Alpha Wave Global

Alpha Wave Global, founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, is an investment firm focused on growth and expansion. The company operates through three primary verticals: private equity, private credit, and public markets. In private equity, Alpha Wave aims to invest in top-tier venture and growth-stage companies, fostering long-term partnerships with exceptional founders and management teams. Its private credit segment provides direct lending solutions to businesses seeking funding. Additionally, Alpha Wave employs an uncorrelated strategy in public markets. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and has established a global presence with offices in cities including Miami, London, Monaco, Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, and Sydney, primarily targeting investments in the information technology sector.

Chris Dimitropoulos

Managing Director

Nik Economopoulos

Director, Life Sciences

Rick Gerson

Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer

126 past transactions

Haldiram Snacks

Funding Round in 2025
Haldiram is a company that sells Indian snacks and sweets. They have been in business for over 80 years and have a wide variety of products, including sweets, savouries, tea snacks, and instant food.

Lucidity

Series A in 2025
Lucidity is a multi-cloud storage management platform that optimizes storage solutions across major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The platform automates the adjustment of block storage in real time, ensuring that enterprises can efficiently allocate resources based on their data requirements without experiencing downtime. By streamlining cloud infrastructure management, Lucidity enables organizations to improve application performance, eliminate infrastructure disruptions, and significantly reduce cloud costs, achieving savings of up to 70%. This approach allows clients to maintain operational continuity while delivering reliable and predictable storage performance.

ZEDEDA

Venture Round in 2025
ZEDEDA, Inc. specializes in edge virtualization software that provides visibility, control, and security for IoT edge gateways, applications, and networks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers a cloud-native platform that enables organizations to monitor, visualize, and secure real-time edge applications. Its Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that facilitates the management and protection of IoT deployments through virtualization. ZEDEDA's offerings support various applications, including predictive analytics in renewable energy, digital transformation in the oil and gas sector, and industrial automation, allowing clients to maintain control over their edge data without being locked into specific vendors or solutions.

Advanta Seeds

Private Equity Round in 2024
Advanta Seeds, established in 2013 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is an international agronomic seed company dedicated to sustainable agriculture and enhancing food security. The company specializes in technical plant breeding and biotechnology to develop high-quality hybrids and varieties of field crops, including sorghum, canola, sunflower, corn, hybrid rice, and hybrid mustard. By focusing on innovative seed solutions, Advanta Seeds aims to improve crop yields and provide smallholder farmers with access to essential resources for better cultivation practices. Their commitment to developing superior seed products has positioned them as a market leader in various regions.

Advanta Seeds

Secondary Market in 2024
Advanta Seeds, established in 2013 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is an international agronomic seed company dedicated to sustainable agriculture and enhancing food security. The company specializes in technical plant breeding and biotechnology to develop high-quality hybrids and varieties of field crops, including sorghum, canola, sunflower, corn, hybrid rice, and hybrid mustard. By focusing on innovative seed solutions, Advanta Seeds aims to improve crop yields and provide smallholder farmers with access to essential resources for better cultivation practices. Their commitment to developing superior seed products has positioned them as a market leader in various regions.

Mstack Chemicals

Series A in 2024
A B2B platform connecting global companies for cost-effective chemical sourcing.

Mitra Chem

Series B in 2024
Mitra Chem is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery materials focused on innovating iron-based cathode materials to support electrification in transportation and energy storage. The company aims to transform cathodes from specialty chemicals into a versatile platform technology that enhances cell performance based on specific applications. By integrating research and development with manufacturing, Mitra Chem supplies battery materials to original equipment manufacturers and battery cell producers, converting these materials into advanced products. Additionally, the company is committed to industrializing its cathodes in facilities that comply with the Inflation Reduction Act, facilitating the mass-market adoption of its technologies.

Stanza Living

Venture Round in 2024
Stanza Living is a prominent shared living company in India, specifically catering to students and young professionals. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New Delhi, it aims to transform the multi-billion-dollar student housing and co-living market by focusing on the needs of modern migrant consumers. With over 55,000 beds under management across 14 cities, Stanza Living provides a tech-enabled, full-stack accommodation solution that includes various services such as lodging, food, and Wi-Fi, all designed to facilitate a comfortable living experience. The company's platform allows customers to choose from different packages based on their proximity to educational institutions or workplaces, ensuring affordability and convenience. Through its innovative approach, Stanza Living is redefining the standards of shared living in India.

LENZ Therapeutics

Post in 2024
LENZ Therapeutics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative ophthalmic therapies. It focuses on addressing vision-related issues, particularly presbyopia, which affects the near vision of individuals, especially those over the age of 45. The company's primary product is an aceclidine-based eye drop designed to restore near vision loss associated with this condition. Through its advancements in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, LENZ Therapeutics aims to improve the quality of life for those impacted by vision challenges.

Lucidity

Seed Round in 2024
Lucidity is a multi-cloud storage management platform that optimizes storage solutions across major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The platform automates the adjustment of block storage in real time, ensuring that enterprises can efficiently allocate resources based on their data requirements without experiencing downtime. By streamlining cloud infrastructure management, Lucidity enables organizations to improve application performance, eliminate infrastructure disruptions, and significantly reduce cloud costs, achieving savings of up to 70%. This approach allows clients to maintain operational continuity while delivering reliable and predictable storage performance.

Mswipe

Venture Round in 2024
Mswipe is an independent company focused on providing mobile point-of-sale (POS) solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India. The company specializes in terminal use mobile POS technology that works with various devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, enabling merchants to accept debit and credit card payments using their mobile phones. Mswipe aims to link the vast majority of India's 12-15 million SMEs, currently underserved by traditional financial services, to mainstream digital commerce through efficient mobile POS solutions. The company strives to create India’s largest financial services platform for SMEs, with a current focus on expanding its reach across the country.

gamma

Private Equity Round in 2024
gamma operates as a modern media and music company created to revolutionize the way artists create, distribute, and monetize their content and brand.

HI-Bio

Series B in 2024
Human Immunology Biosciences is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapies for immune-mediated diseases, particularly autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. The company specializes in precision medicine and focuses on discovering and creating transformative therapies. Its lead product, felzartamab, is a fully human anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody that has demonstrated the ability to deplete CD38+ cells, including plasma cells and natural killer cells, in clinical studies. This mechanism may enhance clinical outcomes across a range of immune-mediated diseases, offering improved treatment options for patients suffering from these conditions.

