Prosus & Naspers

Founded in 2019, Prosus is the international internet assets division of Naspers. The global investment group is the largest consumer internet company in Europe, and among the largest technology investors in the world, operating across a variety of platforms and geographies. Prosus is a unique blend of venture capital and operating company that funds, acquires, builds and scales technology businesses. It combines venture capital investing with deep operational experience in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The company has meaningful investments in Tencent, Mail.ru, Ctrip.com International Limited, and DeliveryHero. Prosus has a primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam (AEX:PRX) and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (XJSE:PRX), and is majority owned by Naspers.

Larry Illg

CEO Prosus Ventures and Food

67 past transactions

Flink

Series B in 2021
Flink Food GmbH is a company that specializes in food services, focusing on the delivery and provision of meals. The business emphasizes product development, which includes design, engineering, and production processes tailored to create high-quality food offerings. By integrating these aspects, Flink aims to deliver efficient and innovative food solutions to its customers.

SkillSoft

Post in 2021
SkillSoft Corporation is an e-learning and performance support solutions provider based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Founded in 1997, the company offers a diverse range of courses focused on leadership, business, technology, and compliance, catering to enterprises, government, educational institutions, and small to medium-sized businesses globally. SkillSoft's products include SkillChoice Multi-Modal Learning Solutions, SkillPort learning management platform, and SkillSoft Dialogue for live learning sessions. Additionally, it features KnowledgeCenters for instant content access, interactive Challenge Series case studies, and extensive courseware collections in business skills, IT skills, desktop applications, and legal compliance. The company also provides online mentoring services, IT and business books, and professional services, all designed to enhance learning and performance in modern enterprises.

Flink

Series A in 2021
Flink Food GmbH is a company that specializes in food services, focusing on the delivery and provision of meals. The business emphasizes product development, which includes design, engineering, and production processes tailored to create high-quality food offerings. By integrating these aspects, Flink aims to deliver efficient and innovative food solutions to its customers.

Frontier Car Group

Series D in 2019
Frontier Car Group is a berlin-based startup who develop, launch, and operate used-automotive marketplaces within emerging market economies, with operations in Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Additionally, we are successfully engaging in two joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland. We increase the efficiency of selling and buying cars through technology, infra-structure creation, access to capital and innovative business models that allows all stakeholders to gain from our impact.

Fuel Games

Series A in 2019
Fuel Games is a provider of blockchain infrastructure for world class video games, James and Robbie Ferguson, brothers and co-founders of Fuel Games.

DappRadar

Seed Round in 2019
DappRadar, founded in 2018, specializes in tracking decentralized applications (dapps) across various blockchains, including Ethereum, EOS, and TRON. The platform monitors over 2,900 dapps, ranking them based on metrics such as daily users and transaction volume, while also filtering out fake and irrelevant activity to provide accurate market intelligence. DappRadar's services enable users to explore, track, and manage their dapps effectively, offering insights into their crypto wallets, tokens, and NFTs. The company has secured funding, including a notable €2 million seed investment led by Naspers Ventures in 2019, to support its expansion and enhance its capabilities in the growing decentralized application market.

Meesho

Series D in 2019
Meesho operates as an online reselling platform that enables anyone to start a business without investment. The business platform trusted by more than 2.6 million resellers across the country. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Brainly

Series C in 2019
Brainly is an online learning platform where students and parents get homework and study help from peers and experts. With the platform and its group of websites and apps, middle school and high school students are given the opportunity to ask questions freely to the online community comprised of students, parents, and teachers. The software is developed with a mission to help students gain the confidence that comes from helping others and inspire them to learn in a collaborative community. Brainly is backed by Naspers, Kulczyk Investments, General Catalyst Partners, Point Nine Capital, Runa Capital, and Learn Capital. In 2009, Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus co-founded the company in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland and is available in 35 countries.

Dott

Series A in 2019
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.

