Smile Group

Smile Group, founded in 1999 and based in Gurgaon, India, is a prominent platform in Asia dedicated to building internet businesses in collaboration with passionate entrepreneurs. The group specializes in creating and operating companies across various sectors, including digital media, consumer internet, and SaaS. Notable ventures include Tyroo, a major performance network, and SingleInterface, which focuses on location-based marketing for retail brands. Smile Group also partners with fast-growing technology firms to facilitate their international expansion, collaborating with well-known entities like Airbnb and WPP. Additionally, through its investment arm, Smile Capital, the group supports entrepreneurship by investing in innovative companies such as Letsbuy.com, HackerEarth, and Bira 91.

Ramit Arora

Senior Principal, Corporate Development and VentureBuilder India

Harish Bahl

Founder, CEO and Chairman

Gopikaa Davar

Business Director

Billy Naveed

Head of Growth and Managing Partner, StudioSmile Singapore

Manish Vij

Managing Partner, StudioSmile India

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Spyne

Series A in 2022
Spyne is an AI-driven SaaS company established in 2018 by IIT-Kharagpur alumni Sanjay Kumar and Deepti Prasad. It specializes in providing high-quality photoshoot services to various industries, including jewelry, real estate, food, eCommerce, hotels, and weddings. With a network of over 2,500 professional photographers, Spyne simplifies the often cumbersome process of sourcing and managing photoshoots. Businesses can easily communicate their needs, and Spyne handles everything from finding the right photographer to overseeing the entire project. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, the platform not only enhances the quality of images but also accelerates processing times, allowing clients to save up to 40% on photo editing. By streamlining visual content production, Spyne addresses the common challenges faced by businesses in obtaining consistent and high-quality imagery.

Swiggy

Venture Round in 2022
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects users with local restaurants, allowing them to order food conveniently through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaimini, the company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Swiggy offers a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to track their orders in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy also provides services for picking up and dropping off various items, such as laundry and parcels, catering to both business clients and retail customers. The platform emphasizes speed and convenience, ensuring that users receive their food fresh and on time, often accompanied by discounts.

Animoca Brands

Series C in 2022
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in leveraging gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and publish a diverse range of mobile products globally. The company is known for its popular games, including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as titles based on well-known intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, Garfield, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports the implementation of Web3.0 strategies for intellectual property holders, providing a platform that enables the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This platform allows IP holders, including brands and artists, to monetize their rights and build fan communities within the blockchain ecosystem. With a strong portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships, Animoca Brands aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate the trading of digital property rights. The company operates across multiple locations, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina.

GajiGesa

Seed Round in 2021
GajiGesa is a financial wellness platform aimed at enhancing the financial security and literacy of Indonesian employees. The platform provides a comprehensive application that offers financial education, management tools, and early wage access, empowering users to take control of their finances. By promoting financial independence, GajiGesa helps employees mitigate the risk of falling into debt traps and reliance on predatory lending. Additionally, the platform supports employer partners by fostering increased employee productivity, engagement, and retention, thereby contributing to a healthier workforce. GajiGesa's mission is to ensure that every employee has access to the resources necessary for achieving financial dignity and security.

Animoca Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in leveraging gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and publish a diverse range of mobile products globally. The company is known for its popular games, including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as titles based on well-known intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, Garfield, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports the implementation of Web3.0 strategies for intellectual property holders, providing a platform that enables the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This platform allows IP holders, including brands and artists, to monetize their rights and build fan communities within the blockchain ecosystem. With a strong portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships, Animoca Brands aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate the trading of digital property rights. The company operates across multiple locations, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina.

Zingbus

Seed Round in 2021
Zingbus Technology Private Limited, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, operates an online bus ticketing platform that facilitates intercity travel across the country. The company focuses on delivering a safe and reliable travel experience, featuring well-equipped buses that prioritize customer comfort and safety. Zingbus allows travelers to book tickets based on their destination and journey date, offering additional services such as on-time departures, live tracking, and travel kits that include clean blankets, water bottles, and hand sanitizers. Through these features, Zingbus aims to provide a predictable, punctual, and hassle-free journey for its customers.