Moonwalk Biosciences

Series A in 2024
Moonwalk Biosciences is a genomic medicine startup focused on developing precision epigenetic therapeutics. The company is creating a profiling and engineering technology platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence to deliver an in-depth understanding of the epigenome in both health and disease. This innovative approach allows healthcare providers to explore new avenues for therapy discovery and facilitates the reprogramming of cells to restore their healthy state. By integrating AI-driven insights, Moonwalk Biosciences aims to transform the landscape of therapeutic development and improve patient outcomes.

Beast Industries

Series C in 2024
Beast Industries is a media production that entertains the world and helps make it a better place. Located in Greenville, NC

Intract

Seed Round in 2023
Intract operates a web3 platform focused on marketing services, offering solutions such as customer relationship management, growth hacking, and token gating. The platform is designed to analyze real users and execute high-return-on-investment marketing campaigns aimed at attracting similar customers. By leveraging blockchain technology, Intract enables businesses to effectively market themselves and expand their customer base.

Bright Money

Series B in 2023
Bright Money is an AI-powered financial management platform that assists consumers in achieving debt-free living. By analyzing users' financial data through machine learning algorithms, Bright Money offers personalized insights into spending habits, budgeting, and overall financial health. The platform focuses on helping users manage various forms of debt, including credit card, student loan, and auto loan, while also providing tailored credit products. Bright Money aims to enhance financial wellness by equipping users with the necessary tools and insights to reduce financial stress, build savings, and make informed financial decisions. Through its innovative approach, the company fosters better financial stability and empowers users to take control of their financial futures.

Acesion Pharma

Series B in 2023
Acesion Pharma ApS is a biotech company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2011. The company specializes in the development of medical drugs for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. Acesion Pharma focuses on creating SK channel inhibitors, which target specific ion channels in heart cells that are essential for generating the electrical signals that regulate heart rhythm. By inhibiting these channels, the company aims to provide safe and tolerable chronic treatments that prevent the recurrence of AF and support the maintenance of a normal heart rhythm.

HiBob

Series D in 2023
HiBob Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based human resources management system designed to modernize HR technology for contemporary workplaces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, HiBob offers its flagship product, Bob, which serves as an integrated human resource information system. This platform facilitates various HR functions, including attendance tracking, time-off management, employee records, compensation management, and performance evaluation. With an intuitive, data-driven design, Bob is tailored for the needs of globally distributed and collaborative work environments. Since its launch, HiBob has experienced significant growth and has become the preferred HRIS for over 1,000 midsize and multinational companies, helping them enhance employee engagement and retention through effective talent management.

Aman Resorts

Private Equity Round in 2023
Aman Resorts is a luxury hospitality group that specializes in creating intimate and exclusive guest experiences through its small, high-end hotels and resorts. Each property is designed to harmonize with its beautiful natural surroundings, ensuring privacy and tranquility for guests. The company offers a range of services, including accommodations, dining, spa treatments, and cultural activities, all tailored to enhance the guest experience. Aman New York exemplifies this philosophy by introducing urban residences within a historically significant building, featuring unique layouts and private amenities. This urban expansion showcases Aman's commitment to providing unparalleled luxury in both remote and urban settings, maintaining its reputation for discretion and exceptional service.

Polytrade

Seed Round in 2023
Polytrade is a blockchain-based trade finance platform designed to integrate real-world assets into the crypto space in a secure and insured manner. The platform facilitates access to low-interest and rapid financing, enabling businesses to release essential working capital from crypto lenders. By doing so, it helps investors lower their financing costs, making it an attractive solution for those looking to optimize their financial resources within the evolving landscape of digital finance.

Chaos

Series A in 2023
Chaos Industries is a technology company specializing in next-generation solutions for defense and critical industries. The company is dedicated to enhancing sensing, detection, and communication capabilities through the use of Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN). Its focus on detection and radar services supports the development of advanced defense products, allowing clients to access high-quality services tailored to their needs.

Transcend Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Transcend Therapeutics, Inc., established in 1992 in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a clinical-stage company focused on developing pharmaceuticals to address diseases associated with oxidative stress and tissue damage. The company aims to create psychoactive medicines targeting specific brain regions involved in neuropsychiatric disorders. By doing so, Transcend Therapeutics seeks to enable healthcare professionals to facilitate positive changes in brain function and behavior for patients suffering from these conditions.

Mad Street Den

Series C in 2023
Mad Street Den Inc. is a computer vision and artificial intelligence company founded in 2016, with headquarters in Fremont, California, and additional offices in Chennai and Bengaluru, India, and Tokyo, Japan. The company focuses on developing models of generalizable intelligence that can be applied across various industries, particularly in retail. Its flagship product, Vue.ai, is a vertically integrated AI stack designed to provide comprehensive solutions for the retail value chain, enhancing customer experiences through features such as object recognition, gaze tracking, emotion-expression detection, and 3D facial reconstruction. Mad Street Den serves clients in several sectors, including online fashion, mobile gaming, IoT, robotics, and social media, aiming to create actionable AI applications that can be scaled effectively.

Apnimed

Series C in 2022
Apnimed, Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative pharmacologic therapies for sleep apnea and related disorders. Founded in 2017, Apnimed aims to address the underlying neurobiological mechanisms that contribute to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious condition affecting over 20 million Americans. Current treatments, such as CPAP devices and surgical options, primarily manage symptoms rather than the root causes of the disorder. Apnimed's therapeutics are designed to provide a simple, safe, and effective oral treatment that targets both the physiological and symptomatic effects of OSA, offering a potential alternative to existing interventions.

Virgio

Series A in 2022
Virgio is an early-stage, technology-driven fast fashion brand focused on offering trendy, elegant, and affordable clothing to fashion-conscious consumers. The company is fully vertically integrated, managing the entire process from trend curation and fashion design to manufacturing and direct sales through its own platforms. In addition to its retail operations, Virgio has developed an online application that assists fashion brands in customizing products to meet the specific needs of consumers, particularly targeting the preferences of Generation Z and modern shoppers. This comprehensive approach allows Virgio to effectively respond to evolving market demands while maintaining control over quality and design.

