Aarin Capital Partners

Aarin Capital is a Bangalore-based venture capital firm founded in 2012 that specializes in direct and fund of funds investments. The firm targets early and mid-stage startups, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, fintech, life sciences, education, and technology-based products and services. Aarin Capital typically invests between $3 million and $10 million, aiming to create long-term value through partnerships with skilled management teams. The firm emphasizes the importance of sustainable business practices and operational excellence, offering not just financial support but also strategic guidance to its investee companies. By prioritizing profitable revenue growth and strong governance, Aarin Capital seeks to foster innovative ideas that can transform large markets while maintaining a commitment to maximizing free cash flows.

Ranjan Pai

Partner

39 past transactions

88academics

Seed Round in 2021
88academics (INDIA) has been established with the social objective of making quality video-based learning material available to ALL Indian students. Technology, connectivity, and social media are rapidly changing the world of Education and we wish to lead the democratization of the tuition industry in India. The current tuition options available in the market are expensive and cater only to the upper classes leaving students from middle and lower-income families at a disadvantage. We intend to leverage technology to level the playing field.

Magic Crate

Seed Round in 2018
Magic Crate is an early childhood learning company that specializes in discovery kits for young children. Founded in 2014 by a group of young parents with backgrounds from prestigious institutions, the company offers a subscription service that delivers themed activity boxes to customers' doorsteps each month. These boxes are designed to enhance skill-building and stimulate learning through a variety of activities focused on science, arts, games, and role-play. Developed by a team of early childhood experts and specialist designers, Magic Crate's products are safe, eco-friendly, and aim to provide engaging and educational experiences for preschool children and their parents.

Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt.

Venture Round in 2018
India's Foodlink F&B Holdings Pvt. Sanjay Vazirani created Ltd. in 2003 with the goal of fostering excellence in the Indian Food & Beverage Service Industry. Small-scale events in Mumbai were the beginning, and with sheer determination and enthusiasm, it kept lifting the bar each time to progressively establish itself as a luxury catering brand to be reckoned with, providing exclusively tailored culinary experiences from all over the world.

Faircent

Series B in 2017
Faircent operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers directly with lenders, bypassing traditional financial intermediaries like banks. By eliminating the high margins that banks typically charge due to their significant overhead costs, Faircent offers a more cost-effective solution for both parties. Borrowers benefit from lower interest rates, while lenders can achieve better returns on their investments compared to conventional savings accounts. The platform facilitates a virtual marketplace where users can negotiate loan terms and conditions directly, fostering a more straightforward and efficient lending process.

Sayre Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Sayre Therapeutics is a company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for cancer and immunity-related diseases. It specializes in creating novel medicines, drug-delivery devices, companion diagnostics, and diagnostic imaging agents tailored for medical professionals such as oncologists and rheumatologists. The company’s product offerings include small molecules, recombinant proteins, and monoclonal antibodies. Sayre Therapeutics operates a business model that emphasizes global access and early access programs, along with named patient initiatives, to ensure that patients can benefit from its advancements. Additionally, the company focuses on securing product registrations to facilitate exclusive commercial distribution in South Asia, thereby enhancing the availability of its therapeutic solutions in the region.

PharmEasy

Series B in 2017
PharmEasy is a health tech startup founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth, Mikhil Innani, and Dhaval Shah as a subsidiary of Ascent Health. The company operates an online platform that offers a range of healthcare services, including teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, and diagnostic test sample collections. By digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain, PharmEasy connects patients with local pharmacies and diagnostic centers, facilitating access to essential medicines and healthcare products. This approach aims to make healthcare services more available, affordable, and accessible to patients.

Wigzo Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Wigzo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in New Delhi, India, specializes in designing and developing enterprise marketing automation software. The company offers a Contextual Marketing Platform that enables marketers to deliver personalized communications through various channels, including email, in-app messages, push notifications, and social media platforms like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Wigzo's technology allows for dynamic content generation that adapts based on user behavior, enabling companies to create targeted marketing campaigns. By employing machine learning and adaptive technology, Wigzo predicts user preferences and customizes content blocks in real-time, enhancing engagement and improving conversion rates. The platform can be integrated with existing email clients using JavaScript and SDKs to effectively track and analyze user interactions.

