57 Stars

57 Stars LLC is an independent asset manager based in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, Brazil, and California. Founded in 2005, the firm specializes in private equity and venture capital investments, including both direct investments and fund of funds. Its investment strategy encompasses early to mature transactions across various stages, as well as mezzanine investments. The firm primarily targets emerging markets, with a focus on regions such as India, China, Japan, Turkey, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, Eastern Europe, Mexico, and select Latin American countries, notably Brazil. 57 Stars seeks to invest between $15 million and $50 million in primary and secondary private equity partnerships, as well as co-investments in chosen markets outside the United States.

Gene Pohren

Co-Founder and Managing Director

12 past transactions

IceMos Technology

Series E in 2025
IceMos Technology Ltd. specializes in the production of thick film bonded silicon on insulator (SOI) wafers and silicon-silicon bonded wafers. The company offers customized engineered substrate solutions and wafer interconnect technology, alongside foundry services including integrated circuit processing and microsystems technology processing. IceMos's products are utilized in a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, automotive, entertainment, medical, and instrumentation, and find applications in telecommunications products, optical devices, and dielectrically isolated integrated circuits, among others. Founded in 2003, IceMos Technology is headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, and aims to provide cost-effective, high-performance solutions to enhance semiconductor performance for its clients.

Axial3D

Venture Round in 2024
Axial3D specializes in 3D printing technology for healthcare, focusing on creating precise, patient-specific anatomical models derived from CT and MRI scan data. By providing a unique Online Ordering Portal, they enable clinicians to securely upload scans, allowing Axial3D's expert team to generate accurate physical models of patients' anatomy. These 3D printed models enhance the understanding of medical abnormalities, promote innovative surgical techniques, and ultimately improve surgical outcomes. The company's approach bridges the gap between technology and medicine, empowering surgeons and medical practitioners to effectively plan and rehearse complex procedures, thereby advancing the standards and efficiency of surgical interventions.

Cirdan

Venture Round in 2024
Cirdan provides informatics and imaging solutions. They offer the design and development of imaging sensors that are produced by using X-ray, near-infrared, and visible light wavelengths in high-performance cameras, enabling healthcare professionals to enhance and speed up the diagnosis of patients.

Capillary Technologies

Secondary Market in 2024
Capillary Technologies Pvt Ltd. is a cloud-based software solutions provider that specializes in enhancing customer engagement for retailers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company offers an Intelligent Customer Engagement suite that helps businesses build, manage, and analyze customer data. Its platform integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate personalized communication and cross-channel commerce experiences. Key offerings include Campaign Manager, Lifecycle Marketer, Loyalty Manager, Instore Marketer, E-Commerce Marketer, Mobile Marketer, and Social Connect, which collectively enable retailers to create detailed customer profiles and engage consumers effectively. Serving over 300 marquee brands in more than 30 countries, Capillary's solutions support over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores, positioning the company as a leading SaaS provider in Asia. With a global workforce of over 700 associates, Capillary Technologies is committed to continuous innovation in improving retail customer experiences.

Capillary Technologies

Series D in 2023
Capillary Technologies Pvt Ltd. is a cloud-based software solutions provider that specializes in enhancing customer engagement for retailers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company offers an Intelligent Customer Engagement suite that helps businesses build, manage, and analyze customer data. Its platform integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate personalized communication and cross-channel commerce experiences. Key offerings include Campaign Manager, Lifecycle Marketer, Loyalty Manager, Instore Marketer, E-Commerce Marketer, Mobile Marketer, and Social Connect, which collectively enable retailers to create detailed customer profiles and engage consumers effectively. Serving over 300 marquee brands in more than 30 countries, Capillary's solutions support over 300 million consumers and 25,000 stores, positioning the company as a leading SaaS provider in Asia. With a global workforce of over 700 associates, Capillary Technologies is committed to continuous innovation in improving retail customer experiences.

