Stride Ventures

Stride Ventures is a New Delhi-based venture capital firm established in 2019 that focuses on investing in innovative startups across India. The firm manages a venture debt fund, Stride Ventures India Fund III, launched in 2023, which specifically targets Indian businesses. Stride Ventures specializes in providing debt solutions to companies that demonstrate strong corporate governance, solid unit economics, and reliable operating cash flows, supporting their growth and development in the competitive market.

Abhinav Suri

Managing Partner

Past deals in Commodities

WayCool

Debt Financing in 2022
WayCool Foods & Products Pvt. Ltd. is an agri-tech company based in Chennai, India, specializing in the procurement, processing, and distribution of fresh produce, dairy products, and grocery staples. Founded in 2015, the company sources fruits and vegetables from smallholder farmers and aggregators, facilitating direct links between farmers and consumers. WayCool employs innovative technology to enhance logistics and food safety, ensuring the quality of its products. It operates a diverse distribution network that includes retail stores under the brand SunnyBee, mobile stores on trucks, and e-commerce platforms, primarily serving the Chennai area. Additionally, WayCool designs and manages storage facilities and cold chain distribution operations, aiming to increase farmers' incomes while providing fresh produce to local shops, restaurants, and catering establishments. The company's vision focuses on becoming a leading food development and distribution entity in India, positively impacting the agricultural community.

Arya Collateral

Debt Financing in 2022
Arya Collateral Warehousing Services Private Limited specializes in post-harvest services that support the agricultural value chain. The company offers a range of storage and logistics solutions, including warehousing, fumigation, quality testing, and port handling. It also provides stock audits for commodity loans and cash credit, as well as procurement facilitation services that assist with on-field farmer procurement and export assistance. Additionally, Arya offers consulting services focused on the post-harvest value chain, farm linkages, and commodity-based finance. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, farmer producer organizations, processors, financial institutions, agri-corporations, international buyers, and development actors. Established in 1982, Arya Collateral Warehousing Services is headquartered in Noida, India.

Upstox

Series C in 2021
Upstox is a fintech company that offers a comprehensive online stockbroking platform, enabling retail investors to engage in equity trading, commodity trading, currency derivatives, and mutual funds. By leveraging technology, Upstox aims to reduce the costs associated with online trading through a zero-brokerage model, which provides clients with cost-effective investment options. The platform is designed to enhance the trading experience by offering advanced tools that facilitate informed investment decisions, ensuring a seamless and efficient trading process. Upstox's commitment to delivering reliable technology and exceptional service positions it as a significant player in the low-cost brokerage sector, with a focus on disrupting traditional brokerage practices.
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