A Junior VC (AJVC), founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, closed its maiden ₹165 crore pre-seed fund, oversubscribed from its ₹100 crore target. Despite nearly ₹200 crore commitments, AJVC capped the fund to maintain focus. Active since 2024, AJVC has backed 25 startups, prioritising AI and consumer-tech, while offering founders capital, networks, and structured support.