Pocket Aces

Series A in 2016
Pocket Aces Pvt. Ltd. is a digital entertainment company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating and distributing engaging content across various mobile platforms. It operates several content channels, including FilterCopy, which focuses on short videos; Dice Media, dedicated to long-form web series; and Gobble, which offers food and lifestyle videos. Additionally, Pocket Aces runs LOCO, a live and interactive esports app that serves as a direct-to-consumer platform. The company leverages technology, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to enhance its content and reach a diverse audience, particularly targeting young viewers with its innovative programming.

DoSelect

Seed Round in 2016
DoSelect is an online skill measurement platform that aims to revolutionize how organizations approach hiring and employee development. By leveraging advanced technology and data analytics, the platform helps organizations make informed decisions regarding recruitment and continuous learning. It addresses the traditionally manual and subjective nature of hiring processes by providing tools that enable automation, intelligence, and benchmarking. Through its innovative solutions, DoSelect has assisted numerous organizations in improving their hiring practices and fostering skill development among employees, ultimately enhancing overall workforce effectiveness. The company's mission focuses on solving the challenges associated with recruitment and learning, ensuring that organizations can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Impact Analytics

Seed Round in 2016
Impact Analytics Inc. is a provider of business intelligence and insights, focusing on various industries including banking, media, retail, hospitality, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, education, and consumer goods. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, the company delivers comprehensive data science solutions that integrate business consulting, advanced machine learning, and technology. Its offerings encompass consumer analytics, marketing analytics, pricing analytics, social media analytics, geo analytics, audience engagement, and reporting. Additionally, Impact Analytics develops iOS applications that facilitate data collection from field personnel. The organization combines expertise from former consultants and data scientists to create tools that help enterprises leverage their data effectively, optimize operations, and enhance decision-making processes.

Vyome Therapeutics

Series C in 2016
Vyome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant acne and other opportunistic pathogens. The company offers a range of products, including VB 1953, its lead molecule aimed at addressing the unmet needs in the drug-resistant acne market, as well as DARTS, which prevents resistance development in acne and other pathogens. Additionally, Vyome's portfolio includes various anti-dandruff treatments, such as VB 001, an anti-dandruff scalp care product, VB 2421, an anti-dandruff hair gel, VB 3222, a wash-off shampoo, and VB 7731, a Ketoconazole emulsion gel. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, Vyome Therapeutics is committed to innovation through its risk-mitigated development platform and state-of-the-art research infrastructure. The company aims to provide effective solutions for refractory skin conditions, enhancing treatment options for patients and healthcare professionals.

Zumutor Biologics

Seed Round in 2016
Zumutor Biologics Inc. is an immuno-oncology company that specializes in developing human antibody libraries to create novel immunotherapies and enhance monoclonal antibodies. The company is focused on targeted cell therapeutics and has established proprietary antibody engineering platforms aimed at modulating innate immunity and the tumor microenvironment. Zumutor is developing biologic products for the treatment of breast cancer, as well as other conditions such as prostate cancer and lymphoma. Founded in 2013, Zumutor Biologics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a research and development center located in Bengaluru, India.

HomeLane

Series B in 2016
HomeLane is a home interior company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that specializes in providing personalized interior design solutions for the urban Indian middle class. Founded in 2014, it has successfully delivered over 21,000 projects across the country, demonstrating significant expertise in helping customers realize their dream homes. The company offers a comprehensive range of services on a single platform, including interior design, modular furniture, decor products, painting, loose furniture, appliances, and home automation. HomeLane enables customers to visualize various design options in three dimensions and provides instant quotes, making the process of home interior design accessible and efficient.

QuikrEasy

Series A in 2016
Zimmber is a platform for those who are in need of home services like fixing or a dripping flush tank or electrical glitch, or installation of air conditioner. People who are in need of these services can contact this online firm and get the tasks done within few clicks. Since this started its first service in Indian trade capital, Mumbai, it has been successful so far and will be available in all the metropolitan cities soon. As per Zimmber, every home is spending around Rs. 23,000 per year, this is exactly where the firm is focusing now. The user has to select the service available in their website or mobile application. If the user finds any issue in applying for services, the platform will help the user to find it. After the user chooses the service needed, he/she will be contacted to confirm the availability, before Zimmber sends a service provider to his/her home/office. The firm says it has partnered with 100 service providers so far to work for them.

