Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$1M to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusDev tools and infra, Cybersecurity
Latest fund$50M$50M AUM across Funds 1–2; Fund 3 raising (first close targeted end of 2026)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at First Rays Venture Partners
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Alok NandanCo-founder & Managing PartnerHe previously worked at Microsoft Azure and served as a Partner at Emergent Ventures.
Amit SridharanCo-founder & Managing PartnerHe previously held investment roles at Mahindra Ventures, Pear VC, and Spruce Capital Partners.
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Writes $1M to $3M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%
Does not invest inRounds above ~$50M post-money; syndicate/spray-and-pray participation.
How to reach them[email protected]
Notable investments
DatabricksCloudbrinkDocytArnicaAllStacksDiscern SecurityBlotoutChatSeeEnya / Boba Network
In their words
First Rays Venture Partners | AI & EnterpriseFirst Rays Venture Partners backs technical founders building AI infrastructure, data systems, cybersecurity, and enterprise software.firstraysvc.com
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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Questions
What stage does First Rays Venture Partners invest in?
First Rays Venture Partners reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does First Rays Venture Partners invest?
First Rays Venture Partners reports checks of $1M to $3M.
Does First Rays Venture Partners lead rounds?
Yes. First Rays Venture Partners says it can lead.
Who are the partners at First Rays Venture Partners?
Alok Nandan (Co-founder & Managing Partner), Amit Sridharan (Co-founder & Managing Partner).
Is First Rays Venture Partners active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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