Mela Ventures

Mela Ventures is a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm established in 2020 and approved by SEBI as an AIF Category-2 fund. The firm focuses on early-stage investments and aims to foster the growth of next-generation entrepreneurs. Mela Ventures primarily targets sectors such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, deep technology, cloud migration, and the Internet of Things. Through its strategic investments, Mela Ventures seeks to build a diverse portfolio that supports innovation and technological advancement in these emerging fields.

Viju George

Partner

Krishnakumar Natarajan

Managing Partner and Investment Committee Member

Parthasarathy N.S.

C0-Founder and Managing Partner

16 past transactions

Optimized Electrotech

Series A in 2025
Optimized Electrotech specializes in the development of advanced electro-optic surveillance systems tailored for strategic and commercial clients. Their products are designed to recognize individuals from considerable distances and can automatically match detected images with alert databases. These surveillance systems are engineered to operate effectively in challenging atmospheric conditions, utilizing longer wavelengths to penetrate fog, smoke, and other obstructions. Optimized Electrotech's technology is employed in various applications, including perimeter security and airport safety, providing essential monitoring capabilities for businesses and government entities involved in homeland security and defense intelligence. The company is currently in the process of raising funds to initiate commercial production of its sophisticated surveillance solutions.

VuNet Systems

Series B in 2025
VuNet Systems specializes in developing advanced data analytics solutions aimed at enhancing the management of complex IT infrastructures for enterprises. Founded by professionals with extensive experience in networking product development, VuNet's platform offers a comprehensive approach to operational and security analytics. It aggregates and correlates vast amounts of data, enabling organizations to visualize their entire IT landscape, including users, networks, security, and applications. The platform features network interactive maps, which facilitate the identification and prioritization of threats, including geolocation of IP addresses and detection of denial-of-service attacks. This capability empowers organizations to enhance their security posture and operational efficiency.

Mindgrove

Series A in 2024
Mindgrove designs and manufactures innovative Systems on Chips (SoCs), focusing on power-efficient semiconductor chips for various applications. Their products cater to industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and defense, offering hardware encryption, digital signal processing capabilities, and more.

GalaxEye

Series A in 2024
GalaxEye offers satellite-based imaging services, providing high-frequency Earth observation data. It specializes in multi-sensor imaging satellites with superior spatial and temporal resolution, empowering businesses across government and commercial sectors to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency through space technology.

FirstHive

Venture Round in 2024
FirstHive is an artificial intelligence powered unified customer experience platform and customer data platform that consolidates opt-in first-party data from across customer interactions and transactions into a single source of truth for marketing and analytics. It builds unique customer identities, delivers real-time actionable insights, and enables cross-channel engagement through messaging across email, SMS, voice, web, mobile apps, and social channels. The platform includes out-of-the-box recommendations and an assisted decision engine to improve customer experience, acquisition, and marketing ROI. Founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, FirstHive serves global enterprises seeking to unify data, personalize interactions, and drive growth in consumer marketing.

INDRA

Series A in 2024
INDRA produces water treatment systems for recycling domestic and industrial wastewater.

SimYog

Seed Round in 2023
SimYog Technology specializes in the development of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) simulation software, aimed at enhancing the design phase of electronic hardware. Its flagship product, CompScope, serves as a virtual EMI/EMC laboratory, enabling users to predict compliance tests for various emissions and susceptibility scenarios. By facilitating Design for EMC, SimYog's tools assist hardware developers in identifying potential EMI/EMC issues early in the design process, thereby minimizing risks associated with compliance testing. The company’s innovative approach integrates computational software with data science, streamlining the verification process and significantly reducing time and revenue losses for semiconductor and system companies worldwide.

Doppelio

Seed Round in 2023
Doppelio is a company that specializes in test automation for Internet of Things (IoT) and connected products. Its platform is designed to virtualize and simulate devices at scale, allowing developers to model entire systems rather than just individual components. This capability enables the injection of real-world conditions, such as network errors and sensor faults, facilitating comprehensive testing of IoT applications without the need for physical devices. By addressing the complexities involved in testing smart building platforms, which can include thousands of sensors and numerous business rules, Doppelio provides a critical solution for ensuring the reliability and functionality of interconnected systems.