CampusDiaries.com

Seed Round in 2016
Campus Diaries operates as a prominent youth expression platform in India, facilitating creative self-expression among students from over 700 campuses across three countries. The platform, accessible through campusdiaries.com, serves as a social network where users can share stories, showcase talents, and connect with like-minded individuals. It emphasizes the importance of creativity and self-expression in driving personal and community growth, particularly within the knowledge economy. Campus Diaries offers a suite of solutions including content creation, curation, and consumption, as well as promotion and discovery of young talent. Additionally, it acts as a hub for students, teachers, mentors, and educational institutions, fostering connections and providing access to events and opportunities that support career advancement.

FabHotels

Series A in 2016
FabHotels operates a budget hotel chain in India, partnering with smaller hotels to offer standardized services aimed at budget travelers. The company employs an asset-light model, promoting its partner hotels, which typically have capacities ranging from twenty to forty rooms. This approach enables travelers to easily discover and book accommodations while enjoying exclusive benefits and rewards. By focusing on affordability and consistency, FabHotels caters to the needs of cost-conscious guests seeking reliable lodging options.

Thinkster Math

Series A in 2016
Thinkster is a tablet-based math learning program that combines world-class curriculum with personalization from real, experienced teachers and groundbreaking artificial intelligence.

Faircent

Series A in 2016
Faircent operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers directly with lenders, bypassing traditional financial intermediaries like banks. By eliminating the high margins that banks typically charge due to their significant overhead costs, Faircent offers a more cost-effective solution for both parties. Borrowers benefit from lower interest rates, while lenders can achieve better returns on their investments compared to conventional savings accounts. The platform facilitates a virtual marketplace where users can negotiate loan terms and conditions directly, fostering a more straightforward and efficient lending process.

PharmEasy

Series A in 2016
PharmEasy is a health tech startup founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth, Mikhil Innani, and Dhaval Shah as a subsidiary of Ascent Health. The company operates an online platform that offers a range of healthcare services, including teleconsultation, medicine deliveries, and diagnostic test sample collections. By digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain, PharmEasy connects patients with local pharmacies and diagnostic centers, facilitating access to essential medicines and healthcare products. This approach aims to make healthcare services more available, affordable, and accessible to patients.

Tracxn Labs

Venture Round in 2016
Tracxn Labs is a venture studio based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a startup research platform that tracks startups across various sectors, including enterprise, consumer, internet, mobile, health tech, and ed-tech. By leveraging its comprehensive database and analytical tools, Tracxn Labs offers insights into emerging companies and trends, supporting investors and stakeholders in making informed decisions. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation by identifying and nurturing promising startups within the dynamic technology landscape.

Invictus Oncology

Series A in 2016
Invictus Oncology Pvt. Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company based in New Delhi, India, established in 2011. The company focuses on developing innovative therapeutics for cancer treatment, aiming to improve the lives of cancer patients. It specializes in supramolecular therapeutics, which are designed to serve as next-generation treatments targeting various cancer types, including lung, testicular, colorectal, and childhood cancers. Invictus Oncology emphasizes the creation of the first anti-cancer drug from India, utilizing advanced technology to design treatments that specifically target tumors and enhance the immune response. This approach enables oncologists to effectively combat cancer cells by activating the patient's immune system.

Magic Crate

Seed Round in 2016
Magic Crate is an early childhood learning company that specializes in discovery kits for young children. Founded in 2014 by a group of young parents with backgrounds from prestigious institutions, the company offers a subscription service that delivers themed activity boxes to customers' doorsteps each month. These boxes are designed to enhance skill-building and stimulate learning through a variety of activities focused on science, arts, games, and role-play. Developed by a team of early childhood experts and specialist designers, Magic Crate's products are safe, eco-friendly, and aim to provide engaging and educational experiences for preschool children and their parents.

Oust Labs

Seed Round in 2016
Oust Labs is a developer of a gamified micro-learning platform designed to facilitate the onboarding and training of front-line staff in a competitive business environment. This platform enables organizations to efficiently create and share valuable information while ensuring continuous engagement with a diverse workforce, accommodating multiple languages. By emphasizing brief, focused learning modules that typically last two minutes and consist of five questions, Oust Labs allows clients to effectively assess, train, and develop their employees and contractors through a mobile app. This approach not only enhances workforce engagement but also addresses the challenges posed by an increasingly transient labor market.

