Founded in 2006, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments is a corporate venture capital arm of Bertelsmann based in New York, New York. The firm seeks to invest in B2C, media, financial service, information technology, SaaS & advertisement technology sectors based in the European, North American & Israel regions.
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AgroStar
Venture Round in 2025
AgroStar, founded in 2013, is a leading AgTech startup in India dedicated to supporting farmers in enhancing their agricultural practices. The company offers an omnichannel platform that provides comprehensive solutions for farmers throughout the crop life cycle, enabling them to increase yields and lower cultivation costs. AgroStar's services include expert advice, tailored content, and access to agricultural inputs such as seeds and nutrients, as well as hardware products. With a strong reliance on data and agronomy expertise, AgroStar effectively reaches millions of farmers across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Farmers can access these solutions through various channels, including the Agri Advisory Center, the AgroStar Agri Doctor app, and AgroStar retail stores, ensuring convenient support for their agricultural needs.
Scimplifi
Series B in 2025
Scimplifi operates as a business-to-business fulfillment platform that focuses on sourcing and manufacturing specialty chemicals. The company utilizes a science-driven approach, featuring in-house teams dedicated to value engineering, chemical processes, and analytical research. Its technology-enabled platform enhances transparency and simplifies navigation throughout the supply chain, allowing businesses to effectively manage their chemical requirements. Scimplifi serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agrochemicals, by providing tailored solutions that address their unique needs.
Ataraxis
Series A in 2025
Ataraxis is an AI-based diagnostic platform that helps develop personalized treatment plans.
Univest
Series A in 2024
Univest is a one-stop comprehensive solution for all your investment needs, which identifies issues in the current investment portfolios of users, guides them with investing in the right opportunities, and helps them earn higher ROIs. We use a 3 pronged approach: A. Signals/Stock trend analyzer: Automatically signals on change of trends (based on a user’s investment style), powered by robust algorithms B. Robust investment ideas basis an individual’s investment style Deep learning-based screeners/ handful picks by verified SEBI registered advisors/portfolio stocks of shark investors C. Validation of investment ideas through robust stock insights Easy-to-understand analysis and tools to validate every entry or exit suggestion All in all, Univest is a one-stop solution for investments where all phases of the investment journey: Information discovery, research, investments & tracking happens on a single platform The company was established in 2022 and is headquartered in India.
Orange Health Labs
Venture Round in 2024
Orange Health Labs is a health tech startup focused on providing diagnostic lab services that enable doctors to deliver care remotely. The company aims to enhance patient convenience by allowing individuals to receive home sample collection and access to test results without the need for clinic visits. By adopting a patient-centric approach, Orange Health helps reduce wait times for test results and facilitates efficient testing for blood tests, checkups, and pathology services. This innovative model supports the vision of making healthcare more accessible and seamless for consumers in their homes.
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Seed Round in 2024
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Astrix Health
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Astrix builds AI purchasing agents for healthcare providers. Astrix helps providers secure better deals on recurring medical supplies, equipment, and pharmacy orders by using AI to find the best offers from reputable vendors. Powered by generative AI, Astrix aggregates and normalizes data from millions of sources, delivering actionable pricing insights for buyers and sellers alike. Our team brings expertise in building AI systems from Palantir, Oxford, Duke Health, and MedStar Health. Backed by Y Combinator, Astrix operates globally from San Francisco, NYC, and London.
Basic Home Loan
Series B in 2024
Basic Enterprises Pvt Ltd operates a technology-driven platform aimed at automating the home loan process for middle and low-income households in India. Established in 2020 and based in Gurugram, the company offers a range of services that include access to multiple lenders, tracking of applications and approvals, loan sanctions, and disbursements. The platform also features an earnings tracker and eligibility calculators to assist users in navigating the home loan process. Additionally, Basic Enterprises provides integrated customer relationship management tools for home loan agents, facilitating a more efficient service delivery. By leveraging an asset-light agent network, the company aims to expedite loan disbursements and enhance the overall experience for families seeking home loans, making the process faster, simpler, and more accessible.
Doccla
Series B in 2024
Doccla is a provider of virtual ward services that focuses on shifting patient care from hospitals to home settings. The company partners with care organizations to facilitate early patient discharge and reduce hospital readmissions through remote monitoring using advanced medical devices. By onboarding patients at home with the necessary monitoring equipment, Doccla employs a mobile team of healthcare professionals, including nurses and doctors, to oversee patient care. This approach not only ensures that patients receive timely and effective treatment but also aims to enhance care quality while lowering associated costs. Originally developed as part of a research initiative for the NHS, Doccla's innovative service has been successfully implemented in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital.
Guardoc Health
Seed Round in 2024
Guardoc Health is streamlining clinical compliance with AI-driven accuracy in charting to meet regulations, enhance patient care, and optimize revenue management.
Scimplifi
Series A in 2024
Scimplifi operates as a business-to-business fulfillment platform that focuses on sourcing and manufacturing specialty chemicals. The company utilizes a science-driven approach, featuring in-house teams dedicated to value engineering, chemical processes, and analytical research. Its technology-enabled platform enhances transparency and simplifies navigation throughout the supply chain, allowing businesses to effectively manage their chemical requirements. Scimplifi serves various industries, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agrochemicals, by providing tailored solutions that address their unique needs.
deepc
Series A in 2024
deepc GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing AI software for medical imaging, particularly in radiology, to minimize diagnostic errors. The company offers a disease-agnostic AI solution that analyzes medical imaging data in real-time, identifying healthy and non-healthy cases to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Its web-based AI software framework, referred to as the Diagnostics OS, facilitates the integration of various medical diagnostic AI tools into clinical workflows, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By serving as a central hub for artificial intelligence applications in radiology, deepc aims to support healthcare professionals in achieving faster, more accurate diagnoses, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The company has received recognition for its innovative contributions, including awards from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
Lets Transport
Series E in 2024
LetsTransport is a logistics solution provider specializing in intra-city deliveries. The company offers customized logistics services designed for both businesses and consumers, focusing on efficiency and affordability. Its service portfolio includes value-added features such as screened drivers, audited and GPS-enabled vehicles, point-to-point billing, and real-time status updates. Additionally, LetsTransport provides round-the-clock service, allowing clients to automate their logistics processes while effectively monitoring and managing their deliveries. This structured approach ensures that clients benefit from transparent pricing and enhanced operational efficiency.