Even

Convertible Note in 2022
Even is a health tech company that collaborates with leading hospitals to provide comprehensive healthcare services through a subscription model. Its offerings include unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and hospitalization coverage valued at up to 50 lakh. The company simplifies the reimbursement process by directly transferring funds to partner hospitals, ensuring a seamless experience for members. By charging a recurring monthly fee, Even aims to address critical long-term health needs for individuals, making healthcare more accessible and manageable.

DataLoop

Series B in 2022
DataLoop is an Israeli company founded in 2017, specializing in artificial intelligence products and solutions for data automation. Based in Herzliya, the company focuses on streamlining the preparation of visual data for machine and deep learning applications. Its data management and annotation platform facilitates the creation and deployment of computer vision pipelines, encompassing data labeling, automated data operations, and the integration of human oversight for data validation. By addressing various data challenges, DataLoop enables organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and concentrate on their core business activities while reducing costs associated with data preparation.

Lucidity

Seed Round in 2022
Lucidity is a multi-cloud storage management platform that optimizes storage solutions across major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. The platform automates the adjustment of block storage in real time, ensuring that enterprises can efficiently allocate resources based on their data requirements without experiencing downtime. By streamlining cloud infrastructure management, Lucidity enables organizations to improve application performance, eliminate infrastructure disruptions, and significantly reduce cloud costs, achieving savings of up to 70%. This approach allows clients to maintain operational continuity while delivering reliable and predictable storage performance.

Mesh Payments

Series C in 2022
Mesh Payments, founded in 2018 by Eran Katoni and Oded Zehavi, is a New York-based company that specializes in cardless corporate payment solutions tailored for businesses operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The company's spend management platform enhances financial oversight through features such as virtual and physical cards, real-time expense tracking, and automated workflows. This platform allows finance managers to efficiently manage approvals, track spending, and generate reports, ultimately aiming to reduce costs and improve financial health. By providing visibility and control over expenditures, Mesh Payments helps organizations orchestrate and reconcile their spending effectively.

Cour Pharmaceuticals Development

Venture Round in 2022
Cour Pharmaceuticals Development Co Inc, founded in 2012 and based in Elmhurst, Illinois, operates in the pharmaceutical sector with a focus on developing an immune-modifying platform. This platform aims to achieve antigen-specific tolerance for immune-mediated diseases and provides non-biological therapeutics for conditions such as acute inflammation, autoimmunity, and allergies. The company is engaged in the pharmaceutical development of products related to immunology, pathology, and cardiovascular health, enabling the treatment of various conditions, including encephalitis syndromes, autoimmune disorders, infections, and heart attacks.

Fi.Money

Series C in 2022
Epifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates as a digital bank without physical branches, targeting young millennial workers and digital natives. The company offers a comprehensive range of online and mobile-first financial services, including payment solutions, money transfers, and lending services. By partnering with licensed banks, Epifi creates a secure platform that serves as a primary hub for consumers, enabling them to access co-branded debit cards and integrate their existing financial products into a single mobile banking interface. Utilizing customer insights and advanced technology, Epifi aims to simplify the banking experience and support users in achieving financial freedom.

Fanclash

Series B in 2022
FanClash is an esports platform that specializes in providing fantasy sports experiences for esports enthusiasts. The platform enables users to engage in fantasy leagues centered around popular esports titles such as PUBG and Call of Duty. Users can form their own teams, participate in contests, and earn real cash prizes based on the performance of their selected players. Additionally, FanClash offers features that allow gamers to create tournaments, communicate with friends and fans, and stay updated on various games and streamers. This comprehensive approach positions FanClash as a key player in the growing esports and fantasy gaming market.

CRED

Series F in 2022
CRED is a members-only credit card management and bill payments platform that rewards users every time they pay their credit card bills. The fintech startup operates an app that rewards customers for paying their credit card bills on time and gives them access to a range of additional services such as credit and a premium catalog of products from high-end brands. Customers are offered a range of features which include the ability to better track spending across various credit cards, and get reminders. Cred is backed by investors such as Falcon Edge Capital, Coatue Management, Insight Partners, DST Global, RTP Global, Tiger Global, Greenoaks Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Sofina. It was established in Bengaluru, Karnataka by Kunal Shah in 2017.

Cuemath

Venture Round in 2022
Cuemath is an international online learning platform founded in 2013 and based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It specializes in offering math and coding programs for students from kindergarten to grade 10. The platform aims to make mathematics engaging and comprehensive by utilizing a blend of paper-based resources and application-based technology. Cuemath's programs are delivered under the guidance of trained and certified teachers, focusing on building a strong foundation in math and coding. The curriculum is designed to enhance students' understanding of mathematical concepts, as well as their aptitude and reasoning skills, fostering a holistic and analytical approach to learning.

NextBillion

Series B in 2022
NextBillion operates an open forum platform aimed at fostering business development in low and middle-income countries. The platform serves as a discussion space for innovative business models and strategies that address various development challenges. By publishing guest-written content from entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and other stakeholders, NextBillion provides valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with doing business in developing markets. This approach not only facilitates knowledge sharing but also supports enterprises and initiatives actively working to drive progress in these regions.

NextBillion.ai

Series B in 2022
NextBillion.ai specializes in providing AI-driven hyperlocal solutions, with a primary focus on enhancing mapping technology. The company develops a spatial data platform that assists enterprises in managing location data and adopting an AI-first approach across various applications and regions. Targeting complex markets such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria, NextBillion.ai addresses challenges posed by underdeveloped infrastructure, intricate address systems, and dynamic road networks. By combining data, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology, the company empowers clients to optimize routing, scheduling, and dispatch processes, ultimately enabling them to overcome intricate location-based problems and enhance user experiences.

Neso Brands

Seed Round in 2022
Neso Brands is a forward-thinking venture in the eyewear sector that focuses on partnering with and investing in emerging consumer eyewear brands globally. The company aims to identify and support promising new brands, enhancing their growth potential by utilizing centralized resources in technology, manufacturing, analytics, supply chain, and distribution. This collaborative approach fosters a network effect, allowing each new brand to benefit from shared expertise and resources, thereby positioning them for success in the competitive eyewear market. Neso Brands is dedicated to shaping the future of eyewear by nurturing innovative brands and streamlining their operational capabilities.

