Smile Group

Smile Group, founded in 1999 and based in Gurgaon, India, is a leading platform in Asia dedicated to building internet businesses in collaboration with passionate entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on business building across various domains, including digital media, consumer internet, and software as a service (SaaS). It operates notable companies such as Tyroo, a major multi-screen performance network, and SingleInterface, which specializes in location-based marketing for multi-location retail brands. Additionally, Smile Group partners with fast-growing technology companies to facilitate their international expansion, collaborating with industry leaders like Airbnb and WPP. Through its investment arm, Smile Capital, the firm invests in disruptive companies, supporting a range of startups, including Letsbuy.com and HackerEarth. Overall, Smile Group plays a significant role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the technology sector.

Ramit Arora

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Spyne

Series A in 2022
Launched in 2018 by IIT-Kharagpur alumni Sanjay Kumar and Deepti Prasad (Delhi School of Economics), SPYNE is an AI-based SaaS company that provides premium quality photoshoot services to businesses. The company aims towards solving the problems of businesses by providing them easy access to professional photographers from the industry. We have over 2500+ photography partners. So, all a business has to do is state its needs and we can provide the most suitable photographer at your doorstep. When it comes to providing businesses with photoshoots, we are not limited to a single industry. We have a vast horizon of photography services to match the needs and requirements of different industries. Here is a list of industries that we cater to. 1. Jewellery 2. Real Estate 3. Food 4. eCommerce 5. Hotel 6. Wedding The major problem that a business face is not just finding a photographer. It is managing the entire photoshoot process on their own from finding the right photographer to setting up the photoshoot and managing the entire project. So when you book your photoshoot with us, we take care of everything while you sit back and relax. It becomes our job to provide you with the visual content that you need. To fast track the entire process, artificial intelligence plays a massive role. It helps us in processing your images faster so that you can get your pictures faster. With SPYNE, you can save up to 40% time in photo editing, and avoid high-prices and inconsistency in the industry. So, if you want high-quality visual content and want to hire the best photographer from the industry to help you with that, book your photoshoot with SPYNE now.

Swiggy

Venture Round in 2022
Swiggy designs an on-demand food delivery platform that brings food from neighborhood restaurants directly to users' doors. The company's food delivery platform lists local restaurants and menu lists on an app for users to order from and track delivery of its delivery executives, enabling users to order food with speed and convenience. Its service is used to pick up and drop off a diverse array of items, including laundry and document or parcel deliveries to business clients and retail customers. Swiggy was founded by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaiminiin in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Animoca Brands

Series C in 2022
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in developing and publishing mobile products utilizing gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games, including titles like The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and products based on popular intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports intellectual property holders by providing a Web3 platform that enables the creation and monetization of non-fungible tokens and fungible tokens, enhancing fan engagement and community building. With operations spanning multiple countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina, Animoca Brands is actively involved in shaping the future of digital entertainment and blockchain applications.

GajiGesa

Seed Round in 2021
GajiGesa is a financial wellness platform helping Indonesians achieve financial dignity and security from their work. GajiGesa's mission is to improve the financial literacy of Indonesian employees. GajiGesa believes that every employee has the right to access and financial education. With GajiGesa, employees can have full control of their finances in hand.

Animoca Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in developing and publishing mobile products utilizing gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games, including titles like The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and products based on popular intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports intellectual property holders by providing a Web3 platform that enables the creation and monetization of non-fungible tokens and fungible tokens, enhancing fan engagement and community building. With operations spanning multiple countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina, Animoca Brands is actively involved in shaping the future of digital entertainment and blockchain applications.

Zingbus

Seed Round in 2021
Zingbus is an emerging brand in the intercity bus services. We aim to provide a safe and reliable travel experience to the community which include well-equipped buses with modern facilities keeping in mind all the safety essentials.

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 Healthcare

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 operates as a real-money gaming startup. The app also provides a fun and fair competition that connects people in a meaningful way and its industry-leading growth is a testament to the team’s vision. Zupee let's pick any topic that they like and play the tournaments along with other players, and win real money. These topics range from Bollywood, Hollywood, Sports to Maths, Cities, and Capitals, Hinglish, and more. Play the quiz and answer each question as soon as they can to win cash on the spot. The faster they are, the higher their score, the more they win.

