goStops is a brand of youth hostels in India focused on providing affordable and quality accommodations for young travelers. The company operates and manages hostels designed to foster social interaction and community living, featuring amenities such as air-conditioned dorms, private rooms, and recreational facilities like mini theaters and games. By emphasizing a blend of comfort and experience, goStops aims to make travel accessible and enjoyable for the youth, offering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages connection among guests.
Big Bang Boom Solutions
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2018, Big Bang Boom Solutions specializes in developing advanced defense solutions. Based in Chennai, India, the company offers a range of innovative products including unmanned tanks, smart fencing systems, hybrid combat armor, drones for riot control, advanced battle interfaces, and armor-piercing rounds.
Clensta
Venture Round in 2023
Clensta is an Indian biotechnology company dedicated to improving hygiene while conserving water. In collaboration with IIT Delhi, they develop innovative healthcare solutions for accessible hygiene anytime, anywhere. Their product range includes natural personal care items like face washes and body lotions, designed to maintain cleanliness and well-being with minimal water usage.
Oben Electric
Seed Round in 2023
Oben Electric is an electric motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020. It designs, develops, and manufactures performance electric motorcycles and critical components in-house, pursuing design in India for the world. The company emphasizes in-house R&D, advanced battery chemistries such as LiFePO4 to enhance safety, range, and durability, and proprietary motor technology and connectivity features. With more than 25 patents, Oben Electric aims to lead the electric two-wheeler market due to its early presence in India and aspirations to become the largest electric motorcycle OEM globally, delivering safe, cleaner, and efficient mobility for riders and urban commuters.
Oben Electric
Seed Round in 2023
Oben Electric is an electric motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020. It designs, develops, and manufactures performance electric motorcycles and critical components in-house, pursuing design in India for the world. The company emphasizes in-house R&D, advanced battery chemistries such as LiFePO4 to enhance safety, range, and durability, and proprietary motor technology and connectivity features. With more than 25 patents, Oben Electric aims to lead the electric two-wheeler market due to its early presence in India and aspirations to become the largest electric motorcycle OEM globally, delivering safe, cleaner, and efficient mobility for riders and urban commuters.
Safearth
Seed Round in 2023
SafEarth Clean Technologies is a company based in India that operates a renewable energy marketplace designed to connect solar installers with customers. By facilitating the installation of solar power systems, SafEarth enables consumers to adopt renewable energy without the burden of upfront costs; they only pay for the energy generated. The company emphasizes quality and compliance by providing access to a team of trained experts who ensure that the solar installations meet international standards. Additionally, SafEarth allows vendors to procure necessary equipment from leading manufacturers, ultimately aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote sustainable energy solutions.
Rock Paper Rum
Seed Round in 2023
Rock Paper Rum is a craft spirits company specializing in the production and distribution of premium distilled rums. They operate a distillery focused on creating unique, flavored rum varieties using triple distillation methods and locally sourced sugarcane, spices, and other Indian ingredients. The company aims to offer customers an diverse range of alcoholic beverages at affordable prices.
EUME is a pioneering company known for launching the world's first built-in massaging backpack in July 2018, which is patented in the USA and India. This innovative product is designed to provide relief from back pain during travel, featuring a built-in massager, USB charging capabilities, anti-theft protection, ample storage space, and hidden compartments for valuables. Since its inception, EUME has expanded its offerings in the travel lifestyle and accessories category. The company is set to introduce one of India’s first fully vegan and non-toxic chemical ranges of ladies' handbags and accessories, utilizing unique UV printing technology developed in its Indian factory. EUME aims to position itself as a leading and rapidly growing brand in the industry, with a strong emphasis on product innovation and differentiation.
Hemp Horizons
Seed Round in 2022
As a seed to sale organization, we aim to create the most excellent hemp-based products and help nascent hemp businesses thrive. Hemp Horizons is a Zero-Waste, Carbon-Negative pioneer in the domestic hemp industry that has grown considerably over the last few years. We supply to wholesalers and upcoming edible hemp brands. We have also helped hemp entrepreneurs focus on marketing and sales. At the same time, we provide end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and packaging.
Our vision is to create awareness about the benefits of hemp and nurture the industry, and today we are a contract manufacturer for 80% of Indian brands. We envision Hemp Horizons becoming the most significant hemp contract manufacturing company in India and an enterprise that helps new brands flourish. By paving the way for new brands to thrive, we expect to lower the cost of making hemp products more affordable to the masses.
Hemp Horizons is a GMP certified hemp seed processing company. We are all about Hemp products as dietary supplements & personal care for daily consumption. It’s our priority to manufacture premium quality Hemp products. As a manufacturer, we have a better say in regulating the quality of our products, and we make no compromises in that matter. We produce the greenest & most organic Hemp to withhold our promise of being premium.
Only the best ingredients make the best products- that’s the belief we’ve always had, and will always stick with. We also realize our duty and responsibility to the community we love so much. That is why we always keep sustainability & our planet in mind. Our production process is clean and ethical, that ensures a strict zero-waste & carbon-negative policy. We play our part in providing a holistic future by following an organic approach and going green!
The company retails products under its brand "Health Horizons"
Instoried
Series A in 2022
Instoried is an augmented writing platform founded in 2018. It uses AI to predict and optimize emotional engagement in written content, assisting content marketers across various industries such as e-commerce, news, and FMCG.
