Unilazer Ventures

Unilazer Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Mumbai, India, founded in 1991 by Ronnie Screwvala, a first-generation entrepreneur. The firm specializes in early and later-stage investments in the consumer sector, particularly businesses that align with the growth of India's consumption story. Its interests extend to high-impact sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, microfinance, and education. With extensive experience in building and scaling consumer and media businesses over three decades, Unilazer Ventures aims to support companies that can develop strong brands and achieve significant scale. In addition to its investment activities, the firm is actively involved in social initiatives through The SWADES Foundation, which focuses on empowering rural communities in Maharashtra in areas such as health, nutrition, water, sanitation, education, and livelihood.

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LIDO Learning

Series C in 2021
Lido Learning is an ed-tech company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, founded in 2019. It aims to transform education for children in India by providing an immersive online learning platform tailored for junior classes. The company offers engaging live classes that are interactive and aligned with the ICSE and CBSE syllabi. Lido Learning also develops innovative content, including animated videos and interactive games, to enhance student engagement. Its personalized platform allows for additional practice, self-paced lessons, and assessments, ultimately helping students improve their academic performance. Through its focus on interactive and enjoyable learning experiences, Lido Learning aspires to make education more accessible and effective for young learners across the country.

UpGrad

Venture Round in 2021
UpGrad is an online learning platform founded in 2015, offering professional courses in digital marketing, product management, data analytics, and more. It provides industry insights and student support services.

Niki

Series A in 2019
Niki is focused on converting India's 500 million new Internet users into active consumers by providing a messaging and personal assistant platform that simplifies various payment needs. The service allows users to interact in their native language, replicating the experience of speaking with a local agent to access a wide range of services, including mobile recharging, online shopping, and cab bookings. By utilizing proprietary technology that incorporates machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Niki enhances the offline experience and streamlines everyday tasks for users, ultimately improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions in a manner that is familiar and accessible.

Niki

Series A in 2019
Niki is focused on converting India's 500 million new Internet users into active consumers by providing a messaging and personal assistant platform that simplifies various payment needs. The service allows users to interact in their native language, replicating the experience of speaking with a local agent to access a wide range of services, including mobile recharging, online shopping, and cab bookings. By utilizing proprietary technology that incorporates machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Niki enhances the offline experience and streamlines everyday tasks for users, ultimately improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions in a manner that is familiar and accessible.

Niki

Debt Financing in 2019
Niki is focused on converting India's 500 million new Internet users into active consumers by providing a messaging and personal assistant platform that simplifies various payment needs. The service allows users to interact in their native language, replicating the experience of speaking with a local agent to access a wide range of services, including mobile recharging, online shopping, and cab bookings. By utilizing proprietary technology that incorporates machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Niki enhances the offline experience and streamlines everyday tasks for users, ultimately improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions in a manner that is familiar and accessible.

ShopClues

Venture Round in 2018
ShopClues is India's first and largest managed marketplace, founded in July 2011 in Silicon Valley. With over 100 million monthly visitors and 2.5 crore listed products from more than 600,000 merchants, it provides a diverse shopping experience that includes apparel, electronics, gadgets, kitchen appliances, and home decor. The platform aims to simplify online shopping through features such as multiple payment options, including cash on delivery, and the ability for users to share products with friends via social media. ShopClues operates in over 25,000 cities across India, backed by a dedicated team of over 1,100 employees. The company is based in Gurgaon and is a subsidiary of Clues Network Inc., a US corporation, supported by leading institutional investors.

ShopClues

Venture Round in 2018
ShopClues is India's first and largest managed marketplace, founded in July 2011 in Silicon Valley. With over 100 million monthly visitors and 2.5 crore listed products from more than 600,000 merchants, it provides a diverse shopping experience that includes apparel, electronics, gadgets, kitchen appliances, and home decor. The platform aims to simplify online shopping through features such as multiple payment options, including cash on delivery, and the ability for users to share products with friends via social media. ShopClues operates in over 25,000 cities across India, backed by a dedicated team of over 1,100 employees. The company is based in Gurgaon and is a subsidiary of Clues Network Inc., a US corporation, supported by leading institutional investors.

Niki

Series A in 2017
Niki is focused on converting India's 500 million new Internet users into active consumers by providing a messaging and personal assistant platform that simplifies various payment needs. The service allows users to interact in their native language, replicating the experience of speaking with a local agent to access a wide range of services, including mobile recharging, online shopping, and cab bookings. By utilizing proprietary technology that incorporates machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Niki enhances the offline experience and streamlines everyday tasks for users, ultimately improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions in a manner that is familiar and accessible.