Spyne

Seed Round in 2020
Launched in 2018 by IIT-Kharagpur alumni Sanjay Kumar and Deepti Prasad (Delhi School of Economics), SPYNE is an AI-based SaaS company that provides premium quality photoshoot services to businesses. The company aims towards solving the problems of businesses by providing them easy access to professional photographers from the industry. We have over 2500+ photography partners. So, all a business has to do is state its needs and we can provide the most suitable photographer at your doorstep. When it comes to providing businesses with photoshoots, we are not limited to a single industry. We have a vast horizon of photography services to match the needs and requirements of different industries. Here is a list of industries that we cater to. 1. Jewellery 2. Real Estate 3. Food 4. eCommerce 5. Hotel 6. Wedding The major problem that a business face is not just finding a photographer. It is managing the entire photoshoot process on their own from finding the right photographer to setting up the photoshoot and managing the entire project. So when you book your photoshoot with us, we take care of everything while you sit back and relax. It becomes our job to provide you with the visual content that you need. To fast track the entire process, artificial intelligence plays a massive role. It helps us in processing your images faster so that you can get your pictures faster. With SPYNE, you can save up to 40% time in photo editing, and avoid high-prices and inconsistency in the industry. So, if you want high-quality visual content and want to hire the best photographer from the industry to help you with that, book your photoshoot with SPYNE now.

Zingbus

Seed Round in 2020
Zingbus is an emerging brand in the intercity bus services. We aim to provide a safe and reliable travel experience to the community which include well-equipped buses with modern facilities keeping in mind all the safety essentials.

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 operates as a real-money gaming startup. The app also provides a fun and fair competition that connects people in a meaningful way and its industry-leading growth is a testament to the team’s vision. Zupee let's pick any topic that they like and play the tournaments along with other players, and win real money. These topics range from Bollywood, Hollywood, Sports to Maths, Cities, and Capitals, Hinglish, and more. Play the quiz and answer each question as soon as they can to win cash on the spot. The faster they are, the higher their score, the more they win.

Spyne

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Launched in 2018 by IIT-Kharagpur alumni Sanjay Kumar and Deepti Prasad (Delhi School of Economics), SPYNE is an AI-based SaaS company that provides premium quality photoshoot services to businesses. The company aims towards solving the problems of businesses by providing them easy access to professional photographers from the industry. We have over 2500+ photography partners. So, all a business has to do is state its needs and we can provide the most suitable photographer at your doorstep. When it comes to providing businesses with photoshoots, we are not limited to a single industry. We have a vast horizon of photography services to match the needs and requirements of different industries. Here is a list of industries that we cater to. 1. Jewellery 2. Real Estate 3. Food 4. eCommerce 5. Hotel 6. Wedding The major problem that a business face is not just finding a photographer. It is managing the entire photoshoot process on their own from finding the right photographer to setting up the photoshoot and managing the entire project. So when you book your photoshoot with us, we take care of everything while you sit back and relax. It becomes our job to provide you with the visual content that you need. To fast track the entire process, artificial intelligence plays a massive role. It helps us in processing your images faster so that you can get your pictures faster. With SPYNE, you can save up to 40% time in photo editing, and avoid high-prices and inconsistency in the industry. So, if you want high-quality visual content and want to hire the best photographer from the industry to help you with that, book your photoshoot with SPYNE now.

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 provides general advertising and marketing communications services to clients with a focus on media planning and buying services and specialist communications.

Eleve Media

Venture Round in 2019
Eleve enables marketers to explore effecting advertising strategies based on CONTENT. They believe QUALITY content is a great way to build relationships with prospects & engage current customers. They offer a comprehensive suite of customised solutions that enables advertisers to precisely target and reach QUALITY audiences.

Squad

Venture Round in 2019
Squad is an IT consulting company founded in 2010, with locations in Sophia-Antipolis, Paris, Toulouse, and Aix en Provence. The company focuses on delivering efficient and user-friendly applications, emphasizing secure cross-platform and cross-device deployment. Squad specializes in cloud computing, user experience and ergonomics, and web services, including service-oriented applications and open-source software. In addition to its technical expertise, Squad is known for fostering a positive work environment characterized by friendly relationships and a commitment to continuous training.

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
They here at Mimmo are solely focused on bringing the purest and most wholesome foods to your children. Filled with the goodness of all that organic food has to offer, their products are packed with nutritious super-food ingredients and a whole lot of love to help you take better care of your little ones and keep them healthy, happy and fit.

