Investor directory

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.
http://smile.co.in
http://smile.group/
https://crunchbase.com/organization/smile-6847
https://linkedin.com/company/smile-interactive-technologies-group
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/62428-42
https://twitter.com/smilegroup_in
https://www.capitaliq.com/CIQDotNet/company.aspx?companyId=214693194

Ramit Arora

Senior Principal, Corporate Development & VentureBuilder India

Past deals in Yemen

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.