Rozana
Venture Round in 2024
Rozana focuses on peer commerce which looks at building exclusive partnerships with peers who wield community support (offline and online) to leverage the social network and the community for the expansion of the market.
Nat Habit
Series B in 2023
Nat Habit is a beauty and wellness brand specializing in natural skincare products. The company focuses on offering chemical and preservative-free options, utilizing ingredients such as grains, nuts, milk, yogurt, herbs, and flowers. This approach aims to provide customers with essential nutrients that promote overall freshness and health for both mind and body. By prioritizing natural ingredients, Nat Habit seeks to deliver effective skincare solutions while ensuring the well-being of its consumers.
Phare Health
Seed Round in 2023
Phare Health transforms the back office of healthcare, making it more efficient, accurate, and resillient.
Doccla
Convertible Note in 2023
Doccla is a provider of virtual ward services that focuses on shifting patient care from hospitals to home settings. The company partners with care organizations to facilitate early patient discharge and reduce hospital readmissions through remote monitoring using advanced medical devices. By onboarding patients at home with the necessary monitoring equipment, Doccla employs a mobile team of healthcare professionals, including nurses and doctors, to oversee patient care. This approach not only ensures that patients receive timely and effective treatment but also aims to enhance care quality while lowering associated costs. Originally developed as part of a research initiative for the NHS, Doccla's innovative service has been successfully implemented in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital.
LighthouseAI
Seed Round in 2023
LighthouseAI provides software solutions to pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics companies, wholesalers, and pharmacies.
QuantHealth
Series A in 2023
QuantHealth develops artificial intelligence-based software aimed at enhancing drug development processes. The company's platform conducts patient-centric simulations that integrate various data points from the clinical and drug development landscape. By predicting patient responses to both existing and new therapies, QuantHealth enables pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to test different clinical trial designs. This capability helps optimize trial strategies, ultimately increasing the chances of successful outcomes. Through its innovative approach, QuantHealth supports the healthcare industry in identifying new clinical opportunities and refining development strategies.
Onqo
Seed Round in 2023
Onqo Health - Intelligent support for individual and guideline-compliant therapy recommendations Onqo Health was founded in 2013 by physicians from the University Hospital Cologne. Today, a team of over 40 oncologists, scientists, and developers, together with an extensive network, are working to improve the quality of cancer care by translating the latest research into therapy algorithms. The precise, guideline-compliant therapy recommendations (including Best Clinical Practice) are qualitatively assured and individually support the decision on the optimal therapy for each individual patient. This allows, based on the evidence obtained, to measure oncological care and to return real treatment data to research. At Onqo, we believe that by combining science and technology, we can significantly reduce misdiagnosis rates - by providing the relevant information to the right people at the right time. EasyOncology is a Decision Support System for solid tumors and, with approximately 6,000 downloads, it's now the leading app for oncology professionals. This certified medical product presents the standards for diagnostics, therapy planning, and follow-up care in a very clear and concise manner, making it intuitive, quick, and goal-oriented. Users are guided from question to answer in less than five clicks. Unlike other mediums, the stage-appropriate therapy recommendation is first given in a brief overview to quickly grasp the therapeutic principle. Depending on the information needed, this can be explored in more detail. The oncological action recommendations are continuously retrospectively matched with decisions from tumor boards and thus validated. This is collected as part of a scientific accompanying program. From this, the idea developed to offer this system as an interface (API) for tumor board software, in order to reduce the high number of cases discussed in the tumor boards. This way, they can be quantitatively relieved and have more time available for complex cases. After entering all relevant information into the tumor board request, Board Support immediately generates a therapy recommendation. Standard cases with therapy recommendations no longer need to be presented at the board or can be consented in advance. Significant insights regarding the efficiency of therapies, the quality of treatments, etc., are obtained from the accompanying usage data. Board Support is currently in the pilot phase. onqo is a digital companion for NSCLC patients, supporting them on their journey with individualized, evidence-based, and comprehensible information for optimal oncological care. An interactive query allows for the personalized provision of information on the treatment course, including event-related notifications. This empowers patients to better understand their own illness, comprehend why certain therapeutic decisions are made, and recognize, based on the latest medical findings, the optimal treatment for their individual situation. onqo promotes guideline-compliant treatment by determining the right next steps based on previous user responses and highlighting deviations from these. onqo provides a summary of the collected information to present at the next doctor's appointment. To always have all important information in one place, findings or doctor's letters can be saved in the app, as well as questions and notes. Additionally, onqo offers valuable knowledge about cancer, covering all relevant medical topics, but also accompanying subjects like exercise, financial security, or dealing with stress. Additionally, onqo provides valuable knowledge about cancer, covering all relevant medical topics, as well as accompanying subjects like exercise, financial security, or stress management. In aftercare, onqo regularly asks about important general symptoms that can be summarized in the next treatmentdiscussion as soon as a significant change is detected.
LighthouseAI
Seed Round in 2023
LighthouseAI provides software solutions to pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics companies, wholesalers, and pharmacies.
Lets Transport
Venture Round in 2023
LetsTransport is a logistics solution provider specializing in intra-city deliveries. The company offers customized logistics services designed for both businesses and consumers, focusing on efficiency and affordability. Its service portfolio includes value-added features such as screened drivers, audited and GPS-enabled vehicles, point-to-point billing, and real-time status updates. Additionally, LetsTransport provides round-the-clock service, allowing clients to automate their logistics processes while effectively monitoring and managing their deliveries. This structured approach ensures that clients benefit from transparent pricing and enhanced operational efficiency.
Patient 21
Series C in 2023
Patient21 operates a health platform focused on improving the doctor-patient connection, which they view as essential for effective healthcare. The company aims to modernize the healthcare experience by addressing the fragmented and outdated processes currently prevalent in the industry. By leveraging technology, Patient21 enhances dental clinics with management software that streamlines administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and patient data management. They also provide electronic health records (EHR) to healthcare professionals, which helps improve diagnostic quality and reduce costs. Through these innovations, Patient21 seeks to facilitate better decision-making for both patients and physicians, ultimately promoting a more personalized and collaborative approach to healthcare.