Eduncle
Seed Round in 2021
Eduncle is an online learning platform that provides concept-building content, personalized study materials, doubt solutions, and mentorship to students preparing for higher education exams in India. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Amit Pareek, the company aims to bridge the gap between quality education and student needs by enabling expert-designed instruction and technology-driven teaching methods. It supports exam preparation for IIT JAM, CSIR NET, and UGC NET, offering access to a large community for question discussion and guidance, and claims millions of registered users. The platform emphasizes holistic learning with content crafted by qualified experts and a focus on understanding concepts, enabling students to study from home and improve performance across exams and careers.
goStops
Convertible Note in 2021
goStops is a brand of youth hostels in India focused on providing affordable and quality accommodations for young travelers. The company operates and manages hostels designed to foster social interaction and community living, featuring amenities such as air-conditioned dorms, private rooms, and recreational facilities like mini theaters and games. By emphasizing a blend of comfort and experience, goStops aims to make travel accessible and enjoyable for the youth, offering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages connection among guests.
Eduncle is an online learning platform that provides concept-building content, personalized study materials, doubt solutions, and mentorship to students preparing for higher education exams in India. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Amit Pareek, the company aims to bridge the gap between quality education and student needs by enabling expert-designed instruction and technology-driven teaching methods. It supports exam preparation for IIT JAM, CSIR NET, and UGC NET, offering access to a large community for question discussion and guidance, and claims millions of registered users. The platform emphasizes holistic learning with content crafted by qualified experts and a focus on understanding concepts, enabling students to study from home and improve performance across exams and careers.
Instoried
Venture Round in 2021
Instoried is an augmented writing platform founded in 2018. It uses AI to predict and optimize emotional engagement in written content, assisting content marketers across various industries such as e-commerce, news, and FMCG.
goStops
Seed Round in 2021
goStops is a brand of youth hostels in India focused on providing affordable and quality accommodations for young travelers. The company operates and manages hostels designed to foster social interaction and community living, featuring amenities such as air-conditioned dorms, private rooms, and recreational facilities like mini theaters and games. By emphasizing a blend of comfort and experience, goStops aims to make travel accessible and enjoyable for the youth, offering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages connection among guests.
Carterx
Seed Round in 2021
Carterx is a technology-driven logistics service based in India, specializing in streamlined baggage transfer to and from airports. With over three years of experience in logistics and transportation for the corporate sector, the company is expanding its services to cater to travelers seeking a more convenient travel experience. Carterx's platform provides a range of features including travel insurance, luggage transfer, and airport assistance, allowing passengers to check in their bags from home and track them across major cities in India. By facilitating hassle-free baggage transfer, Carterx aims to enhance the overall travel experience for both corporate clients and individual customers.
Avishkaar
Seed Round in 2021
Avishkaar is a leader in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education disseminating through its own range of Do-It-Yourself Robotics, making and coding products. It houses a dynamic ecosystem where imagination and innovation among young minds are encouraged through engaging educational experiences. Avishkaar Learning Programs focus on STEAM concepts and provide ideas, experiences and material (hands-on/virtual) that children use to achieve their goals. Avishkaar runs a number of school programs such as Robotics, Tinkering labs, and MakerSpaces across India and abroad.
Zippee
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Zippee operates a full-stack fulfillment platform for consumer brands in India, enabling quick-commerce deliveries through brands' own websites and other sales channels. The platform integrates with major ecommerce and logistics systems to provide end-to-end visibility into supply-chain operations and customer orders, helping brands offer fast delivery options such as 30-minute, 120-minute, or same-day service. Through a network of dark stores and last-mile fleets, Zippee supports faster fulfillment without building in-house logistics. The solution aims to improve customer loyalty and reduce return-to-origin by streamlining order processing and delivery. The company combines expertise from ecommerce and supply-chain sectors to deliver seamless visibility and control over the last mile for Indian consumer brands.
Do Your Thng
Angel Round in 2021
Do Your Thng is an Indian digital platform connecting users with brands. It enables users to create content supporting causes or products they believe in, earning based on their influence. For brands, it offers access to everyday users as influencers and ensures transparency through profile checks and fraud detection.
B:Live is a transportation company based in Panaji, India, that specializes in e-bike tourism. Founded in 2017, it offers guided tours on electric cycles, allowing tourists to explore various aspects of local culture and heritage. With operations in over ten locations across India, B:Live provides curated experiences focused on food, nature, adventure, shopping, and cultural exploration. The company aims to redefine sustainable tourism by offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional sightseeing, as each ride limits carbon emissions significantly. Their unique electric bikes are designed for ease of use, making them accessible to people of all ages. B:Live seeks to enhance travel experiences by promoting offbeat local adventures that contribute to a more sustainable and enjoyable way of exploring new destinations.
B:Live
Debt Financing in 2021
B:Live is a transportation company based in Panaji, India, that specializes in e-bike tourism. Founded in 2017, it offers guided tours on electric cycles, allowing tourists to explore various aspects of local culture and heritage. With operations in over ten locations across India, B:Live provides curated experiences focused on food, nature, adventure, shopping, and cultural exploration. The company aims to redefine sustainable tourism by offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional sightseeing, as each ride limits carbon emissions significantly. Their unique electric bikes are designed for ease of use, making them accessible to people of all ages. B:Live seeks to enhance travel experiences by promoting offbeat local adventures that contribute to a more sustainable and enjoyable way of exploring new destinations.
