Pontaq

Pontaq is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in early-stage investments, particularly in pre-Series A and Series A ventures. Established in 2015, the firm focuses on cross-border technology transfer between the United Kingdom and India, investing in sectors such as fintech, emerging technologies—including IoT, AR/VR, AI, and blockchain—and smart city solutions related to energy, waste, water, and transport. Pontaq targets both software and hardware technology firms, with a preference for B2B and B2B2C opportunities. Through its UK India Innovation Funds, Pontaq aims to foster sustainable economic development and job creation in both regions.

Dominic Asquith

Partner, Macro Advisory Partners

Kiran Kumar

Co-Founder and Principal

Mahesh Ramachandran

General Partner

Rachit Sharma

Principal

Rajini Vishlawat

General Partner

9 past transactions

Mool

Seed Round in 2022
Mool is a company that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance employee benefits through a tax optimization and salary personalization tool. This innovative system is designed for payroll management, making personal finance more seamless and accessible for employees. Mool facilitates effective tax planning, smart investments, and insurance and borrowing options, allowing individuals to maximize the advantages of their salary packages. By employing intelligent rules, Mool aims to optimize the financial well-being of employees, ensuring they can effectively manage and benefit from their compensation.

Arista Vault

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of smart products and gadgets designed to prevent and save loss. The company's smart bags and wallets include features designed to keep valuables secure such as phone tracking technology, anti-radio frequency identification, anti-loss, and anti-theft technology, enabling customers to secure the valuables.

Intelewings

Seed Round in 2022
InteleWings specializes in developing anti-money laundering solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. The company aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance processes within financial institutions by providing innovative tools that address the challenges of detecting and preventing money laundering activities. Through its advanced technology, InteleWings offers a modern approach to combating financial crime, ensuring that organizations can respond to regulatory demands and safeguard their operations against illicit activities.

KritiLabs

Series A in 2019
KritiLabs Technologies Pvt Ltd design and manufactures electronic locks. The company offers ALS Electronic Locks, ALS - SMART LOCK, ALS - SMART LOCK - Ex Range, ALS – YOULOCK, ALS - INTELLI LOCK. The company’s electronic locks are sturdy stainless steel locks that open with an OTP generated from defined business rules and these keyless locks can be operated remotely and are built for rough outdoor use. The company caters to tanker and truck logistics industry. KritiLabs Technologies Pvt Ltd was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chennai, India.

ZestIOT

Seed Round in 2019
ZestIoT Technologies Pvt Ltd is an Indian company based in Hyderabad that specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) aviation platform aimed at enhancing airport operations and passenger experience. Founded in 2016, the company offers various products including AviLeap, which focuses on improving on-time performance; AviTag for efficient baggage tracking; AviQ designed for queue optimization; and AviX for contactless boarding. The platform connects various stakeholders such as passengers, ground staff, and pilots, while integrating aircraft-compliant sensors for tracking assets and baggage. By utilizing artificial intelligence and data analytics, ZestIoT enables airports to digitalize customer handling and streamline industrial operations, ultimately making the boarding and departure processes more efficient and user-friendly.

DevicePilot

Seed Round in 2019
DevicePilot Service Monitoring for connected devices provides a single pane of glass for Product, Operations and Customer Support teams, driving up customer satisfaction and growth while reducing operational costs.

Welendus

Venture Round in 2019
Welendus is a financial technology company that operates a peer-to-peer lending platform focused on providing affordable short-term consumer credit to working families. It aims to enhance financial inclusion by connecting borrowers with lenders, allowing for better returns on investments through flexible short-term loans. The platform is designed to support hard-working individuals by offering more accessible lending options while ensuring a provision fund for added security. Welendus is committed to transforming the consumer credit market and is fully authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Switchee

Series A in 2018
Switchee Limited, founded in 2014 and based in London, specializes in connected devices and analytics tailored for landlords and their residents. The company's primary product is an internet-connected smart thermostat, which serves as an enterprise solution for managing heating and hot water in homes. Switchee has established itself as a leader in the social housing Internet of Things (IoT) sector in the UK, partnering with major housing associations. The technology not only helps landlords efficiently manage their properties but also identifies maintenance issues, reduces fuel costs, and enhances communication with residents. By utilizing real-time data, Switchee's thermostat can detect occupancy and optimize heating, ultimately saving landlords and tenants money. The company aims to combat fuel poverty and improve living conditions by providing essential insights through its devices, thus transforming the relationship between landlords and their residents.

at.money

Venture Round in 2018
Developer of a payment platform designed to provide tap and pay and remote payment for all mobile phones. The company's application provides a combination of UPI and contactless payment through NFC, enabling merchants and customers to make payments easily at a substantially low transaction cost.
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