QuickRide

Series B in 2019
QuickRide is a ride-sharing application founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bangalore, India. The platform connects commuters traveling in the same direction in real time, allowing users to invite others to join their ride or accept invitations from fellow users. QuickRide's mobile application uses an algorithm to match riders and passengers based on their pickup and drop-off locations, enhancing the efficiency of daily commutes. The app offers features such as real-time location tracking, a live map for status updates, and a group chat option for seamless coordination among participants. Additionally, QuickRide facilitates cashless transactions and allows users to manage payments through a points system with fixed per-kilometer charges. By providing these services, QuickRide aims to reduce commuting costs, alleviate traffic congestion, and contribute to decreased air pollution.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending FinTech company based in India that offers digital equated monthly installments (EMIs) without requiring a credit card or a credit score. Founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman, the company aims to make EMI payments accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney has reached millions of consumers across India. The company is supported by prominent global investors in digital financial services, including PayU, Ribbit Capital, and Omidyar Networks.

Avito

Acquisition in 2019
Avito is an online trading platform based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in classified advertisements. Founded in 2007 by Jonas Nordlander and Filip Engelbert, Avito allows users to buy and sell a wide variety of products and services, including coins, collectibles, electronics, memorabilia, and tickets for events. The platform supports small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with advertising and marketing services, enabling them to promote their offerings without incurring fees for ad placement. Avito serves as a vital marketplace for individuals and businesses alike, facilitating the exchange of goods and services across multiple categories.

Swiggy

Series H in 2018
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects users with local restaurants, allowing them to order food conveniently through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaimini, the company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Swiggy offers a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to track their orders in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy also provides services for picking up and dropping off various items, such as laundry and parcels, catering to both business clients and retail customers. The platform emphasizes speed and convenience, ensuring that users receive their food fresh and on time, often accompanied by discounts.

Dott

Series A in 2018
Dott is a micro-mobility company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in shared e-scooters and e-bikes for short-distance travel. Founded in 2018, Dott aims to provide convenient and sustainable transportation alternatives within urban environments. The company has assembled a team of experienced professionals from the mobility and technology sectors in Europe. Recently, Dott secured an initial investment of €20 million to support its growth and expansion efforts.

BYJU'S

Venture Round in 2018
BYJU'S is a leading ed-tech company valued at approximately USD 10.5 billion, known for its innovative learning solutions tailored for students from classes 1 to 12 and for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, CAT, and IAS. The flagship product, BYJU’S - The Learning App, was launched in 2015 and has since attracted over 42 million registered users, who spend an average of 71 minutes daily engaging with the platform. The app employs a variety of educational methods, including watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations, to provide a personalized and effective learning experience. In 2019, BYJU'S expanded its offerings with the Disney. BYJU'S Early Learn App for younger students, and also acquired Osmo, enhancing its capabilities in transforming offline educational experiences into engaging online formats. BYJU'S continues to redefine learning through its adaptive and interactive approach, catering to a diverse student base across more than 1,700 cities.

Selency

Series B in 2018
Selency is the first label of furniture and decoration used. More specifically, they are a community and specialized platform for second-hand furniture and decorative accessories. Amateur of unique pieces, whether you are a professional (antique dealer or antique dealer) or particular, this site is for you! All ads are validated by us to ensure a quality catalog. Selency facilitates transactions through its online payment system and offers real delivery solutions.

iFood

Series G in 2018
iFood is an online food delivery platform based in Jundiaí, Brazil, founded in 2011 by Eduardo Baer, Felipe Ramos Fioravante, Gabriel Pinto, Guilherme Bonifacio, and Patrick Sigrist. The company provides a user-friendly system that facilitates the ordering of food from a variety of local restaurants through its website and mobile app. By forming partnerships with restaurants, iFood streamlines the delivery process, making it more convenient for customers to enjoy a diverse range of cuisines. As a subsidiary of Movile Internet Móvel, iFood is positioned within a rapidly growing market, leveraging innovative technology to enhance the food delivery experience.

Sololearn

Series A in 2018
SoloLearn, Inc. operates a mobile learning platform that provides free online courses in nine programming languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, C++, Java, Python, Swift, and SQL. Founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, the platform caters to learners worldwide who seek to acquire new skills efficiently. It features short instructional videos, interactive checkpoints, and practical coding exercises, allowing users to apply their knowledge by writing real-life code. As learners progress, they unlock levels, build profiles, and earn achievements, while also engaging in forums for feedback from both experts and peers. SoloLearn aims to enrich career and life choices for its users by offering a comprehensive and accessible coding education.