Yumist

Seed Round in 2017
Yumist is a food tech company based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, specializing in the delivery of homely meals within 30 minutes. Founded in 2014, the company operates through a user-friendly mobile application available on Android and iOS, as well as a website that allows customers to place orders effortlessly. Yumist focuses on providing fresh, home-style meals that cater to the busy lifestyles of its clients, ensuring that meals are delivered at specified times to meet customer needs.

Lenskart

Secondary Market in 2017
Lenskart is an Indian online optical store offering a wide range of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. With over 500 frame designs and various brands, it provides affordable options starting from Rs. 399. The company ensures hassle-free shopping with free home delivery within 48 hours and a 365-day return policy.

Niki

Seed Round in 2016
Niki is focused on converting India's 500 million new Internet users into active consumers by providing a messaging and personal assistant platform that simplifies various payment needs. The service allows users to interact in their native language, replicating the experience of speaking with a local agent to access a wide range of services, including mobile recharging, online shopping, and cab bookings. By utilizing proprietary technology that incorporates machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Niki enhances the offline experience and streamlines everyday tasks for users, ultimately improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions in a manner that is familiar and accessible.

Easypolicy

Venture Round in 2016
Easypolicy is a technology-driven service provider offering transparent and comprehensive insurance solutions. It aggregates and compares insurance products from various vendors across life, health, travel, and auto segments, enabling users to make informed decisions and manage policies effectively.

Easypolicy

Seed Round in 2016
Easypolicy is a technology-driven service provider offering transparent and comprehensive insurance solutions. It aggregates and compares insurance products from various vendors across life, health, travel, and auto segments, enabling users to make informed decisions and manage policies effectively.

DailyObjects

Venture Round in 2016
DailyObjects is an Indian e-commerce platform established in 2012, focused on providing a wide range of stylish and functional gadget accessories. The platform serves as a virtual marketplace, featuring over 150 renowned international brands that offer various products, including mobile cases, screen guards, tote bags, camera accessories, and cable organizers. DailyObjects emphasizes product design and originality, allowing customers to find accessories that not only enhance their devices but also improve their daily lives. With its diverse catalog, the company aims to simplify the shopping experience for consumers seeking high-quality technology-related accessories.

DogSpot

Seed Round in 2016
DogSpot is India's largest eCommerce platform dedicated to pet supplies, serving as a comprehensive resource for pet owners. It provides a wide range of products and services, including human-grade pet food that is free from preservatives and chemicals, ensuring pets receive healthy nutrition without the need for refrigeration. In addition to its product offerings, DogSpot facilitates a community for pet lovers, allowing them to share experiences, seek advice on pet care, and connect with other dog owners. This platform aims to simplify the pet ownership experience by providing easy access to essential supplies, grooming tips, training resources, and information about local veterinary services.

MeraDoctor

Seed Round in 2015
MeraDoctor operates a healthcare platform in India that enables patients to consult with licensed physicians through live chat and phone-based services. The service focuses on providing quick, high-quality medical advice by connecting users with carefully screened and trained doctors, addressing the needs of those who lack easy access to primary care. The platform emphasizes convenience and accessibility by enabling consultations from home, with a primary care focus on a wide range of common health concerns. By facilitating direct, timely interactions with primary care physicians, MeraDoctor supports users in obtaining medical guidance, triage, and information to make informed health decisions.

Yumist

Seed Round in 2015
Yumist is a food tech company based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, specializing in the delivery of homely meals within 30 minutes. Founded in 2014, the company operates through a user-friendly mobile application available on Android and iOS, as well as a website that allows customers to place orders effortlessly. Yumist focuses on providing fresh, home-style meals that cater to the busy lifestyles of its clients, ensuring that meals are delivered at specified times to meet customer needs.

Niki

Seed Round in 2015
Niki is focused on converting India's 500 million new Internet users into active consumers by providing a messaging and personal assistant platform that simplifies various payment needs. The service allows users to interact in their native language, replicating the experience of speaking with a local agent to access a wide range of services, including mobile recharging, online shopping, and cab bookings. By utilizing proprietary technology that incorporates machine learning and Natural Language Processing, Niki enhances the offline experience and streamlines everyday tasks for users, ultimately improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions in a manner that is familiar and accessible.