Intugine

Seed Round in 2022
Intugine Technologies is a Bangalore-based SaaS company established in 2017 that specializes in motion sensing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies aimed at optimizing logistics and supply chain operations. Focused on transforming the logistics sector in India, Intugine offers solutions for real-time vehicle tracking, SIM-based in-plant tracking, and centralized control systems. These innovations help businesses eliminate operational inefficiencies, reduce logistics costs, and minimize dwelling and detention times. With a dedicated team of experts, Intugine Technologies is committed to digitizing and modernizing the logistics industry through its advanced technological offerings.

VuNet Systems

Series A in 2022
VuNet Systems specializes in developing advanced data analytics solutions aimed at enhancing the management of complex IT infrastructures for enterprises. Founded by professionals with extensive experience in networking product development, VuNet's platform offers a comprehensive approach to operational and security analytics. It aggregates and correlates vast amounts of data, enabling organizations to visualize their entire IT landscape, including users, networks, security, and applications. The platform features network interactive maps, which facilitate the identification and prioritization of threats, including geolocation of IP addresses and detection of denial-of-service attacks. This capability empowers organizations to enhance their security posture and operational efficiency.

Tessol

Venture Round in 2022
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

Venture Round in 2022
KNOLSKAPE is a prominent company specializing in serious gaming and simulation software aimed at enhancing management training, assessments, and research. Established in 2008, the company caters to a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, top business schools, academia, and recruiters. KNOLSKAPE focuses on experiential learning, advocating that effective skill development occurs through practical experience. To support this philosophy, the company offers a range of immersive products such as business simulations, multimedia case studies, and virtual learning tools. Leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality, KNOLSKAPE's platform tailors learning experiences to meet the specific needs of individual learners, ultimately facilitating accelerated employee development and improving overall business performance.

FirstHive

Funding Round in 2022
FirstHive is an artificial intelligence powered unified customer experience platform and customer data platform that consolidates opt-in first-party data from across customer interactions and transactions into a single source of truth for marketing and analytics. It builds unique customer identities, delivers real-time actionable insights, and enables cross-channel engagement through messaging across email, SMS, voice, web, mobile apps, and social channels. The platform includes out-of-the-box recommendations and an assisted decision engine to improve customer experience, acquisition, and marketing ROI. Founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, FirstHive serves global enterprises seeking to unify data, personalize interactions, and drive growth in consumer marketing.

Voiro

Seed Round in 2021
Voiro is an innovative revenue management suite tailored for ad-led digital publishers in India. This cloud-based platform addresses the complexities of managing multiple revenue channels while ensuring robust data security, which is essential for the content-driven media industry. Voiro's suite includes advanced features such as data analytics, real-time reporting, and predictive capabilities, allowing media houses and digital publishers to adapt to evolving content consumption patterns. By streamlining workflows and leveraging automation, Voiro enhances operational efficiency and empowers clients to optimize their revenue management processes effectively.

General Aeronautics

Venture Round in 2021
General Aeronautics designs and tests both unpiloted and manned aircraft. It offers integrated services for aircraft analysis and design, serving the civil and defense aerospace sectors to address societal needs at a system level.

Infilect

Seed Round in 2020
Infilect Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a Bengaluru-based company that specializes in visual intelligence technology solutions for the retail sector. Established in 2015, Infilect develops innovative products that utilize deep learning and artificial intelligence to analyze visual data, enabling retail manufacturers, brands, and retailers to make informed decisions. The company's offerings include InfiViz, a solution designed for shelf intelligence that helps fast-moving consumer goods brands monitor product visibility; InfiArt, which focuses on creative design analysis; and InfiEye, a tool for in-store video analytics tailored for retailers and mall operators. By leveraging its advanced technology, Infilect aims to enhance product visibility, streamline operations, and improve customer experiences across the retail landscape.
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