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KisanKonnect is a farmer-producer company that operates an integrated farming system. It procures fresh fruits and vegetables directly from over 5,000 farmers through village-level collection centers in Mumbai and Pune, eliminating intermediaries to deliver hygienic produce to consumers.

Pure EV designs and manufactures e-mobility products and energy storage solutions for the electric vehicle industry. It focuses on creating products that appeal to mass consumers and building a trusted EV and energy storage brand. The company produces electric two-wheelers under the Pure EV name and lithium batteries under the Pure Lithium line.

We offer a third-party account to every SME where we can enable trust by the way of our technology so when transacting parties use our services they basically sign up a contract that gets delivered on our platform, designed digitally, KYC is verified and payment rails for the buyer get opened up so by the payment gateway, the payment flows into the escrow account and it remains in escrow as long as the settlement is not concluded between the transacting parties. A bank escrow takes over 400 pages to sign but with Escrowpay it’s only 20 pages and it’s completely digital, end-to-end. We are a platform with no hidden fee, no minimum balance, no lock-in, and absolutely no stress at all for the SME.

Treebo Hotels offers budget-friendly accommodations inspired by the inclusive nature of fig trees. They ensure quality rooms at affordable prices and foster engaging experiences among guests.

Pratilipi is a platform that connects readers and writers across India, facilitating the discovery, creation, and sharing of stories, poems, articles, and novels in various Indian languages.

Rebel Foods operates cloud kitchens that deliver food on demand through various in-house brands. It combines culinary expertise with advanced technology to enhance food quality and delivery efficiency, focusing on different consumer dining occasions.

Treebo Hotels offers budget-friendly accommodations inspired by the inclusive nature of fig trees. They ensure quality rooms at affordable prices and foster engaging experiences among guests.

Your one stop shop to sell your device at the best price and to buy your favourite devices at a fraction of their retail price.

Blinkit is a quick-commerce online grocery platform that connects customers to local stores and offers a broad range of items including groceries, fresh produce, dairy, snacks, beverages, cosmetics, electronics, bakery items, and flowers. It operates a dark-store network of micro-warehouses in high-demand urban areas to enable instant, minute-level delivery of groceries and daily essentials. Following its acquisition, Blinkit was integrated with Zomato's delivery platform to extend reach across more cities and streamline fulfillment.

Square Yards is a real estate and mortgage platform with operations in India and international markets including the UAE, other parts of the Middle East, Australia and Canada. The platform provides an integrated experience across the entire real estate journey—from search and discovery to transactions, mortgages, rentals, property management and post-sales services. It also offers enterprise solutions for real estate developers, agents and banks to support transactions and coordinate activities through multiple distribution channels. By combining consumer-facing tools with financing, marketing and post-sales capabilities, Square Yards aims to streamline property search, financing and ownership for buyers, investors and industry stakeholders worldwide.

GOQii Inc. is a digital health and wellness company that provides innovative solutions aimed at helping individuals adopt healthier lifestyles. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Shenzhen, GOQii offers activity tracker wearables and a comprehensive application that monitors various health metrics, including sleep patterns, physical activity, and calories burned. The platform connects users with a diverse range of professional health and fitness coaches, such as nutritionists and personal trainers, who provide personalized guidance through private chats and video calls based on individual health data. Additionally, the app facilitates medical consultations, diagnostic test bookings, and storage of health records in the cloud. GOQii's mission is to empower millions globally to achieve their health goals through a blend of advanced technology and expert support.

Shuttl is a company focused on enhancing the daily commute experience through its app-based office shuttle service. It aims to provide a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation option for commuters. The service features air-conditioned minibuses that operate frequently on designated routes, alleviating the challenges associated with traditional public transport. By offering a mobile platform for bus bookings, Shuttl allows users to reserve seats at flat rates, ensuring a comfortable journey without the hassle of long wait times. The company envisions a future of mass transit that is shared, eco-friendly, and technology-driven, positioning itself as a progressive alternative in public transport.

CallHealth is a healthcare service provider that offers a range of medical services directly to customers' doorsteps. Their offerings include consultations with qualified doctors, delivery of prescribed medicines, diagnostic tests, nursing care, and physiotherapy sessions at home. Additionally, they facilitate hospitalisation procedures and assist in preventing long waits at clinics and imaging centres through their Health Assistance services. The company employs a team of skilled professionals, including doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, to deliver comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to customers' needs.

Faclon Labs develops an Industrial IoT platform that optimizes utility management for enterprises. Their solution integrates data from diverse industrial equipment, providing analytics, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability.

Tapzo (formerly Helpchat) is an All in One App for high frequency use cases. This could be anything from finding best offers, deals & coupons, booking cabs/taxis & autos, ordering food, recharging prepaid mobile & DTH, paying postpaid mobile bills, reading news, following & sharing trending, funny & viral stories, checking live cricket scores and daily horoscope! Tapzo is a 500+ people company with offices in Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai. You can check out the mobile app here. Android: bit.ly/Tapzo iOS: bit.ly/TapzoApp

Sports Flashes, established in 2016 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, specializes in developing and operating a comprehensive sports application. This platform offers a wide range of services, including up-to-date sports news, expert views, live scores, fantasy gaming, and trivia, providing users with an all-in-one destination for their sports content needs.