Hemp Horizons
Seed Round in 2021
As a seed to sale organization, we aim to create the most excellent hemp-based products and help nascent hemp businesses thrive. Hemp Horizons is a Zero-Waste, Carbon-Negative pioneer in the domestic hemp industry that has grown considerably over the last few years. We supply to wholesalers and upcoming edible hemp brands. We have also helped hemp entrepreneurs focus on marketing and sales. At the same time, we provide end-to-end solutions for manufacturing and packaging.
Our vision is to create awareness about the benefits of hemp and nurture the industry, and today we are a contract manufacturer for 80% of Indian brands. We envision Hemp Horizons becoming the most significant hemp contract manufacturing company in India and an enterprise that helps new brands flourish. By paving the way for new brands to thrive, we expect to lower the cost of making hemp products more affordable to the masses.
Hemp Horizons is a GMP certified hemp seed processing company. We are all about Hemp products as dietary supplements & personal care for daily consumption. It’s our priority to manufacture premium quality Hemp products. As a manufacturer, we have a better say in regulating the quality of our products, and we make no compromises in that matter. We produce the greenest & most organic Hemp to withhold our promise of being premium.
Only the best ingredients make the best products- that’s the belief we’ve always had, and will always stick with. We also realize our duty and responsibility to the community we love so much. That is why we always keep sustainability & our planet in mind. Our production process is clean and ethical, that ensures a strict zero-waste & carbon-negative policy. We play our part in providing a holistic future by following an organic approach and going green!
The company retails products under its brand "Health Horizons"
Instoried
Seed Round in 2020
Instoried is an augmented writing platform founded in 2018. It uses AI to predict and optimize emotional engagement in written content, assisting content marketers across various industries such as e-commerce, news, and FMCG.
ChargeZone
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, ChargeZone specializes in renewable energy solutions, product development, and software engineering. It operates an unmanned electric vehicle (EV) charging network driven by Grid-to-Vehicle technology, offering data and software solutions to promote EV usage. The company aims to establish 100,000 charging stations across key Indian markets for various vehicle types.
Svami
Convertible Note in 2020
Svami produces progressive, non-alcoholic mixers designed to enhance daily drinking experiences. Their product range includes low-sugar tonic waters, ginger ale, and sodas, catering to consumers seeking premium, all-natural alternatives.
Mestastop Solutions
Seed Round in 2020
Mestastop Solutions is a cancer research company focused on metastasis discovery and predictive diagnostics. Based in Bengaluru, India, it develops technology that combines genetic engineering, cell-based functional assays, machine learning, and patient samples with high-throughput and high-content screening. The company operates proprietary platforms that identify rate-limiting steps of metastasis and discover first-in-class targets, screen compounds to obstruct those steps, assess the impact of approved drugs on metastasis, and predict the metastatic probability for treatment-naive primary tumors. The goal is to enable drug discovery and patient treatment by delaying metastasis and extending time to progression.
BluSmart Mobility
Seed Round in 2020
BluSmart Mobility provides an intelligent electric shared mobility platform for efficient and sustainable transportation. Its mission is to transform Indian cities by developing a comprehensive electric on-demand mobility solution.
Big Bang Boom Solutions
Angel Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Big Bang Boom Solutions specializes in developing advanced defense solutions. Based in Chennai, India, the company offers a range of innovative products including unmanned tanks, smart fencing systems, hybrid combat armor, drones for riot control, advanced battle interfaces, and armor-piercing rounds.
BluSmart Mobility
Seed Round in 2020
BluSmart Mobility provides an intelligent electric shared mobility platform for efficient and sustainable transportation. Its mission is to transform Indian cities by developing a comprehensive electric on-demand mobility solution.
Aerostrovilos
Angel Round in 2020
Aerostrovilos Energy, established in 2017 and based in Chennai, India, specializes in the production of micro gas turbines designed for power generation applications. The company's innovative technology targets heavy-duty long-haul trucks, aiming to electrify these vehicles in scenarios where battery solutions may be inadequate. Although trucks comprise only 3-5% of global road traffic, they are responsible for 40-50% of road transport pollution. Aerostrovilos's micro gas turbines are fuel-flexible, capable of operating on various liquid or gaseous fuels, and are designed to be oil-free, contributing to a more environmentally friendly power generation alternative. By utilizing gas turbine generator technology, Aerostrovilos seeks to significantly reduce global road pollution by 40-50%, promoting a lower carbon footprint and a more sustainable future in transportation.
ChargeZone
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, ChargeZone specializes in renewable energy solutions, product development, and software engineering. It operates an unmanned electric vehicle (EV) charging network driven by Grid-to-Vehicle technology, offering data and software solutions to promote EV usage. The company aims to establish 100,000 charging stations across key Indian markets for various vehicle types.
NewsReach
Seed Round in 2020
NewsReach is an India-based PR-tech platform that helps organizations reach audiences through targeted media placements, press releases, podcasts, and content syndication. The platform partners with thousands of publications and serves SMBs, PR agencies, and in-house corporate communications teams, enabling clients to distribute sponsored content and access local and national media. It also supports local news publishers by digitalizing and promoting hyper-local content from rural and semi-urban areas via video, text, and images for mobile audiences, broadening visibility for original content providers. The company was founded in 2018 by Darshan Shah and Soniya Kundnani and has backing from investors focused on media and growth ventures.
