Our Operating
Philosophy
At Hearth Ventures, we believe that our sector focus, capital and business mentoring can create role models of successful creative, cultural and regenerative enterprises for others to emulate. We invest into and actively help build start-ups at the early stage. We have longer holding cycles than most early stage funds, yet a clear focus on exit and value creation for all stakeholders. We work across different types of businesses within the creative, cultural and circular economy enterprises – producers, sellers and enablers.
Business models that we invest in
Product
- Apparel & Textile
- Sustainable fashion
- Artisanal decor
- Basketry & Earthenware
- Gifting & Souvenirs
- Plant based packaging
- Regenerative tourism
- Indic wellness
- Sustainable kitchenware
Enabler
- Craft-tech solutions*
- Artisan insurance
- SME financing
- Sustainable textiles services
- Logistics company
- Projects & Design platforms
- Museums & festivals
- Circular economy ventures
- eCommerce wholesalers
Seller
- Omnichannel retailers
- Brick & Mortar Retail chains
- B2B Marketplaces
- International distributor
- Metaverse platforms
* Blockchain for Provenance, IoT, Metaverse
How we engage as Investors
We invest at Pre-series A/Series A 3C sector start-ups after rigorous due diligence. We support founders to build robust business models with judicious capital allocation for profitable growth and scale.
Hearth team meets the founders to understand the opportunity and fundraising requirements. Based on initial findings and an assessment of various criteria, the relationship is progressed to the next level.
Additional analysis for screened opportunities is conducted with details on the start-up’s business model, product & customer feedback,market and sector analysis & deal terms.
Post internal approval and term sheet and due diligence, the transaction documents are finalised for final Investment committee approval. Funds are transferred after closing formalities.
Post investment, Hearth Ventures participates actively in the portfolio company for strategic planning, scheduled MIS reviews, governance and risk management, capability building in people, technology, marketing & operations support, future funding and exits planning.