Absolute

Series B in 2022
Absolute Foods is a food production and agriculture company. Absolute Foods' OS actionable insights based on inputs from the likes of sensors, satellite feeds, and others to the farmers for optimal growing conditions throughout the crop cycle.

Apnimed

Series C in 2022
Apnimed, Inc. is a clinical-stage company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative pharmacologic therapies for sleep apnea and related disorders. Founded in 2017, Apnimed aims to address the underlying neurobiological mechanisms that contribute to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious condition affecting over 20 million Americans. Current treatments, such as CPAP devices and surgical options, primarily manage symptoms rather than the root causes of the disorder. Apnimed's therapeutics are designed to provide a simple, safe, and effective oral treatment that targets both the physiological and symptomatic effects of OSA, offering a potential alternative to existing interventions.

Revise

Seed Round in 2022
Revise provides a backend for programming NFTs to interact with applications, utilities, and data feeds. Revise assists organizations and individuals in securing, managing, logging, and automating their NFTs and collections in response to external events. Revise accomplishes this through its robust SDK, which enables developers to use NFTs like never before.

Rario

Series A in 2022
RARIO is a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace founded in 2021 and based in Singapore. It specializes in officially licensed cricket NFTs, allowing fans to buy, sell, and trade a variety of digital collectibles, including playing cards, video moments, and cricket artifacts. The platform enables users to engage with other cricket enthusiasts, participate in exclusive fan clubs, and take part in quests for rewards, while also offering opportunities to earn real money through trading. By making the digital collectible experience more accessible, RARIO aims to enhance fan engagement within the cricket community.

VideoVerse

Series B in 2022
VideoVerse is a video technology company that offers an ecosystem of advanced video editing tools powered by artificial intelligence. It aims to empower both enterprise and individual content creators through its innovative platform. VideoVerse utilizes cutting-edge machine learning technology to analyze live content and generate real-time video highlights, ensuring that users can effectively capture and maximize key moments. Among its flagship products are Magnifi, a cloud-agnostic platform designed for real-time video analysis and highlight generation, and Illusto, a user-friendly web browser-based video editing tool. Through these offerings, VideoVerse enhances the video creation process, making it accessible and efficient for a diverse range of creators.

1K

Series B in 2022
1K specializes in distribution network services that facilitate direct connections between retailers and manufacturers of food and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company offers a comprehensive network that includes integrated backend systems and business analytics, as well as dedicated applications for retailers and agents. These services enable manufacturers to efficiently manage their distribution and allow retailers to easily source a diverse range of products. By streamlining the supply chain, 1K enhances the overall efficiency of the market for both manufacturers and retailers.

Kandola Network

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kandola develops a blockchain platform that addresses the challenges of data storage in the Web3 environment, particularly the inefficiencies of on-chain and off-chain systems. By providing a decentralized database, Kandola ensures high availability, scalability, and security, overcoming the limitations of traditional centralized systems that can compromise decentralization and introduce vulnerabilities. The platform also caters to the growing demand among enterprises seeking alternatives to expensive cloud services, offering a more cost-effective solution that leverages the competitive nature of decentralized networks. Additionally, Kandola facilitates real-time communication and data storage for Internet of Things applications, enabling developers to enhance speed, reduce costs, and accelerate growth in their projects. Through its innovative approach, Kandola positions itself as a leader in decentralized data solutions, significantly lowering operational expenses compared to conventional systems.

Oxyzo

Series A in 2022
Oxyzo is a financial services company dedicated to transforming small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into larger businesses. It provides customized credit solutions designed to support SMEs in expanding their operations, increasing revenue, and improving profit margins. Oxyzo's offerings include low-interest rates, collateral-free credit options, and rapid loan processing within 72 hours. The company serves over 3,000 SMEs across India, disbursing more than 4,000 crores annually, with assets under management exceeding 1,500 crores. Key features of Oxyzo's services include a pay-as-you-use model that charges interest only for the duration of credit utilization, minimal documentation requirements for loan processing, and potential savings on raw material purchases, allowing businesses to benefit from a more flexible and accessible lending experience.

Getir

Series E in 2022
Getir, established in 2015, is a technology company based in Istanbul, Turkey. It specializes in on-demand delivery services, focusing on fast-moving consumer products such as groceries, household items, and personal care products. The company operates in major Turkish cities like Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Bursa, and Kocaeli. Getir's mobile application allows users to browse and purchase products, track their deliveries in real-time, and make secure mobile payments.

Pine Labs

Secondary Market in 2022
Pine Labs is a technology and financial solutions provider focused on enhancing merchant operations and increasing revenue. The company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates both online and offline transactions, enabling retailers to connect with financial institutions and consumer brands efficiently. Its services include processing easy monthly installment transactions, delivering customer insights for targeted sales, and simplifying payment acceptance. Pine Labs supports over 350,000 POS terminals across 3,700 cities in India and Malaysia, catering to more than 100,000 merchants in diverse sectors such as electronics, food and beverage, fashion, and airlines. The company collaborates with 15 major banks and 7 financial institutions, ensuring a robust ecosystem for retailers to engage and retain customers while minimizing operational complexities and risks.

DealShare

Series E in 2022
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup focused on providing an online buying platform for a wide range of consumer products, targeting the growing population of users in non-metro and rural areas of India who are less familiar with traditional online shopping. The platform is designed for mobile and social media use, allowing users to easily purchase items with just a few clicks. DealShare enables customers to buy and share deals with friends, offering discounts based on the number of purchasers, which promotes demand aggregation of mass-market products through social engagement. Its product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, grocery items, beauty and wellness products, fashion accessories, electronics, and home décor. By focusing on a streamlined assortment, DealShare aims to achieve high capital and price efficiency while making online shopping accessible and affordable for its target demographic.

Moglix

Series F in 2022
Moglix is an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of industrial tools and equipment. The company operates an online marketplace that provides a wide range of industrial supplies, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, electrical and lighting items, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and various tools. By combining online convenience with supply-chain efficiencies, Moglix facilitates connections between equipment manufacturers, resellers, and business buyers, allowing them to access essential industrial goods at competitive prices. This focus on enhancing the procurement process positions Moglix as a key player in the industrial supply sector.

