Norwest Venture Partners

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital and growth equity firm founded in 1961 and headquartered in California, with a presence in Menlo Park and Palo Alto. It backs technology-driven companies across stages, from seed to growth, primarily in the United States, with extensions into India and Israel. The firm invests in sectors including software, information services, business services, financial services, healthcare, enterprise technology, and consumer products and services. Norwest emphasizes a proactive, partnership-based approach, leveraging its extensive network, operating experience, and a broad range of resources to help CEOs and founders scale their businesses. Across its portfolio, Norwest has supported hundreds of companies through multiple rounds of financing, aiming to partner with teams that demonstrate strong market position, revenue traction, and durable growth potential. The firm seeks to combine capital with strategic guidance, enabling portfolio companies to accelerate product development, go-to-market execution, and international expansion where appropriate.

Mohammad Abbas

Investor

Robert Abbott

Partner

Ehi Akhirome

Investor

Bayan Alizadeh

Investor

Gal Amran

Investor

Past deals in E-commerce

Optiflow

Seed Round in 2024
OptiflowAPI is a tech startup empowering e-commerce businesses with real-time logistics optimization. Our core product, a cutting-edge API, leverages a proprietary geospatial-temporal reinforcement learning algorithm to dramatically improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs. As a digital-native company, we offer a pure SaaS solution, providing seamless integration and unparalleled performance with sub-50ms latency. Reduce delivery times by up to 20% and fuel costs by 15% with OptiflowAPI's intelligent route and resource allocation.

Divi

Venture Round in 2024
Divi is an e-commerce company specializing in the manufacture and sale of hair care products. Its primary focus is on producing high-quality, vegan products that target scalp health. Key ingredients include peppermint oil for soothing, tea tree oil for removing build-up, and menthol to promote blood circulation.

Pair Eyewear

Series C in 2023
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Pack Digital

Seed Round in 2022
Pack Digital is a developer tool specializing in the creation of e-commerce storefronts. The company offers a frontend platform designed to facilitate the development of modern, high-performing, and scalable storefronts that are user-friendly. Its end-to-end infrastructure consolidates product information and content updates into a centralized system, allowing for efficient management of Progressive Web App (PWA) builds and deployments. Pack Digital's platform supports a low-code environment, enabling merchants to design and control diverse customer experiences while seamlessly integrating with existing backend commerce tools. Additionally, the company provides technical consulting and strategic services to enhance e-commerce operations.

Session AI

Series C in 2022
Session AI, formerly known as ZineOne, is an innovative marketing platform focused on enhancing in-session ecommerce experiences. The company addresses the challenge of anonymous online shopping sessions by utilizing advanced machine learning models to analyze customer micro-behaviors at scale. This technology allows Session AI to deliver personalized, real-time interactions that drive conversions without relying on personal information or historical data. Renowned brands such as KOHL’s, Men’s Wearhouse, KEEN, and Advance Auto Parts have partnered with Session AI, achieving significant improvements in conversion rates and generating millions in attributed revenue. The platform is designed to facilitate real-time brand-to-user interactions across various digital channels, enabling businesses to engage customers contextually while maintaining the integrity of their existing applications.

CityMall

Series C in 2022
CityMall is a community commerce platform designed to serve the approximately 300 million new internet users in small cities, towns, and villages across India. The company focuses on essential categories such as groceries, fresh and packaged FMCG, electronics, and fashion. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these consumers—such as trust issues, unfamiliarity with online transactions, and low average order values—CityMall aims to create a viable e-commerce solution. The platform leverages "Community Leaders" who act as local connectors, facilitating customer acquisition, localized marketing, and last-mile logistics. This community-oriented approach enables CityMall to effectively engage with its target audience and foster micro-entrepreneurship within these regions. Founded by alumni from IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, the company aspires to empower these local leaders to establish a prominent e-commerce presence for Bharat.

