Chiratae Ventures

Chiratae Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2006. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including mobility, software as a service, education technology, consumer technology, health technology, climate technology, financial technology, agricultural technology, B2B, and deep technology. With a global network, Chiratae Ventures manages approximately $3.6 billion and has built a portfolio of over 220 companies over the past 15 years. The firm's unique advantage lies in its affiliation with International Data Group (IDG), which provides extensive resources in global publishing, market research, and industry events, enhancing its ability to support early-stage companies in navigating their markets and achieving growth.

Sarthak Biswas

Associate

Sarthak Biswas

Associate

Amish Dedhia

Principal, Growth and Exit

Anubhav Goyal

Associate Vice President - Investments

Mandeep Julka

Vice President, Investments

Saketh Katikaneni

Associate Vice President - Investments

TC Meenakshisundaram

Founder and Managing Director

Anoop N Menon

Principal, Investments

Ranjith Menon

Managing Director

Kailash Nath

Assistant Vice President, Seed

Venkatesh Peddi

Managing Director

Chandraneel Polavarapu

Senior Associate

Naimil Shah

Associate

TCM Sundaram

Founder and Vice Chairman

Past deals in Apparel

Bizongo

Series E in 2025
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Metadome.ai

Series A in 2024
Metadome.ai specializes in creating immersive digital experiences using XR, AI, and generative AI technologies. With over six years of industry experience, the company provides innovative interactive solutions for various sectors, including automotive, home décor, and fashion, enhancing customer engagement and driving conversions. Their offerings include a 3D configurator and virtual showroom, which facilitate interaction between businesses and consumers through augmented reality in advertising displays. Metadome.ai focuses on making its software widely accessible across web, app, and in-store environments, ensuring compatibility with all consumer devices while improving graphics quality. The company operates offices in India, the UAE, and the USA, partnering with prominent brands to deliver exceptional results and real business outcomes.

Bizongo

Series E in 2023
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

KBCols Sciences

Seed Round in 2023
KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Pune, India, specializes in biotechnology-driven processes. The company extracts natural colors from agro-industrial waste, producing a wide range of hues including blue, violet, pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. These colors find applications in various industries such as cosmetics, textiles, paints, food, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. KBCols Sciences aims to revolutionize the dyeing landscape in the apparel industry by providing sustainable, reproducible, and consistent bio-colors.

Lenskart

Series I in 2022
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Metadome.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Metadome.ai specializes in creating immersive digital experiences using XR, AI, and generative AI technologies. With over six years of industry experience, the company provides innovative interactive solutions for various sectors, including automotive, home décor, and fashion, enhancing customer engagement and driving conversions. Their offerings include a 3D configurator and virtual showroom, which facilitate interaction between businesses and consumers through augmented reality in advertising displays. Metadome.ai focuses on making its software widely accessible across web, app, and in-store environments, ensuring compatibility with all consumer devices while improving graphics quality. The company operates offices in India, the UAE, and the USA, partnering with prominent brands to deliver exceptional results and real business outcomes.

Bizongo

Series D in 2021
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Lenskart

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

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Bizongo

Series C in 2021
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

KBCols Sciences

Seed Round in 2020
KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Pune, India, specializes in biotechnology-driven processes. The company extracts natural colors from agro-industrial waste, producing a wide range of hues including blue, violet, pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. These colors find applications in various industries such as cosmetics, textiles, paints, food, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. KBCols Sciences aims to revolutionize the dyeing landscape in the apparel industry by providing sustainable, reproducible, and consistent bio-colors.

Bizongo

Series C in 2020
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Bizongo

Series C in 2019
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Little Black Book

Series A in 2019
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

ezbuy Holdings

Series C in 2018
Ezbuy Holdings Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Singapore, operates a leading online marketplace specializing in a diverse range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, electronics, and beauty items. As a prominent player in cross-border e-commerce in Southeast Asia, ezbuy connects consumers to various brands and sellers from countries such as China, the USA, Korea, and Taiwan, while also facilitating access to popular online sites like Taobao and Amazon. The platform emphasizes service excellence and convenience, offering features like a subscription service for affordable shipping, product reviews for informed purchasing, and same-day delivery options. Additionally, ezbuy collaborates with local retail shops to enhance parcel collection services. Currently, it operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, striving to provide an efficient and cost-effective online shopping experience for its customers.

Bizongo

Series B in 2018
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Little Black Book

Venture Round in 2017
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Bizongo

Series A in 2016
Bizongo is a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform specializing in customized goods, including packaging, textiles, and apparel. Founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates, the company aims to digitize the fragmented B2B segment of made-to-order products. Bizongo offers a comprehensive suite of services such as digital vendor management, supply chain automation, and supply chain financing. Its platform connects businesses with a network of over 1,500 curated manufacturers, addressing key challenges like inventory management and operational efficiency. Through its innovative approach, Bizongo seeks to streamline the supply chain process, reduce costs, and facilitate easier contract management for its clients.

