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Novastar Partners makes maiden India investment in A Junior VC, a pre-seed-focused venture capital fund founded by Aviral Bhatnagar.

PRIVATESep 16, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Round Type

Pre-Seed

IndiaVenture CapitalAngel Investment

Investors

Novastar Partners

Description

Novastar Partners, a fund-of-funds firm, has made its first India investment by becoming a limited partner in A Junior VC. The pre-seed investment firm, founded in 2024, closed its maiden fund at Rs 200 crore and has made 32 investments to date in early-stage startups. Novastar plans to support AJVC and its portfolio companies through follow-on funding facilitation, networking, and operational assistance. The specific investment amount was not disclosed.

Company Information

Company

A Junior VC

Location

India

About

A Junior VC (AJVC) is a venture capital firm founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, focusing on pre-seed stage investments primarily in India. The firm targets emerging sectors including artificial intelligence, SaaS, and consumer technology. AJVC aims to support 12-15 companies annually and operates with a patient capital approach from domestic limited partners. The firm has already made nine investments across various sectors and plans to maintain a long-term investment horizon.

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