B:Live is a transportation company based in Panaji, India, that specializes in e-bike tourism. Founded in 2017, it offers guided tours on electric cycles, allowing tourists to explore various aspects of local culture and heritage. With operations in over ten locations across India, B:Live provides curated experiences focused on food, nature, adventure, shopping, and cultural exploration. The company aims to redefine sustainable tourism by offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional sightseeing, as each ride limits carbon emissions significantly. Their unique electric bikes are designed for ease of use, making them accessible to people of all ages. B:Live seeks to enhance travel experiences by promoting offbeat local adventures that contribute to a more sustainable and enjoyable way of exploring new destinations.
Carterx
Angel Round in 2019
Carterx is a technology-driven logistics service based in India, specializing in streamlined baggage transfer to and from airports. With over three years of experience in logistics and transportation for the corporate sector, the company is expanding its services to cater to travelers seeking a more convenient travel experience. Carterx's platform provides a range of features including travel insurance, luggage transfer, and airport assistance, allowing passengers to check in their bags from home and track them across major cities in India. By facilitating hassle-free baggage transfer, Carterx aims to enhance the overall travel experience for both corporate clients and individual customers.
BrandIdea
Venture Round in 2019
BrandIdea Consultancy P. Ltd. is a Chennai-based company that specializes in developing and operating an analytics platform designed to enhance marketing strategies for businesses. The company’s core offering is a SaaS-based tool known as BRANDIDEA Enterprise Market Analytics™, which connects internal sales data with external market data through a GIS-based interface. This platform enables marketers to create and integrate missing datasets, facilitating better market reach and distribution management, especially in rural areas. The software provides essential business intelligence capabilities, including reporting, querying, and spatial analytics, tailored for various sectors such as agriculture, automotive, banking, FMCG, and public policy management. Founded in 2008, BrandIdea aims to deliver innovative and disruptive solutions that offer deeper insights into consumer markets and sales performance, ultimately driving improved business outcomes for its clients.
Threadsol
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2012, Threadsol specializes in innovative software solutions for the manufacturing industry. With offices across Asia and a customer base spanning 13 countries, they optimize material planning and utilization using AI and big data, enabling clients to save materials and improve productivity.
Nevis Networks
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2002, Nevis Networks specializes in LAN security systems using ASIC-based technology. It offers products like LANenforcer for data integrity and threat containment, Personal DMZ for user-specific access control, and LANsight Security Manager for centralized policy configuration and reporting. Serving industries such as finance, tech, healthcare, and education, Nevis Networks is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
MyAdvo is an India-based legal technology platform that connects businesses and individuals with a large network of lawyers for on-demand, transparent legal services. The platform enables lawyer discovery, standardized pricing with fixed quotes, and end-to-end case lifecycle support, including case analysis and progress tracking. Founded in 2015 and launching operations in 2016 by Kushal Bhagat and Anil Bains, the company has grown to a 60-person team and built a network of more than 10,000 expert lawyers across 350+ Indian cities. It has facilitated thousands of cases for hundreds of corporate clients and tens of thousands of individuals, reflecting rapid growth. The company emphasizes a customer-first approach, trust, and accessibility in legal services, positioning itself as a leading legal technology provider in India. Clients can browse or request quotes from the network to secure appropriate legal help on demand, making legal services more transparent and reachable.
NewsBytes
Seed Round in 2018
NewsBytes is an India-based media technology company that operates an online news platform and licenses its technology to produce content. The company runs an AI-powered engine capable of creating multilingual content and breaking down topics into comprehensible segments for explanatory journalism. Its platform delivers news in a timeline format and supports both consumer-facing media platforms and B2B clients by licensing its content creation technology to help produce high-quality content at scale with minimal human intervention. NewsBytes combines two business lines: a consumer-oriented news platform and a B2B technology offering enabling others to generate content efficiently. It uses natural language processing to automate content creation, reducing information overload for readers while enabling scalable content production.
Theranosis Life Sciences
Seed Round in 2018
Theranosis Life Sciences, established in 2016 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, specializes in developing innovative medical devices and technologies for cancer diagnostics and research. The company's core business revolves around microfluidics-based lab-on-a-chip devices, designed to detect rare cells, such as circulating tumor cells, from simple blood samples. This enables real-time monitoring of treatment efficacy in cancer patients. Theranosis also focuses on digital pathology, cancer genomics, and bioinformatics to study tumor tissue and circulating tumor cells' mutational profiles. Additionally, the company employs organ-on-a-chip 3D bioprinting technology to create artificial tissue slices, mimicking the tumor microenvironment for drug response studies using patient-derived primary cancer cells. Theranosis operates a cell culture facility, molecular biology setup, and is equipped with 3D printing for rapid prototyping. They have access to a tumor tissue biobank from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, and can procure various cancer tissue samples with necessary ethics committee approvals.