fabric

Series C in 2022
Fabric is a headless commerce platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to enhancing digital commerce for merchants underserved by traditional platforms like Shopify, Oracle, or Salesforce. The company aims to simplify the challenges of replatforming by providing an open and modular design that enables businesses to launch quickly, often within a few months. By leveraging Fabric's tools, clients such as BuildDirect and GNC can maximize their existing technology investments and potentially increase their digital revenue by up to threefold. With a global presence and a commitment to democratizing access to top-tier commerce solutions, Fabric positions itself as a valuable partner for retailers looking to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Xpressbees

Series F in 2022
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a wide range of logistics solutions to its partners. The company focuses on last-mile delivery, offering same-day and next-day services, as well as reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, and vendor management. Additionally, Xpressbees supports cross-border services and fulfillment solutions, ensuring that clients have access to comprehensive supply-chain management. Its platform includes an online shipment tracking system, which enhances customer satisfaction by enabling clients to offer timely deliveries and value-added services. Through these offerings, Xpressbees aims to address the diverse logistics needs of its clients effectively.

Pair Eyewear

Series B in 2021
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Pepperfry

Debt Financing in 2021
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Mensa Brands

Series B in 2021
Mensa Brands is a brand-building company that focuses on identifying and investing in established digital-first brands within the lifestyle, home, and beauty sectors. The company provides working capital and equity investments to direct-to-consumer startups, aiming to enhance their online presence and drive growth. By leveraging its expertise in areas such as product development, merchandising, technology, and supply chain management, Mensa Brands supports founders in achieving successful financial exits while transforming their businesses through effective partnerships.

Babylist

Series C in 2021
Babylist is a leading online marketplace specializing in baby products. It uses proprietary data and unbiased editorial advice to recommend tried-and-tested products to new parents. Babylist registries facilitate shopping support from friends and family, serving over 8 million people annually.

Mensa Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Mensa Brands is a brand-building company that focuses on identifying and investing in established digital-first brands within the lifestyle, home, and beauty sectors. The company provides working capital and equity investments to direct-to-consumer startups, aiming to enhance their online presence and drive growth. By leveraging its expertise in areas such as product development, merchandising, technology, and supply chain management, Mensa Brands supports founders in achieving successful financial exits while transforming their businesses through effective partnerships.

fabric

Series B in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to enhancing digital commerce for merchants underserved by traditional platforms like Shopify, Oracle, or Salesforce. The company aims to simplify the challenges of replatforming by providing an open and modular design that enables businesses to launch quickly, often within a few months. By leveraging Fabric's tools, clients such as BuildDirect and GNC can maximize their existing technology investments and potentially increase their digital revenue by up to threefold. With a global presence and a commitment to democratizing access to top-tier commerce solutions, Fabric positions itself as a valuable partner for retailers looking to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Forum Brands

Series A in 2021
Forum Brands is a platform that uses proprietary technology and e-commerce expertise to identify, acquire, and scale Amazon Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) businesses into established brands.

Mensa Brands

Series A in 2021
Mensa Brands is a brand-building company that focuses on identifying and investing in established digital-first brands within the lifestyle, home, and beauty sectors. The company provides working capital and equity investments to direct-to-consumer startups, aiming to enhance their online presence and drive growth. By leveraging its expertise in areas such as product development, merchandising, technology, and supply chain management, Mensa Brands supports founders in achieving successful financial exits while transforming their businesses through effective partnerships.

Pair Eyewear

Series A in 2021
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

fabric

Series A in 2021
Fabric is a headless commerce platform headquartered in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to enhancing digital commerce for merchants underserved by traditional platforms like Shopify, Oracle, or Salesforce. The company aims to simplify the challenges of replatforming by providing an open and modular design that enables businesses to launch quickly, often within a few months. By leveraging Fabric's tools, clients such as BuildDirect and GNC can maximize their existing technology investments and potentially increase their digital revenue by up to threefold. With a global presence and a commitment to democratizing access to top-tier commerce solutions, Fabric positions itself as a valuable partner for retailers looking to thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

Imperfect Foods

Series D in 2021
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

Xpressbees

Series E in 2020
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a wide range of logistics solutions to its partners. The company focuses on last-mile delivery, offering same-day and next-day services, as well as reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, and vendor management. Additionally, Xpressbees supports cross-border services and fulfillment solutions, ensuring that clients have access to comprehensive supply-chain management. Its platform includes an online shipment tracking system, which enhances customer satisfaction by enabling clients to offer timely deliveries and value-added services. Through these offerings, Xpressbees aims to address the diverse logistics needs of its clients effectively.

