Vicus Ventures closes $55M debut fund with a "village" approach to VC investing
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Vicus Ventures, founded by brothers Raj and Sunny Singh Sandhu, closed its debut fund at $55 million in 2024. The firm, based in New York and San Francisco, differentiates itself by emphasizing a "village" approach to venture capital — offering founders hands-on support and minimal dilution rather than just large checks. The brothers, who trace their roots to a small Punjabi village, have invested in startups including Avoca, Specter, Pallet, and Yuzu Health. They argue that a right-sized fund enables better returns for LPs and more impactful support for founders.
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They argue differentiation is not capital size but delivering minimum dilution and maximum impact through a right-sized fund that enables LPs to see returns.
The firm invested in Avoca, Specter, Pallet, and Yuzu Health before closing its debut fund at $55 million, turning down more capital than accepted.
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