Letgo

Series E in 2018
Letgo is a popular mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods locally, boasting over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings. Founded in 2015 by Alec Oxenford and Jordi Castello, later joined by Enrique Linares, Letgo has become a leading marketplace in the United States, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, vehicles, clothing, and furniture. The app incorporates innovative features such as image recognition and video listings, which streamline the listing process by automatically suggesting titles, prices, and categories based on user-uploaded photos. This user-friendly approach allows individuals to easily declutter their homes and discover great deals nearby.

Movile

Series I in 2018
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

Threadloom

Series A in 2018
Threadloom, Inc. is an internet company based in Palo Alto, California, that develops an online search platform specifically designed for community forums. Founded in 2015, Threadloom's platform allows users to easily connect and find relevant content within forums. The company focuses on enhancing user experience by automatically curating forum content, making it more accessible and engaging for users. In addition to its core search capabilities, Threadloom also specializes in community-building and email marketing.

Swiggy

Series G in 2018
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects users with local restaurants, allowing them to order food conveniently through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaimini, the company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Swiggy offers a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to track their orders in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy also provides services for picking up and dropping off various items, such as laundry and parcels, catering to both business clients and retail customers. The platform emphasizes speed and convenience, ensuring that users receive their food fresh and on time, often accompanied by discounts.

Frontier Car Group

Series C in 2018
Frontier Car Group is a berlin-based startup who develop, launch, and operate used-automotive marketplaces within emerging market economies, with operations in Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Additionally, we are successfully engaging in two joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland. We increase the efficiency of selling and buying cars through technology, infra-structure creation, access to capital and innovative business models that allows all stakeholders to gain from our impact.

Honor

Series C in 2018
Honor Technology, Inc. operates an online platform that connects in-home caregivers with seniors and their families across several states, including California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Ohio, and Michigan. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company provides non-medical home care services aimed at helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Honor leverages proprietary technology to screen and match caregivers with seniors based on their specific needs. The platform offers features such as the Honor Frame, which informs seniors about their caregivers and arrival times. Additionally, families can monitor caregiver activities and visit durations. By partnering with local agencies through the Honor Care Network, the company enhances caregiver recruiting, training, and scheduling, supporting a reliable and transparent care experience for older adults.

Swiggy

Series F in 2018
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects users with local restaurants, allowing them to order food conveniently through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaimini, the company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Swiggy offers a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to track their orders in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy also provides services for picking up and dropping off various items, such as laundry and parcels, catering to both business clients and retail customers. The platform emphasizes speed and convenience, ensuring that users receive their food fresh and on time, often accompanied by discounts.

Joymode

Series A in 2018
Joymode, Inc. offers leisure equipment for periodic and short-term use on rent. It enables users to reserve and rent tents, sleeping pads, stoves, headlamps, etc. The company offers its services through its mobile applications and related services. Joymode, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Creditas

Series C in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Movile

Series H in 2017
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

Brainly

Series B in 2017
Brainly is an online learning platform where students and parents get homework and study help from peers and experts. With the platform and its group of websites and apps, middle school and high school students are given the opportunity to ask questions freely to the online community comprised of students, parents, and teachers. The software is developed with a mission to help students gain the confidence that comes from helping others and inspire them to learn in a collaborative community. Brainly is backed by Naspers, Kulczyk Investments, General Catalyst Partners, Point Nine Capital, Runa Capital, and Learn Capital. In 2009, Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus co-founded the company in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland and is available in 35 countries.

Delivery Hero

Secondary Market in 2017
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and Brazil, among others. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, around 400 are based at its headquarters in Berlin. Delivery Hero has attracted substantial investment, notably receiving $523 million in 2014 from various prominent investors. The company focuses on connecting consumers with local restaurants, facilitating the ordering and delivery process through its digital platforms.

Movile

Series G in 2017
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

Swiggy

Series E in 2017
Swiggy is an on-demand food delivery platform that connects users with local restaurants, allowing them to order food conveniently through a mobile app. Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, and Rahul Jaimini, the company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Swiggy offers a comprehensive list of nearby restaurants and their menus, enabling users to track their orders in real-time. In addition to food delivery, Swiggy also provides services for picking up and dropping off various items, such as laundry and parcels, catering to both business clients and retail customers. The platform emphasizes speed and convenience, ensuring that users receive their food fresh and on time, often accompanied by discounts.