Crofarm

Venture Round in 2020
Crofarm aims to make a supply chain that supports farmers and provides businesses with freshest produce in the most efficient manner. At Crofarm, one gets a hands on learning experience and skill development at a place which boasts itself for a perfect blend of state of art technology and actual field work dedicated to the uplifting of Indian farmers at an immediate level and society from a broader perspective.

Remedo

Seed Round in 2020
Remedo Healthcare is a telemedicine startup focused on providing doctors with a platform to connect with their existing patients and follow up regularly. Remedo Healthcare is an integrated product comprehensively addressing doctor needs through Practice Management, Patient Communication and Patient Engagement.

Zupee

Series A in 2020
Zupee is a real-money gaming startup that offers a platform for users to participate in quiz tournaments across various topics, including movies, sports, and academics. The app enables players to engage in fun and competitive gameplay, answering questions quickly to maximize their scores and win real cash prizes. By allowing users to choose topics of interest, Zupee combines entertainment with educational value, encouraging users to broaden their knowledge while competing against others. The platform's user-friendly approach and focus on meaningful competition contribute to its industry-leading growth and popularity among players.

Spyne

Seed Round in 2020
Spyne is an AI-driven SaaS company established in 2018 by IIT-Kharagpur alumni Sanjay Kumar and Deepti Prasad. It specializes in providing high-quality photoshoot services to various industries, including jewelry, real estate, food, eCommerce, hotels, and weddings. With a network of over 2,500 professional photographers, Spyne simplifies the often cumbersome process of sourcing and managing photoshoots. Businesses can easily communicate their needs, and Spyne handles everything from finding the right photographer to overseeing the entire project. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, the platform not only enhances the quality of images but also accelerates processing times, allowing clients to save up to 40% on photo editing. By streamlining visual content production, Spyne addresses the common challenges faced by businesses in obtaining consistent and high-quality imagery.

Zingbus

Seed Round in 2020
Zingbus Technology Private Limited, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, operates an online bus ticketing platform that facilitates intercity travel across the country. The company focuses on delivering a safe and reliable travel experience, featuring well-equipped buses that prioritize customer comfort and safety. Zingbus allows travelers to book tickets based on their destination and journey date, offering additional services such as on-time departures, live tracking, and travel kits that include clean blankets, water bottles, and hand sanitizers. Through these features, Zingbus aims to provide a predictable, punctual, and hassle-free journey for its customers.

Bigfoot Biomedical

Series C in 2020
Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc., a health solution company, develops automated insulin delivery systems for people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It develops a T1D Management System with cloud connectivity and human-centered-automation; and insulin pumps. Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. was formerly known as SmartLoop Labs, Inc. and changed its name to in Bigfoot Biomedical, Inc. February 2015. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Milpitas, California.

Bira 91

Series B in 2019
Bira 91 is a modern beer brand focused on delivering flavorful and diverse beer options to consumers. The company offers a strong portfolio that includes five distinct beers: Bira 91 White, a low bitterness wheat beer; Bira 91 Blonde, an extra hoppy craft lager; Bira 91 Light, a low-calorie lager; Bira 91 Strong, a high-intensity wheat beer; and Bira 91 “The IPA,” noted as the first IPA brewed and bottled in India. By providing a variety of craft beers, Bira 91 aims to cater to the evolving tastes of beer enthusiasts and contribute to a global trend that favors more colorful and flavorful drinking experiences.

Zupee

Seed Round in 2019
Zupee is a real-money gaming startup that offers a platform for users to participate in quiz tournaments across various topics, including movies, sports, and academics. The app enables players to engage in fun and competitive gameplay, answering questions quickly to maximize their scores and win real cash prizes. By allowing users to choose topics of interest, Zupee combines entertainment with educational value, encouraging users to broaden their knowledge while competing against others. The platform's user-friendly approach and focus on meaningful competition contribute to its industry-leading growth and popularity among players.

Spyne

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Spyne is an AI-driven SaaS company established in 2018 by IIT-Kharagpur alumni Sanjay Kumar and Deepti Prasad. It specializes in providing high-quality photoshoot services to various industries, including jewelry, real estate, food, eCommerce, hotels, and weddings. With a network of over 2,500 professional photographers, Spyne simplifies the often cumbersome process of sourcing and managing photoshoots. Businesses can easily communicate their needs, and Spyne handles everything from finding the right photographer to overseeing the entire project. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, the platform not only enhances the quality of images but also accelerates processing times, allowing clients to save up to 40% on photo editing. By streamlining visual content production, Spyne addresses the common challenges faced by businesses in obtaining consistent and high-quality imagery.