Zivame

Series C in 2015
Zivame is an Indian online retailer of lingerie and related innerwear. Since its online launch in 2011, it offers lingerie, loungewear, swimwear and nightwear for women, focusing on a convenient home shopping experience with detailed product information and a customer-friendly return policy to mirror the in-store experience.

Timesaverz.com

Series A in 2015
Timesaverz.com is a mobile first marketplace connecting home service seekers with home service providers. This online platform is led by a group of angel investors, including Neville Taraporewalla and Rajesh Sawhney. The other investors of Timesaverz.com are Ashish Jhalani , Nitesh Kripalani, Dinesh Agarwal, and Nish Bhutani. When a customer books a service on Timesaverz, it uses its proprietary algorithms to assign the right service provider to complete the task from its network of over 500 service providers. Timesaverz.com currently offers handyman and cleaning services and appliances repair. Mumbai-based Timesaverz was founded by Debadutta Upadhyaya and Lovnish Bhatia in 2013.

Indus Insights

Series A in 2014
Indus Insights is a specialized consulting firm assisting organizations in leveraging analytics to drive business performance. They combine passion for results with proven expertise in applying analytics, unlocking game-changing insights from data using state-of-the-art techniques and translating them into actionable strategies.

SilverPush

Venture Round in 2014
SilverPush is an artificial intelligence powered advertising technology company that helps brands understand and reach their audiences through contextual, video ad placement and omnichannel campaigns. Its MIRRORS solution leverages deep learning and computer vision to identify the most relevant audience and deliver context-relevant, brand-safe video advertising in real time, while Parallels supports real-time moment marketing to connect brands with consumers during live moments.

EkStop

Series A in 2014
EkStop is an e-commerce and phone-commerce retailer based in India, focusing on home deliveries of various products, including groceries, household supplies, personal care items, baby care, health care, and stationery. The company aims to establish itself as a trusted and beloved shopping platform by providing exceptional customer service and an innovative shopping experience. Through its call-center retail platform, EkStop facilitates convenient purchasing options for customers, ensuring express delivery of essential goods directly to their homes.

Zivame

Series B in 2013
Zivame is an Indian online retailer of lingerie and related innerwear. Since its online launch in 2011, it offers lingerie, loungewear, swimwear and nightwear for women, focusing on a convenient home shopping experience with detailed product information and a customer-friendly return policy to mirror the in-store experience.

Micro Housing Finance Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2013
Micro Housing Finance Corporation Limited, established in 2008 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, focuses on providing housing finance solutions tailored for lower-income households, particularly those in the informal sector. The company addresses the significant challenge of financing for these families, many of whom lack formal income documentation that is typically required for traditional housing loans. By offering specialized housing finance products, Micro Housing Finance Corporation aims to empower low-income families to purchase homes, thereby facilitating their access to housing opportunities. The company is regulated by the National Housing Bank, having obtained the necessary certification to operate in this sector.

Head Held High

Venture Round in 2013
Head Held High is a social enterprise dedicated to fostering socio-economic prosperity among rural youth in India. Founded in 2007 and based in Bangalore, the organization operates several platforms aimed at talent transformation, entrepreneurship development, and market-linked employment creation. RubanShakti serves as a skills-based transformation platform, providing vocational training and career counseling for low literates, school dropouts, and graduates. AntarPrerana focuses on empowering rural entrepreneurs by offering access to markets, products, and financing, complemented by various training programs and workshops. RubanBridge acts as a business transaction platform that connects market players with rural business opportunities across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. Through these initiatives, Head Held High aims to eradicate rural poverty by enabling youth to develop skills and gain access to sustainable employment and entrepreneurial ventures.

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.

Lenskart

Series B in 2012
Lenskart is an Indian online optical store offering a wide range of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. With over 500 frame designs and various brands, it provides affordable options starting from Rs. 399. The company ensures hassle-free shopping with free home delivery within 48 hours and a 365-day return policy.

InI Farms

Series A in 2012
InI Farms is an agricultural company based in India that specializes in the cultivation of horticulture products, particularly focusing on pomegranates. The company operates over 1,000 acres of leased land, aiming to significantly enhance productivity and export quality through advanced farming practices and world-class technology. InI Farms is committed to increasing the average productivity of its crops by twofold and raising the export quality from 40% to 70%. In addition to growing fruits, the company provides farm extension services to small-hold farmers, offering expertise in post-harvest management and processing for both domestic and international markets. With a strong local presence and extensive operational experience, InI Farms is well-positioned to create profitable farming ventures while ensuring that customers receive fresh, organically produced fruits without preservatives.
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