EMBRACE
Acquisition in 2023
EMBRACE includes an agency team for employer branding and recruiting campaigns, a recruiting community, and material such as whitepapers, webinars, and podcasts.
deepc
Series A in 2023
deepc GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing AI software for medical imaging, particularly in radiology, to minimize diagnostic errors. The company offers a disease-agnostic AI solution that analyzes medical imaging data in real-time, identifying healthy and non-healthy cases to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Its web-based AI software framework, referred to as the Diagnostics OS, facilitates the integration of various medical diagnostic AI tools into clinical workflows, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. By serving as a central hub for artificial intelligence applications in radiology, deepc aims to support healthcare professionals in achieving faster, more accurate diagnoses, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. The company has received recognition for its innovative contributions, including awards from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
Qunomedical
Series A in 2022
Qunomedical is a digital health platform designed to connect patients with high-quality and affordable healthcare options worldwide. The company provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals to search for specific treatments and explore various hospitals offering these procedures across different countries. By offering comprehensive information on medical procedures, physicians, hospitals, and pricing, Qunomedical aims to empower patients to make informed healthcare decisions. Recognizing that each patient has unique medical needs and preferences, Qunomedical seeks to provide personalized support throughout the healthcare journey, addressing the limitations often found in traditional health systems, such as long waiting times and a lack of individualized care. Through its services, Qunomedical strives to enhance patient access to healthcare resources and facilitate a more tailored healthcare experience.
PAICON
Seed Round in 2022
Paicon is a healthcare technology company focused on transforming the medical field through its innovative medical data lake. The platform integrates a wide range of genetically and technically diverse data, facilitating advancements in diagnostics, personalized medicine, and AI-driven healthcare applications. Paicon aims to address biases in healthcare algorithms, promoting accurate and equitable treatment for all patients. By partnering with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare providers, Paicon is dedicated to enhancing precision medicine and improving patient outcomes globally. The company also offers a customizable cloud infrastructure and an analytics platform designed to manage tasks and files, helping the healthcare industry generate diverse medical datasets for valuable insights.
SubjectWell
Series B in 2022
SubjectWell is a clinical trial marketplace focused on patient recruitment, providing a risk-free platform for healthcare clients to efficiently find and screen qualified participants for clinical trials. By streamlining the recruitment process, SubjectWell helps accelerate the completion of studies, ensuring that healthcare organizations can meet their research timelines effectively. The company specializes in delivering highly qualified referrals, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of clinical trials and contributing to advancements in medical research.
Rupeek
Venture Round in 2022
Rupeek is a financial services company that operates an online lending platform specializing in gold loans and personal loans. The platform aims to simplify the loan application process, allowing consumers to obtain gold loans with minimal paperwork and quick processing times. By providing necessary identity and address proof, applicants can have their loans approved and funds credited to their bank accounts within an hour. Rupeek's mission focuses on promoting financial inclusion and offering transparent, user-friendly lending solutions for both lenders and borrowers.
Awign
Series B in 2022
Awign is a work fulfillment platform based in Bangalore, India, that specializes in providing a gig workforce and last-mile delivery services across various sectors, including education technology, hospitality, e-commerce, mobility, information technology, and financial technology. Founded in 2016 by IIT alumni Annanya Sarthak, Gurpreet Singh, and Praveen Sah, Awign offers a range of on-the-ground services such as auditing, assessments, proctoring, and business development for notable clients like Swiggy, ITC, and Bigbasket. The platform also addresses issues of unemployment and underemployment by offering work opportunities to college students, graduates, and women re-entering the workforce. Additionally, Awign focuses on skill development by providing internships and training programs that enhance professional skills in areas such as digital marketing and application development, enabling candidates to meet the demands of the job market while allowing companies to outsource tasks cost-effectively.
Shiprocket
Series E in 2022
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.
SquadStack
Series B in 2022
SquadStack is a tech-driven contact center that revolutionizes customer support and telesales by integrating AI agents with human expertise. Our solutions enhance customer experience, boost conversions, and reduce costs for leading consumer brands. Key offerings include a Humanoid AI Agent trained on over 90 million minutes of human interactions, providing accurate, consistent, and personalized conversations. Additionally, SquadStack offers a fully managed network of vetted telecallers, AI-powered quality audits, and omnichannel outreach with intelligent lead management. We work with leading businesses across various industries: Axis Bank, Kotak, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Digital, PhonePe, Delhivery, Birla Opus, Redbus, Eureka Forbes, Amity University, etc.
Naluri Life
Series B in 2022
Naluri Hidup Sdn Bhd, founded in 2017 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, provides professional coaching, guidance, and therapy focused on enhancing mental resilience and achieving personal life goals. The company offers both in-person counseling sessions with qualified psychologists and a digital therapeutics platform that integrates behavioral science, data science, and digital design. This platform aims to support users in adopting healthier lifestyles, managing stress, and addressing cardiometabolic and mental health conditions. By combining these elements, Naluri helps individuals and organizations predict, prevent, and manage health challenges, ultimately promoting sustained health outcomes.
Orange Health Labs
Series B in 2022
Orange Health Labs is a health tech startup focused on providing diagnostic lab services that enable doctors to deliver care remotely. The company aims to enhance patient convenience by allowing individuals to receive home sample collection and access to test results without the need for clinic visits. By adopting a patient-centric approach, Orange Health helps reduce wait times for test results and facilitates efficient testing for blood tests, checkups, and pathology services. This innovative model supports the vision of making healthcare more accessible and seamless for consumers in their homes.
Element Pictures
Acquisition in 2022
Element Pictures is a film and television production company that specializes in producing and distributing a diverse range of films and television programs. The company offers an eclectic selection that includes both international and homegrown cinema, catering to a wide audience by providing access to the latest releases as well as beloved cult classics. Through its commitment to quality storytelling, Element Pictures enables viewers to explore a variety of genres and cinematic experiences.
AppLike Group
Venture Round in 2022
AppLike is a Hamburg-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing applications for mobile devices. It offers a range of services including mobile advertising, app recommendations, and B2B solutions tailored for the mobile apps market. The company focuses on creating and publishing engaging mobile games, emphasizing user-friendly monetization strategies. Additionally, AppLike provides software solutions that automate user acquisition processes, helping clients effectively distribute advertisements across various mobile platforms. By covering the full value chain of the mobile app ecosystem, AppLike aims to enhance the overall experience for both developers and users.