LetsBuy.com

Venture Round in 2019
Letsbuy.com aims to be one of the largest Internet retailers of branded computer technology and digital lifestyle products with more than 5000 products from top international and domestic brands. Our business philosophy is simple: offer consumers and businesses what they want, when they want it. Our direct association with all the major brands means our customers will always find special deals on great products from the biggest names in the industry. And to help our customers choose the right products, we make it easy to find availability, pricing, reviews and ratings. At Letsbuy.com, our focus has always been on helping customers save time and money. This is why we’ve invested in building a website that allows them to securely manage their accounts without intervention. It’s the empowering, 24/7 self service approach that ensures we keep our customers satisfied, and our prices competitive.

Scangroup

Venture Round in 2019
Scangroup is a Kenyan company that specializes in marketing communication services, offering a comprehensive range of integrated solutions. Its primary focus includes media planning and buying, advertising, branding, consulting, public relations, digital advertising, and advertising research. The company consolidates these diverse disciplines to provide tailored services for clients, enabling effective communication strategies. Scangroup primarily generates its revenue from the Kenyan market, positioning itself as a key player in the region's advertising and marketing landscape.

Eleve Media

Venture Round in 2019
Eleve Media operates an influencer marketing platform designed to help marketers develop effective advertising strategies centered around quality content. The company provides a comprehensive suite of customized services that includes campaign conceptualization, execution, and management. By automating the process of identifying relevant online influencers, Eleve Media facilitates collaboration between brands and influencers to generate impactful content. This approach aims to enhance brand visibility and engage audiences by leveraging word of mouth, ultimately fostering stronger relationships with both prospective and current customers.

Squad

Venture Round in 2019
Squad is an IT consulting firm established in 2010, with locations in Sophia-Antipolis, Paris, Toulouse, and Aix-en-Provence. The company specializes in delivering efficient applications and secure cross-platform solutions, focusing on cloud computing, user experience, and web services. It offers a range of services, including digital cloud and cybersecurity consulting, outsourcing, and support. Squad aims to protect businesses against complex cyber threats by implementing and managing virtualized platform infrastructures suitable for public or hybrid cloud environments. With a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative work culture, Squad also prioritizes continuous training and development for its employees.

Capabiliti

Venture Round in 2019
Capabilti is a self service platform that helps enterprises train, assess and engage remote users. It offers a host of unique benefits like minimal IT support, 30 minutes roll out time & data security

Mimmo Organics

Venture Round in 2019
Mimmo Organics is dedicated to producing organic food products and beverages specifically designed for children. The company focuses on delivering the purest and most wholesome foods, incorporating nutritious super-food ingredients into their offerings. Their product line includes baby teething wafers, packaged pasta, organic cereals, and multigrain snacks, all aimed at promoting health and wellness for young consumers. By leveraging technology in their production processes, Mimmo Organics ensures that parents have access to nutritious options that support the well-being of their children.

ZAPR

Venture Round in 2019
ZAPR is a pioneering media consumption repository and cross-targeting platform that employs advanced digital signal processing and big data analytics to enhance audience engagement. By auto-detecting offline media content viewed by millions, ZAPR enables brands to connect their offline advertising strategies with digital platforms, including social media and mobile. This functionality allows brands to identify audience segments, analyze media consumption habits, and retarget users across various channels, thereby minimizing wasted impressions from television advertisements. The company boasts an audience measurement database significantly larger than any competitor in India and is experiencing rapid growth in its user base and media formats, which include live TV, radio, and internet media. ZAPR's innovative approach bridges the gap between offline and online media, facilitating targeted engagement and insights for brands and media businesses. Backed by prominent investors from multiple regions, ZAPR is positioned as a leading player in the media-tech sector.

