Kalaari Capital

Kalaari Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Bangalore, India, established in 2006. With a fund size of $160 million, it specializes in investing in technology-oriented companies across various sectors, including information technology, healthcare, e-commerce, and clean technology. The firm targets early-stage ventures, typically investing between $1 million and $5 million in each portfolio company. Kalaari Capital aims to support emerging Indian entrepreneurs with the potential to become future leaders in their industries, providing guidance and resources throughout their growth journey.

Mandar Dandekar

Principal

Rahul Garg

Principal

Anvita Khosla

Associate

Vani Kola

Managing Director

Pranav Koshal

Associate

Harshit Kumar

Associate

Jayraj Bharat Patel

Associate

Sampathkumar Pudhukottai

Partner

Rajesh Raju

Managing Director

Kumar Shiralagi

MD, India

Kiran Vasireddy

Partner

Sampath P

Partner

Past deals in Blogging

Koo

Series B in 2021
Koo App operates as a microblogging app. Koo allows users to connect, comment and engage in 13 local languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali.

Vokal

Series A in 2021
https://www.vokal.in - Share Knowledge with Indians through Questions & Answers and Opinions about various topics - using voice - and in Indian languages. Visit https://www.vokal.in or get the Vokal App. Learn from others. Vokal bridges the knowledge gap for Indians that don't speak English (~90% of India). India is a diverse country with 100+ languages and 22 official languages. With the internet largely in English, content availability is a big gap. Vokal solves that by enabling peer to peer knowledge sharing using multiple formats like Questions & Answers, Opinions, Chatting with Experts, Live sessions etc.

Koo

Series A in 2021
Koo App operates as a microblogging app. Koo allows users to connect, comment and engage in 13 local languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali.

Vokal

Series A in 2018
https://www.vokal.in - Share Knowledge with Indians through Questions & Answers and Opinions about various topics - using voice - and in Indian languages. Visit https://www.vokal.in or get the Vokal App. Learn from others. Vokal bridges the knowledge gap for Indians that don't speak English (~90% of India). India is a diverse country with 100+ languages and 22 official languages. With the internet largely in English, content availability is a big gap. Vokal solves that by enabling peer to peer knowledge sharing using multiple formats like Questions & Answers, Opinions, Chatting with Experts, Live sessions etc.

POPxo

Series C in 2018
POPxo is an online community in India focused on women, covering topics related to fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and work. Launched in March 2014, it has grown to attract 9 million users each month, generating over 102 million monthly views of its content. The platform offers a mix of text and video content, engaging its audience primarily on social media and mobile devices. Targeting young urban women aged 18 to 34, POPxo caters to an audience that is increasingly confident, independent, and financially empowered. The platform monetizes its offerings through various formats, including native advertisements, social media posts, and events, collaborating with brands eager to connect with this influential demographic. By blending content and commerce, POPxo not only serves as a lifestyle resource but also provides data-driven insights that resonate with women's interests and lifestyles.

YourStory

Series B in 2017
YourStory.com is India's largest media tech company focused on startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. Established in 2008, it has emerged as a key storytelling platform, publishing over 20,000 stories that engage a diverse audience. With a reach of 60 million readers through its various platforms, including HerStory and SocialStory, YourStory has solidified its role as a prominent builder of the startup ecosystem in India. It has organized over 220 events, such as TechSparks and SheSparks, impacting more than 1.7 million individuals. YourStory is expanding its mission to connect with the growing online population in India by launching a tech product that will feature original stories in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. This initiative aims to democratize content creation, empowering millions of Indians to share their narratives through text, voice, or video in their native languages.

POPxo

Series B in 2017
POPxo is an online community in India focused on women, covering topics related to fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and work. Launched in March 2014, it has grown to attract 9 million users each month, generating over 102 million monthly views of its content. The platform offers a mix of text and video content, engaging its audience primarily on social media and mobile devices. Targeting young urban women aged 18 to 34, POPxo caters to an audience that is increasingly confident, independent, and financially empowered. The platform monetizes its offerings through various formats, including native advertisements, social media posts, and events, collaborating with brands eager to connect with this influential demographic. By blending content and commerce, POPxo not only serves as a lifestyle resource but also provides data-driven insights that resonate with women's interests and lifestyles.

POPxo

Series A in 2015
POPxo is an online community in India focused on women, covering topics related to fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and work. Launched in March 2014, it has grown to attract 9 million users each month, generating over 102 million monthly views of its content. The platform offers a mix of text and video content, engaging its audience primarily on social media and mobile devices. Targeting young urban women aged 18 to 34, POPxo caters to an audience that is increasingly confident, independent, and financially empowered. The platform monetizes its offerings through various formats, including native advertisements, social media posts, and events, collaborating with brands eager to connect with this influential demographic. By blending content and commerce, POPxo not only serves as a lifestyle resource but also provides data-driven insights that resonate with women's interests and lifestyles.

ScoopWhoop

Series A in 2015
ScoopWhoop is an internet media company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2013. It specializes in creating and curating India-specific stories across various topics, including lifestyle, pop culture, humor, travel, sports, and food. The company focuses on producing engaging content that resonates with a wider audience and is shared extensively across online, mobile, and social media platforms. By emphasizing relatable narratives, ScoopWhoop aims to connect with users through its diverse range of articles and entertainment features.

YourStory

Series A in 2015
YourStory.com is India's largest media tech company focused on startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. Established in 2008, it has emerged as a key storytelling platform, publishing over 20,000 stories that engage a diverse audience. With a reach of 60 million readers through its various platforms, including HerStory and SocialStory, YourStory has solidified its role as a prominent builder of the startup ecosystem in India. It has organized over 220 events, such as TechSparks and SheSparks, impacting more than 1.7 million individuals. YourStory is expanding its mission to connect with the growing online population in India by launching a tech product that will feature original stories in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. This initiative aims to democratize content creation, empowering millions of Indians to share their narratives through text, voice, or video in their native languages.

TripHobo

Series A in 2014
TripHobo is the worlds leading Vacation Planning Platform on which one can plan trips to about 150k destinations worldwide. Triphobo.com brings under one platform, flights, hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, attractions an things to do, activities and things to do and stitches every thing into one seamless day by day itinerary.
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