ZAPR

Venture Round in 2019
ZAPR, is one of the world's first media consumption repositories and cross-targeting platforms. ZAPR's technology platform auto-detects comprehensively all offline media content being viewed by millions of people. ZAPR is currently over 1000x larger than any audience measurement database in India and they're rapidly growing. For the very first time, a brand can bridge its offline advertising strategy with its social.mobile.digital strategies, by identifying their audiences, understanding their media habits and targeting the same user base across all mediums - offline and online - mobile and social. Users who are watching TV, but ignoring the commercials, can now be retargeted across social and mobile platforms, to ensure that a brand's wasted TV impressions are reinforced by the second screen. ZAPR is quickly expanding on all fronts - its user base, various media formats (live TV, radio, movies-in-theater, VOD, internet media) as well as geographic presence. ZAPR is a VC funded media-tech startup and is backed by iconic angel and institutional investors from India, Singapore, Europe and US.

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 is a dockless scooter rental company that lets customers rent scooters for short one-way trips. The company's VOGO box is attached to each scooter and lets customers access the key without any human intervention and start riding. Vogo is the fastest commute option available today in India at a fraction of the cost of other alternatives. Vogo is currently available at limited pick-up and drop-off points across Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Codejudge

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Codejudge’s mission is to make developer recruiting efficient for companies by providing a platform for solving real world challenges. thereby allowing them to hire talent with skills relevant to their businesses. While Algorithm and data structure provide building blocks for code yet there are higher concepts that developer needs to know of to build applications, This involves Design principles, Architecture, Code Quality and Maintainability which is hard to judge through the current platforms.

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. develops a mobile marketplace platform for local businesses to manage and market their customer base. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Chandigarh, India.

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 operates a bike taxi application that enables users to book rides conveniently through their mobile devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company aims to facilitate shared transportation by connecting individuals traveling in similar directions. This approach not only helps to reduce traffic congestion but also contributes to lowering carbon emissions and air pollution. By promoting the sharing economy, Rapido offers an accessible alternative to vehicle ownership, aligning with contemporary trends in urban mobility.

Wealthy

Seed Round in 2016
Wealthy is a new-age financial services platform that is leveraging technology to build superior financial advice and transaction capabilities. Our suite of products today include customer-facing advice tools, a paper-less execution platform and internal tools to manage the experience of customers and run the business. We are present across platforms and have consistently been praised for our superior customer experience. Wealthy is helping re-shape the financial services industry. We are leveraging software and Internet to enable everyone take better financial decisions. We are domain experts with a team that operates at the intersection of Finance, Technology and Design to deliver an experience that is delightful.

Yumlane

Seed Round in 2016
YumLane is an online retailer that offers a range of on-the-go hot snacking and meals. YumLane's website enables its customers to locate and order a range of food items, including silly chilly momos, masala yumwich, crazy cheese momos, and paneer tango wrap. Once ordered, its customers can collect food from selected retail outlets.

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 is a SaaS platform that allows companies to setup & deliver any type of training to its remote user base (employees / external partners). The platform allows the companies to also track and engage its users to ensure a better outcome of the training delivered. One could potentially roll out a complete training and assessment program for 50,000 people in a span of just 30 mins, and then be able to ensure that they complete the training within a stipulated time.

Qbit Supply Chain

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 entices its brand’s target audiences through innovative, intuitive and interactive experiences which keeps bringing them back to their digital destinations. Prodigi has served some of the world's best known organisations as clients Airtel, Bharatiya Janata Party, Reliance Mutual Fund, Microsoft and Nokia to name a few.

FREECULTR

Series C in 2014
FREECULTR offers India’s most soft, comfortable and skin-friendly innerwear range for men.

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.com

Seed Round in 2014
TrulyMadly is a new, modern way to find true, mad love. A platform that brings singles together based on common interests and psychological matching. Verified profiles - Think of it as a set up by friends. They wouldn’t introduce you to random strangers on the street, right?Nor do they. From authenticating ID proofs to social profiles and employment records, they’ll find you a really ‘real’ match. True compatibility - It’s not about introducing two single people. It’s about introducing the two right single people. You tell us your what you like, what makes you laugh, angry and emotional. Once done, they’ll match you with someone who is made for you. Safe and Discreet - They’re like those friends who know how keep all information you share, private.Your profile can only be viewed by the ones they sort out for you. And you can only be messaged by those you have liked. No casual surfing, no spamming, no peeping tom business.

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. It operates as a joint venture between Smile Group, a prominent Asian Internet group, and TPG Capital, a leading global private investment firm. Katalyzers aims to leverage its emerging market business building platform to invest in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. The firm combines world-class operating assets from Smile with significant financial resources from TPG, providing comprehensive operational support, access to local expertise, and a network of entrepreneurs and domain specialists. Additionally, Katalyzers benefits from strong media relationships and infrastructure across its target markets, enabling it to meet diverse capital requirements effectively.

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