WAH Holidays

Venture Round in 2019
WeAreHolidays is an online platform that enables users to find and purchase travel packages from around the world. Users can get connected to local agents and experts; hire account managers to help with coordination, advice, planning, and booking; and more. They can also customize packages or choose from among ready-made itineraries. WeAreHolidays was launched by Harkirat Singh, Deepak Wadhwa, Mohit Piplani, and Harkirat Singh in March 2011 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Vogo

Venture Round in 2019
Vogo Automotive Private Limited is a dockless scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Established in 2015, Vogo allows users to rent scooters through its website and mobile applications, facilitating easy access to transportation. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to unlock and start their rides without any human intervention. This service is designed to simplify commuting and offers a cost-effective alternative to other modes of transportation. Currently, Vogo operates at select pick-up and drop-off points across both cities, making it a practical option for urban travelers seeking quick and flexible mobility solutions.

codejudge

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Codejudge operates a code simulation platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of developer recruitment for companies. By automating the tech interview process, the platform utilizes real-world tech projects to assess candidates' skills. This approach allows organizations to gather data on functional abilities and code quality, facilitating the identification of talent that aligns with their specific needs. Codejudge addresses the limitations of traditional recruiting methods, which often focus solely on fundamental programming concepts, by incorporating higher-level skills such as design principles, architecture, and maintainability. As a result, the platform helps companies build their tech teams more effectively while minimizing the risk of hiring mismatches.

Unlockd

Venture Round in 2019
Unlockd Media Pty Ltd. operates Unlockd, a mobile platform that rewards users for engaging with targeted advertisements, content, and offers upon unlocking their smartphones. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Unlockd has developed a unique virtual currency system that allows users to earn points by viewing relevant ads and completing tasks such as surveys or app downloads. These points can be redeemed for mobile credit, entertainment content, or loyalty points. The platform benefits various partners, including telecommunications companies, streaming services, and loyalty programs, by enhancing customer retention and generating new revenue streams. Unlockd’s technology features three key product streams: Unlockd Connect for mobile operators, Unlockd Stream for ad-funded subscription content providers, and Unlockd Loyalty for enhancing member engagement in loyalty programs. The company has formed partnerships with major brands and advertising platforms, enabling them to reach consumers at peak engagement moments. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, and New Delhi, Unlockd continues to innovate in the mobile advertising space.

comScore

Post in 2019
comScore, Inc. is an information and analytics company that specializes in measuring audiences, consumer behavior, and advertising across various media platforms globally. The company provides a range of products and services, including Media Metrix and Mobile Metrix for website and app measurement, Video Metrix for digital video consumption metrics, and Plan Metrix for insights into consumer lifestyles. Additionally, it offers validated Campaign Essentials, which ensure the visibility and safety of digital ad impressions, and Campaign Ratings for comprehensive campaign evaluation across media. Its services extend to TV Essentials, StationView Essentials, and OnDemand Essentials, integrating traditional TV viewership with digital data. Furthermore, comScore delivers analytics for the film industry, capturing real-time box office results and audience insights. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, comScore serves over 3,200 clients across more than 75 countries, focusing on delivering precise, cross-platform measurement solutions for the evolving media landscape.

Paymango

Venture Round in 2019
PayMango India Pvt Ltd. is a mobile marketplace platform designed to assist local businesses in managing and marketing their customer base. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Chandigarh, India, PayMango empowers local enterprises by leveraging internet and mobile technologies. Its platform enables users to create targeted marketing campaigns and engage customers through various features, including store mapping, chat-based order taking, and mobile invoicing. This user-friendly interface allows businesses to define customer engagement workflows quickly, enhancing their operational efficiency. By utilizing PayMango's tools, local businesses can potentially increase their sales by up to 15%, even in a competitive landscape dominated by larger e-commerce players.

Little Eye Labs

Venture Round in 2019
Little Eye is an awesome performance analysis tool for Android developers that helps you measure, analyze and optimize Android Apps. It takes zero coding effort. Just plug your phone to the USB, start Little Eye on your computer and you can start getting detailed stats on how much Power, Data, CPU, Memory and Disk Space your App is using. All the data is correlated with screenshots of the app as well as various events on your phone for you to gain deeper understanding of your app's performance. With Insights, quickly get actionable "next steps" to optimize your App's resource consumption, be it Memory issues, Battery drain, Excessive data usage or even frequent crashes. And it also gives a Performance Score for your app, so you can see where your App stands compared to other Apps, and what areas to focus on to boost performance! A fully featured trial is available to download right now - free for 3 months!