Coins.ph

Series A in 2017
Coins.ph is a financial technology company based in Pasig City, Philippines, founded in 2014. It operates a mobile wallet that provides consumers and small businesses with access to a range of financial services. The platform enables users to transfer money, pay bills, load mobile phones, and engage in cryptocurrency transactions, including buying and selling bitcoins. Coins.ph also facilitates local and international remittances, online shopping, and game credits, making financial transactions more accessible through mobile devices and blockchain technology. The company offers features such as ATM cash pickup, merchant services, and a user-friendly mobile application, allowing customers to manage their finances without the burden of minimum cash-in amounts or monthly fees. Coins.ph operates as a subsidiary of PT Go-Jek Indonesia.

EatOye

Funding Round in 2017
Foodpanda is a global online food delivery marketplace that allows users to order food from local restaurants through its website or mobile application. By entering their postcodes, customers can browse a selection of restaurants and place orders, which Foodpanda processes by confirming details via SMS and relaying the information to partner restaurants. The restaurants are responsible for delivering the food to customers. Operating under the name Foodpanda in Asia and Europe, and as Hellofood in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, the platform has formed partnerships with over 60,000 restaurants worldwide, including well-known brands like Pizza Hut, Subway, KFC, McDonald’s, and Jollibee. Founded in 2012 by Ralf Wenzel and Benjamin Bauer, Foodpanda is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and has a presence in more than 40 countries and 500 cities across five continents.

PaySense

Series A in 2017
PaySense Services India Private Limited is a digital consumer lending platform based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing short-term loans and offers easy monthly installment (EMI) plans for both online and offline purchases. Customers can apply for loans through a web or mobile application, where they can select their preferred EMI plan and upload the necessary KYC documents. Once approved, funds are transferred directly to their accounts. PaySense also provides various loan options, including personal, vehicle, and consumer loans, catering to a diverse range of financial needs. As of January 2020, PaySense operates as a subsidiary of PayU Group.

Delivery Hero

Private Equity Round in 2017
Delivery Hero is a global network of online food ordering platforms, operating in 21 countries and partnering with over 73,000 restaurants. The company has a significant presence in various markets, including Germany, the UK, South Korea, and Brazil, among others. With a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees, around 400 are based at its headquarters in Berlin. Delivery Hero has attracted substantial investment, notably receiving $523 million in 2014 from various prominent investors. The company focuses on connecting consumers with local restaurants, facilitating the ordering and delivery process through its digital platforms.

MakeMyTrip

Post in 2017
MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited is an online travel company that offers comprehensive booking solutions for both personal and corporate travel needs. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, the company provides a wide range of travel services, including domestic and international air tickets, hotel reservations, holiday packages, and transportation options such as bus and rail tickets, car rentals, and taxi services. MakeMyTrip primarily generates revenue from its hotels and packages segment, which encompasses internet-based platforms and call centers. The company operates multiple offices across India and has a presence in international markets, including the United States and Australia. Additionally, it offers B2B and affiliate services, along with franchising opportunities, further expanding its reach in the travel industry.

Creditas

Series B in 2017
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Letgo

Series C in 2017
Letgo is a popular mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods locally, boasting over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings. Founded in 2015 by Alec Oxenford and Jordi Castello, later joined by Enrique Linares, Letgo has become a leading marketplace in the United States, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, vehicles, clothing, and furniture. The app incorporates innovative features such as image recognition and video listings, which streamline the listing process by automatically suggesting titles, prices, and categories based on user-uploaded photos. This user-friendly approach allows individuals to easily declutter their homes and discover great deals nearby.

Inloco

Series A in 2017
Inloco operates as a mobile media and data platform that focuses on enhancing user experiences for mobile applications. The company utilizes location-based behavioral biometrics to facilitate seamless sign-up and payment processes, enabling users to authenticate themselves anonymously. By removing friction associated with user authentication, Inloco aims to improve the overall efficiency of mobile interactions while preserving user privacy. Its innovative approach positions Inloco as a key player in the intersection of mobile technology and data privacy.

FarmLogs

Series C in 2017
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.