PlotX

Seed Round in 2022
PlotX is a developer of a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that focuses on creating a prediction market platform tailored for the crypto community. The platform utilizes a non-refundable functional utility token as the medium of exchange among participants. It offers various features, including automated market making, crypto-asset price predictions, rewards settlement, and automated prediction calculations. Additionally, PlotX facilitates liquidity mining for any price feed, allowing users to earn rewards on high-yield prediction markets. This innovative approach aims to enhance the user experience and engagement within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Zuddl

Series A in 2022
Zuddl is a conference management company that specializes in creating an online platform for hosting a variety of events, including conferences, workshops, expos, and hybrid gatherings. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Hyderabad, India, and also has a presence in San Francisco, California. Zuddl's platform enables users to design customized digital spaces that facilitate attendee engagement through features such as networking opportunities, discussion tables, polls, and a virtual event lobby. This cloud-based software allows organizations to manage and host high-impact events efficiently, enabling them to go live in minutes while promoting human interaction and collaboration among participants.

Spheron ABU

Seed Round in 2022
Spheron Network enables the decentralized cloud alternative for businesses that is secure, scalable, and performant by combining Web3, Kubernetes & Bare Metals.

Kopi Kenangan

Series C in 2021
Kopi Kenangan is a grab-and-go coffee chain based in Indonesia that aims to meet the growing demand for fresh coffee beverages in a country with low per capita coffee consumption, despite being one of the world's largest coffee exporters. The company focuses on providing authentic coffee blends sourced from various regions in Indonesia, complemented by organic palm sugar to enhance flavor. Its business model includes order-and-pickup and delivery options, allowing customers convenient access to a diverse range of freshly prepared coffee and other beverages at affordable prices. Through this approach, Kopi Kenangan seeks to cater to the evolving preferences of coffee consumers in the region.

CARS24

Series G in 2021
CARS24 Services Pvt. Ltd. is a company based in Gurugram, India, specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2015, CARS24 operates as a subsidiary of Global Car Group and has developed a tech-enabled marketplace that transforms the process of selling pre-owned vehicles. The company offers car inspection and valuation services, utilizing an AI-driven pricing algorithm to provide accurate market and appraisal prices. This innovative approach facilitates secure and efficient transactions, enabling car owners to sell their vehicles at fair prices through a network of channel partners across various cities in India. Additionally, CARS24 offers vehicle lending products, expanding its services within the automotive finance sector.

OfBusiness

Series G in 2021
OfBusiness is a tech-enabled platform that specializes in facilitating raw material procurement and credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company leverages technology to optimize SMEs' purchasing behaviors, ensuring access to a variety of key raw materials, including metals, chemicals, polymers, agricultural commodities, petrochemicals, and building materials. With a focus on improving the procurement process, OfBusiness provides better products at competitive prices and in timely manner, supported by both online and offline assistance. Additionally, the company offers cash flow-based financing through its affiliate, Oxyzo Financial Services, enabling SMEs to finance their raw material purchases. OfBusiness also provides various technology services, including BidAssist, which helps SMEs identify new growth opportunities.

OfBusiness

Secondary Market in 2021
OfBusiness is a tech-enabled platform that specializes in facilitating raw material procurement and credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company leverages technology to optimize SMEs' purchasing behaviors, ensuring access to a variety of key raw materials, including metals, chemicals, polymers, agricultural commodities, petrochemicals, and building materials. With a focus on improving the procurement process, OfBusiness provides better products at competitive prices and in timely manner, supported by both online and offline assistance. Additionally, the company offers cash flow-based financing through its affiliate, Oxyzo Financial Services, enabling SMEs to finance their raw material purchases. OfBusiness also provides various technology services, including BidAssist, which helps SMEs identify new growth opportunities.

Mesh Payments

Series B in 2021
Mesh Payments, founded in 2018 by Eran Katoni and Oded Zehavi, is a New York-based company that specializes in cardless corporate payment solutions tailored for businesses operating on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. The company's spend management platform enhances financial oversight through features such as virtual and physical cards, real-time expense tracking, and automated workflows. This platform allows finance managers to efficiently manage approvals, track spending, and generate reports, ultimately aiming to reduce costs and improve financial health. By providing visibility and control over expenditures, Mesh Payments helps organizations orchestrate and reconcile their spending effectively.

FlyFin AI

Seed Round in 2021
FlyFin AI is a consumer startup dedicated to automating financial management, particularly for freelancers and self-employed individuals. The company has developed a tax optimization platform that simplifies the tax filing process by offering intuitive expense tracking and automated tax calculations. Utilizing artificial intelligence, FlyFin scans for potential tax deductions and consolidates various expense accounts, significantly reducing the workload associated with tax preparation. By providing personalized tax advice, FlyFin empowers users to maximize their deductions and save time, making tax management more efficient and accessible.

Dream11

Venture Round in 2021
Dream11 operates as a sports technology platform. Dream 11 offers a unique sports engagement experience for Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Baseball and Handball.

Biryani By Kilo

Series B in 2021
Biryani By Kilo is a home-delivery-based biryani chain that specializes in providing authentic Mughlai cuisine directly to consumers' doorsteps. The company operates cloud kitchens, focusing on delivering a variety of dishes, including biryani, kebabs, and phirni, all presented in traditional earthen handis. By using high-quality ingredients, such as premium branded rice and handpicked spices from Kerala, Biryani By Kilo ensures that its dishes are flavorful and authentic. This approach allows the brand to cater to the growing demand for convenient dining options while offering a unique culinary experience reminiscent of Lucknowi royal food.

Mensa Brands

Series B in 2021
Mensa Brands is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build and scale digital brands. Mensa brands are investing working capital picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online. Its platform helps expertise in driving growth, product, merchandising, technology, supply chain, product, and access to global markets that help founders get a lucrative financial exit. At the same time, they transform their business through a successful partnership.

Fi.Money

Series B in 2021
Epifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Bengaluru, India, operates as a digital bank without physical branches, targeting young millennial workers and digital natives. The company offers a comprehensive range of online and mobile-first financial services, including payment solutions, money transfers, and lending services. By partnering with licensed banks, Epifi creates a secure platform that serves as a primary hub for consumers, enabling them to access co-branded debit cards and integrate their existing financial products into a single mobile banking interface. Utilizing customer insights and advanced technology, Epifi aims to simplify the banking experience and support users in achieving financial freedom.