GamingMonk

Seed Round in 2018
GamingMonk Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., based in New Delhi, India, is an e-sports company that specializes in organizing offline gaming tournaments for various genres, including sports, strategy, and action games. The company has been operational since 2014 and currently hosts events across multiple cities in India, with plans to expand its reach further. In addition to offline tournaments, GamingMonk launched an online e-sports portal in 2017, aiming to replicate the tournament experience digitally and connect with gamers nationwide. The platform offers a diverse array of video games and incorporates features such as leaderboards and a rewards system, allowing gamers to compete for prizes and engage with a broader gaming community. Furthermore, GamingMonk also retails gaming accessories, consoles, and software, enhancing the overall gaming experience for its customers.
GetVid.AI is on mission to bring AI to Creative teams. Our Patent Pending video content creation platform allows leading brands, agencies and content creators to use Machine Intelligence for creating Digital Videos at Scale. The speed at which data gets created today is far higher than any individual's capability to process and synthesize, this gap therefore requires capabilities around machine intelligence. Getvid.AI uses these very capabilities to help with new video content creation and adaptation of existing content from one format to other. Getvid.ai uses advantaged NLP algorithms to scan each piece of Data source to understand the essence of the story. It automatically selects and lays out the video into an editable format for an customization that the user might prefer.

Biryani By Kilo

Seed Round in 2017
Biryani By Kilo offers Biryani to the masses. Biryani is a complete meal, filled with aromas and flavors, recipes both authentic and versatile, and it caters itself to delivery very well. Biryani By Kilo uses the best ingredients including an expensive branded rice, spices handpicked from Kerala, and stringently selected meats and vegetables for its Biryanis and Kebabs. Biryani By Kilo is committed to making BBK pan India premium Biryani Chain and making Biryani category popular worldwide.

SVG Media

Venture Round in 2017
SVG Media, a Smile Vun Group company, is a leading Indian Digital Media Network with over 33 Million Unique Visitors in India. SVG Media, formerly known as Tyroo Media, started its India operations in 2006. Currently, SVG Media has presence in India, South East Asia and the Middle East. SVG Media’s operations are divided into four businesses: • Tyroo- APAC’s Largest Multi-Screen Performance Network, Tyroo (previously known as Tyroo Direct) works with over 5000 publisher’s across the globe to offer solutions such as- affiliate marketing, mobile affiliate marketing, retargeting and pay-per-call. Tyroo reaches over 75% unique advertisers in India works with all major e-commerce and internet companies to drive transactions and acquisitions utilizing its performance network. Tyroo is amongst the top 3 customer acquisition channels for a majority of digital businesses and is clocking 100% y-o-y growth. • Velocity- India’s Largest Targeted Reach Network, Velocity is the audience display network of SVG Media. Velocity is the first and only data backed display network in India and APAC with over 40 mn unique users across multiple audience segments. Velocity works with over 200 brands and 1200+ Publishers, Apps & Exchanges to track and offer relevant audience. The product portfolio includes offerings such as Audience Display, Video, Mobile, Rich Media, Social, Data Targeting and Specialty Display. • DGM- India’s Leading Digital ad-Network, DGM India was formed in the year 2007 and was a subsidiary of Asia Digital Holdings Plc., a London Stock Exchange listed company. DGM is the first affiliate network in the country and amongst the leading ad networks in the country. DGM is the largest acquisition channel for online travel businesses. Tyroo acquired DGM India in April 2012. • PrecisionMatch- 1st Data Provider for Digital Marketing in India, SEA and UAE, PrecisionMatch was launched in October 2012. PrecisionMatch is the only provider of effective audience data for display advertising. PrecisionMatch launched operations simultaneously in three markets: India, Singapore and Dubai with 50M unique users and around 60% of internet users across a variety of consumer segments. • PlatformPlay- Everything Digital That’s it!” is the axiom of SVG Media’s latest venture PlatformPlay Media Ventures. PlatformPlay is the first of its kind company in the Indian digital space focussed on devising the India Entry Strategy for businesses looking at increasing their presence in India. PlatformPlay will be offering 360 degree services to help international digital media players launch their business in India. PlatformPlay’s offerings include- Build Operate Transfer (BOT) model, monetization through representation, joint ventures, brand licensing, consulting etc. The venture is being led by Rammohan Sundaram as the Chairman and Managing Director with majority stakes from SVG Media. SVG Media is the largest Indian Digital Media Network with the current reach of over 33 million total unique visitors, representing more than 60 percent reach of India’s Internet base. SVG Media’s projected reach is 45-50 million unique visitors per month including all business entities (this is not tracked on Comscore).