FITPASS
Seed Round in 2016
Fitpass Business Ventures Pvt. Ltd., founded in 2015 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, operates an innovative application that connects users to a vast network of fitness studios. With over 4,000 locations, Fitpass offers a single membership that grants access to a variety of fitness options, including gyms, yoga, pilates, kickboxing, and aerobics, allowing members to work out anytime and anywhere. The platform not only facilitates access to these fitness facilities but also provides personalized fitness routines and video guidance, supporting users in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
Selectjobs
Angel Round in 2016
SelectJobs is a provider of jobs for candidates at the bottom of the pyramid typical positions are delivery boys, sales, retail, insurance, electricians, plumber, mason etc. They aggregate jobs from several companies in India and the Middle-East and provide these as job opportunities to disadvantaged and economically-backward youth.
Unocoin
Seed Round in 2016
Unocoin is a mobile wallet and cryptocurrency trading platform based in Tumakuru, India, launched in 2013. It allows users to buy, sell, store, and utilize bitcoins, providing a comprehensive solution for both individual users and merchants. The platform supports features such as printing paper wallets, importing bitcoin addresses, and withdrawing bitcoins to paper wallets. Additionally, Unocoin offers a point-of-sale merchant app, facilitating transactions in the digital currency space. Its focus on user-friendly access to real-time market data and the development of secure trading tools positions Unocoin as a trusted option for trading digital currencies in India.
Roder is a technology platform and cab aggregator focused on outstation travel in India. By eliminating the traditional return fare model, Roder optimizes resources to offer a more affordable and accessible solution for intercity cab travel. The platform allows users to book one-way rides at reduced rates, making it easier for individuals to travel between cities without the burden of paying for a round trip. Through its innovative approach, Roder aims to transform the intercity cab booking experience, catering to the growing demand for economical travel options.
MassBlurb
Angel Round in 2015
MassBlurb is a Delhi-based company that provides a marketing automation platform designed to enhance the online presence of small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the restaurant, salon, and spa sectors. The company enables its clients to create dedicated websites that display consistent and updated information about their services. In addition to website development, MassBlurb assists businesses in managing their online profiles across major social media channels and specialized platforms. By offering these comprehensive digital solutions, MassBlurb aims to help its clients effectively showcase their offerings and engage with their target audiences. The company operates in a competitive landscape, facing rivals such as LimeTray and PetPooja in India.
JoyByNature
Angel Round in 2015
JoyByNature is an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of natural and organic products. Founded in 2013 and based in New Delhi, India, the company collaborates with over 300 vendors nationwide, with a significant portion of its orders coming from regions outside North India. JoyByNature offers a diverse selection of more than 8,000 products across various categories, including home care, apparel, groceries, baby care, and cosmetics. The platform aims to make nature's bounty easily accessible, allowing customers to conveniently purchase health-focused and branded organic products online, which are then delivered directly to their homes.
BabyChakra
Seed Round in 2015
Babychakra is the fastest growing platform & largest platform for Indian parents to discover care for their families. BabyChakra hosts the largest community of mothers and have also created the first of its kind globally, maternity and childcare marketplace.
They are an award winning venture and have won awards from Google, INC.com, BusinessWorld and been featured in Techcrunch, Forbes, The Times of India, The Economic Times and The Guardian for their innovation.
AppsDaily
Series C in 2015
AppsDaily Solutions, established in Mumbai, India in 2008, specializes in developing mobile applications for platforms such as Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. The company focuses on creating mobile protection and security applications that simplify the retail channel for mobile apps, offering services like mobile anti-virus, insurance, backup, privacy utilities, and games.
NextGen
Angel Round in 2015
NextGen, previously incubated at NSRCEL, IIM-Bangalore and TBI, BITS-Pilani is one of India's fastest growing cleantech companies. NextGen operates in 6 countries with Fortune 500 clients across 16 different sectors. NextGen's passionate team from the best universities across the globe delivers innovative and best in class solutions across sectors and geographies. The genesis of NextGen was from a research paper developed at BITS-Pilani when the Founders were students then. NextGen evolved into two broad domains of Sustainability Management and Waste to Energy.
Goodera
Seed Round in 2015
Goodera is a global technology platform that empowers corporations to manage their corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability goals effectively. It offers real-time data collection, analysis in local languages, impact tracking at the last mile, stakeholder reporting dashboards, and employee volunteering engagement features. Serving clients worldwide, Goodera was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
NowFloats
Series A in 2015
NowFloats is a company that empowers Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) to establish an online presence using SMS technology. The platform allows businesses to create and update websites by sending text messages, ensuring high discoverability through intelligent Search Engine Optimization (SEO). This approach addresses the significant gap between the number of SMEs in India and those with registered websites, leveraging the widespread use of mobile phones and SMS. NowFloats also provides tools for analyzing website traffic and generating organic content to attract more customers. Founded by former Microsoft and Saatchi & Saatchi professionals, the company has quickly gained traction, serving nearly 2000 customers within five months of its product launch.
Vliv is a technology company focused on building a multi-modal video cloud platform and a mobile video application. It develops a backend capable of hosting a constellation of video apps, enabling developers to deliver cloud-based video experiences through a unified mobile video backend.
Tala is a global fintech company focused on providing accessible financial services to underserved populations in emerging markets. Its mobile app offers instant credit, payments, savings, and transfers, bridging the gap between digital and cash ecosystems. Tala uses advanced data science and machine learning to assess creditworthiness in real-time, enabling customers without formal credit histories to access personalized credit lines.