CRED

Series E in 2021
CRED is a members-only credit card management and bill payments platform that rewards users every time they pay their credit card bills. The fintech startup operates an app that rewards customers for paying their credit card bills on time and gives them access to a range of additional services such as credit and a premium catalog of products from high-end brands. Customers are offered a range of features which include the ability to better track spending across various credit cards, and get reminders. Cred is backed by investors such as Falcon Edge Capital, Coatue Management, Insight Partners, DST Global, RTP Global, Tiger Global, Greenoaks Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Sofina. It was established in Bengaluru, Karnataka by Kunal Shah in 2017.

HiBob

Series C in 2021
HiBob Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based human resources management system designed to modernize HR technology for contemporary workplaces. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and London, HiBob offers its flagship product, Bob, which serves as an integrated human resource information system. This platform facilitates various HR functions, including attendance tracking, time-off management, employee records, compensation management, and performance evaluation. With an intuitive, data-driven design, Bob is tailored for the needs of globally distributed and collaborative work environments. Since its launch, HiBob has experienced significant growth and has become the preferred HRIS for over 1,000 midsize and multinational companies, helping them enhance employee engagement and retention through effective talent management.

OfBusiness

Series F in 2021
OfBusiness is a tech-enabled platform that specializes in facilitating raw material procurement and credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company leverages technology to optimize SMEs' purchasing behaviors, ensuring access to a variety of key raw materials, including metals, chemicals, polymers, agricultural commodities, petrochemicals, and building materials. With a focus on improving the procurement process, OfBusiness provides better products at competitive prices and in timely manner, supported by both online and offline assistance. Additionally, the company offers cash flow-based financing through its affiliate, Oxyzo Financial Services, enabling SMEs to finance their raw material purchases. OfBusiness also provides various technology services, including BidAssist, which helps SMEs identify new growth opportunities.

Ola Electric

Series C in 2021
Ola Electric Mobility is an Indian company that specializes in electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. Founded on May 26, 2017, by Ankit Jain and Anand Shah, the company is headquartered in Bengaluru. Ola Electric is dedicated to enhancing electric mobility by developing vertically integrated technology and manufacturing capabilities for EVs, including battery packs, motors, and vehicle frames. It operates the Ola Futurefactory, where it produces these core EV components. The company also focuses on leasing electric cars and providing shared daily mobility solutions. Additionally, Ola Electric is building charging and battery swapping networks to ensure convenient and reliable access to electric mobility. As part of its growth strategy, the company aims to capitalize on the electrification of transportation in India and explore export opportunities in select international markets.

CARS24

Series F in 2021
CARS24 Services Pvt. Ltd. is a company based in Gurugram, India, specializing in the buying and selling of used cars. Founded in 2015, CARS24 operates as a subsidiary of Global Car Group and has developed a tech-enabled marketplace that transforms the process of selling pre-owned vehicles. The company offers car inspection and valuation services, utilizing an AI-driven pricing algorithm to provide accurate market and appraisal prices. This innovative approach facilitates secure and efficient transactions, enabling car owners to sell their vehicles at fair prices through a network of channel partners across various cities in India. Additionally, CARS24 offers vehicle lending products, expanding its services within the automotive finance sector.

Bright Money

Series A in 2021
Bright Money is an AI-powered financial management platform that assists consumers in achieving debt-free living. By analyzing users' financial data through machine learning algorithms, Bright Money offers personalized insights into spending habits, budgeting, and overall financial health. The platform focuses on helping users manage various forms of debt, including credit card, student loan, and auto loan, while also providing tailored credit products. Bright Money aims to enhance financial wellness by equipping users with the necessary tools and insights to reduce financial stress, build savings, and make informed financial decisions. Through its innovative approach, the company fosters better financial stability and empowers users to take control of their financial futures.

Sproutt Insurance

Series B in 2021
Sproutt is a new kind of life insurance company that uncovers and rewards the ‘hidden’ healthy behaviors in everyone. Using AI technology, Sproutt’s Quality of Life Index (QLI) assesses behaviors that reflect healthy living – movement, sleep, emotional health, nutrition, and overall lifestyle balance – to personalize life insurance policies for each customer. Sproutt sells its policies direct-to-consumers as well as through agents and brokers via its Agent Portal.

Fanclash

Series A in 2021
FanClash is an esports platform that specializes in providing fantasy sports experiences for esports enthusiasts. The platform enables users to engage in fantasy leagues centered around popular esports titles such as PUBG and Call of Duty. Users can form their own teams, participate in contests, and earn real cash prizes based on the performance of their selected players. Additionally, FanClash offers features that allow gamers to create tournaments, communicate with friends and fans, and stay updated on various games and streamers. This comprehensive approach positions FanClash as a key player in the growing esports and fantasy gaming market.

1K

Series A in 2021
1K specializes in distribution network services that facilitate direct connections between retailers and manufacturers of food and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company offers a comprehensive network that includes integrated backend systems and business analytics, as well as dedicated applications for retailers and agents. These services enable manufacturers to efficiently manage their distribution and allow retailers to easily source a diverse range of products. By streamlining the supply chain, 1K enhances the overall efficiency of the market for both manufacturers and retailers.

OfBusiness

Series E in 2021
OfBusiness is a tech-enabled platform that specializes in facilitating raw material procurement and credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company leverages technology to optimize SMEs' purchasing behaviors, ensuring access to a variety of key raw materials, including metals, chemicals, polymers, agricultural commodities, petrochemicals, and building materials. With a focus on improving the procurement process, OfBusiness provides better products at competitive prices and in timely manner, supported by both online and offline assistance. Additionally, the company offers cash flow-based financing through its affiliate, Oxyzo Financial Services, enabling SMEs to finance their raw material purchases. OfBusiness also provides various technology services, including BidAssist, which helps SMEs identify new growth opportunities.

GudangAda

Series B in 2021
GudangAda is a business-to-business marketplace focused on transforming and digitalizing Indonesia's distribution chain for fast-moving consumer goods. The platform connects key stakeholders, including principals, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, by providing an end-to-end digital solution that facilitates online transactions. It enables users to conduct both small and bulk transactions, allowing them to operate as both sellers and buyers. Additionally, GudangAda offers logistics services, merchant solutions, and financial services, enhancing efficiency and accessibility within the supply chain. By streamlining interactions among traders, the platform aims to improve turnover rates, reduce costs, and expand customer reach.

