firm grows its assets under management and portfolio, it may deepen its role as a catalyst for innovation and diversity in the venture capital landscape, further enhancing its reputation for delivering above-market returns while supporting impactful entrepreneurship[1][2][4][6].