Codecademy

Series C in 2016
Codecademy is an online platform that provides free coding classes in twelve different programming languages, including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, and Ruby. It aims to help learners around the world acquire essential skills for the digital age in an engaging and accessible manner. By utilizing both web and mobile platforms, Codecademy allows users to learn by building projects and receiving continuous feedback from peers. This interactive learning environment fosters a global community where individuals can apply their skills in practical ways, enhancing their personal and professional development.

Movile

Series F in 2016
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

Udemy

Series D in 2016
Udemy, Inc. is an online learning platform that provides a diverse array of courses aimed at students, businesses, and governments worldwide. Established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Udemy offers courses in various fields, including development, business, finance, IT, personal development, design, marketing, and health. The platform connects students with instructors, allowing for self-paced, on-demand learning tailored to individual goals, whether for professional advancement or personal interest. For corporate clients, Udemy for Business provides subscription access to over 7,000 relevant courses in multiple languages, along with robust learning analytics and a centralized platform for content management. Additionally, Udemy offers a customizable learning solution for government entities to enhance workforce skills across various sectors. The company has offices in several locations, including Ankara, Dublin, São Paulo, Denver, and Gurgaon.

Letgo

Series B in 2016
Letgo is a popular mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods locally, boasting over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings. Founded in 2015 by Alec Oxenford and Jordi Castello, later joined by Enrique Linares, Letgo has become a leading marketplace in the United States, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, vehicles, clothing, and furniture. The app incorporates innovative features such as image recognition and video listings, which streamline the listing process by automatically suggesting titles, prices, and categories based on user-uploaded photos. This user-friendly approach allows individuals to easily declutter their homes and discover great deals nearby.

Brainly

Series B in 2016
Brainly is an online learning platform where students and parents get homework and study help from peers and experts. With the platform and its group of websites and apps, middle school and high school students are given the opportunity to ask questions freely to the online community comprised of students, parents, and teachers. The software is developed with a mission to help students gain the confidence that comes from helping others and inspire them to learn in a collaborative community. Brainly is backed by Naspers, Kulczyk Investments, General Catalyst Partners, Point Nine Capital, Runa Capital, and Learn Capital. In 2009, Lukasz Haluch, Michał Borkowski, and Tomasz Kraus co-founded the company in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland and is available in 35 countries.

Twiggle

Series A in 2016
Twiggle Ltd. specializes in developing advanced search technology aimed at enhancing the e-commerce experience by effectively connecting consumers with products. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Twiggle employs machine learning and natural language processing to create solutions that mimic a salesperson's understanding of customer intent. The company offers a Semantic API, which integrates seamlessly into existing search engines to improve search logic and deliver more accurate results. Twiggle’s approach combines a deep understanding of linguistic structure with insights into retail behavior, enabling a more intuitive online shopping experience. The firm has garnered support from notable investors, including Alibaba and Naspers, and its board includes seasoned experts from leading tech companies. Twiggle has been recognized as a significant player in the AI space, earning accolades such as being named a Gartner Cool Vendor and ranking among the top 100 AI companies by CB Insights.

ibibo Group

Venture Round in 2016
ibiboGroup is an Indian online travel group that owns properties such as Goibibo.com, a B2C online travel aggregator; redBus.in, an online bus ticketing platform; and travelboutique, a B2B online travel platform. In 2010, ibiboGroup organically developed and launched Goibibo.com that enables consumers to buy air tickets, hotels, and bus tickets via both mobile and desktop. It has become a mobile and online travel platform in India for bookings, after sales, payments, and refunds. The combined travel assets of ibiboGroup makes the company one of the largest in terms of volume of transactions. ibiboGroup was founded in 2006 by [Ashish Kashyap](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ashish-kashyap) and the company also owns a minority stake in Naspers’ global payments business, PayU Global. It is headquartered in Gurgaon, India.

SimilarWeb

Series E in 2015
SimilarWeb is a market intelligence platform that specializes in web and mobile app traffic analytics. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company operates globally with offices in Israel, the UK, France, Japan, and Australia. It provides users with insights into website statistics and competitive strategies, allowing businesses to monitor and enhance their digital market share. SimilarWeb's advanced technology processes billions of digital interactions daily, transforming this data into actionable insights for its clients. The primary revenue stream for the company comes from SaaS subscriptions, which include fees from customers using its cloud-based digital intelligence solutions. Overall, SimilarWeb aims to empower organizations by delivering a comprehensive view of the digital landscape, aiding them in becoming more competitive in their respective markets.