FortunePay
Angel Round in 2014
FortunePay is an electronic payment service provider based in India, focused on delivering innovative payment solutions for both retail and mobile commerce. Established by experienced professionals in the payments industry, the company aims to enhance the user experience by offering a mobile phone-based card acceptance terminal that integrates seamlessly with various devices. This enables clients to securely process transactions, reducing reliance on cash and fostering financial inclusion. With its corporate headquarters in Bangalore and a new office opening in Mumbai, FortunePay leverages its team's extensive knowledge of the Indian payments landscape to ensure rapid scalability, shorter time-to-market, and a higher return on investment for its clients.
Catapooolt
Seed Round in 2014
Catapooolt is India's first industry-backed crowd-engagement platform focused on supporting independent creative projects in movies, music, and performing arts. It facilitates crowdfunding by connecting creators with potential donors, thereby enabling them to raise funds for production, distribution, and release efforts. In addition to crowdfunding, Catapooolt provides resources and professional assistance to help artists navigate the complexities of bringing their creative visions to life. Founded by pioneers of crowdfunding in India, the platform aims to collaborate with industry leaders and organizations to foster a new era in cinema and the arts. Through its innovative approach, Catapooolt seeks to empower creators and enhance community involvement in the creative process.
iKure Techsoft
Angel Round in 2014
iKure Techsoft Pvt. Ltd., established in 2009, is a Kolkata-based medical research technology company that develops cloud-hosted software platforms enabling healthcare collaboration across rural and urban areas. Its Wireless Health Incident Monitoring System facilitates communication between health workers/doctors in rural regions and specialist doctors in cities, allowing case escalation and advice-seeking. The company also offers franchise opportunities to expand its reach. iKure Techsoft aims to improve rural healthcare accessibility through affordable ICT solutions, partnering with various stakeholders such as corporate entities, healthcare providers, and government agencies.
Squeakee is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in providing a SaaS-based platform for digital commerce solutions tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger businesses. Founded in April 2012 by Abrar Shaikh, Ninad Takpere, and Kashif Shaikh, Squeakee offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance online presence and drive value for its customers. Its platform includes features such as instant e-store creation with integrated payment and logistics, multichannel integration, content management, digital marketing, catalogue management, and analytics. Additionally, Squeakee leverages location-based data to present users with relevant deals and discounts across various sectors, including food and beverage, electronics, and apparel, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for both online and offline merchants.
Founded in 2011, Purplle is an Indian online retailer specializing in cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and hair care products. It offers a wide range of beauty brands and products, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
WAH Holidays
Seed Round in 2013
WAH Holidays Private Limited, founded in 2011 and based in New Delhi, India, specializes in providing a variety of holiday packages for travelers. The company offers an online platform where users can research, plan, and book trips to both popular and off-beat destinations, including options for honeymooners, families, and adventure seekers. Customers have the flexibility to customize their travel itineraries or select from pre-designed packages. Additionally, WAH Holidays connects users with local agents and experts who assist with coordination, advice, and booking, ensuring a tailored travel experience.
NowFloats
Pre Seed Round in 2013
NowFloats is a company that empowers Small and Medium Businesses (SMEs) to establish an online presence using SMS technology. The platform allows businesses to create and update websites by sending text messages, ensuring high discoverability through intelligent Search Engine Optimization (SEO). This approach addresses the significant gap between the number of SMEs in India and those with registered websites, leveraging the widespread use of mobile phones and SMS. NowFloats also provides tools for analyzing website traffic and generating organic content to attract more customers. Founded by former Microsoft and Saatchi & Saatchi professionals, the company has quickly gained traction, serving nearly 2000 customers within five months of its product launch.
Plustxt
Angel Round in 2013
Plustxt India is a mobile messaging application designed to facilitate fast text messaging in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The app not only supports quick communication but also provides dedicated language keyboards to enhance user experience. Additionally, Plustxt integrates short messaging service capabilities, enabling users to send and receive messages at standard costs, thus offering an alternative to traditional SMS applications. By focusing on the linguistic diversity of India, Plustxt aims to improve accessibility and convenience in digital communication for its users.
Qubecell
Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2012, Qubecell is India's first dedicated mobile billing aggregator. The company specializes in mobile payment solutions, providing an international mobile payments network that allows users to make payments using their cell phone numbers. With integration across all leading operators in India, Qubecell is expanding its services to operators in other emerging markets. The firm aims to capitalize on the increasing mobile internet traffic driven by social gaming and mobile services through carrier billing, servicing a total of 66 countries via over 240 carrier partners.
Squeakee
Seed Round in 2012
Squeakee is a Mumbai-based company that specializes in providing a SaaS-based platform for digital commerce solutions tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger businesses. Founded in April 2012 by Abrar Shaikh, Ninad Takpere, and Kashif Shaikh, Squeakee offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance online presence and drive value for its customers. Its platform includes features such as instant e-store creation with integrated payment and logistics, multichannel integration, content management, digital marketing, catalogue management, and analytics. Additionally, Squeakee leverages location-based data to present users with relevant deals and discounts across various sectors, including food and beverage, electronics, and apparel, facilitating a seamless shopping experience for both online and offline merchants.