Vymo
Series C in 2022
Vymo is a prominent sales engagement platform that enhances sales productivity and effectiveness for financial institutions. It addresses over 18 critical use cases for frontline personnel, sales managers, and business leaders by providing intelligent nudges and tailored industry playbooks. The platform is utilized by more than 65 global enterprises, including notable names such as Berkshire Hathaway, BNP Paribas, and Aflac, to deliver actionable insights and improve decision-making processes. Vymo's offerings include lead management, relationship management, and service management, complemented by features like geo-tracking, activity detection, and comprehensive sales analytics. Recognized as a market leader in the sales engagement sector, Vymo is supported by investments from Emergence Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Bertelsmann Investments.
Ada Health
Series B in 2022
Ada Health is a global health company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2011 by a team of doctors, scientists, and industry experts. The company has developed a virtual health companion platform that empowers users to actively manage their health and assists medical professionals in delivering effective care. Ada's platform utilizes personalized health inquiries to assess symptoms and offers features such as online video consultations, disease monitoring, and prevention strategies. The company collaborates with leading health systems and global non-profit organizations to enhance healthcare delivery and improve health outcomes for individuals.
Speedoc
Debt Financing in 2022
Speedoc is a virtual clinic and healthcare platform that aims to provide hospital-level care directly to patients' homes, addressing the increasing demand for medical services due to aging populations. The company offers a range of services including house call doctors, nurses, medication delivery, and telemedicine, which is supported by remote diagnostics and health monitoring. Through its application, users can easily book non-emergency private ambulances or request on-demand medical consultations, ensuring access to licensed healthcare professionals at any time and from any location. By integrating physical and digital healthcare services, Speedoc seeks to challenge traditional, facility-based medical models.
Bijak
Series B in 2022
Bijak is a B2B platform focused on agricultural commodities in India, designed to enhance the trading experience for buyers and sellers in the agricultural sector. The platform addresses issues of information asymmetry and accountability by providing transparent pricing, which helps traders, wholesalers, and food processors to make informed decisions. Bijak also facilitates better transaction management through a ledger system, optimizes logistics, and improves working capital cycles for its users. By streamlining these processes, Bijak aims to create a more efficient marketplace for agricultural commodities, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in the trade.
Rupeek
Venture Round in 2022
Rupeek is a financial services company that operates an online lending platform specializing in gold loans and personal loans. The platform aims to simplify the loan application process, allowing consumers to obtain gold loans with minimal paperwork and quick processing times. By providing necessary identity and address proof, applicants can have their loans approved and funds credited to their bank accounts within an hour. Rupeek's mission focuses on promoting financial inclusion and offering transparent, user-friendly lending solutions for both lenders and borrowers.
Electives
Seed Round in 2021
Electives is an enterprise live learning platform designed to enhance employee training by offering interactive classes on various topics, including new manager training, communications, team building, negotiations, innovation, resiliency, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It features a diverse roster of instructors, including professors, authors, CEOs, judges, and experts from various fields, such as Olympians and anti-racism thought leaders. The platform aims to make learning more accessible by providing class materials, personalized follow-up content, and post-class analytics, allowing employees to choose and engage in courses that align with their interests and professional development needs.
AgroStar
Series D in 2021
AgroStar, founded in 2013, is a leading AgTech startup in India dedicated to supporting farmers in enhancing their agricultural practices. The company offers an omnichannel platform that provides comprehensive solutions for farmers throughout the crop life cycle, enabling them to increase yields and lower cultivation costs. AgroStar's services include expert advice, tailored content, and access to agricultural inputs such as seeds and nutrients, as well as hardware products. With a strong reliance on data and agronomy expertise, AgroStar effectively reaches millions of farmers across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Farmers can access these solutions through various channels, including the Agri Advisory Center, the AgroStar Agri Doctor app, and AgroStar retail stores, ensuring convenient support for their agricultural needs.
Licious
Series F in 2021
Licious is an innovative company in the Indian food industry focused on addressing the ongoing challenge of providing safe and high-quality fresh meat. It operates an online meat delivery platform that offers a variety of meat products, including fresh chicken, lamb, and seafood. Licious ensures that its products are carefully procured, processed, and stored, allowing consumers to conveniently receive fresh meat delivered directly to their homes. By enhancing the procurement and consumption of meat in India, Licious aims to transform the way meat is sourced and enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Shiprocket
Series D in 2021
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.
Treebo Hotels
Series D in 2021
Treebo Hotels is a hospitality company inspired by the "Bo Tree," under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. The company aims to provide quality accommodation at affordable prices, reminiscent of the early budget hotels that offered shelter to all travelers. Treebo operates a hotel booking platform that simplifies the hotel and restaurant booking process. It develops hotel management software to address the technology needs of hotels, ensuring a comprehensive inventory of properties that meet prescribed quality standards. Additionally, Treebo offers staff training for hotel operators, with the goal of enabling travelers to access safe, clean, and comfortable accommodations. Through this approach, Treebo fosters a welcoming environment where guests can connect and share experiences.
Licious
Series F in 2021
Licious is an innovative company in the Indian food industry focused on addressing the ongoing challenge of providing safe and high-quality fresh meat. It operates an online meat delivery platform that offers a variety of meat products, including fresh chicken, lamb, and seafood. Licious ensures that its products are carefully procured, processed, and stored, allowing consumers to conveniently receive fresh meat delivered directly to their homes. By enhancing the procurement and consumption of meat in India, Licious aims to transform the way meat is sourced and enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Babel Finance
Series A in 2021
Babel Finance is a prominent global cryptocurrency financial institution that caters to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The company offers a range of professional financial services in the crypto sector, including crypto lending, asset management, and prime financing. Babel Finance provides clients with cryptocurrency deposit and credit facilities, structured asset management solutions, prime brokerage services, and derivatives strategies. This comprehensive suite of offerings enables clients to access instant crypto-backed loans and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities in the evolving digital asset landscape.
Shiprocket 360
Series C in 2021
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Shiprocket
Series C in 2021
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.
Treebo Hotels
Venture Round in 2020
Treebo Hotels is a hospitality company inspired by the "Bo Tree," under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. The company aims to provide quality accommodation at affordable prices, reminiscent of the early budget hotels that offered shelter to all travelers. Treebo operates a hotel booking platform that simplifies the hotel and restaurant booking process. It develops hotel management software to address the technology needs of hotels, ensuring a comprehensive inventory of properties that meet prescribed quality standards. Additionally, Treebo offers staff training for hotel operators, with the goal of enabling travelers to access safe, clean, and comfortable accommodations. Through this approach, Treebo fosters a welcoming environment where guests can connect and share experiences.