Avito

Acquisition in 2015
Avito is an online trading platform based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in classified advertisements. Founded in 2007 by Jonas Nordlander and Filip Engelbert, Avito allows users to buy and sell a wide variety of products and services, including coins, collectibles, electronics, memorabilia, and tickets for events. The platform supports small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with advertising and marketing services, enabling them to promote their offerings without incurring fees for ad placement. Avito serves as a vital marketplace for individuals and businesses alike, facilitating the exchange of goods and services across multiple categories.

Letgo

Series A in 2015
Letgo is a popular mobile application that facilitates the buying and selling of second-hand goods locally, boasting over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings. Founded in 2015 by Alec Oxenford and Jordi Castello, later joined by Enrique Linares, Letgo has become a leading marketplace in the United States, offering a diverse range of products, including electronics, vehicles, clothing, and furniture. The app incorporates innovative features such as image recognition and video listings, which streamline the listing process by automatically suggesting titles, prices, and categories based on user-uploaded photos. This user-friendly approach allows individuals to easily declutter their homes and discover great deals nearby.

Movile

Series E in 2015
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

Goibibo

Acquisition in 2015
Goibibo enables travellers to search, compare and buy from across categories and width of travel suppliers comprising : hotels, holidays, air tickets, bus tickets and car rentals. Goibibo is also a leading app across mobile operating systems : iOS, Android and Windows. Goibibo takes pride in delivering these services at lowest prices in the market. Goibibo is part of ibiboGroup that also owns India's No 1 online Bus ticketing platform, redBus.in.

SimilarWeb

Series D in 2014
SimilarWeb is a market intelligence platform that specializes in web and mobile app traffic analytics. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company operates globally with offices in Israel, the UK, France, Japan, and Australia. It provides users with insights into website statistics and competitive strategies, allowing businesses to monitor and enhance their digital market share. SimilarWeb's advanced technology processes billions of digital interactions daily, transforming this data into actionable insights for its clients. The primary revenue stream for the company comes from SaaS subscriptions, which include fees from customers using its cloud-based digital intelligence solutions. Overall, SimilarWeb aims to empower organizations by delivering a comprehensive view of the digital landscape, aiding them in becoming more competitive in their respective markets.

Movile

Series D in 2014
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

ESKY

Venture Round in 2014
ESKY operates an online store specializing in children's goods, having been established in 2009 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The company is positioned within a rapidly growing segment of Russia's e-commerce market, which is expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 30-35%, and accounts for approximately 7% of the country's total e-commerce sector. ESKY's platform offers a wide range of products, including food, feeding items, toys, children's room furniture, and clothing. This enables parents to conveniently search for and purchase necessary items for their children online, utilizing the company's payment portal for transactions and ensuring delivery to their homes.

SimilarWeb

Series C in 2014
SimilarWeb is a market intelligence platform that specializes in web and mobile app traffic analytics. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company operates globally with offices in Israel, the UK, France, Japan, and Australia. It provides users with insights into website statistics and competitive strategies, allowing businesses to monitor and enhance their digital market share. SimilarWeb's advanced technology processes billions of digital interactions daily, transforming this data into actionable insights for its clients. The primary revenue stream for the company comes from SaaS subscriptions, which include fees from customers using its cloud-based digital intelligence solutions. Overall, SimilarWeb aims to empower organizations by delivering a comprehensive view of the digital landscape, aiding them in becoming more competitive in their respective markets.

Avito

Venture Round in 2013
Avito is an online trading platform based in Moscow, Russia, that specializes in classified advertisements. Founded in 2007 by Jonas Nordlander and Filip Engelbert, Avito allows users to buy and sell a wide variety of products and services, including coins, collectibles, electronics, memorabilia, and tickets for events. The platform supports small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with advertising and marketing services, enabling them to promote their offerings without incurring fees for ad placement. Avito serves as a vital marketplace for individuals and businesses alike, facilitating the exchange of goods and services across multiple categories.

