Chennai, October 7, 2025: Pontaq, a leading UK-India cross-border Venture Capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments, today announced a ₹10 crore investment from Navyug Global, a 3000 plus Crore diversified conglomerate with business interests spanning Technology Solutions, Consumer & Retail, Infrastructure Development, Business Consulting, and Venture Capital. With this fresh round of funding, the company plans to fund nearly 10 plus deep-tech startups from Cleantech and Fintech sectors.
Navyug Global’s commitment as a Limited Partner (LP) reinforces confidence in Pontaq’s differentiated investment strategy and track record, supporting the firm’s ongoing fund expansion to back innovative startups in deeptech, sustainability, and frontier technologies across India and the UK.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr Prem Barthasarthy, Founder and Managing Partner, Pontaq said “We are pleased to welcome Navyug Global as a Limited Partner in our India Fund. Their participation reflects strong institutional confidence in our cross-border investment thesis and enables us to continue scaling our mission of nurturing deep-tech startups.”
Adding to this, Mr.Nikhil Chandan, Managing Director – Navyug Global “We are excited to support Pontaq as a Limited Partner. Their focus on building cross-border technology champions aligns with our long-term commitment to strengthening India’s startup ecosystem and backing innovative fund managers.”
Pontaq’s India Fund focuses on early-stage investments across deeptech, AI, climate tech, and enterprise solutions, helping startups scale across geographies.
About Pontaq Ventures: Pontaq is a pioneering cross-border venture capital firm operating across the UK–India corridor, with investments spanning the US and Canada. The fund backs high-impact technology ventures in sectors such as clean tech, health tech, fintech, and deep tech, with a strong focus on scalable innovations that create economic, social, and environmental impact. Beyond capital, Pontaq provides hands-on mentorship, strategic guidance, and global market access, enabling startups to scale rapidly and deliver transformative solutions across geographies.
About Navyug Global Ventures- Navyug Global Ventures, led by Nikhil Chandan, is a strategic venture capital firm that partners with visionary entrepreneurs building the businesses of the future. As a true growth catalyst, the firm goes beyond capital—offering hands-on support, strategic guidance, and a powerful network to accelerate each venture’s journey from idea to industry leadership. Headquartered in Chennai, Navyug Global Ventures is driven by a strong belief in collaborative success and a founder-first philosophy that empowers entrepreneurs to scale with confidence and clarity.
The firm focuses its investments on high-potential startups across key sectors such as technology, fintech, electric mobility, and FMCG, with a sharp emphasis on innovation, impact, and long-term value creation. With a deep commitment to building enduring companies, Navyug Global Ventures positions itself not just as an investor, but as a trusted partner and success catalyst—turning bold visions into lasting success stories.
By: Sandhya Bharti
