Former Titan Capital Partner Bipin Shah Launches Micro-VC Firm Zeropearl with Founder-Centric Investment Focus

• ByStartupStory     |    November 1, 2024

Bipin Shah, former managing partner at Titan Capital, has officially launched a new micro-venture capital firm, Zeropearl, aimed at providing early support for promising startups. Emphasizing a unique “founder-only” approach, Zeropearl seeks to be the first significant investor for startups at the friends & family or pre-seed stage. Shah announced the launch and outlined the firm’s core strategy in a LinkedIn post, revealing an emphasis on a streamlined and founder-friendly process.

Zeropearl’s investment model is sector-agnostic, but with a particular focus on Consumer (D2C/B2C) and SaaS/GenAI sectors. For SaaS startups, the firm is willing to invest even before the companies have generated revenue, while consumer products should show at least Rs 1 lakh in monthly revenue. With a commitment to efficiency, Shah explained that founders can expect a quick and decisive process, receiving either a “No” or a “Yes” accompanied by a term sheet within seven days. From there, Zeropearl aims to close investments within a month.

The firm plans to make 12-15 investments each year, targeting an 8% stake in each company it backs. In addition to funding, Zeropearl aims to provide ongoing support to its portfolio companies, helping them grow and prepare for a robust Series A round within 15 months.

“80% of our investments will fall under these guidelines,” Shah wrote in his LinkedIn announcement, “but we’re not afraid to adapt based on market dynamics and the unique needs of each founder.”

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