Inloco

Seed Round in 2013
Inloco operates as a mobile media and data platform that focuses on enhancing user experiences for mobile applications. The company utilizes location-based behavioral biometrics to facilitate seamless sign-up and payment processes, enabling users to authenticate themselves anonymously. By removing friction associated with user authentication, Inloco aims to improve the overall efficiency of mobile interactions while preserving user privacy. Its innovative approach positions Inloco as a key player in the intersection of mobile technology and data privacy.

eMAG

Acquisition in 2012
eMag is an e-commerce platform offering wide range of products. Over the years, eMag has created specialized training programs adapted to employees' skills and the first online business and e-commerce MBA in Romania with the help of some of the most experienced teachers in international business.

OLX

Private Equity Round in 2010
OLX is a prominent online classifieds platform that facilitates the buying and selling of a diverse range of goods and services, including electronics, furniture, cars, and household items. Founded in 2006, OLX Group serves over 300 million users monthly through its network of more than 20 consumer brands, including Avito and letgo. The platform is designed to ensure safe and convenient transactions, promoting the reuse of items and contributing to local economies. With an estimated 17 million trades conducted each month, OLX helps individuals and businesses connect, making it easy for them to buy or sell nearly anything. The company operates from over 30 offices worldwide, supported by a team of approximately 6,000 employees.

OLX

Acquisition in 2010
OLX is a prominent online classifieds platform that facilitates the buying and selling of a diverse range of goods and services, including electronics, furniture, cars, and household items. Founded in 2006, OLX Group serves over 300 million users monthly through its network of more than 20 consumer brands, including Avito and letgo. The platform is designed to ensure safe and convenient transactions, promoting the reuse of items and contributing to local economies. With an estimated 17 million trades conducted each month, OLX helps individuals and businesses connect, making it easy for them to buy or sell nearly anything. The company operates from over 30 offices worldwide, supported by a team of approximately 6,000 employees.

DST Global

Funding Round in 2010
DST Global, founded by Yuri Milner in 2009, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, with additional offices in Menlo Park, New York, London, Beijing, and Hong Kong. The firm specializes in making minority investments in high-growth internet companies across various sectors, including information technology, mobile, e-commerce, and the Internet of Things. DST Global has built a notable portfolio featuring leading companies such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Airbnb. The firm is recognized for its innovative approach to providing liquidity to founders, employees, and early investors through a combination of primary and secondary transactions, often referred to as DST type deals in the technology investment community.

Movile

Series C in 2010
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

Movile

Series B in 2008
Movile is a Brazilian mobile commerce platform that operates in Latin America, USA, and France. The company works with people who are completely passionate to achieve this dream, empowered to build new businesses with global potential and driven to take risks to learn as fast as it grows. Movile invests in content distribution platforms and Online-To-Offline (O2O) applications in the segments of children's education and other mobile content, food delivery, ticketing, and cloud logistics. Movile is strongly supported by Naspers, a global internet and entertainment group and one of the largest technology investors in the world and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2008, and by Innova Capital, a global Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on long-term value creation and a strategic partner and shareholder of Movile since 2014.

VK (ex. Mail.Ru Group)

Private Equity Round in 2007
Mail.ru Group was founded by Yuri Milner and is the largest Internet company in the Russian-speaking world. It is one of the largest Internet companies in Russia, and the world's seventh largest Internet business in terms of page views. Mail.ru Group operates two of the three largest Russian language social networking sites (Odnoklassniki.ru and Moi Mir@Mail.Ru), the two largest instant messaging networks in Russia (ICQ and Agent), Russia's leading email service, Russia's second largest Internet portal and Russia's largest online games company. Mail also holds strategic equity stakes of 32.49% in vKontakte, Russia's largest social networking site, and 25.09% in QIWI, formerly OE Investments, one of Russia's leading payment-processing companies. It also holds small minority stakes in Facebook, Zynga and Groupon.

Tencent

Venture Round in 2001
Tencent Holdings, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a leading internet service provider that offers a wide range of value-added services and online advertising. The company's offerings include popular social platforms such as WeChat and QQ, which facilitate communication and access to various digital services. Tencent is recognized as the world's largest video game publisher, with successful titles like Honor of Kings, and it plays a significant role in the film and television industry through production and distribution. In addition to gaming and social networking, Tencent provides fintech and cloud services, along with online advertising solutions. The company also engages in venture capital investments, holding substantial stakes in several prominent technology firms. With a strong focus on user-oriented strategies, Tencent integrates various aspects of digital life, making it an essential part of daily life for millions in China and beyond.
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