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29 August 2026

Next Bharat Ventures impact report

The report provides useful data points on impact-focused venture capital and inclusive growth models that can serve as contemporary examples in answers regarding private sector participation in social development.

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Notes

  • Next Bharat Ventures (NBV) is the impact-focused venture capital arm of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan.
  • NBV established in 2024 with an initial fund deployment of ₹347 crore across 21 portfolio startups.
  • The first cohort of startups reportedly impacted over two million lives in India.
  • NBV has launched a second fund worth ₹2,000 crore.
  • The second fund is backed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Hakuhodo DY Holdings, Shizuoka Bank, Kanematsu Group, and Toyota Tsusho.
  • Impact metrics reported: 75% year-on-year income growth for farmers (including tribal farmers), 93% for artisans, and 25% for street vendors.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of impact-focused venture capital in fostering inclusive growth within India's startup ecosystem. How can such investments contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of marginalized sectors like artisans and small-scale farmers? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Next Bharat Ventures (NBV), which focuses on impact-driven startup investments in India, is the venture capital arm of which of the following entities?

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