Rapido

Seed Round in 2016
Rapido Technologies Private Limited is a bike taxi application that facilitates intra-city travel and last-mile connectivity through its mobile platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Rapido allows users to book affordable two-wheeler rides, promoting a shared transportation model. The service aims to reduce traffic congestion, lower carbon footprints, and improve air quality by encouraging users traveling in similar directions to share rides. By providing a transparent fare system, Rapido seeks to revolutionize urban commuting, making it a more accessible and enjoyable experience for all users.

Wealthy

Seed Round in 2016
Wealthy is an innovative financial services platform that focuses on enhancing financial advice and transaction capabilities through technology. It offers a range of products, including customer-facing advice tools and a paperless execution platform, aimed at improving the overall customer experience. The platform specializes in portfolio management by providing recommendations for asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing, while automating data entry to streamline the investment process. Wealthy’s mission is to empower individuals to make informed financial decisions by leveraging software and internet resources. The company positions itself at the intersection of finance, technology, and design, ensuring that users receive a superior and user-friendly experience in managing their investments.

Yumlane

Seed Round in 2016
YumLane is an online retailer specializing in hot snacks and meals, offering a diverse menu that includes items such as momos, yumwiches, and wraps. Customers can conveniently browse and order food through the YumLane website, which allows for easy selection and payment. The service enables users to either collect their orders from designated retail outlets or opt for home delivery, ensuring a quick and hygienic dining experience. By focusing on affordable and ready-to-eat food options, YumLane caters to the growing demand for on-the-go meals.

Hostmaker

Seed Round in 2015
Hostmaker is an award-winning home rental management company, which vision is to unlock the potential of every home through great design, personal service and cutting-edge tech. They're incredibly grateful to the 2,500+ homeowners who trust us to manage their homes. What started as a team of 2, in love with beautiful homes, with travel and with each other, is now a 4 year-old start-up which has created more than 300 jobs.

Qustn Technologies

Seed Round in 2015
Qustn Technologies Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing a digital platform for recruiting and onboarding solutions. The company offers Capabiliti, a mobile Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate the recruitment, onboarding, training, and assessment of remote users, including employees and external partners. Qustn's platform enables organizations to efficiently implement and manage training programs, allowing them to engage and track users effectively. This capability allows companies to deploy comprehensive training and assessment initiatives for large groups, significantly streamlining the process and ensuring timely completion of training objectives.

Qbit (Logistics)

Seed Round in 2015
Quifers is a technology logistics firm that offers a wide range of logistics services, including point-to-point deliveries and distributions as well as hourly rental services. The company serves both consumers and big and small businesses with its short-term and long-term options in Mumbai, Thane, Panvel, and Navi Mumbai. Customers can book via the website, app or calls; track their consignments; and view reports and insights. The company allocates orders to the nearest partner drivers, picks up the parcels, and delivers them. Quifers was co-founded by Amit Bansal, Vaibhav Gupta, and Amit Mishra. It is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Prodigi

Venture Round in 2015
Prodigi is a marketing services provider based in Gurgaon, India, specializing in social media marketing, website development, e-commerce, and program management. The company focuses on delivering innovative and interactive experiences designed to engage target audiences and enhance their digital interactions. Prodigi has established a strong client base, serving notable organizations such as Airtel, Bharatiya Janata Party, Reliance Mutual Fund, Microsoft, and Nokia. Through its diverse range of services, Prodigi aims to create effective digital solutions that foster customer loyalty and drive business growth.

Freecultr

Series C in 2014
Freecultr specializes in designing and manufacturing comfortable and skin-friendly innerwear and casual clothing for both men and women. The company focuses on sustainability and innovation, offering a range of breathable and environmentally friendly garments. Their product line includes not only innerwear but also loungewear and activewear, all crafted with advanced technology to ensure maximum comfort. Freecultr aims to meet the needs of consumers looking for high-quality, stylish, and comfortable clothing options.