Maximojo
Seed Round in 2012
Maximojo is a Pune-based startup that specializes in providing software solutions for the hospitality industry, particularly hotels. Founded in 2011 by Sudhir Mody, the company emerged as a spinoff from Indigo Architects. Maximojo's software suite, known as Mantras, includes several key products: Revenue Mantra, which focuses on inventory distribution and yield management; Web Mantra, which offers a direct web channel with a booking engine; Analytics Mantra, aimed at competitor tracking and yield maximization; and Mobile Mantra, designed for real-time management of bookings, competitor rates, and inventory. By leveraging deep industry knowledge and relationships, Maximojo helps hotels optimize their revenue, automate daily operations, and enhance their online distribution channels.
Canvera Digital Technologies
Series B in 2012
Canvera Digital Technologies Private Limited is an online photography company based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2007. It specializes in providing mass-customized printed products such as photobooks, prints, and calendars for a variety of occasions, including weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates lead generation, web hosting, and online collaboration solutions, catering to professional photographers and their clients. Additionally, Canvera provides design and printing services through its Canvera Pro Designer software, which allows users to create and order customized products efficiently. As of 2019, Canvera operates as a subsidiary of Printo Document Services Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 2011, Exotel is a leading AI-powered cloud customer engagement platform serving over 6000 companies across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It simplifies customer engagement through its omnichannel contact center suite and voice/messaging APIs, empowering businesses like Ola, Swiggy, Flipkart, and HDFC Bank to enhance performance.
CarveNiche
Seed Round in 2012
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CarveNiche is an education technology company that offers products and services for K-12 education. It is focused on sectors such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, and child learning difficulties. Its product portfolio includes BeGalileo, an adaptive learning engine that offers dynamic lessons and real-time reports; WisdomLeap, a holistic learning solution which offers content creation, assessment creation, assignments and activities management, collaborative tools, an e-portfolio, and a continuous and comprehensive evaluation automation system; and WybeeTab, a comprehensive tablet based learning platform that offers a mobile learning environment, assessment engine, and classroom management services.
CarveNiche was founded by Saraswathy A and Avneet Makkar in 2010 and is based in Bangalore, India.
Level10 Comics
Seed Round in 2011
Level10 Comics publishes and sells comic books on diverse topics, including sci-fi, fantasy and horror in India.
Svasti Microfinance
Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 1995, Svasti Microfinance specializes in providing customized loan products, payment services, and insurance to underserved communities. Its offerings include joint liability group loans, loans against property, utility bill payments, mobile top-ups, and DTH bill payments. Operating primarily in urban slums of Mumbai, India, Svasti innovatively uses technology for efficient operations and focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs and micro-business owners.
ZipDial Mobile Solutions Pvt. Ltd., based in Bengaluru, India, is a provider of mobile marketing solutions that was founded in 2010 by three technology entrepreneurs. The company offers a platform designed to assist content providers in various activities including lead generation, market research, polling, and advertising. ZipDial's services encompass coupon redemption tracking, mobile number verification, and social media integration, all aimed at enhancing brand awareness and loyalty. The platform has been successfully utilized by major clients such as KFC, Pepsi, and Sanofi-Aventis, as well as by small and medium enterprises and individual celebrities. The technology behind ZipDial is patent pending and has been tested through numerous campaigns, demonstrating its effectiveness in driving new product trials and increasing sales revenue. In January 2015, ZipDial was acquired by Twitter, Inc.
Dhama Innovations
Seed Round in 2011
Dhama Innovations is a technology development company specializing in temperature-based wearable electronics. Founded in 2008 by Kranthi Vistakula and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, the company utilizes its proprietary patented technology, ClimaCon, to offer users precise temperature control within a range of 38 °F to 140 °F. Dhama Innovations has developed a diverse product portfolio, including wristbands, vests, and seat attachments, which feature adjustable temperature settings and options for dry or moist heat. These products cater to various applications in healthcare, consumer lifestyle, and sports, enabling users to manage pain, improve circulation, and regulate body temperature. The company has garnered numerous accolades, such as being recognized among the 'Top 100 Most Promising Technology Companies' in Asia and the 'Top 200 Most Promising Technology Companies' globally by Red Herring. Its team comprises designers, engineers, and strategists from prestigious institutions, contributing to the innovative approach that distinguishes Dhama Innovations in the wearable technology sector.
Mobiquest Mobile Technologies
Seed Round in 2010
Mobiquest Mobile Technologies Private Limited is a mobile enterprise platform company based in Noida, India, specializing in mobile-based business automation applications. Established in 2007, the company offers a diverse range of products tailored for various industries, including healthcare, banking, education, retail, research, logistics, and government. Notable offerings include MobiKYC, which automates credit card and customer loan form processing; M'Loyal, a mobile loyalty platform; MobiSales, designed for field sales automation; and MobiHealth, a mobile application for patient registration and diagnosis. Additionally, Mobiquest provides MobiLearn for educational access, MobiTest for interactive assessments, and MobiResearch for real-time data collection. The company employs a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, delivering over 50 applications that facilitate improved operational efficiency and data management for its clients.
Milk Mantra
Angel Round in 2010
Founded in 2009, Milk Mantra is an Indian dairy company that processes, packages, and distributes a range of dairy products under the Milky Moo and MooShake brands. Its product portfolio includes pure milk, probiotic dahi, paneer, lassi, buttermilk, and flavored milkshakes. The company operates directly with farmers, ensuring quality control, and sells its products through over 10,000 retail outlets across Odisha and neighboring states.