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals

Series C in 2021
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals develops innovative therapies for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. The company's primary product, AMX0035, is an investigational therapy that combines two active compounds, sodium phenylbutyrate and Taurursodiol. This fixed-dose formulation aims to address mitochondrial energy crises and the accumulation of toxic proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum, which contribute to neurological decline. In addition to ALS, Amylyx's research pipeline includes potential treatments for Wolfram syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 2013 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to advancing solutions for serious brain disorders.

Lenskart

Series H in 2021
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Wugen

Series B in 2021
Wugen is focused on developing off-the-shelf cellular therapies for cancer, particularly utilizing natural killer (NK) cells and CAR-T cell therapies. The company enhances NK cells obtained from healthy donors to improve their ability to target and eliminate cancer cells. Wugen's innovative approach includes a proprietary platform that leverages advanced genomic engineering to create next-generation memory NK cell therapies. These therapies specifically aim to address various types of malignancies, including solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, and T-cell malignancies, thereby providing new treatment options for patients facing life-threatening cancers.

Swiggy

Series J in 2021
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

Locus

Series C in 2021
Locus is a technology company based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2015, that addresses challenges in last-mile logistics through its order-to-delivery dispatch management platform. The company offers automation and optimization solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of delivery operations for businesses. Its platform supports clients in managing deliveries, optimizing workflows, and improving customer experiences. Locus has successfully facilitated 650 million deliveries across over 30 countries, serving notable clients such as Unilever, Nestle, and BlueDart. The company’s solutions have resulted in significant cost savings, totaling $200 million in transit expenses, and have contributed to a reduction of 70 million kilograms in CO2 emissions while maintaining a high service level adherence rate of 99.5%. Locus is backed by prominent investors, including GIC Singapore, Qualcomm Ventures, Tiger Global, and Falcon Edge.

Mensa Brands

Series A in 2021
Mensa Brands is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs to build and scale digital brands. Mensa brands are investing working capital picking up equity in other D2C startups and scaling their brands' presence online. Its platform helps expertise in driving growth, product, merchandising, technology, supply chain, product, and access to global markets that help founders get a lucrative financial exit. At the same time, they transform their business through a successful partnership.

Moglix

Series E in 2021
Moglix is an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of industrial tools and equipment. The company operates an online marketplace that provides a wide range of industrial supplies, including maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, safety equipment, electrical and lighting items, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and various tools. By combining online convenience with supply-chain efficiencies, Moglix facilitates connections between equipment manufacturers, resellers, and business buyers, allowing them to access essential industrial goods at competitive prices. This focus on enhancing the procurement process positions Moglix as a key player in the industrial supply sector.

Lenskart

Secondary Market in 2021
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

OfBusiness

Series D in 2021
OfBusiness is a tech-enabled platform that specializes in facilitating raw material procurement and credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company leverages technology to optimize SMEs' purchasing behaviors, ensuring access to a variety of key raw materials, including metals, chemicals, polymers, agricultural commodities, petrochemicals, and building materials. With a focus on improving the procurement process, OfBusiness provides better products at competitive prices and in timely manner, supported by both online and offline assistance. Additionally, the company offers cash flow-based financing through its affiliate, Oxyzo Financial Services, enabling SMEs to finance their raw material purchases. OfBusiness also provides various technology services, including BidAssist, which helps SMEs identify new growth opportunities.

CRED

Series D in 2021
CRED is a members-only credit card management and bill payments platform that rewards users every time they pay their credit card bills. The fintech startup operates an app that rewards customers for paying their credit card bills on time and gives them access to a range of additional services such as credit and a premium catalog of products from high-end brands. Customers are offered a range of features which include the ability to better track spending across various credit cards, and get reminders. Cred is backed by investors such as Falcon Edge Capital, Coatue Management, Insight Partners, DST Global, RTP Global, Tiger Global, Greenoaks Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Sofina. It was established in Bengaluru, Karnataka by Kunal Shah in 2017.

Swiggy

Series J in 2021
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects customers with local restaurants, allowing them to order meals conveniently through a user-friendly app. The platform provides a comprehensive listing of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to place orders and track deliveries in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy has expanded its services to include the pickup and drop-off of various items, such as laundry and documents, catering to both individual and business clients. By offering timely deliveries and promotional discounts, Swiggy aims to enhance the customer experience and ensure that meals are delivered fresh and promptly.

Dream Sports

Secondary Market in 2021
Dream Sports is a prominent sports technology company based in Mumbai, India, known for its innovative brands, including Dream11, FanCode, DreamX, DreamSetGo, and DreamPay. Established in 2008 by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth, the company aims to enhance the sports experience through various fan engagement platforms. Its flagship product, a fantasy sports platform, allows users to participate in fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, hockey, and volleyball, where they can create teams and earn points based on real-life player performances. In addition to fantasy sports, Dream Sports offers avenues for content, commerce, experiences, merchandising, and events, aligning with its vision of "Make Sports Better." The company has consistently been recognized as one of the top workplaces in the sports tech industry since 2018.

BigBites

Series A in 2021
India is going through a huge transformation in the way we explore and consume our food and identify with brands. BigBites is at the frontline of this transformation, crafting and designing food for the evolved consumer palate. We are a customer-focused bunch of food lovers, constantly thinking, searching for that one more element, to add to our customer's overall delight. Our discerning consumers love the way our dishes are created and our team of creators is proud to identify these taste preferences. We do this by engaging with them through a continuous feedback loop and honing our product to satisfy exacting tastes. We are committed to this mission by taking on multiple exciting dishes across formats, categories, and cuisines to a consumer. And are currently serving in more than 50 locations across 4 Cities in India – Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai! Plans are also in place for many more locations across multiple new cities in the next few months. Serving more than 2 million customers over the last 3 years we are excited to serve many more millions as we expand our offering and reach.

