Gemba Capital

Gemba Capital, founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, is a family office and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments. The firm specializes in post-seed stage startups, specifically targeting angel and pre-series A funding rounds. Gemba Capital invests across a diverse range of sectors, including healthtech, fintech, agtech, edtech, consumer technology, SaaS, e-commerce, gaming, B2B, IT, and deep tech. The firm manages a micro venture capital fund launched in 2022, aiming to make approximately 24 investments, with typical investment amounts ranging from 0.1 to 0.2 million USD. Gemba Capital is dedicated to supporting scalable startups in their growth journey.

Sujoy Chakravarty

Venture Partner

Govind Lohia

Principal

Adith Podhar

Founder

Vipul Rawal

Venture Partner

32 past transactions

TranZact

Series A in 2021
TranZact is a cloud based peer-to-peer business network facilitating all kinds of transactions between businesses including discovery, end to end procurement and supply chain financing. For small suppliers, TranZact offers free e-Invoicing, faster payments and visibility on account receivables. For big buyers, we enable them to have more control and visibility over their entire procurement work so that they can work more efficiently and economically. TranZact aims to change how businesses do transactions with each other. With capability of handling complete Procure to Pay process, TranZact can make businesses much more efficient and save millions of dollars for them.

Defy

Seed Round in 2021
Defy is Indian-based cryptocurrency exchange platform.

ClearDekho

Seed Round in 2021
ClearDekho Eyewear Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ghaziabad, India, operates as an online and offline eyewear marketplace. The company specializes in manufacturing and retailing a diverse range of eyewear products, including prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, computer glasses, and branded contact lenses. By providing customers with affordable options, ClearDekho aims to enhance accessibility to quality eyewear through its online platform and physical stores.

Smartstaff

Seed Round in 2021
Smartstaff is a workforce management platform that focuses on businesses manage their workforce's attendance and payroll. It uses next-generation technology to automatically assign the right workers to the right shift, track and record worker attendance, and automate payout calculations and performance-linked incentives.

Threado

Seed Round in 2021
Threado is an online tailoring service based in Delhi NCR that aims to revolutionize the made-to-measure clothing market. It seeks to organize the $17 billion tailoring and ready-to-stitch fabric industry by curating a network of over 50 tailors, providing seamless service to both tailors and customers. Threado has successfully served more than 500 customers and focuses on lead generation for B2B clients while establishing its operations. The business emphasizes a digital-first approach to enhance the tailoring experience, ensuring convenience and quality for its users.

Grip

Series A in 2021
Grip Invest Advisors Private Limited operates a digital leasing platform that connects investors with opportunities to invest in physical assets such as vehicles, equipment, and furniture. Launched in 2020 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, Grip offers a transparent and secure environment for investment, allowing users to browse curated leasing opportunities, review financial details, and assess lease terms and expected returns. Investors can select their investment amount and complete transactions through online transfers. The platform also facilitates collaboration among co-investors, enhancing the appeal of each asset. By transforming capital expenditure into operating expenditure, Grip assists businesses in managing risks and asset depreciation while promoting growth through efficient leasing solutions.

Strata

Series A in 2021
Strata Property Management Pvt. Ltd is a Bengaluru-based company that offers a fractional real estate investment platform focused on premium commercial properties in India. Founded in 2019, Strata simplifies the investment process by providing essential services such as site attributes, financial analysis, due diligence, and negotiation support through its mobile application. The company enables investors to participate in high-quality properties with Grade A clients, starting from an investment of Rs. 20 lakhs per fraction. Additionally, Strata manages all aspects of property management, including rent disbursement and tenant relations, while also providing a resale platform that allows investors to sell their holdings at any time. This approach makes real estate investment more accessible and transparent for a wider range of investors.

Verak

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BimaPe simplifies Insurance and its Management for individuals and families across India. We are not in the business of selling insurance, we are in the business of helping consumers make informed insurance decisions. Our goal is to put your insurance on "autopilot" -- 'BimaPe Bharosa Karo'

NeoDocs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
NeoDocs Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in providing personalized health and wellness services through its innovative diagnostic report analyzer. Founded in 2020, the company enables users to upload their lab test results and receive tailored reports and recommendations concerning various health issues, including thyroid, diabetes, liver diseases, heart conditions, and renal functions. Its platform delivers actionable insights and disease predictions, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. By offering simple recommendations related to diet, exercise, and lifestyle, NeoDocs aims to help users prevent lifestyle diseases and manage their health effectively.

Wint Wealth

Seed Round in 2021
GrowFix offers high net-worth individuals and retail investors, asset-backed fixed income products that offer higher returns than fixed deposits.