Canvera Digital Technologies
Venture Round in 2010
Canvera Digital Technologies Private Limited is an online photography company based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2007. It specializes in providing mass-customized printed products such as photobooks, prints, and calendars for a variety of occasions, including weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations. The company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates lead generation, web hosting, and online collaboration solutions, catering to professional photographers and their clients. Additionally, Canvera provides design and printing services through its Canvera Pro Designer software, which allows users to create and order customized products efficiently. As of 2019, Canvera operates as a subsidiary of Printo Document Services Pvt. Ltd.
Svasti Microfinance
Seed Round in 2010
Founded in 1995, Svasti Microfinance specializes in providing customized loan products, payment services, and insurance to underserved communities. Its offerings include joint liability group loans, loans against property, utility bill payments, mobile top-ups, and DTH bill payments. Operating primarily in urban slums of Mumbai, India, Svasti innovatively uses technology for efficient operations and focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs and micro-business owners.
Algorhythm Tech
Venture Round in 2010
Algorhythm Tech Pvt. Ltd., based in Pune, India, specializes in designing and developing supply chain management solutions tailored for various industries, including FMCG, pharmaceuticals, steel, automotive, and telecom. Established in 1999, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products known as rhythm 2.0, which is AI-enabled and cloud-ready. This platform includes multiple tools aimed at addressing challenges in manufacturing, supply chain, and sales and distribution processes. Algorhythm Tech focuses on enhancing operational efficiency by enabling faster replanning and rescheduling, thereby optimizing inventory deployment and reducing manufacturing and distribution lead times.
Karmic Lifesciences
Series B in 2010
Karmic Lifesciences is an ICH-GCP compliant contract research organization headquartered in Mumbai, India, providing integrated support to the pharmaceutical industry across clinical data management, biostatistics, medical affairs and personal healthcare, third-party auditing and monitoring, and consulting services. The company also develops web-enabled tools for clinical data management and offers a modular clinical suite with global access to enhance data collection, trial operations, coordination, regulatory compliance, and data integrity.
Asiatic Clinical Research
Venture Round in 2010
Asiatic Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd. is a contract research organization based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in clinical trial research and development services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. The company supports Phase II to IV clinical trials, offering a range of services that include study design, protocol development, clinical trial and data management, as well as laboratory services. Asiatic Clinical Research also provides document translation, clinical report writing, site initiation, investigator sourcing, and training and monitoring of sites. With a focus on integrating technology and nurturing a network of investigators and patients, the organization aims to enhance drug development processes and improve patient-centric treatment outcomes. The company has established strategic alliances with reputable organizations such as the College of American Pathologists and the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories.
AIOCD Pharmasofttech AWACS
Venture Round in 2010
AIOCD Pharmasofttech AWACS Pvt. Ltd. is a pharmaceutical market research company based in Chennai, India, established in 2007. It specializes in providing comprehensive market intelligence solutions tailored for the pharmaceutical sector. The company offers various services, including sales data audits, which deliver insights into customer behavior through the analysis of prescriptions, and Dr Census, designed to enhance promotional strategies and optimize sales force efficiency. Additionally, AIOCD AWACS provides sales force automation solutions to improve field operations and customer management. Its offerings also include modules for standardizing invoice outputs across pharmaceutical companies to streamline processes for stockists. As a subsidiary of All India Origin Chemists and Distributors Ltd., AIOCD AWACS leverages its expertise to deliver timely and accurate information, enabling clients to devise competitive strategies.
Apalya
Venture Round in 2008
Apalya is a company that specializes in mobile video delivery through its content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution platform. Founded in 2005 and based in Hyderabad, India, Apalya optimizes content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Its offerings include Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which delivers live TV through unicast, multicast, and broadcast methods across mobile networks globally. The company serves a range of clients, including telecom operators and handset manufacturers, in markets such as India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Notable customers include Dialog, Airtel, Aircel, BSNL, Vodafone, Reliance Mobile, and Idea. Apalya's platform enables content providers to manage and deliver their offerings efficiently, ensuring users can access their preferred content anytime and anywhere.
Textual Analytics Solutions
Seed Round in 2008
Textual Analytics Solutions Pvt. Ltd (TAS) is a Bangalore, India, based company which is working on innovative technology solutions in the area of text analytics and Natural Language Processing. Their understanding of the inadequacies of traditional text mining approaches has driven them on to a path to explore newer methods to solve some of the vexing problems caused by information explosion. TAS's management team has the right mix of members with language expertise and experienced technology and business professionals.
InMobi
Angel Round in 2007
InMobi is a mobile advertising company that develops a platform and services to help brands reach consumers on mobile devices. The company provides an advertising serving algorithm to optimize ad ranking and offers campaign management from strategy and design to execution and optimization, including ad creation and targeting. It delivers monetization strategies that blend performance and branding for publishers, along with near real-time reporting and campaign tracking. Its Lifetime Value Platform identifies in-app user groups and provides behavioral insights to publishers and app developers. InMobi also supports personalized, video-based advertising through deep learning optimization engines and contextual recommendations. The company maintains partnerships and operates from its headquarters in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. By combining technology and data-driven insights, InMobi helps advertisers and publishers optimize ad delivery and measurement across mobile environments.