Bipin Shah Starts Micro VC Firm Zeropearl With Founder Centric Focus

Bipin Shah, the former managing partner at Titan Capital, has officially started his new micro-venture capital firm, Zeropearl, emphasising a founder-centric investment strategy. Shah said via LinkedIn, highlighting Zeropearl's commitment to a founder-only investment thesis.

Zeropearl aims to be the first significant backer for startups at the friends and family or pre-seed stage. While the firm is sector-agnostic, it shows a particular interest in the consumer (direct-to-consumer/business-to-consumer) and SaaS/generative artificial intelligence sectors.

Zeropearl is open to pre-revenue investments for SaaS startups, while consumer products must demonstrate a minimum of Rs 1 lakh in monthly revenue. The investment process promises quick decisions, with founders receiving either a no or a yes along with a term sheet within seven days. The firm expects to finalise investments within a month.

Zeropearl plans to make 12-15 selective investments annually, targeting an 8 per cent stake in each portfolio company. In addition to funding, the firm will actively support its portfolio companies, focusing on growth and positioning them for a robust Series A round within 15 months. Shah noted that while 80 per cent of investments will adhere to these guidelines, the firm will remain flexible to adapt to market changes.