ScoopWhoop

Seed Round in 2014
ScoopWhoop is an internet media company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2013. It specializes in creating and curating India-specific stories across various topics, including lifestyle, pop culture, humor, travel, sports, and food. The company focuses on producing engaging content that resonates with a wider audience and is shared extensively across online, mobile, and social media platforms. By emphasizing relatable narratives, ScoopWhoop aims to connect with users through its diverse range of articles and entertainment features.

TrulyMadly

Seed Round in 2014
TrulyMadly is an online dating platform that aims to connect singles seeking meaningful relationships. The service emphasizes psychological matching and shared interests to ensure compatibility between users. Each profile is verified through rigorous authentication of identity, social media accounts, and employment records, promoting a sense of security and authenticity. By focusing on true compatibility rather than mere introductions, TrulyMadly aims to bring together individuals who are genuinely suited for each other. The platform prioritizes user privacy, allowing profiles to be viewed only by selected matches and enabling communication solely between users who have expressed mutual interest. This approach distinguishes TrulyMadly from casual dating apps and traditional matrimonial websites, catering specifically to those looking for serious relationships.

Fashion & You

Series D in 2014
Fashion And You is an online fashion retailer based in Gurugram, India, founded in 2010. It operates as a private invitation-only shopping club, offering a curated selection of clothing, ethnic wear, western wear, footwear, handbags, and fashion accessories for men, women, and children. The company provides its members access to authentic designer merchandise at discounts of up to 80% off retail prices through exclusive, limited-time events. Fashion And You focuses on delivering a unique shopping experience by featuring collections from top designers, ensuring that its offerings remain both stylish and accessible.

Katalyzers

Venture Round in 2014
Katalyzers is a principal investment firm based in Gurgaon, India, focusing on the digital media and technology sectors, particularly within the Internet domain. Established in 2014 as a joint venture between Smile Group and TPG Capital, Katalyzers aims to leverage a combination of operational expertise and financial resources to foster growth in emerging markets across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. The firm provides comprehensive operational capabilities, including access to local knowledge, a network of entrepreneurs, and strong media relationships, thereby facilitating effective investments and partnerships. Katalyzers is committed to identifying and nurturing promising ventures within its target sectors, contributing to the development of the digital landscape in these regions.

Airbnb

Series D in 2014
Airbnb is a global platform that facilitates the booking of unique accommodations and experiences, connecting hosts with guests through its website and mobile applications. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company allows users to discover a diverse range of listings, including private rooms, luxury villas, and unconventional spaces such as castles and sailboats. With over 8 million active listings in more than 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb serves a wide array of travelers seeking authentic experiences at various price points. The company's revenue primarily comes from transaction fees associated with online bookings, with a significant portion generated from North America. By streamlining the process of listing and reserving accommodations, Airbnb has established itself as a leading alternative accommodation provider in the travel industry.

HackerEarth

Seed Round in 2014
HackerEarth is an AI-powered assessment platform designed to assist enterprises in evaluating developers based on specific skills. The platform enables recruiters to identify and hire suitable candidates from its community of developers by offering standardized online coding tests tailored to various skills. Additionally, it provides a skill assessment tool for computer programmers, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities through certifications. This approach enables companies to accurately measure a developer's performance and streamline the recruitment process for technical roles.

Neo@Ogilvy

Venture Round in 2013
Neo@Ogilvy delivers marketplace foresight and digital media solutions to performance-oriented marketers around the world.

Tyroo

Venture Round in 2012
Tyroo, APAC’s Largest Multi-Screen Performance Network, reaches 90 million unique visitors in APAC every month. Tyroo is present in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. It is India's first mobile performance network driving app installs and demand generation across smartphones and tablet users Tyroo is amongst the top 3 customer acquisition channels for e-commerce, travel, BFSI and online businesses. Tyroo offers solutions such as Cost Per Lead, Cost Per Acquisition, Cost Per Download, Retargeting, Pay Per Call and Mobile Performance Marketing. Tyroo works with leading brands such as: Domino’s, Citibank, Google, Rocket Internet, Flipkart, P&G, Unilever, eBay, Expedia.com, xForex, AirAsiago.com, Agoda, Lazada, Zalora, Ctrip
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