Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$1M to $3M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Necessary Ventures
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Neil DevaniFounder and Managing PartnerInvests in deep tech, hard tech, and AI companies across healthcare, climate, and other sectors.
Akash MalhotraPartnerHe previously was a Partner at The House Fund and co-founded Eventable, which was acquired by Rockerbox.
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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%
Notable investments
RecursionVicarious SurgicalWayveModern HealthFarmers Business Network
In their words
Necessary VenturesWe invest in what the world needs.www.necessary.vc
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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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What stage does Necessary Ventures invest in?
Necessary Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does Necessary Ventures invest?
Necessary Ventures reports checks of $1M to $3M.
Does Necessary Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. Necessary Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Necessary Ventures?
Neil Devani (Founder and Managing Partner), Akash Malhotra (Partner).
Is Necessary Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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