PolicyBazaar

Private Equity Round in 2021
PolicyBazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that offers a range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company provides a comparison portal and mobile application that enable users to analyze and compare various insurance products based on coverage, premiums, benefits, and exclusions. By doing so, PolicyBazaar helps consumers make informed decisions regarding their insurance needs. The platform also includes tools and calculators to assist users in estimating their insurance requirements. With a focus on creating awareness about financial impacts related to death, disease, and damage, PolicyBazaar generates the majority of its revenue from its insurance services segment, which includes insurance broker services.

NJOY

Venture Round in 2021
NJOY, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of electronic cigarettes and vaping products, offering both rechargeable and non-rechargeable options. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company has positioned itself as a pioneer in the vaping industry, aiming to provide adult smokers with alternatives to traditional combustible cigarettes. NJOY's product range includes non-rechargeable electronic cigarette packs, rechargeable starter kits complete with batteries and cartridge refills, disposable electronic cigarettes, and various accessories like chargers. The company markets its products through an extensive network, including online platforms and retail locations such as convenience stores, effectively reaching customers across all 50 states. With additional offices in New York City, NJOY continues to innovate within the vaping sector, contributing to its significant growth.

VerSe Innovation

Venture Round in 2020
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.

DealShare

Series C in 2020
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup focused on providing an online buying platform for a wide range of consumer products, targeting the growing population of users in non-metro and rural areas of India who are less familiar with traditional online shopping. The platform is designed for mobile and social media use, allowing users to easily purchase items with just a few clicks. DealShare enables customers to buy and share deals with friends, offering discounts based on the number of purchasers, which promotes demand aggregation of mass-market products through social engagement. Its product catalog includes fruits, vegetables, grocery items, beauty and wellness products, fashion accessories, electronics, and home décor. By focusing on a streamlined assortment, DealShare aims to achieve high capital and price efficiency while making online shopping accessible and affordable for its target demographic.

ATAI Life Sciences

Series C in 2020
ATAI Life Sciences AG is a biotechnology company based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin and London. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies for mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. ATAI utilizes psychedelic compounds and other therapeutic methods to address these conditions, collaborating with various partners and research institutions to enhance its drug development pipeline. Its clinical-stage product portfolio features therapies such as COMP360 (Psilocybin therapy), PCN-101 (R-ketamine), and others derived from compounds like MDMA and ibogaine. By working with experts in the field, ATAI aims to ensure the efficacy and safety of its treatments. The company has garnered recognition for its contributions to mental health research and has secured partnerships and funding to further its initiatives in transforming mental health care.

Classplus

Series A in 2020
Classplus, founded in 2015 and based in Delhi, India, is a mobile-first software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to support private coaching institutes in managing their operations. The platform enables tutors to connect seamlessly with students and parents while providing features for video distribution, payment processing, communication, and online assessments. Additionally, Classplus offers analytics on student performance and empowers educators to create, monetize, and market their content through personalized branded applications. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the teaching experience and help coaching businesses grow in a digital landscape.

Foxy

Series A in 2020
Foxy is a startup dedicated to creating a comprehensive ecosystem for new-age brands within lifestyle categories, particularly in the beauty sector. The company has developed a social engagement platform designed to connect beauty influencers and artists with leading brands. By establishing influencer networks and commerce platforms, Foxy aims to enhance social infrastructure that fosters growth in online communities, facilitating stronger connections between influencers, brands, and consumers. The venture is led by Kartik Sheth and Chandranshu Sinha and is backed by three prominent venture capital firms, providing sufficient funding for its operations over the next two to three years.

Hippo Video

Series A in 2020
Hippo Video is a video customer experience platform that enables businesses to engage authentically with their audiences through personalized videos. By utilizing AI and machine learning technologies, the platform facilitates the creation, editing, and personalization of videos, while also offering actionable analytics. Hippo Video serves hundreds of thousands of active users worldwide, providing tools for various business stages, from lead generation to customer support. This approach allows businesses to humanize their sales outreach and improve response rates, ultimately accelerating conversions. The company is supported by notable investors, including KAE Capital and Sequoia Surge.

SenseHawk

Venture Round in 2020
SenseHawk, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that specializes in infrastructure intelligence, focusing primarily on the solar industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Saratoga, California, with development centers in Bengaluru, India, and Abu Dhabi, the company offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines the design, construction, and operation of solar plants. Its integrated applications leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and optimize site performance throughout the solar asset lifecycle. The platform is designed to manage and analyze data from various sources, including drones and supervisory control systems, thereby improving project management and operational efficiency. SenseHawk's services are utilized by a diverse range of clients, including developers, contractors, and asset owners across India, the United States, and Australia. In addition to solar applications, the platform has been adapted for use in other sectors such as power transmission, roads, and mining, demonstrating its versatility in infrastructure management.

Entropik

Series A in 2020
Entropik is a human insights company that specializes in measuring, analyzing, and optimizing customer experience (CX), user experience (UX), and market research (MR) in real time. The company has developed an online emotion intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to assess the cognitive and emotional responses of consumers. By tracking user activation and valence levels through touch gestures, Entropik's patented Emotion AI technologies enhance quantitative, qualitative, and UX research methods. This integration allows companies to make faster, more efficient, and unbiased decisions, ultimately optimizing customer experience journeys and addressing real business challenges.

Avail Finance

Series B in 2020
Avail Finance is a mobile-first platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that aims to enhance financial inclusion for the urban mass of India. Founded in 2017 by Ankush Aggarwal and Tushar Mehndiratta, the company offers a mobile application that enables users to obtain personal loans quickly and easily, often within minutes. Avail Finance specializes in providing unsecured, low-interest loans with minimal paperwork, catering primarily to blue-collar workers who may lack access to traditional financial services. The platform's flexible repayment options allow customers to build a credit history without relying on family or friends for financial support.

NextBillion.ai

Series A in 2020
NextBillion.ai specializes in providing AI-driven hyperlocal solutions, with a primary focus on enhancing mapping technology. The company develops a spatial data platform that assists enterprises in managing location data and adopting an AI-first approach across various applications and regions. Targeting complex markets such as India, Indonesia, and Nigeria, NextBillion.ai addresses challenges posed by underdeveloped infrastructure, intricate address systems, and dynamic road networks. By combining data, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology, the company empowers clients to optimize routing, scheduling, and dispatch processes, ultimately enabling them to overcome intricate location-based problems and enhance user experiences.
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