Sixth Sense Ventures

Sixth Sense Ventures, established in 2013 and based in Mumbai, is India's first domestic consumer-centric venture fund. Founded by Nikhil Vora, a prominent figure in finance known for his analytical expertise, the firm also boasts a founding team that includes a respected CEO from a major domestic consumer company. With a collective experience of over 70 years in the consumer domain, Sixth Sense Ventures focuses its investments on the consumer goods, healthcare, and technology sectors, targeting opportunities across the Asia-Pacific and North America. The firm aims to leverage its deep industry knowledge and strategic insights to support innovative companies within these sectors.

Mansi Ganatra

Vice President, Investments

Swati Mehra

Founding Partner, Investments

Nimisha Nagarsekar

Partner, CFO and COO

Ketki Paranjpe

Partner, Investments

Siddhant Sanghvi

Associate, Investments

Kathan Shah

Vice President, Investments

Nikhil Vora

Founder and CEO

Japan Vyas

Co-founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in FMCG

Fraazo

Series B in 2022
FreshVnF is precision agriculture platform that leverages data to pick the finest produce from the best partners and deliver it to your doorstep. We monitor every stage of the Farm-to-Fork cycle to derive synergies for our customers and partner ecosystem

Open Secret

Series B in 2022
Open Secret is currently available in the top 60 offline stores in Mumbai, as well on Amazon through the launchpad program and through its own website. The startup uses nuts and chocolates as the primary ingredients in its cookies, maintaining an equal blend between health and taste.

Phool

Series A in 2022
Phool.co, which uses floral waste to make patented organic fertilizer and incense sticks.

Shopkirana

Series C in 2022
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.

FREECULTR

Series A in 2022
FREECULTR offers India’s most soft, comfortable and skin-friendly innerwear range for men.

Vedic Cosmeceuticals

Series A in 2021
Vedic Cosmeceuticals is a private label manufacturer of personal care products.

Fullife Healthcare

Series C in 2021
Fullife Healthcare Private Limited is a Mumbai-based company that manufactures and distributes a diverse range of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Established in 2009, it specializes in pharmaceuticals, sports nutrition supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmaceuticals, and products for respiratory, dermatology, gynecology, and orthopedics. The company also provides contract manufacturing services, offering products in various dosages and pack sizes, including effervescent tablets and granules. With an additional office in Lugano, Switzerland, and a production facility in Khalapur, India, Fullife Healthcare aims to innovate in the fields of novel pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics, focusing on improving the quality of life for its customers. The company's business model emphasizes value creation through strategic alliances in both domestic and international markets.

Wonderchef Home Appliances

Venture Round in 2021
Wonderchef Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd. specializes in marketing a diverse range of kitchen appliances and cookware in India. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company offers an extensive product portfolio that includes frying pans, saucepans, pressure cookers, mixers, juicers, and various baking molds. Additionally, Wonderchef provides an array of kitchen tools such as knives, silicone utensils, and storage containers. Their products are marketed through multiple channels, including retail stores, television, and online platforms, as well as through a network of self-employed and trained women. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality cookware designed to meet everyday kitchen needs.

Storia Foods

Venture Round in 2021
Storia Foods is a healthy beverage and snack startup that provides products that are natural, full of goodness, and inspire a healthier lifestyle.

Fraazo

Series B in 2021
FreshVnF is precision agriculture platform that leverages data to pick the finest produce from the best partners and deliver it to your doorstep. We monitor every stage of the Farm-to-Fork cycle to derive synergies for our customers and partner ecosystem

Good Dot

Venture Round in 2021
Good Dot Enterprises Private Limited is a food technology start-up based in Udaipur, India, that specializes in producing and selling ready meals made from grain and plant proteins. Incorporated in 2016, the company offers a range of products, including vegetarian meat, proteiz, and proteiz plus. Good Dot aims to make plant-based proteins accessible to a wide audience, providing affordable alternatives that deliver the protein and flavor of meat while promoting healthier and cruelty-free dietary choices.

Good Dot

Series A in 2021
Good Dot Enterprises Private Limited is a food technology start-up based in Udaipur, India, that specializes in producing and selling ready meals made from grain and plant proteins. Incorporated in 2016, the company offers a range of products, including vegetarian meat, proteiz, and proteiz plus. Good Dot aims to make plant-based proteins accessible to a wide audience, providing affordable alternatives that deliver the protein and flavor of meat while promoting healthier and cruelty-free dietary choices.

Open Secret

Series A in 2021
Open Secret is currently available in the top 60 offline stores in Mumbai, as well on Amazon through the launchpad program and through its own website. The startup uses nuts and chocolates as the primary ingredients in its cookies, maintaining an equal blend between health and taste.

Fraazo

Series A in 2021
FreshVnF is precision agriculture platform that leverages data to pick the finest produce from the best partners and deliver it to your doorstep. We monitor every stage of the Farm-to-Fork cycle to derive synergies for our customers and partner ecosystem

Fraazo

Series A in 2021
FreshVnF is precision agriculture platform that leverages data to pick the finest produce from the best partners and deliver it to your doorstep. We monitor every stage of the Farm-to-Fork cycle to derive synergies for our customers and partner ecosystem

Bombay Shaving Company

Venture Round in 2021
Bombay Shaving Company is a consumer goods company that focuses on developing a range of shave care, beard care, and skincare products. It specializes in men's grooming, personal care, shaving, beard grooming, skincare, and handmade soaps.

