Mela Ventures

Optimized Electrotech specializes in the development of advanced electro-optic surveillance systems tailored for both strategic and commercial markets. The company focuses on creating high-end products capable of recognizing individuals from long distances, with features that allow them to automatically match alerts with existing databases. These surveillance systems utilize longer wavelengths, enabling them to function effectively in challenging atmospheric conditions such as fog and smoke. Their applications are diverse, including perimeter security and airport monitoring, supporting businesses and governmental agencies in areas related to homeland security and defense intelligence. Currently, Optimized Electrotech is seeking funding to initiate commercial production of its innovative solutions.

VuNet Systems is founded by a group of professionals with decades of experience in designing and developing networking products. VuNet’s platform provides comprehensive insights into IT and digital environments by linking IT performance with business results. This method fosters collaboration among business, product, and IT teams, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Mindgrove specializes in the design and manufacture of semiconductor chips, focusing on innovative Systems on Chips (SoCs) tailored for various applications. The company produces power-efficient chips suitable for automotive, consumer electronics, and defense sectors. These products are designed to perform effectively in power-constrained environments and support functionalities such as hardware encryption and digital signal processing. Mindgrove aims to meet the growing demand for advanced semiconductor solutions in diverse industries.

GalaxEye provides satellite-based imaging services that leverage advanced space technology to deliver high-frequency data for earth observation. By utilizing multi-sensor imaging satellites, the company offers detailed spatial and temporal resolution, allowing businesses in both government and commercial sectors to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

FirstHive is a customer data platform that specializes in building unique customer identities by aggregating data from various sources of customer interactions and transactions. Founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, the platform captures consumer data across multiple channels, providing actionable intelligence in real time. It enables businesses to engage customers directly through personalized messaging via email, SMS, voice, web, mobile applications, and social channels. FirstHive acts as a central repository of customer data within an enterprise's marketing ecosystem, enhancing cross-channel communication and improving customer experience. The platform also features out-of-the-box recommendations and assisted decision-making capabilities to support marketing teams in achieving their objectives. With operations in the US, India, and ASEAN, FirstHive aims to help consumer enterprises drive sales and improve marketing returns by effectively managing their first-party consumer data.

INDRA produces water treatment systems for recycling domestic and industrial wastewater.

SimYog Technology specializes in developing simulation software focused on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to assist hardware developers during the early design phase. Their flagship product, CompScope, serves as a virtual laboratory that predicts compliance tests for radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility. By enabling Design for EMC, CompScope helps identify potential EMC issues early in the hardware development process, thereby reducing risks and facilitating a more efficient design cycle. The company's tools integrate computational software with data science, aiming to streamline the verification process and minimize time and revenue losses associated with lengthy product development. SimYog's solutions are utilized by semiconductor and system companies globally.

Doppelio operates an Internet of Things (IoT) and connected product test automation platform that specializes in virtualizing and simulating devices at scale. The platform is designed to model entire systems, rather than just individual devices, enabling comprehensive testing of IoT applications. It allows developers to inject real-world conditions, such as network errors and sensor faults, to thoroughly examine boundary conditions. This capability is particularly valuable in complex environments like smart buildings, where numerous sensors and business rules are integrated. By providing an effective testing solution, Doppelio enhances the reliability and performance of IoT applications, reducing the need for physical devices during the testing phase.

Intugine Technologies is a SaaS company based in Bangalore, India, specializing in motion sensing and IoT technologies aimed at improving logistics and supply chain operations. Established in 2017, the company focuses on digitizing and transforming the logistics sector in India. Intugine's innovative solutions facilitate real-time vehicle tracking, SIM-based in-plant tracking, and centralized control systems that address operational inefficiencies. By leveraging these technologies, Intugine helps clients reduce logistics costs and minimize delays, allowing businesses to optimize their logistics operations effectively.

VuNet Systems is founded by a group of professionals with decades of experience in designing and developing networking products. VuNet’s platform provides comprehensive insights into IT and digital environments by linking IT performance with business results. This method fosters collaboration among business, product, and IT teams, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Tessol is a company specializing in energy-efficient refrigeration technologies aimed at improving cold chain storage and logistics. It develops innovative machinery that is both cost-effective and flexible, catering to the specific temperature requirements of various goods. By focusing on the challenges associated with cold chain transit, Tessol provides clients with customized, technology-driven solutions that enhance last-mile distribution. This ensures the safe, healthy, and fresh delivery of products, addressing the critical needs of the cold supply chain.

KNOLSKAPE is a serious gaming and simulation software company that specializes in management training, assessments, and research. Established in 2008, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach to learning, which emphasizes experiential education through immersive and realistic simulations. KNOLSKAPE's offerings include business simulations, multimedia case studies, and virtual learning tools, all designed to enhance the learning experience for managers in Fortune 500 companies, students at leading business schools, and academic professionals. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality, KNOLSKAPE tailors its solutions to meet the diverse needs of individual learners, thereby facilitating accelerated employee development and improving overall business performance.

FirstHive is a customer data platform that specializes in building unique customer identities by aggregating data from various sources of customer interactions and transactions. Founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, the platform captures consumer data across multiple channels, providing actionable intelligence in real time. It enables businesses to engage customers directly through personalized messaging via email, SMS, voice, web, mobile applications, and social channels. FirstHive acts as a central repository of customer data within an enterprise's marketing ecosystem, enhancing cross-channel communication and improving customer experience. The platform also features out-of-the-box recommendations and assisted decision-making capabilities to support marketing teams in achieving their objectives. With operations in the US, India, and ASEAN, FirstHive aims to help consumer enterprises drive sales and improve marketing returns by effectively managing their first-party consumer data.

Voiro is an Indian company that offers a comprehensive revenue management suite tailored for ad-led digital publishers in the media sector. Its cloud-based platform addresses the challenges of managing multiple revenue streams by providing tools for data analytics, real-time reporting, and predictive capabilities. This enables media houses and digital publishers to effectively adapt to evolving content consumption patterns while optimizing revenue management. By streamlining workflows and enhancing operational efficiency through automation, Voiro ensures robust data security and protection, which are essential in the data-driven, content-centric industry.

General Aeronautics specializes in the design and testing of both unpiloted and manned aircraft. The company offers integrated design and development services that leverage advanced engineering methods for aircraft analysis and design. By focusing on a comprehensive system-level approach, General Aeronautics aims to meet the needs of the civil and defense aerospace sectors, particularly in addressing agricultural challenges and other societal requirements.

Infilect Technologies Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in visual intelligence technology solutions for the retail sector. The company develops products that leverage deep learning and artificial intelligence to analyze visual content, such as photos and videos, to derive actionable insights. Among its offerings are InfiViz, which provides shelf intelligence for fast-moving consumer goods brands to monitor product visibility; InfiArt, focused on creative design analysis; and InfiEye, which delivers in-store video analytics for retailers and shopping malls. Infilect's platform assists retail brands in understanding product presence across various stores and addresses discrepancies between product availability and supply chain logistics, ultimately enhancing operations, product offerings, and customer experiences for both retailers and manufacturers.