Little Black Book

Seed Round in 2016
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Lenskart

Series D in 2016
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

ezbuy Holdings

Series B in 2016
Ezbuy Holdings Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Singapore, operates a leading online marketplace specializing in a diverse range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, electronics, and beauty items. As a prominent player in cross-border e-commerce in Southeast Asia, ezbuy connects consumers to various brands and sellers from countries such as China, the USA, Korea, and Taiwan, while also facilitating access to popular online sites like Taobao and Amazon. The platform emphasizes service excellence and convenience, offering features like a subscription service for affordable shipping, product reviews for informed purchasing, and same-day delivery options. Additionally, ezbuy collaborates with local retail shops to enhance parcel collection services. Currently, it operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, striving to provide an efficient and cost-effective online shopping experience for its customers.

Zivame

Series C in 2015
Zivame is an online lingerie store launched in August 2011, catering specifically to the needs of Indian women. It offers a diverse range of products, including lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, and nightwear, enabling customers to find their clothing essentials in one convenient location. The platform allows users to browse products by various filters such as category, brand, color, and size, enhancing the shopping experience. Zivame aims to replicate the offline retail experience by providing detailed product information, affordable fast shipping, and a customer-friendly return policy. This approach allows consumers to shop comfortably and privately from their homes, setting Zivame apart in the lingerie and e-commerce sectors.

Little Black Book

Seed Round in 2015
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Lenskart

Series C in 2015
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

eShakti.com

Series B in 2014
eShakti.com Pvt Ltd is an international fashion design company based in Chennai, India, with a design studio in New York, New York. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in manufacturing custom clothing for women, offering a wide range of products including dresses, tops, shirts, jackets, denims, pants, and occasion wear. eShakti.com allows customers to personalize their clothing by choosing designs and providing specific measurements, catering to women in sizes 0 through 36. The company's commitment is to provide affordable fashion that enhances the individual style and fit for every woman. Products are available for purchase online, and gift cards are also offered to customers.

Zivame

Series B in 2013
Zivame is an online lingerie store launched in August 2011, catering specifically to the needs of Indian women. It offers a diverse range of products, including lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, and nightwear, enabling customers to find their clothing essentials in one convenient location. The platform allows users to browse products by various filters such as category, brand, color, and size, enhancing the shopping experience. Zivame aims to replicate the offline retail experience by providing detailed product information, affordable fast shipping, and a customer-friendly return policy. This approach allows consumers to shop comfortably and privately from their homes, setting Zivame apart in the lingerie and e-commerce sectors.

Valyoo Technologies

Series B in 2013
Valyoo Technologies, a New Dehli, India-based online retailers that sells fashion accessories. Founded by CEO Peeyush Bansal, Valyoo Technologies is an online wholesaler of luxury fashion accessories in India. It operates e-commerce websites, including: Jewelskart.com, Watchkart.com, Bagskart.com and Lenskart.com.

Myntra

Series E in 2013
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Lenskart

Series B in 2012
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Myntra

Series D in 2012
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Zivame

Series A in 2012
Zivame is an online lingerie store launched in August 2011, catering specifically to the needs of Indian women. It offers a diverse range of products, including lingerie, loungewear, swimwear, and nightwear, enabling customers to find their clothing essentials in one convenient location. The platform allows users to browse products by various filters such as category, brand, color, and size, enhancing the shopping experience. Zivame aims to replicate the offline retail experience by providing detailed product information, affordable fast shipping, and a customer-friendly return policy. This approach allows consumers to shop comfortably and privately from their homes, setting Zivame apart in the lingerie and e-commerce sectors.

Valyoo Technologies

Series A in 2011
Valyoo Technologies, a New Dehli, India-based online retailers that sells fashion accessories. Founded by CEO Peeyush Bansal, Valyoo Technologies is an online wholesaler of luxury fashion accessories in India. It operates e-commerce websites, including: Jewelskart.com, Watchkart.com, Bagskart.com and Lenskart.com.

Lenskart

Series A in 2011
Lenskart is an innovative online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, sunglasses, and accessories. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames, with prices ranging from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, allowing customers to select a frame, input their prescription details, and place an order easily. Lenskart ensures a hassle-free shopping experience with a 48-hour free home delivery guarantee and a 365-day return policy. Additionally, it boasts a comprehensive collection of discounted contact lenses from top brands, catering to various needs, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. By focusing on convenience and affordability, Lenskart aims to transform the eyewear shopping experience for its customers.

Myntra

Series C in 2011
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

eShakti.com

Series A in 2011
eShakti.com Pvt Ltd is an international fashion design company based in Chennai, India, with a design studio in New York, New York. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in manufacturing custom clothing for women, offering a wide range of products including dresses, tops, shirts, jackets, denims, pants, and occasion wear. eShakti.com allows customers to personalize their clothing by choosing designs and providing specific measurements, catering to women in sizes 0 through 36. The company's commitment is to provide affordable fashion that enhances the individual style and fit for every woman. Products are available for purchase online, and gift cards are also offered to customers.

Myntra

Series B in 2011
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Myntra

Series B in 2010
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.

Myntra

Series A in 2008
Myntra is an e-commerce company specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, aiming to make these accessible to a broad audience. It operates an online marketplace that features a comprehensive catalog of current season products, including private fashion labels and a range of apparel and accessories. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing consumers to navigate through a diverse selection of authentic merchandise. Myntra emphasizes customer convenience by offering various payment options, including cash on delivery. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to disrupt conventional retail and enhance the shopping experience for its users.
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