CityMall

Seed Round in 2020
CityMall is a community commerce platform designed to serve the approximately 300 million new internet users in small cities, towns, and villages across India. The company focuses on essential categories such as groceries, fresh and packaged FMCG, electronics, and fashion. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these consumers—such as trust issues, unfamiliarity with online transactions, and low average order values—CityMall aims to create a viable e-commerce solution. The platform leverages "Community Leaders" who act as local connectors, facilitating customer acquisition, localized marketing, and last-mile logistics. This community-oriented approach enables CityMall to effectively engage with its target audience and foster micro-entrepreneurship within these regions. Founded by alumni from IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, the company aspires to empower these local leaders to establish a prominent e-commerce presence for Bharat.

Session AI

Series B in 2020
Session AI, formerly known as ZineOne, is an innovative marketing platform focused on enhancing in-session ecommerce experiences. The company addresses the challenge of anonymous online shopping sessions by utilizing advanced machine learning models to analyze customer micro-behaviors at scale. This technology allows Session AI to deliver personalized, real-time interactions that drive conversions without relying on personal information or historical data. Renowned brands such as KOHL’s, Men’s Wearhouse, KEEN, and Advance Auto Parts have partnered with Session AI, achieving significant improvements in conversion rates and generating millions in attributed revenue. The platform is designed to facilitate real-time brand-to-user interactions across various digital channels, enabling businesses to engage customers contextually while maintaining the integrity of their existing applications.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2020
CognitiveScale, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented intelligence software tailored for the financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York City, London, and Hyderabad, the company leverages its Cortex augmented intelligence platform to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into enterprise systems. CognitiveScale’s product offerings include Cortex 5 for developing AI systems, an AI marketplace for collaboration among business experts, and Cortex Certifai for managing risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, the platform supports tools such as ENGAGE for enhancing customer interactions and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company holds over 100 AI patents and has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including IBM and Microsoft. CognitiveScale is recognized for its commitment to responsible AI and has a significant impact on improving business processes and customer experiences for Global 500 clients worldwide.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2020
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Imperfect Foods

Series C in 2020
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

Pepperfry

Series F in 2020
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

SmartSign

Venture Round in 2019
SmartSign is a web retailer specializing in signs, labels, tags, and mats, operating over 60 dedicated sites such as MyParkingSign and MySafetySign. The company focuses on providing tailored solutions for safety and communication needs, offering a wide range of products including plastic signs, designer signs, instructional signs, and emergency signs. SmartSign's history includes an initial focus on design technology, which was licensed to major companies before shifting to direct-to-consumer sales in 2006. The company now features over 5,000 customizable templates alongside an extensive selection of in-stock signs, aimed at ensuring safety and effective messaging in various environments such as offices, factories, and homes.

Senreve

Series A in 2019
Senreve is a luxury handbag company catering to the multifaceted modern woman. The brand focuses on creating stylish and functional bags that accommodate the demands of contemporary life, allowing women to seamlessly transition from work to leisure. Senreve's products are characterized by a blend of elegant design and high-quality Italian craftsmanship, offering a range of lightweight, travel-friendly options. Each handbag is thoughtfully constructed to carry essential items, such as phones, wallets, and laptops, while maintaining a sophisticated appearance. Customers can conveniently order their chosen bags through the company’s online platform, ensuring a personalized shopping experience.

Grove Collaborative

Series D in 2019
Founded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, Grove Collaborative is an online retailer dedicated to transforming consumer products into a positive force for human and environmental good. It offers a curated selection of high-performing, planet-first products across household cleaning, personal care, laundry, clean beauty, and pet categories, serving millions of households in the U.S. Every product offered by Grove has been vetted against strict standards for clean ingredients, efficacy, sustainability, cruelty-free formulas, and ethical supply chain practices. As a public benefit corporation, Grove is committed to its mission of moving Beyond Plastic, aiming to be 100% plastic-free by 2025.