WayCool

Venture Round in 2022
WayCool is an agri-tech company focused on the processing, distribution, and procurement of fresh produce, dairy products, and staples. By utilizing innovative quality management and food safety technology, WayCool enhances farmers' incomes and streamlines logistics and distribution services. The company sources fruits and vegetables primarily from smallholder farmers and aggregators, distributing them to local shops, retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and catering establishments. WayCool operates a retail brand called SunnyBee in Chennai, which includes physical stores, mobile stores on trucks, and e-commerce platforms. Additionally, SunnyBee offers a range of high-quality private label products developed through partnerships with sister companies. By establishing direct connections between farmers and consumers, WayCool effectively integrates physical and information technology to facilitate efficient distribution of fresh produce.

Loadshare Networks

Series C in 2022
Loadshare Networks Private Limited is a logistics service provider based in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in Kolkata, New Delhi, and Guwahati. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in a comprehensive range of logistics solutions, including first mile, line-haul, and last mile deliveries, as well as e-commerce forward deliveries and reverse pickups. Loadshare caters to various sectors, including e-commerce and financial services, and serves both B2B and B2C markets across regions in North East, East India, South India, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In addition to its logistics services, Loadshare Networks offers a technology platform and operational expertise, enabling small and medium businesses to optimize their logistics operations and enhance their service delivery through a network of regional partners.

Natural World Products

Secondary Market in 2021
Natural World Products is an organics recycling company that specializes in recycling household organic waste for farmers, vegetable growers, and garden designers across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company transforms this waste into peat-free organic compost, which is utilized in various horticultural and agricultural applications. By converting food and garden waste into compost, Natural World Products helps improve soil quality by returning organic matter to heavily farmed soils. This process reduces the reliance on synthetic fertilizers, enhances growing yields, increases water retention, and mitigates soil compaction issues.

Upstream

Series C in 2021
Upstream Security is a provider of a cloud-based data management platform specifically designed for connected vehicles, focusing on automotive cybersecurity and data-driven applications. The platform transforms distributed vehicle data into centralized, structured, and contextualized data lakes, enabling customers to create connected vehicle applications. Upstream offers industry-leading cyber threat protection through its AutoThreat® Intelligence, the first dedicated automotive cybersecurity threat intelligence solution, which integrates seamlessly into customer environments and vehicle security operations centers. By leveraging big data and machine learning, the platform delivers real-time visibility on security, privacy, and fraud alerts, helping to safeguard the technologies and applications of connected and autonomous vehicles. Upstream serves a range of prominent automotive OEMs and suppliers, ensuring the protection of millions of vehicles worldwide.

Droom

Venture Round in 2021
Droom Technology Private Limited is an e-commerce company that operates an online marketplace for buying and selling automobiles in India. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Gurugram, with an additional office in Fremont, California, Droom facilitates transactions through a variety of formats, including B2C, C2C, C2B, and B2B. The platform offers a wide selection of over 600,000 vehicles, including cars, bikes, and other modes of transportation, with an inventory valued at over $14 billion sourced from more than 20,000 auto dealers across 1,091 cities. Droom provides additional services such as auto loans, vehicle insurance, roadside assistance, and various automobile maintenance services. The company has developed a comprehensive ecosystem around used automobiles, featuring tools for vehicle history checks, pricing, and inspections, making it a leader in the Indian online automobile market with an 80% share in online transactions. Droom is recognized for its innovative use of technology and data, earning a reputation as one of the most trusted consumer internet brands in India.

Immotor

Series C in 2020
Immotor is a company based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in the development and sale of portable and personal transport systems. Founded by Daniel Huang in 2016, Immotor's product lineup includes the Immotor GO, a portable motorized scooter, and the Immotor Super Battery, which serves as a power management source. Additionally, the company offers Immotor Cloud, a remote control and fleet management tool designed for the Immotor GO. Immotor also provides an intelligent battery swapping system and a battery-as-a-service platform aimed at electric motorcycles and lightweight electric vehicles. The company is committed to promoting cleaner energy through its innovative solutions, including electric bicycle battery-sharing services and a portable electric power station for outdoor activities, all designed to operate with zero emissions.

Ayu Health

Seed Round in 2020
Ayu Health is a network of hospitals established in 2019, dedicated to providing quality healthcare to the general public. The organization utilizes proprietary technology to enable hospitals to deliver services at lower costs while enhancing the patient experience and upholding high medical quality standards. By focusing on affordability, Ayu Health aims to make treatment and surgical services accessible to a broader audience, ensuring that quality healthcare is available for all.
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