Lightbox

Lightbox is a Mumbai-based venture capital firm established in 2014, specializing in investments in consumer technology businesses in India. The firm focuses on partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs who are addressing unique challenges in the rapidly evolving consumer landscape. By leveraging operational expertise and insights into product and brand building, Lightbox aims to help develop differentiated companies. Its investment portfolio includes notable names such as Inmobi, InfoEdge, Cleartrip, Embibe, Furlenco, Rebel Foods, Melorra, and Droom, reflecting a commitment to the retail, software, and services sectors.

Rashmi Guptey

Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel

Ankit Moorjani

Associate, Investment Operations

Sandeep Murthy

Partner

Sunny Balijepalli Rao

Partner

Pragya Shah

Associate

Anshika Sinha

VP, Investment Operations

Harish Talreja

Head of Financial Operations

Sid Talwar

Partner

Varun Varma

VP, Investment Operations

Bhavana Waigankar

VP, Head of Operations

Jeremy Wenokur

Partner

Past deals in FMCG

Furlenco

Debt Financing in 2022
Furlenco is India’s first and only Home Furniture Subscription Program based out of Bangalore. Founded by Ajith Karimpana in 2011, Furlenco was born out of his frustration at finding well-designed, sophisticated and affordable furniture to rent for his home. Furlenco offers a range of curated home furniture experiences, designed to suit the lifestyle needs of varied audiences spanning students to families and expatriates. Our solutions are convenient, cost-effective and offer access to quality furniture with the added advantage of being able to exchange it at will depending on your requirements.

WayCool

Series D 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.

WayCool

Series D in 2021
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.

Furlenco

Series D in 2021
Furlenco is India’s first and only Home Furniture Subscription Program based out of Bangalore. Founded by Ajith Karimpana in 2011, Furlenco was born out of his frustration at finding well-designed, sophisticated and affordable furniture to rent for his home. Furlenco offers a range of curated home furniture experiences, designed to suit the lifestyle needs of varied audiences spanning students to families and expatriates. Our solutions are convenient, cost-effective and offer access to quality furniture with the added advantage of being able to exchange it at will depending on your requirements.

WayCool

Series C in 2021
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.

Furlenco

Venture Round in 2020
Furlenco is India’s first and only Home Furniture Subscription Program based out of Bangalore. Founded by Ajith Karimpana in 2011, Furlenco was born out of his frustration at finding well-designed, sophisticated and affordable furniture to rent for his home. Furlenco offers a range of curated home furniture experiences, designed to suit the lifestyle needs of varied audiences spanning students to families and expatriates. Our solutions are convenient, cost-effective and offer access to quality furniture with the added advantage of being able to exchange it at will depending on your requirements.

WayCool

Series C in 2020
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.

Zeno Health

Series A in 2019
Generico is the fastest growing specialized pharmacy retail chain of Generic medicines. Started by IIT Bombay alumni, Generico aims at making healthcare affordable for millions of Indians. It provides the biggest portfolio of generic medicines from the reputed pharma companies under one roof and provide up to 80% lesser price. With 6 stores currently operational in Mumbai, the target is to reach 100 stores in the next one year.

FAASOS

Series D in 2019
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series D in 2019
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Debt Financing in 2019
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series C in 2018
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series C in 2017
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series C in 2017
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

FAASOS

Series C in 2015
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.

Furlenco

Series A in 2015
Furlenco is India’s first and only Home Furniture Subscription Program based out of Bangalore. Founded by Ajith Karimpana in 2011, Furlenco was born out of his frustration at finding well-designed, sophisticated and affordable furniture to rent for his home. Furlenco offers a range of curated home furniture experiences, designed to suit the lifestyle needs of varied audiences spanning students to families and expatriates. Our solutions are convenient, cost-effective and offer access to quality furniture with the added advantage of being able to exchange it at will depending on your requirements.

FAASOS

Series B in 2015
FAASOS, operated by Rebel Foods Services, is an on-demand food delivery platform that primarily functions through a mobile app. It is transforming the way customers order and receive food, serving approximately 10,000 customers daily, with a rapidly increasing user base. The service is currently available in ten cities, focusing exclusively on app-based orders to enhance customer convenience and streamline the delivery process. As a pioneer in the food tech space, FAASOS continues to expand its reach and improve its offerings to meet the growing demand for quick and accessible food delivery solutions.