Fullife Healthcare

Funding Round in 2020
Fullife Healthcare Private Limited is a Mumbai-based company that manufactures and distributes a diverse range of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Established in 2009, it specializes in pharmaceuticals, sports nutrition supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmaceuticals, and products for respiratory, dermatology, gynecology, and orthopedics. The company also provides contract manufacturing services, offering products in various dosages and pack sizes, including effervescent tablets and granules. With an additional office in Lugano, Switzerland, and a production facility in Khalapur, India, Fullife Healthcare aims to innovate in the fields of novel pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics, focusing on improving the quality of life for its customers. The company's business model emphasizes value creation through strategic alliances in both domestic and international markets.

Bombay Shaving Company

Series B in 2019
Bombay Shaving Company is a consumer goods company that focuses on developing a range of shave care, beard care, and skincare products. It specializes in men's grooming, personal care, shaving, beard grooming, skincare, and handmade soaps.

Soothe Healthcare

Venture Round in 2019
Soothe Healthcare Private Limited manufactures and markets consumer-healthcare products. It offers personal care products, which include sanitary pads for women and girls in India. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Greater Noida, India.

Fullife Healthcare

Venture Round in 2018
Fullife Healthcare Private Limited is a Mumbai-based company that manufactures and distributes a diverse range of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Established in 2009, it specializes in pharmaceuticals, sports nutrition supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmaceuticals, and products for respiratory, dermatology, gynecology, and orthopedics. The company also provides contract manufacturing services, offering products in various dosages and pack sizes, including effervescent tablets and granules. With an additional office in Lugano, Switzerland, and a production facility in Khalapur, India, Fullife Healthcare aims to innovate in the fields of novel pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics, focusing on improving the quality of life for its customers. The company's business model emphasizes value creation through strategic alliances in both domestic and international markets.

AVG Logistics

Venture Round in 2018
AVG Logistics Limited is a logistics service provider based in Delhi, India, offering a comprehensive range of transportation and supply chain solutions. The company specializes in full truckload and less than truckload services, express delivery, and multimodal transportation, as well as cold chain and reverse logistics. It also provides warehousing services, including bonded and multiuser options, along with value-added services such as customs clearing and port logistics. AVG Logistics caters to various sectors including FMCG, automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications, utilizing a fleet of approximately 1,200 vehicles. Established in 2010, the company has expanded its offerings to include logistics consulting, focusing on optimizing supply chains and reducing operational inefficiencies. Additionally, AVG Logistics facilitates export services to Nepal and Bangladesh and engages in trading high seas goods, thereby serving a diverse customer base across the region.

Veeba Foods

Series D in 2018
Veeba Food Services is a company promoted by the Bahl family, who have been associated with the food processing industry since 1983. With their internationally certified production facility and unmatched quality standards, Veeba Food Services is a one stop solution for all sauces, dips, emulsions, and dessert toppings requirement. Currently Veeba is engaged in manufacturing and marketing sauces, emulsions, toppings, syrups, etc. Veeba has strong national distribution network covering most parts of the Indian Landscape.

Veeba Foods

Series C in 2017
Veeba Food Services is a company promoted by the Bahl family, who have been associated with the food processing industry since 1983. With their internationally certified production facility and unmatched quality standards, Veeba Food Services is a one stop solution for all sauces, dips, emulsions, and dessert toppings requirement. Currently Veeba is engaged in manufacturing and marketing sauces, emulsions, toppings, syrups, etc. Veeba has strong national distribution network covering most parts of the Indian Landscape.

Hindustan Foods

Venture Round in 2016
HFL is established in 1988 as a result of Dempo Group’s foray into the FMCG segment through a joint venture with Glaxo India Limited, with the objective of manufacturing nutritional food products. In 2013, Vanity Case Group bought a controlling stake in Hindustan Foods Ltd. from Dempo Group of Goa and since then the company has diversified across various FMCG categories with manufacturing competencies in food and non-food, extending to cosmetics, personal care and home care products. It intends to continue leveraging the India’s consumption story through organic and inorganic expansion.

Grab

Seed Round in 2015
Grab is India’s first and leading delivery service for businesses & merchants to bridge the gap between them and its consumer. Our logistics service is used by businesses encompassing restaurants, e-commerce companies, retailers, grocers, pharmacies, food tech platforms, banks, and more Our expansive fleet of riders are connected via a technology platform that allows our merchants to book delivery requests and obtain real time updates.

Grab

Seed Round in 2015
Grab is India’s first and leading delivery service for businesses & merchants to bridge the gap between them and its consumer. Our logistics service is used by businesses encompassing restaurants, e-commerce companies, retailers, grocers, pharmacies, food tech platforms, banks, and more Our expansive fleet of riders are connected via a technology platform that allows our merchants to book delivery requests and obtain real time updates.