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 Video on Demand

Dubverse

Seed Round in 2022
Dubverse is the first-ever platform which supports end-to-end dubbing and produces ready-to-publish videos in real-time. The self-service platform allows full control to the users to create, review and share the dubbed files.

EloElo

Series A in 2022
Look Good, Feel good daily with India’s #1 Short Videos App for Health, Beauty & Lifestyle ! 100% Made in India, Made for India App that lets you watch entertaining & informative 60 second videos and also win 100s of Products free

Vogo

Series C in 2021
Vogo Automotive Private Limited is a dockless scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Established in 2015, Vogo allows users to rent scooters through its website and mobile applications, facilitating easy access to transportation. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to unlock and start their rides without any human intervention. This service is designed to simplify commuting and offers a cost-effective alternative to other modes of transportation. Currently, Vogo operates at select pick-up and drop-off points across both cities, making it a practical option for urban travelers seeking quick and flexible mobility solutions.

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.

EloElo

Seed Round in 2020
Look Good, Feel good daily with India’s #1 Short Videos App for Health, Beauty & Lifestyle ! 100% Made in India, Made for India App that lets you watch entertaining & informative 60 second videos and also win 100s of Products free

Vogo

Series C in 2020
Vogo Automotive Private Limited is a dockless scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Established in 2015, Vogo allows users to rent scooters through its website and mobile applications, facilitating easy access to transportation. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to unlock and start their rides without any human intervention. This service is designed to simplify commuting and offers a cost-effective alternative to other modes of transportation. Currently, Vogo operates at select pick-up and drop-off points across both cities, making it a practical option for urban travelers seeking quick and flexible mobility solutions.

Vogo

Series C in 2020
Vogo Automotive Private Limited is a dockless scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Established in 2015, Vogo allows users to rent scooters through its website and mobile applications, facilitating easy access to transportation. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to unlock and start their rides without any human intervention. This service is designed to simplify commuting and offers a cost-effective alternative to other modes of transportation. Currently, Vogo operates at select pick-up and drop-off points across both cities, making it a practical option for urban travelers seeking quick and flexible mobility solutions.

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.

Vogo

Venture Round in 2019
Vogo Automotive Private Limited is a dockless scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Established in 2015, Vogo allows users to rent scooters through its website and mobile applications, facilitating easy access to transportation. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to unlock and start their rides without any human intervention. This service is designed to simplify commuting and offers a cost-effective alternative to other modes of transportation. Currently, Vogo operates at select pick-up and drop-off points across both cities, making it a practical option for urban travelers seeking quick and flexible mobility solutions.

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.

Vogo

Series A in 2018
Vogo Automotive Private Limited is a dockless scooter rental company based in Bengaluru, India, that provides a convenient solution for short one-way trips in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Established in 2015, Vogo allows users to rent scooters through its website and mobile applications, facilitating easy access to transportation. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box, enabling customers to unlock and start their rides without any human intervention. This service is designed to simplify commuting and offers a cost-effective alternative to other modes of transportation. Currently, Vogo operates at select pick-up and drop-off points across both cities, making it a practical option for urban travelers seeking quick and flexible mobility solutions.

Apalya

Series C in 2012
Apalya Technologies Private Limited, established in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, specializes in providing video streaming managed services. The company serves telecom operators, handset manufacturers, and content owners primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Apalya offers a mobile video delivery platform that aggregates, provisions, and distributes content optimized for various screens. Its key products include Myplex, an entertainment service that features on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live, unicast, multicast, and broadcast television across mobile networks. The platform supports over 120 linear channels and integrates with mobile operators and content providers to enhance user experience. Apalya Technologies operates as a subsidiary of U Digital Content Private Limited.

Apalya

Series B in 2011
Apalya Technologies Private Limited, established in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, specializes in providing video streaming managed services. The company serves telecom operators, handset manufacturers, and content owners primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Apalya offers a mobile video delivery platform that aggregates, provisions, and distributes content optimized for various screens. Its key products include Myplex, an entertainment service that features on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live, unicast, multicast, and broadcast television across mobile networks. The platform supports over 120 linear channels and integrates with mobile operators and content providers to enhance user experience. Apalya Technologies operates as a subsidiary of U Digital Content Private Limited.

Conviva

Series B in 2008
Conviva, Inc. provides an intelligent control platform designed to enhance the video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners in a multi-screen environment. The company specializes in optimizing over-the-top (OTT) video experiences, allowing media companies to improve audience engagement and build brand loyalty. Conviva's platform empowers publishers with quality of experience (QoE) control, enabling them to transform streaming into a profitable venture. Key offerings include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for performance analysis, and Conviva Precision, which delivers real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like viewing experience. The company also offers various data reports and professional services, along with viewer experience evaluations. Conviva's solutions cater to premium entertainment, news, sports, and media brands, as well as live events and service providers, both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in New York and London, Conviva has established partnerships with major industry players and its technology is deployed across billions of devices globally, measuring significant streaming activity.

Conviva

Series A in 2007
Conviva, Inc. provides an intelligent control platform designed to enhance the video experience for broadcasters, operators, and content owners in a multi-screen environment. The company specializes in optimizing over-the-top (OTT) video experiences, allowing media companies to improve audience engagement and build brand loyalty. Conviva's platform empowers publishers with quality of experience (QoE) control, enabling them to transform streaming into a profitable venture. Key offerings include Conviva Insights, which aggregates quality metrics for performance analysis, and Conviva Precision, which delivers real-time Global Video Intelligence for a broadcast-like viewing experience. The company also offers various data reports and professional services, along with viewer experience evaluations. Conviva's solutions cater to premium entertainment, news, sports, and media brands, as well as live events and service providers, both domestically and internationally. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Foster City, California, with additional offices in New York and London, Conviva has established partnerships with major industry players and its technology is deployed across billions of devices globally, measuring significant streaming activity.
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