Treebo Hotels
Series D in 2020
Treebo Hotels is a hospitality company inspired by the "Bo Tree," under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. The company aims to provide quality accommodation at affordable prices, reminiscent of the early budget hotels that offered shelter to all travelers. Treebo operates a hotel booking platform that simplifies the hotel and restaurant booking process. It develops hotel management software to address the technology needs of hotels, ensuring a comprehensive inventory of properties that meet prescribed quality standards. Additionally, Treebo offers staff training for hotel operators, with the goal of enabling travelers to access safe, clean, and comfortable accommodations. Through this approach, Treebo fosters a welcoming environment where guests can connect and share experiences.
Lendingkart
Series D in 2020
Lendingkart is a financial technology company based in India that focuses on providing working capital loans and financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company employs advanced technology and data analytics to swiftly evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses, allowing for a fast and efficient loan approval process. By addressing the financing challenges faced by SMEs—particularly those lacking collateral or a robust credit history—Lendingkart offers a user-friendly online platform where businesses can easily apply for loans and receive funding in a timely manner. This innovative approach aims to support the growth and operational needs of SMEs in a competitive market.
Shiprocket
Series C in 2020
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.
Knockri
Seed Round in 2020
Knockri Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven video assessment tool designed to evaluate soft skills in job candidates. Founded in 2016, Knockri's platform helps employers reduce unconscious bias during the hiring process by analyzing both verbal and non-verbal communication through facial recognition technology. The tool quantifies essential soft skills such as confidence and empathy, enabling companies to effectively shortlist the most suitable candidates for interviews. By integrating seamlessly with existing Applicant Tracking Systems, Knockri's solution streamlines the early screening process, ultimately aiming to minimize unsuccessful interviews and promote a fairer hiring environment. The algorithm used by Knockri is intentionally blind to factors such as skin color, race, ethnicity, gender, appearance, and sexual preference, ensuring a focus on candidates' competencies rather than personal characteristics.
Skeps
Funding Round in 2020
Skeps is a technology company that provides a modular suite of products aimed at helping merchants and lenders identify optimal credit solutions for their customers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in the U.S. with additional offices in India, Skeps utilizes private blockchain technology to enable the simultaneous evaluation of multiple financing options. This innovative approach enhances the customer experience by reducing declines and facilitating customized offers while adhering to privacy guidelines. The company also focuses on point-of-sale financing, catering to the growing consumer demand for payment flexibility, which helps clients expand their business in an increasingly digital marketplace.
Rupeek
Series C in 2020
Rupeek is a financial services company that operates an online lending platform specializing in gold loans and personal loans. The platform aims to simplify the loan application process, allowing consumers to obtain gold loans with minimal paperwork and quick processing times. By providing necessary identity and address proof, applicants can have their loans approved and funds credited to their bank accounts within an hour. Rupeek's mission focuses on promoting financial inclusion and offering transparent, user-friendly lending solutions for both lenders and borrowers.
Pepperfry
Series F in 2020
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.
Licious
Series E in 2019
Licious is an innovative company in the Indian food industry focused on addressing the ongoing challenge of providing safe and high-quality fresh meat. It operates an online meat delivery platform that offers a variety of meat products, including fresh chicken, lamb, and seafood. Licious ensures that its products are carefully procured, processed, and stored, allowing consumers to conveniently receive fresh meat delivered directly to their homes. By enhancing the procurement and consumption of meat in India, Licious aims to transform the way meat is sourced and enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Club Factory
Series D in 2019
Club Factory operates an online shopping platform that facilitates cross-border e-commerce by connecting consumers directly with manufacturers. The company utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to scan the internet for factories selling products on major platforms like Wish, eBay, and Amazon, allowing it to compare prices from multiple sources. This approach enables Club Factory to present customers with the most competitive pricing options. In addition to enhancing the shopping experience for consumers, the platform also offers supply chain management solutions for enterprises, thereby streamlining the process of purchasing goods at lower prices.
Rupeek
Series B in 2019
Rupeek is a financial services company that operates an online lending platform specializing in gold loans and personal loans. The platform aims to simplify the loan application process, allowing consumers to obtain gold loans with minimal paperwork and quick processing times. By providing necessary identity and address proof, applicants can have their loans approved and funds credited to their bank accounts within an hour. Rupeek's mission focuses on promoting financial inclusion and offering transparent, user-friendly lending solutions for both lenders and borrowers.
Lendingkart
Series D in 2019
Lendingkart is a financial technology company based in India that focuses on providing working capital loans and financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company employs advanced technology and data analytics to swiftly evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses, allowing for a fast and efficient loan approval process. By addressing the financing challenges faced by SMEs—particularly those lacking collateral or a robust credit history—Lendingkart offers a user-friendly online platform where businesses can easily apply for loans and receive funding in a timely manner. This innovative approach aims to support the growth and operational needs of SMEs in a competitive market.
AgroStar
Series C in 2019
AgroStar, founded in 2013, is a leading AgTech startup in India dedicated to supporting farmers in enhancing their agricultural practices. The company offers an omnichannel platform that provides comprehensive solutions for farmers throughout the crop life cycle, enabling them to increase yields and lower cultivation costs. AgroStar's services include expert advice, tailored content, and access to agricultural inputs such as seeds and nutrients, as well as hardware products. With a strong reliance on data and agronomy expertise, AgroStar effectively reaches millions of farmers across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Farmers can access these solutions through various channels, including the Agri Advisory Center, the AgroStar Agri Doctor app, and AgroStar retail stores, ensuring convenient support for their agricultural needs.
Dashbot
Seed Round in 2019
Dashbot, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in conversational analytics, providing a platform designed to help bot developers and enterprises enhance user acquisition, engagement, and monetization through detailed data analysis. Established in 2016, Dashbot focuses on transforming unstructured conversational data into actionable insights, allowing clients to optimize their customer interactions. Utilizing advanced natural language processing techniques, the platform offers metrics and tools that support conversational analytics, model optimization, and the effectiveness of AI responses. By harnessing the power of conversational AI, Dashbot enables organizations to better understand user intentions and improve the overall customer experience. The company is supported by notable investors, including ff Venture Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Scrum Ventures, and Samsung.
