8i is a venture capital firm backing early-stage, India-focused technology companies, with a strong emphasis on fintech, financial services and payments. Based in Mumbai, it invests in founder-led companies and has portfolio exposure across sectors including B2B, marketplaces, retail, and food and beverage. Portfolio companies include Slice, M2P, Easebuzz and Blue Tokai, making it most relevant for founders raising venture equity in India, especially in financial technology and adjacent consumer or commerce categories.