SavvyMob

Seed Round in 2016
SavvyMob Travel Solutions Pvt Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company that provides an on-demand mobile hotel booking solution tailored for small and medium enterprises and independent travelers in India. Founded in 2014, SavvyMob focuses on offering last-minute hotel bookings through its mobile application, which features unsold hotel inventory at competitive prices. The platform is designed specifically for millennial travelers, enabling them to find and book affordable hotel rooms quickly and securely via their smartphones. SavvyMob curates a selection of quality hotels, including both branded and boutique options, ensuring the best value for both business and leisure travelers. Additionally, the company incentivizes users to earn credits by referring friends and family, enhancing the overall travel experience while encouraging social sharing of their savings and experiences.

Wigzo Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Wigzo Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in New Delhi, India, specializes in designing and developing enterprise marketing automation software. The company offers a Contextual Marketing Platform that enables marketers to deliver personalized communications through various channels, including email, in-app messages, push notifications, and social media platforms like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. Wigzo's technology allows for dynamic content generation that adapts based on user behavior, enabling companies to create targeted marketing campaigns. By employing machine learning and adaptive technology, Wigzo predicts user preferences and customizes content blocks in real-time, enhancing engagement and improving conversion rates. The platform can be integrated with existing email clients using JavaScript and SDKs to effectively track and analyze user interactions.

Faircent

Venture Round in 2015
Faircent operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers directly with lenders, bypassing traditional financial intermediaries like banks. By eliminating the high margins that banks typically charge due to their significant overhead costs, Faircent offers a more cost-effective solution for both parties. Borrowers benefit from lower interest rates, while lenders can achieve better returns on their investments compared to conventional savings accounts. The platform facilitates a virtual marketplace where users can negotiate loan terms and conditions directly, fostering a more straightforward and efficient lending process.

UE LifeSciences

Series A in 2015
UE LifeSciences is a growth-stage FemTech company focused on preventive oncology, particularly in the area of non-invasive breast and cervical cancer detection. The company has developed a portable screening device that aids in the early detection of breast cancer, allowing patients to receive timely treatments. Its flagship product has received regulatory clearance and has been validated through independent trials, demonstrating its effectiveness. This product is currently scaling commercially across multiple markets and operates on a high-margin, pay-per-use revenue model. Collaborations with major pharmaceutical companies further enhance its reach, opening opportunities in national markets. UE LifeSciences also has a promising pipeline of additional products aimed at improving cancer detection and treatment.

Tripfactory

Series A in 2015
TripFactory is an online travel booking platform that aims to enhance the travel experience for consumers by offering a wide selection of holiday packages. The platform allows users to either customize their trips or receive assistance from travel experts who can plan their holidays. By providing curated holiday options, TripFactory strives to deliver expert knowledge and competitive pricing, ensuring that travelers can enjoy their journeys with ease and convenience. The company positions itself as a leading online holiday store, focusing on creating memorable experiences for its customers.

QuikrEasy

Venture Round in 2015
Zimmber is a platform for those who are in need of home services like fixing or a dripping flush tank or electrical glitch, or installation of air conditioner. People who are in need of these services can contact this online firm and get the tasks done within few clicks. Since this started its first service in Indian trade capital, Mumbai, it has been successful so far and will be available in all the metropolitan cities soon. As per Zimmber, every home is spending around Rs. 23,000 per year, this is exactly where the firm is focusing now. The user has to select the service available in their website or mobile application. If the user finds any issue in applying for services, the platform will help the user to find it. After the user chooses the service needed, he/she will be contacted to confirm the availability, before Zimmber sends a service provider to his/her home/office. The firm says it has partnered with 100 service providers so far to work for them.

BYJU'S

Series B in 2015
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

KleverKid

Seed Round in 2015
KleverKid operates a web-based marketplace that simplifies the process for parents seeking afterschool and extracurricular activities for their children. Founded in 2013 and based in New Delhi, India, the platform allows users to search for a wide range of activities, including academic classes, sports, arts, and summer camps. Parents can easily view, compare, and book various options such as tutors, coaches, workshops, and playschools in their local area. By focusing on diverse interests and age groups, KleverKid aims to enhance children’s educational and recreational experiences.