Lets Transport
Series B in 2018
LetsTransport is a logistics solution provider specializing in intra-city deliveries. The company offers customized logistics services designed for both businesses and consumers, focusing on efficiency and affordability. Its service portfolio includes value-added features such as screened drivers, audited and GPS-enabled vehicles, point-to-point billing, and real-time status updates. Additionally, LetsTransport provides round-the-clock service, allowing clients to automate their logistics processes while effectively monitoring and managing their deliveries. This structured approach ensures that clients benefit from transparent pricing and enhanced operational efficiency.
Roposo
Series C in 2018
Roposo is a social network and discovery platform focused on fashion products, allowing women to explore and shop from various online stores. It features a wide range of categories, such as apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, while providing personalized recommendations based on individual tastes. Founded in 2013 and based in Gurugram, India, Roposo combines fashion discovery with user-generated content, enabling users to express themselves through homemade videos and photos. The platform facilitates a seamless browsing experience with curated trends and channels, connecting users with a global audience. With a user base exceeding 8.5 million and substantial engagement, Roposo has positioned itself as a significant player in the Indian digital landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of Glance Digital Experience Private Limited.
Licious
Series D in 2018
Licious is an innovative company in the Indian food industry focused on addressing the ongoing challenge of providing safe and high-quality fresh meat. It operates an online meat delivery platform that offers a variety of meat products, including fresh chicken, lamb, and seafood. Licious ensures that its products are carefully procured, processed, and stored, allowing consumers to conveniently receive fresh meat delivered directly to their homes. By enhancing the procurement and consumption of meat in India, Licious aims to transform the way meat is sourced and enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Eruditus Executive Education
Series C in 2018
Eruditus Executive Education Pvt. Ltd. is a provider of executive education programs aimed at mid-career professionals. Founded in 2010 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Dubai and Singapore. Eruditus collaborates with over 30 prestigious universities, such as MIT, Harvard, and INSEAD, to offer a diverse portfolio of management courses, workshops, and custom programs. These programs are designed to develop leadership skills and are available in various formats, including online and in-person sessions, catering to corporate clients and professionals from more than 80 countries. With a focus on accessibility, many courses are offered in multiple languages, enabling a broader reach for learners seeking to enhance their knowledge and advance their careers.
Roposo
Series C in 2018
Roposo is a social network and discovery platform focused on fashion products, allowing women to explore and shop from various online stores. It features a wide range of categories, such as apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, while providing personalized recommendations based on individual tastes. Founded in 2013 and based in Gurugram, India, Roposo combines fashion discovery with user-generated content, enabling users to express themselves through homemade videos and photos. The platform facilitates a seamless browsing experience with curated trends and channels, connecting users with a global audience. With a user base exceeding 8.5 million and substantial engagement, Roposo has positioned itself as a significant player in the Indian digital landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of Glance Digital Experience Private Limited.
Scroll
Series A in 2018
Scroll is a subscription service based in the United States that provides access to online journalism content. The company focuses on delivering high-quality content to engaged users while minimizing distractions and irrelevant noise. Scroll aims to foster a sustainable media experience by addressing the challenges of filter bubbles and promoting economic models that support honest reporting. Through its platform, Scroll seeks to prioritize meaningful content and facilitate a deeper engagement with journalism.
Licious
Series C in 2018
Licious is an innovative company in the Indian food industry focused on addressing the ongoing challenge of providing safe and high-quality fresh meat. It operates an online meat delivery platform that offers a variety of meat products, including fresh chicken, lamb, and seafood. Licious ensures that its products are carefully procured, processed, and stored, allowing consumers to conveniently receive fresh meat delivered directly to their homes. By enhancing the procurement and consumption of meat in India, Licious aims to transform the way meat is sourced and enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Involve.ai
Seed Round in 2018
Involve is a customer intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence to help businesses accelerate growth from existing data. It organizes all customer data and interactions in a single dashboard to quickly predict customer health, stop customers from leaving, and expand them to increase revenue.
iNurture
Series C in 2018
iNurture Education Solutions Pvt. Ltd., established in 2005, is a leading provider of career-oriented higher education in India. The company specializes in delivering industry-relevant courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across various sectors, including information technology, financial services, and creative industries. iNurture operates through a collaborative University-Industry Partnership model, working closely with 14 well-regarded universities and autonomous institutions across the country. Its programs, offered in both online and offline formats, are designed to enhance students' employability and prepare them for successful careers in a rapidly evolving job market.
Shiprocket 360
Venture Round in 2018
Skyrocket Your Online Sales. We help SME's, Manufacturers, Creative People and Service Providers setup their brand online and get sales from their own stores and also from other sales channels.
Shiprocket
Series B in 2018
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.
Fatherly
Series A in 2017
Fatherly is a digital media brand focused on providing resources and support for fathers. Headquartered in New York City, it operates as a subsidiary of Some Spider Inc. The platform offers a variety of content, including original video series, podcasts, and in-depth reports, all aimed at empowering men to raise their children effectively and lead fulfilling lives. Fatherly covers topics such as parenting tips related to gear, health, work, and relationships, and also features products ranging from gifts for expecting fathers to toys and fitness equipment for various age groups. Through its expert advice and community-driven insights, Fatherly aims to enhance the parenting experience for men, guiding them through the challenges and rewards of fatherhood.
Lendingkart
Series C in 2017
Lendingkart is a financial technology company based in India that focuses on providing working capital loans and financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company employs advanced technology and data analytics to swiftly evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses, allowing for a fast and efficient loan approval process. By addressing the financing challenges faced by SMEs—particularly those lacking collateral or a robust credit history—Lendingkart offers a user-friendly online platform where businesses can easily apply for loans and receive funding in a timely manner. This innovative approach aims to support the growth and operational needs of SMEs in a competitive market.
Treebo Hotels
Series C in 2017
Treebo Hotels is a hospitality company inspired by the "Bo Tree," under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. The company aims to provide quality accommodation at affordable prices, reminiscent of the early budget hotels that offered shelter to all travelers. Treebo operates a hotel booking platform that simplifies the hotel and restaurant booking process. It develops hotel management software to address the technology needs of hotels, ensuring a comprehensive inventory of properties that meet prescribed quality standards. Additionally, Treebo offers staff training for hotel operators, with the goal of enabling travelers to access safe, clean, and comfortable accommodations. Through this approach, Treebo fosters a welcoming environment where guests can connect and share experiences.
