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Sixth Sense IV

Cat II · Managed by Sixth Sense Ventures

Backing the future of consumer brands in India

Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.

Overview

About

Sixth Sense Ventures is a leading India-focused venture capital firm that invests in early to growth-stage consumer-centric businesses. Founded by Nikhil Vora, the firm specializes in identifying emerging consumption trends and backing brands that are shaping the future of how India buys, consumes, and interacts with products and services. With a strong track record across sectors such as consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and digital-first brands, Sixth Sense Ventures partners closely with founders to scale businesses into category leaders. The firm combines deep consumer insight with institutional investing discipline, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a powerful network of industry relationships. Through its AIF structures, including the Sixth Sense fund, the firm focuses on building long-term value by supporting companies from early traction to large-scale growth, with an emphasis on governance, execution excellence, and sustainable expansion.

Investment philosophy

Sixth Sense Ventures follows a consumer-first, insight-driven investment philosophy. The firm focuses on identifying shifts in consumer behavior early and backing founders who are building scalable, differentiated brands. It believes in deep partnership with entrepreneurs, actively contributing to strategy, execution, and growth rather than being passive capital. The approach emphasizes long-term value creation, disciplined investing, and building category-defining companies through a combination of data-driven insights and hands-on support.

Team11

Nikhil Vora

Founder & CEO

Nikhil Vora is the Founder and CEO of Sixth Sense Ventures. He has over two decades of experience in capital markets and investing, previously serving as Managing Director and Head of Institutional Equities at IDFC Securities. He founded Sixth Sense Ventures to focus on consumer-driven investment opportunities in India.

Nimisha Nagarsekar

Co-founder & Partner

Nimisha Nagarsekar is a Managing Director at Sixth Sense Ventures with extensive experience in private equity and consumer investments. She focuses on identifying high-potential businesses and working closely with founders to scale operations and drive long-term growth.

Swati Mehra

Founding Partner

CFA

Swati Mehra is a Principal at Sixth Sense Ventures, involved in deal sourcing, evaluation, and portfolio management. She works closely with portfolio companies on strategy and growth initiatives.

Kathan Shah

Principal, Investments

Kathan Shah is a Principal at Sixth Sense Ventures, focusing on investments in consumer and financial services sectors. He supports portfolio companies in scaling operations and improving execution.

Sohail Manjiramani

Chief Financial Officer

Rishita Wadher

Vice President, Investments

Akshat Jain

Vice President, Investments

Registration

SEBI registration

SEBI-registered

SEBI registration no.IN/AIF2/24-25/1563

RegisteredJul 2024 (2 years ago)

Valid untilPerpetual

Contact personNimisha Nagarsekar

AddressINS Towers, A 1102 1103, Opposite Trident, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400051

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