Timesaverz.com is a mobile first marketplace connecting home service seekers with home service providers. This online platform is led by a group of angel investors, including Neville Taraporewalla and Rajesh Sawhney. The other investors of Timesaverz.com are Ashish Jhalani , Nitesh Kripalani, Dinesh Agarwal, and Nish Bhutani. When a customer books a service on Timesaverz, it uses its proprietary algorithms to assign the right service provider to complete the task from its network of over 500 service providers. Timesaverz.com currently offers handyman and cleaning services and appliances repair. Mumbai-based Timesaverz was founded by Debadutta Upadhyaya and Lovnish Bhatia in 2013.

Oddup Limited is a data-driven platform based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, that specializes in providing comprehensive insights and analyses on startups across Asia and beyond. Founded in 2015, Oddup offers users access to detailed company reports, predictive rankings, and ratings, along with analyst recommendations and future valuations. The platform serves a diverse audience, including investors, venture capitalists, and corporate innovators, by delivering curated data on thousands of startups, enabling informed investment decisions. In addition to startup information, Oddup encompasses the cryptocurrency sector, providing ICO analysis, cryptocurrency listings, and market trends through its Oddup Indexes. With coverage of 34 major cities globally, Oddup aims to simplify the complexities of the startup and ICO landscapes for its users.

Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce marketplace offering over 30 million products across 70-plus categories, including books, electronics, home goods, and health care items. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it serves about 75 million registered users with around 10 million daily visits and ships roughly 8 million orders each month. Founded in 2007 by Binny and Sachin Bansal, Flipkart grew into a leading online retailer and was acquired by Walmart in 2018. The platform leverages technology and a large-scale logistics network to enable buyers and sellers to transact across a broad range of consumer goods.

Mantis Technologies is a technology company focused on developing comprehensive solutions for the global bus travel sector. It operates an online booking platform that facilitates the booking of bus tickets, hotels, and tour packages. This platform offers a bus ticket inventory system and a holiday booking service, effectively streamlining the supply chain within the travel industry. By connecting various stakeholders in real-time, Mantis Technologies enhances the travel booking experience, making it more affordable and efficient for users. The company is committed to building an intelligent and reliable road transport network, underscoring its dedication to innovation in the travel sector.

Mantis Technologies is a technology company focused on developing comprehensive solutions for the global bus travel sector. It operates an online booking platform that facilitates the booking of bus tickets, hotels, and tour packages. This platform offers a bus ticket inventory system and a holiday booking service, effectively streamlining the supply chain within the travel industry. By connecting various stakeholders in real-time, Mantis Technologies enhances the travel booking experience, making it more affordable and efficient for users. The company is committed to building an intelligent and reliable road transport network, underscoring its dedication to innovation in the travel sector.

Founded in 2019, Uber Advanced Technologies Group is a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc. It focuses on commercializing self-driving ridesharing services, aiming to bring safe and reliable autonomous transportation to users worldwide.

iD Fresh Food is a Bangalore-based manufacturer specializing in ready-to-cook packaged food that emphasizes fresh and nutritious Indian cuisine. The company operates two production plants in Bangalore, along with facilities in Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Dubai. iD Fresh Food offers a variety of products, including idli and dosa batter, parathas, whole wheat chapatis, chutneys, and filter coffee decoction, all made from fresh ingredients without chemicals. This focus allows the company to provide convenient and easy-to-prepare meal options that cater to the growing demand for healthy food alternatives. iD Fresh Food products are available through various distribution centers in Mysore and Pune, as well as online platforms like BigBasket, making them accessible to a wide customer base.

Edabba is an online shopping platform offering a wide range of products such as electronics, jewellery, gaming gadgets and movies.

Instamedia is an online content network based in Shimla, India, that specializes in producing content across various niche verticals, including lifestyle, luxury, green living, health, autos, and technology. The company builds passionate communities around its publications, which are among the fastest growing in their respective fields. Additionally, Instamedia offers a software-as-a-service platform called Instapress, designed to facilitate efficient workflows and collaboration among content contributors. This platform includes objective measurement tools to assess the effectiveness of content. By continuously evolving to keep pace with the changing landscape of content creation, Instamedia provides advertisers with valuable opportunities to engage with affluent and dedicated audiences.

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited, founded in 1994 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, installation, and monitoring of electronic security systems and related equipment. The company's product range includes CCTV cameras, fire safety equipment, access control systems such as biometric locks, and home safety devices like intrusion alarms and video door phones. Zicom also provides a variety of services, including equipment maintenance, alarm monitoring, and live site monitoring based on various sensor triggers. With a strong presence in five countries and over a million customers across 1,023 cities, Zicom has established itself as a leader in electronic security surveillance in India, generating significant annual revenue through its comprehensive offerings.

Affle is a global technology company with a proprietary consumer intelligence platform that delivers consumer engagement, acquisitions and transactions through relevant Mobile Advertising. The platform aims to enhance returns on marketing investment through contextual mobile ads and also by reducing digital ad fraud. While Affle's Consumer platform is used by online & offline companies for measurable mobile advertising, its Enterprise platform helps offline companies to go online through platform-based app development, enablement of O2O commerce and through its customer data platform. Affle India successfully completed its IPO in India on 08.08.19 and now trades on the stock exchanges (BSE: 542752 & NSE: AFFLE). Affle Holdings is the Singapore based promoter for Affle India and its investors include Microsoft, D2C (an NTT DoCoMo subsidiary), Itochu, Bennett Coleman & Company (BCCL) amongst others.