Penguin Random House
Acquisition in 2017
Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, formed on July 1, 2013, through a merger between Bertelsmann's Random House and Pearson's Penguin. The company operates in multiple countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Africa, as well as in Asia and Brazil. It encompasses a diverse array of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction, publishing both print and digital formats. With a workforce of over 10,000 and nearly 250 independent imprints, Penguin Random House publishes more than 15,000 new titles each year, featuring works from over 70 Nobel Prize laureates and many renowned authors. In Canada, its operations include Penguin Canada and Random House of Canada, which distribute books from their associated imprints in the U.S. and the U.K. The company aims to foster a love for reading and support authors in sharing their stories.
Eruditus Executive Education
Series B in 2017
Eruditus Executive Education Pvt. Ltd. is a provider of executive education programs aimed at mid-career professionals. Founded in 2010 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Dubai and Singapore. Eruditus collaborates with over 30 prestigious universities, such as MIT, Harvard, and INSEAD, to offer a diverse portfolio of management courses, workshops, and custom programs. These programs are designed to develop leadership skills and are available in various formats, including online and in-person sessions, catering to corporate clients and professionals from more than 80 countries. With a focus on accessibility, many courses are offered in multiple languages, enabling a broader reach for learners seeking to enhance their knowledge and advance their careers.
Nico
Angel Round in 2017
Nico is a dating app provides a diverse and fun dating community for everyone.
Club Factory
Series B in 2017
Club Factory operates an online shopping platform that facilitates cross-border e-commerce by connecting consumers directly with manufacturers. The company utilizes big data and artificial intelligence to scan the internet for factories selling products on major platforms like Wish, eBay, and Amazon, allowing it to compare prices from multiple sources. This approach enables Club Factory to present customers with the most competitive pricing options. In addition to enhancing the shopping experience for consumers, the platform also offers supply chain management solutions for enterprises, thereby streamlining the process of purchasing goods at lower prices.
Pepperfry
Series E in 2016
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.
Treebo Hotels
Series B in 2016
Treebo Hotels is a hospitality company inspired by the "Bo Tree," under which Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. The company aims to provide quality accommodation at affordable prices, reminiscent of the early budget hotels that offered shelter to all travelers. Treebo operates a hotel booking platform that simplifies the hotel and restaurant booking process. It develops hotel management software to address the technology needs of hotels, ensuring a comprehensive inventory of properties that meet prescribed quality standards. Additionally, Treebo offers staff training for hotel operators, with the goal of enabling travelers to access safe, clean, and comfortable accommodations. Through this approach, Treebo fosters a welcoming environment where guests can connect and share experiences.
Lendingkart
Series B in 2016
Lendingkart is a financial technology company based in India that focuses on providing working capital loans and financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company employs advanced technology and data analytics to swiftly evaluate the creditworthiness of businesses, allowing for a fast and efficient loan approval process. By addressing the financing challenges faced by SMEs—particularly those lacking collateral or a robust credit history—Lendingkart offers a user-friendly online platform where businesses can easily apply for loans and receive funding in a timely manner. This innovative approach aims to support the growth and operational needs of SMEs in a competitive market.
Raven Tech
Series A in 2016
Raven Tech, Inc. is a technology company based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing independent app prototypes and innovative projects, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, and next-generation operating systems. Raven Tech offers a range of creative tools, including Logonator for logo creation, Convertor for transforming images into triangular pixel grids, and Vinput, which utilizes webcam input to create real-time pixelated visuals. Additional offerings include Asky, which interprets abstract ideas through text embedded in triangles, and Tribrush for designing icons and patterns. The company also provides Mojifest, a package of animated symbols for communication, and Re:morse, a unique font for encryption. Furthermore, Raven Tech has developed smart home solutions, including the Raven H-1 central control system for smart devices and Flow, an operating system with an AI voice assistant. As of 2017, Raven Tech operates as a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc.
Shiprocket 360
Series B in 2016
Skyrocket Your Online Sales. We help SME's, Manufacturers, Creative People and Service Providers setup their brand online and get sales from their own stores and also from other sales channels.
Pencilnews
Angel Round in 2016
PencilNews is a media organization focused on delivering accurate information about early-stage startups in China, addressing the widespread skepticism surrounding media integrity in the region. Founded by Fang Wang, PencilNews aims to combat unethical practices in journalism by ensuring its content is free from advertisements, paid articles, and speculative reporting. All articles are produced by in-house reporters who conduct direct interviews with startup founders, often using voice recordings to verify authenticity. This commitment to truth has made PencilNews a favored source among venture capitalists seeking insights into emerging companies across diverse sectors, including agriculture, entertainment, education, and technology. Supported by notable investors such as SoftBank and Bertelsmann, PencilNews has successfully established itself as a trusted platform, helping startups gain valuable market exposure and understanding of customer needs.
Shiprocket
Series B in 2016
Shiprocket is an eCommerce shipping platform based in New Delhi, India, that was founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing cost-effective shipping solutions for direct-to-consumer retailers. Shiprocket's platform utilizes a machine-learning-based data engine to recommend appropriate courier services, select courier companies, print shipping labels, and track orders from a unified interface. This functionality allows businesses to efficiently manage their shipping and returns processes. Additionally, Shiprocket Packaging offers high-quality packaging materials with a focus on on-time delivery across India, catering to brands and businesses of all sizes.
Udacity
Series D in 2015
Udacity is an online learning platform founded in 2011 by David Stavens, Mike Sokolsky, and Sebastian Thrun, headquartered in Mountain View, California. Originating from free computer science courses at Stanford University, Udacity focuses on providing vocational training in high-demand fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cloud computing. The platform offers various nanodegree programs, including web development, data analysis, and mobile app development, designed to equip learners with skills sought by employers. Udacity's mission is to democratize education, making it accessible and affordable for individuals aiming to enhance their career prospects. The company collaborates with technology firms to ensure its curriculum aligns with industry needs, thereby preparing learners for the evolving job market. Despite facing challenges in its early years, Udacity has grown significantly, boasting millions of users and a valuation exceeding $1 billion, supported by investments from prominent venture capital firms.