Grip

Seed Round in 2020
Grip Invest Advisors Private Limited operates a digital leasing platform that connects investors with opportunities to invest in physical assets such as vehicles, equipment, and furniture. Launched in 2020 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, Grip offers a transparent and secure environment for investment, allowing users to browse curated leasing opportunities, review financial details, and assess lease terms and expected returns. Investors can select their investment amount and complete transactions through online transfers. The platform also facilitates collaboration among co-investors, enhancing the appeal of each asset. By transforming capital expenditure into operating expenditure, Grip assists businesses in managing risks and asset depreciation while promoting growth through efficient leasing solutions.

ZocoNut

Seed Round in 2020
Helping Dietitians/Health Coaches build an Independent Global Business and 3X their online revenue with ZocoNut.

Zuper

Seed Round in 2020
Zuper, Inc. is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2016. It develops and operates a platform designed for field workforce collaboration, enabling organizations to efficiently manage their field and remote workers. The platform, known as Zuper, assists in dispatching field personnel to the appropriate locations, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools for their tasks. Zuper's solutions cater to various industries, including residential and commercial cleaning, electrical services, internet service providers, plumbing, and landscaping. The company focuses on enhancing productivity for service businesses by providing a comprehensive suite that automates business operations for mobile field workforces.

Plum

Seed Round in 2020
Plum provides best-in-class health insurance at affordable price. Plum's group health insurance comes with no surprises, no hidden costs & no out-of-pocket expenses. Give your employees access to great care with Plum.

DelightChat

Pre Seed Round in 2020
DelightChat offers a user-friendly communication platform specifically designed for e-commerce brands, enabling them to effectively manage customer interactions from various channels on a single screen. The software allows businesses to respond to customer inquiries, access order data, and collaborate on resolving customer issues, thereby streamlining operations. With a focus on affordability, DelightChat caters to smaller brands, providing them with powerful tools that help simplify the complexities of running an e-commerce business while integrating seamlessly with other applications. The company is committed to developing high-quality software that meets the needs of its clients, helping them enhance customer service and improve overall efficiency.

Unnati

Seed Round in 2020
Unnati is a fintech-based agri platform.

ClickPost

Seed Round in 2020
ClickPost allows users to receive, manage, and archive their bills and receipts online. Users can sign up for free to access the online mailbox. ClickPost was launched on January 1, 2011, and is operated from Barcelona, Spain.

Lal10

Seed Round in 2020
Lal10 is a B2B platform that connects rural SMEs to global buyers. They make transactions happen between 1800+ rural SMEs through mobile CRMs and retail buyers across 18 countries. They are Faire.com of Asia with a market potential of $9bn. Today they have 400+ retailers like Zara, Toast, New Looks, Pepperfry, Myntra, Ajio, FabIndia, Anita Dongre, Tata Taniera etc. The retention of buyers is more than 85%. Founders are ex Flipkart, DCE, IIT Madras, and NITIE graduates. They have raised $1.8mn from prominent angels like Amit Ranjan, Pravin Gandhi, Mekin Maheshwari, ex ITC CEO, Beyond Capital, Angellist and Sorenson fund in seed rounds. They were part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and India list.

Wysh

Series A in 2020
Wysh is a platform that facilitates connections between fans and their favorite celebrities by allowing users to request personalized video messages. Through this service, fans can send video requests to a variety of celebrities, including television and movie stars, musicians, influencers, and models. The unique two-way engagement model enables users to receive special video messages in response to their wishes, enhancing the interaction between fans and the celebrities they admire. By focusing on personalized experiences, Wysh aims to create memorable moments for users while fostering meaningful connections with the entertainment industry.

Finly

Seed Round in 2019
Finly Technology Private Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Bengaluru, India, develops software aimed at improving financial management for businesses. The company's offerings include prepaid card expense management, automated business payments, petty cash management, and expense report automation. By providing a comprehensive suite of products, including business expense management software and payment automation systems, Finly enhances companies' visibility into their spending and streamlines expense reporting processes. The software is designed to replace traditional expense management tools, making the experience more efficient and user-friendly, which can lead to increased employee satisfaction. Finly's goal is to equip finance teams with real-time insights and data to facilitate better strategic decision-making as businesses scale.

Kaarva

Seed Round in 2019
Kaarva is India's first flexible salary platform that empowers employees to access portions of their earned salaries at their convenience, multiple times a month. Unlike traditional salary advances, Kaarva enables users to withdraw smaller amounts as needed, without having to wait for payroll cycles. The platform is designed to provide regular income workers with fair and affordable financial solutions, allowing them to address urgent financial needs with ease and minimal stress. Additionally, Kaarva encourages users to save towards individual goals and offers digital tools that assist in making informed financial decisions. This innovative approach not only enhances employee job satisfaction but also provides companies with a competitive edge in recruitment.