HomeLane

Series A in 2015
HomeLane is a home interior company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that specializes in providing personalized interior design solutions for the urban Indian middle class. Founded in 2014, it has successfully delivered over 21,000 projects across the country, demonstrating significant expertise in helping customers realize their dream homes. The company offers a comprehensive range of services on a single platform, including interior design, modular furniture, decor products, painting, loose furniture, appliances, and home automation. HomeLane enables customers to visualize various design options in three dimensions and provides instant quotes, making the process of home interior design accessible and efficient.

EdCast

Series A in 2014
EdCast Inc. is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence-powered knowledge cloud platform designed to enhance personalized learning and knowledge management within enterprises. The company's main offerings include the EdCast Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and the MyGuide Digital Adoption Platform, which together facilitate employee development by providing tailored learning experiences and automating repetitive tasks. EdCast serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, hospitality, and technology, helping organizations improve workforce engagement and productivity through effective onboarding, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. The platform aggregates content from various sources, ensuring users receive relevant and contextual information, thus supporting a culture of continuous learning and career mobility. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, EdCast has garnered recognition as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and supports a wide array of clients, from large multinational corporations to small businesses.

Vyome Therapeutics

Series B in 2014
Vyome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant acne and other opportunistic pathogens. The company offers a range of products, including VB 1953, its lead molecule aimed at addressing the unmet needs in the drug-resistant acne market, as well as DARTS, which prevents resistance development in acne and other pathogens. Additionally, Vyome's portfolio includes various anti-dandruff treatments, such as VB 001, an anti-dandruff scalp care product, VB 2421, an anti-dandruff hair gel, VB 3222, a wash-off shampoo, and VB 7731, a Ketoconazole emulsion gel. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, Vyome Therapeutics is committed to innovation through its risk-mitigated development platform and state-of-the-art research infrastructure. The company aims to provide effective solutions for refractory skin conditions, enhancing treatment options for patients and healthcare professionals.

Theramyt Novobiologics

Series A in 2013
Theramyt Novobiologics Private Limited is a bio-pharma company based in Bengaluru, India, established in 2013. The company specializes in the development of biobetters, biosimilars, and new biological entities, with a primary focus on therapeutic monoclonal antibodies. Theramyt Novobiologics aims to create innovative treatments for various medical conditions, including oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. By leveraging its strengths in drug design and platform technology, the company is committed to advancing novel therapies to address unmet medical needs.

BYJU'S

Series A in 2013
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Thinkster Math

Seed Round in 2013
Thinkster is a tablet-based math learning program that combines world-class curriculum with personalization from real, experienced teachers and groundbreaking artificial intelligence.

Invictus Oncology

Series A in 2013
Invictus Oncology Pvt. Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company based in New Delhi, India, established in 2011. The company focuses on developing innovative therapeutics for cancer treatment, aiming to improve the lives of cancer patients. It specializes in supramolecular therapeutics, which are designed to serve as next-generation treatments targeting various cancer types, including lung, testicular, colorectal, and childhood cancers. Invictus Oncology emphasizes the creation of the first anti-cancer drug from India, utilizing advanced technology to design treatments that specifically target tumors and enhance the immune response. This approach enables oncologists to effectively combat cancer cells by activating the patient's immune system.

Vyome Therapeutics

Series A in 2012
Vyome Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs to combat antibiotic-resistant acne and other opportunistic pathogens. The company offers a range of products, including VB 1953, its lead molecule aimed at addressing the unmet needs in the drug-resistant acne market, as well as DARTS, which prevents resistance development in acne and other pathogens. Additionally, Vyome's portfolio includes various anti-dandruff treatments, such as VB 001, an anti-dandruff scalp care product, VB 2421, an anti-dandruff hair gel, VB 3222, a wash-off shampoo, and VB 7731, a Ketoconazole emulsion gel. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, Vyome Therapeutics is committed to innovation through its risk-mitigated development platform and state-of-the-art research infrastructure. The company aims to provide effective solutions for refractory skin conditions, enhancing treatment options for patients and healthcare professionals.
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