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Chaanakya Capital
Chaanakya Capital is a micro-venture capital firm based in the United States, specializing in early-stage investments in neurotechnology and neuro-focused medical technology startups. The firm aims to support innovative founders often overlooked by traditional venture channels.
Overview
What Chaanakya Capital does
What Chaanakya Capital is
Chaanakya Capital is a micro-venture capital firm based in the United States, specializing in early-stage investments in neurotechnology and neuro-focused medical technology startups. The firm aims to support innovative founders often overlooked by traditional venture channels.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Micro VC
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 25, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Chaanakya Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Chaanakya Capital focuses on investing in transformative neurotechnology and neuro-focused medical technology startups, supporting innovative founders often overlooked by traditional venture channels.
Focus narrative
Chaanakya Capital specializes in early-stage investments, primarily at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with entry-point valuations of less than $30 million. The firm focuses on startups that are developing non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical solutions in the neurotechnology space.
Value beyond capital
Chaanakya Capital provides not only financial support but also mentorship and strategic advisory to its portfolio companies. The firm leverages its team's extensive clinical and regulatory expertise to help startups navigate the complexities of the neurotech and medtech landscape.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $25,000–$100,000
- Sweet spot
- $50,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Regions
- United States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 4
Portfolio context
Chaanakya Capital has invested in several notable companies, including: NeuroEM: Developing a non-invasive wearable technology to treat cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. PigPug: Creating an AI-powered EEG headset system for treating ADHD and autism in children through personalized neurofeedback therapy. Psyonic: Building advanced bionic hands that integrate brain-computer interfaces, robotics, and AI. MadSci: Focused on developing devices for the treatment and monitoring of hydrocephalus and other neurological conditions.
Common questions
What to know about Chaanakya Capital
Upseed classifies Chaanakya Capital under the Micro VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 25, 2026
Known limits
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