Sleepycat

Series A in 2019
They know how important sleep is, yet the process of buying a mattress is so painful and time-consuming. You visit different retailers, information is scarce and end up paying a lot more than you should. SleepyCat was created to make your life easier. Their research showed there are four key factors to mattress shopping: comfort, support, temperature and durability. They spent 14 months visiting numerous factories and testing hundreds of samples to craft the purrfect SleepyCat Original mattress. In 2018, they launched SleepyCat Plus, an 8 inch variant, with added comfort, thickness and firmness.

Kaarva

Venture Round in 2019
Kaarva is India's first flexible salary platform that empowers employees to access portions of their earned salaries at their convenience, multiple times a month. Unlike traditional salary advances, Kaarva enables users to withdraw smaller amounts as needed, without having to wait for payroll cycles. The platform is designed to provide regular income workers with fair and affordable financial solutions, allowing them to address urgent financial needs with ease and minimal stress. Additionally, Kaarva encourages users to save towards individual goals and offers digital tools that assist in making informed financial decisions. This innovative approach not only enhances employee job satisfaction but also provides companies with a competitive edge in recruitment.

Kaarva

Seed Round in 2019
Kaarva is India's first flexible salary platform that empowers employees to access portions of their earned salaries at their convenience, multiple times a month. Unlike traditional salary advances, Kaarva enables users to withdraw smaller amounts as needed, without having to wait for payroll cycles. The platform is designed to provide regular income workers with fair and affordable financial solutions, allowing them to address urgent financial needs with ease and minimal stress. Additionally, Kaarva encourages users to save towards individual goals and offers digital tools that assist in making informed financial decisions. This innovative approach not only enhances employee job satisfaction but also provides companies with a competitive edge in recruitment.

SureClaim

Venture Round in 2019
SureClaim is a provider of online tools designed to assist individuals with health insurance claims. The company focuses on simplifying the claims process during medical emergencies by offering a platform that facilitates easy, secure, and transparent claim assistance. SureClaim enables customers to address insurer queries and guides them in identifying the necessary documentation for their claims. Through its services, the company provides step-by-step guidance for online claim preparation and filing, allowing users to resolve their claims more efficiently and effectively.

Shopkirana

Venture Round in 2019
Shopkirana is a B2B-commerce company that focuses on technology and supply chain innovation. It aims to encourage retailers to be competitive by delivering technology, operational expertise, and scale advantage. The company directly works with brands to boost them on the demand side and reach to masses with transparency and deep market intelligence. Shopkirana was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Indore, India.

Khidki

Seed Round in 2018
Khidki is a vernacular social network where user can create an consume content in their local language mostly related to their town. They can as well connect with other people based on language, interest and town.

Hoi

Seed Round in 2018
Hoi Food Concepts Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2017 by Indrajeet Roy, is a food delivery service based in Gurugram, India, with cloud kitchens located in Bengaluru and Delhi. The company operates several brands, including Hoi Foods, Jacky Ching, Hoi Café, Deez Biryani Ketofy, Nirula’s, Misht, Smoodies, and Cold Love. Hoi Foods focuses on providing quality multi-cuisine meal combinations at affordable prices, catering primarily to millennials. The offerings include a diverse selection of Indian, Chinese, and Continental dishes, along with desserts and beverages, ensuring customers receive fresh meals delivered directly to their homes and offices.

Resicare

Venture Round in 2018
Resicare is a provider of home healthcare services, focusing on delivering constant medical attention, care, and rehabilitation to patients in the comfort of their homes. The company employs trained nurses, skilled patient care associates, and physiotherapists to ensure that patients receive appropriate and effective treatment tailored to their individual needs. By offering these services, Resicare enables patients to access affordable healthcare options, enhancing their quality of life while allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings.

Zvolv

Seed Round in 2018
Zestl Software Private Limited develops Zvolv, a platform that enables users to build, integrate, and deploy workflow automation applications. It serves customers in FMCG, retail, hospitality, healthcare, business services, and education industries. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Pune, India.

myHQ

Seed Round in 2018
myHQ is a provider of premium, rent-free coworking spaces designed for professionals seeking flexible work environments. Recognizing the high costs of traditional office rentals and the distractions of noisy cafes, myHQ transforms curated spaces within cafes and restaurants into functional work zones. These workspaces come equipped with essential amenities, including reliable Wi-Fi, discounted food and beverage plans, and free printing services. Clients can access these spaces with lifetime validity, making it convenient for individuals to work, meet, and network in a variety of locations. By offering a comfortable and productive alternative to conventional offices, myHQ enhances the overall work experience for its users.

ClearDekho

Seed Round in 2018
ClearDekho Eyewear Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ghaziabad, India, operates as an online and offline eyewear marketplace. The company specializes in manufacturing and retailing a diverse range of eyewear products, including prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, computer glasses, and branded contact lenses. By providing customers with affordable options, ClearDekho aims to enhance accessibility to quality eyewear through its online platform and physical stores.
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