SmartStart

Established in 2022, SmartStart is a Dubai-based venture capital firm focused on investing in innovative startups within the financial services and technology sectors across emerging markets.

Prashant Gulati

Co-Founder

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Chalo

Series D in 2023
Chalo is a technology-driven platform that provides live bus tracking and contactless payment services to enhance public transportation for its users. The app allows riders to track buses in real time, informing them of arrival times at their respective stops, thereby eliminating the need to wait at bus stops. Chalo utilizes a proprietary algorithm to calculate live arrival times, improving the overall travel experience. Additionally, the platform offers an NFC-enabled touch-to-pay card, allowing users to store funds for seamless payments. This combination of features aims to make urban commuting more efficient and affordable.

Youplus

Seed Round in 2019
Youplus Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in developing AI-based technology to analyze videos and extract human emotions, opinions, and insights. Its core product, VOISE, is a video opinion search engine that processes data to understand consumer behavior and preferences. Youplus uses machine learning techniques such as voice modulation, NLP, and machine vision to identify key aspects within videos, enabling businesses to gain strategic insights for planning and development.

Stilt

Seed Round in 2019
Stilt Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing collateral-free personal loans to international students, graduates, immigrants, and underserved individuals in the United States who have limited or no credit history. Stilt's innovative lending platform employs both proprietary and public data sources to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, allowing the company to offer short-term loans at competitive interest rates. By facilitating access to capital, Stilt aims to empower immigrants and non-citizens in building their credit profiles and achieving financial stability.

Wand Labs

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, Wand Labs develops a conversational AI platform for businesses. This platform uses advanced machine learning and natural language processing to create intelligent chatbots and virtual assistants, enabling enterprises to automate customer interactions, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences.

Truly Financial

Seed Round in 2016
Truly Financial operates a fintech platform designed specifically for small businesses. It offers an integrated business banking solution that combines checking accounts with credit card acceptance, multi-currency accounts, and Visa cards for expenses. This enables small business owners to efficiently manage payments to local and international suppliers, streamlining their expenses globally.

zophop

Seed Round in 2015
Zophop Technologies Pvt Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that offers a mobile application designed to enhance public commuting experiences. Founded in 2014, the application provides comprehensive information on bus and train schedules, including timings, fares, stops, and platform numbers. It delivers real-time updates on bus locations and estimated arrival times at the next stop, complemented by audio prompts for user convenience. Zophop enables users to locate nearby transit stops, find optimal routes, and receive notifications about service delays and closures. Additionally, the app supports various modes of public transport, including buses, trains, metros, monorails, and rides from Uber cabs, thereby facilitating faster, smarter, and more cost-effective commuting.

OneShop

Venture Round in 2015
We're knocking down every barrier between you and your online store. Our goal is to get you up and running in less than 60 seconds, and we won't stop until we get there.

Shifu

Seed Round in 2015
Shifu is a mobile application designed to enhance user productivity by intelligently managing tasks and reminders. By analyzing a user's behavior and past interactions with their smartphone, Shifu identifies important tasks and suggests the optimal times to complete them. This includes reminders for personal calls, visits to favorite locations, and timely actions such as uploading photos when connected to Wi-Fi. The application's goal is to ensure that users stay organized and attentive to their priorities without being intrusive. Through its thoughtful and personalized approach, Shifu serves as a valuable digital assistant, helping users to navigate their daily activities more effectively.

EdCast

Venture Round in 2015
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.

Pext

Angel Round in 2015
Pext is a mobile application that turns messages into memes. It helps individuals to discover images they need. They can send them to a group or person through social media such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Pext is a U.S.-based company and it was acquired by Pinterest on December 8, 2015.

GOQii

Venture Round in 2015
GOQii Inc. is a digital health and wellness company that provides innovative solutions aimed at helping individuals adopt healthier lifestyles. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional offices in Mumbai and Shenzhen, GOQii offers activity tracker wearables and a comprehensive application that monitors various health metrics, including sleep patterns, physical activity, and calories burned. The platform connects users with a diverse range of professional health and fitness coaches, such as nutritionists and personal trainers, who provide personalized guidance through private chats and video calls based on individual health data. Additionally, the app facilitates medical consultations, diagnostic test bookings, and storage of health records in the cloud. GOQii's mission is to empower millions globally to achieve their health goals through a blend of advanced technology and expert support.
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