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A specialist lens on India's digital economy.

We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs building the next generation of India's technology giants, from early-stage innovation to late-stage growth.

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We believe India is at the precipice of a decadal transformation. Our role is to be the catalyst for the visionaries leading this change.

SaaS
Fintech
Consumer Tech
Deep Tech
Enterprise
Digital Payments
AI & ML
Climate Tech
SaaS
Fintech
Consumer Tech
Deep Tech
Enterprise
Digital Payments
AI & ML
Climate Tech

Where we deploy

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SaaS & Enterprise

India-first solutions scaling globally through engineering excellence and product-led growth.

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Fintech

Building the infrastructure for the world's most sophisticated digital payments and credit ecosystem.

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Consumer Tech

Defining the future of commerce, leisure, and services for a digital-native population.

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Public Markets Persistence

We bring a rigorous, institutional approach to identifying late-stage winners that are defining the index of tomorrow.

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Private Markets Agility

Our specialist lens allows us to partner with early-stage founders long before the market recognizes their true potential.

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Institutional rigor meets entrepreneurial spirit.

Founded by veterans of the Indian investment landscape, Hornbill Capital was born from the conviction that the digital economy requires a specialist's eye.

We don't just provide capital; we provide a bridge. A bridge between global institutional standards and the ground-level realities of building in India.

Meet the team

The Team

Manoj Thakur
Manoj Thakur
Founder & Managing Partner
Leads the firm's investment vision and portfolio thinking, with a focus on conviction, sizing, and long-term value creation.
Manoj Thakur
Founder & Managing Partner
Jagdish Patel
Jagdish Patel
Partner & Finance Director
Oversees the financial discipline and operational stewardship that support the firm's long-term platform.
Jagdish Patel
Partner & Finance Director
Monica Joshi
Monica Joshi
Executive Director
Brings research-led perspective to the evaluation of opportunities and the continuous study of businesses over time.
Monica Joshi
Executive Director
Sahil Desai
Sahil Desai
Executive Director
Supports the firm's analytical work through deep study, structured evaluation, and disciplined follow-through.
Sahil Desai
Executive Director
Vaibhav Saboo
Vaibhav Saboo
Vice President
Contributes to investment work through research, diligence support, and ongoing coverage.
Vaibhav Saboo
Vice President

Hornbill's Journal

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SaaS revolution

The SaaS Revolution: India's Product Playbook

How Indian founders are rewriting the global SaaS playbook from Chennai to San Francisco.

Fintech innovation

Fintech 2.0: Beyond Digital Payments

The next wave of innovation in credit and insurance as UPI matures.

Public private crossover

Bridging Private and Public Markets

Our philosophy on navigating the crossover stage in high-growth companies.

If our way of thinking resonates, let's talk.

We are always looking to partner with founders who are building for the long term.

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