HotChalk
Venture Round in 2015
HotChalk is a prominent provider of education technology and services, focusing on helping universities transition degree programs to an online format. The company offers a comprehensive platform that supports various aspects of online education, including course design, content development, marketing, and student recruitment, all enhanced by proprietary data analytics. HotChalk aims to improve student retention and graduation rates through its solutions and operates the largest global network of free educational content available online. Committed to increasing access to education, HotChalk strives to ensure meaningful educational outcomes for individuals worldwide.
Roposo
Series B in 2015
Roposo is a social network and discovery platform focused on fashion products, allowing women to explore and shop from various online stores. It features a wide range of categories, such as apparel, footwear, accessories, and beauty products, while providing personalized recommendations based on individual tastes. Founded in 2013 and based in Gurugram, India, Roposo combines fashion discovery with user-generated content, enabling users to express themselves through homemade videos and photos. The platform facilitates a seamless browsing experience with curated trends and channels, connecting users with a global audience. With a user base exceeding 8.5 million and substantial engagement, Roposo has positioned itself as a significant player in the Indian digital landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of Glance Digital Experience Private Limited.
Pepperfry
Series D in 2015
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle shopping platform that specializes in a diverse range of products aimed at enhancing home environments. The company features a marketplace that offers a wide selection of furniture, home décor, kitchenware, dining essentials, and pet supplies, including items from its own brand. With a focus on affordability, Pepperfry provides customers with numerous options to personalize their living spaces. The platform supports cash-on-delivery payment methods and includes a free shipping facility, making it convenient for users to shop for home merchandise from around the world.
JioSaavn
Series C in 2015
Jioaavn is a music streaming service. Their application provides bollywood, english, hindi, regional songs, top artists, playlists, and custom radio stations that enable listeners to access music.
Affero Lab
Private Equity Round in 2015
Affero Lab is a corporate education solutions provider based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with additional offices in São Paulo and Miami, Florida. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as Affero LTDA, the company specializes in a diverse range of educational services, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings, standardized content, on-demand content development, consulting, and business process outsourcing. Its portfolio also features tools and technologies designed to enhance corporate training, such as authoring tools, content management platforms, and virtual learning environments. Notably, Affero Lab commercializes QuickLessons, a collaborative SaaS platform for creating online courses. The company's approach integrates technology, content, and consulting to address areas such as e-learning, talent management, and knowledge management. Through its innovative and engaging solutions, Affero Lab aims to transform clients' educational programs and drive meaningful business results.
UCloud Information Technology
Series C in 2015
UCloud Information Technology provides IaaS (base cloud computing), independent research and development, computational resource, storage resource, network resource, and other basic IT infrastructure services. It offers UCloud Physical Host that provides physical servers, UCloud Host, a UCloud-based mature cloud computing technology, UCloud Load Balancer, a load balancing service that offers automatic allocation of application data among multiple cloud hosts, UCloud Network, a UCloud network service that manages network resources, and UCloud Extended Hybrid Cloud that offers a hybrid deployment service of cloud platforms and server hosting. UCloud Information Technology also provides UCloud Disk that provides permanent hard disk storage space for cloud hosting, UCloud DataBase, a data base service based on mature cloud computing technology, UCloud Memory Storage, a key-value memory database, UCloud Content Delivery Network services, Object Storage that provides unstructured file storage services for Internet applications, UCloud Distributed Data Processing solutions, Cloud Security that provides testing services, and scheduling interface solutions for cloud computing resources. It serves video, O2O and E-Commerce, Internet finance, PaaS/SaaS, game, mobile SNS, online education, and digital marketing sectors. Ji Xinhua, Hua Kun, and Mo Xianfeng founded UCloud Information Technology in 2011. Its headquarters is in Shanghai in China.
Synergis Education
Series A in 2015
Synergis Education, Inc. is an educational services provider that develops on-ground, online, and hybrid degree programs tailored for non-traditional adult learners. Founded in 2011 and based in Chandler, Arizona, the company partners with non-profit colleges and universities to offer a range of integrated services, including marketing and enrollment management, academic program design, technology integration, and student retention support. Their EdVantage Learning System co-develops curricula for associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees with partner institutions, while EdVantage Information Systems manages various technologies and processes to enhance educational delivery. Synergis Education aims to address the needs of college and university leaders seeking innovative solutions in higher education.
Lexin
Series B in 2014
LexinFintech Holdings is an online consumer finance platform for educated young adults in China. As one of China's leading financial technology companies, Lexin integrates its e-commerce-driven installment finance platform, Fenqile, with advanced risk management technologies, the Company's Dingsheng online investment platform, and the Company's Juzi Licai online investment platform for individual investors, to create a comprehensive consumer finance ecosystem. The Company utilizes technologies including big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to enable the near-instantaneous matching of user funding requests with offers from the Company's more than 30 funding partners, which include commercial banks, consumer finance companies, and other licensed financial institutions. By serving the credit needs of China's educated young adults, Lexin helps its more than 20 million registered users to enjoy a better quality of life through the use of better credit.
Relias Learning
Acquisition in 2014
Relias Learning offers online training to senior care, health and human services, corrections, and intellectual and developmental disabilities organizations. It’s their mission to help clients achieve the highest quality practice and accreditation standards with online learning and compliance programs. Though the name Relias Learning is new, they’ve been delivering online training programs to organizations with specialized needs since 2002. By bringing together Silverchair Learning Systems, Essential Learning, Care2Learn, Hospice Education Network, and Advanced Training Solutions, they provide their clients with a wealth of courses and dedicated support to meet their compliance needs. Strong partnerships with leading advocacy and professional organizations enable us to create engaging, relevant, and timely learning experiences. Their intuitive user interface makes learning enjoyable.
Udacity
Series C in 2014
Udacity is an online learning platform founded in 2011 by David Stavens, Mike Sokolsky, and Sebastian Thrun, headquartered in Mountain View, California. Originating from free computer science courses at Stanford University, Udacity focuses on providing vocational training in high-demand fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cloud computing. The platform offers various nanodegree programs, including web development, data analysis, and mobile app development, designed to equip learners with skills sought by employers. Udacity's mission is to democratize education, making it accessible and affordable for individuals aiming to enhance their career prospects. The company collaborates with technology firms to ensure its curriculum aligns with industry needs, thereby preparing learners for the evolving job market. Despite facing challenges in its early years, Udacity has grown significantly, boasting millions of users and a valuation exceeding $1 billion, supported by investments from prominent venture capital firms.
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