Button

Series C in 2019
Button facilitates seamless mobile commerce by connecting brands and consumers via its platform. It enables brands to drive sales and publishers to earn revenue through enhanced user experiences.

Casper

Series D in 2019
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Birdies

Series A in 2019
Birdies is a footwear brand founded in 2015 by Bianca Gates and Marisa Sharkey that designs and manufactures comfortable, stylish shoes for women and girls. Based in Sacramento, California, the brand blends the comfort of a slipper with the support of a sneaker and the style of a designer flat, underpinned by its seven-layer comfort technology. It targets versatile, everyday wear, offering a range of designs that emphasize comfort and fashion. The brand is female-founded and focuses on footwear that bridges home and daily use, delivering options intended for various occasions.

Wyze Labs

Series A in 2019
Wyze Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2017, that specializes in smart home devices. The company is known for its flagship product, the WyzeCam, which enables users to stay connected with their families through features such as live streaming, motion and sound detection, night vision, and two-way audio. Wyze Labs focuses on making quality smart home technology accessible and affordable by collaborating with innovative manufacturers. Its products are designed to be user-friendly and compatible with popular voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. The company primarily sells its products online, emphasizing high-quality features at competitive prices.

Jolyn Clothing

Corporate Round in 2018
Jolyn Clothing Co., Inc. is a designer and manufacturer specializing in women's swimwear and athletic apparel. Based in Huntington Beach, California, the company offers a variety of products, including swim tops, bottoms, onesies, and accessories, featuring different styles such as tie-back and fixed-back designs. Jolyn primarily sells its products directly to consumers through its online store, catering to customers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The company has gained recognition for its successful trunk shows at swim and water polo competitions and has recently expanded its presence by opening its first physical retail location in Huntington Beach. Jolyn aims to empower women to feel confident in their bodies and encourages them to embrace new adventures through its performance-oriented swimwear.

ElasticRun

Series B in 2018
ElasticRun operates a logistics and distribution platform that connects businesses with traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas. It extends direct distribution networks for FMCG companies, enables eCommerce reach, and facilitates financial services access to SMEs through its network of rural Kirana stores.

Smilo

Series A in 2018
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products. Founded by experts including doctors, scientists, and engineers, Smilo offers fuss-free bottles, palate-supporting pacifiers, and other baby care essentials.

Imperfect Foods

Series B in 2018
Imperfect Foods, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in rescuing and redistributing food across various categories, including produce, shelf-stable goods, dairy, meat, and seafood, with a strong emphasis on reducing food waste and supporting farmers. By offering fruits, vegetables, and mixed grocery boxes, Imperfect Foods aims to provide consumers with healthy, seasonal food products at discounted prices compared to traditional grocery stores. The company operates in several areas, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Concord, delivering directly to homes and offices. Its mission-driven approach highlights its commitment to sustainability in the food system, positioning it for long-term success in the evolving grocery market.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2018
CognitiveScale, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented intelligence software tailored for the financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York City, London, and Hyderabad, the company leverages its Cortex augmented intelligence platform to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into enterprise systems. CognitiveScale’s product offerings include Cortex 5 for developing AI systems, an AI marketplace for collaboration among business experts, and Cortex Certifai for managing risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, the platform supports tools such as ENGAGE for enhancing customer interactions and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company holds over 100 AI patents and has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including IBM and Microsoft. CognitiveScale is recognized for its commitment to responsible AI and has a significant impact on improving business processes and customer experiences for Global 500 clients worldwide.

Grove Collaborative

Series C in 2018
Founded in 2016 as a Certified B Corporation, Grove Collaborative is an online retailer dedicated to transforming consumer products into a positive force for human and environmental good. It offers a curated selection of high-performing, planet-first products across household cleaning, personal care, laundry, clean beauty, and pet categories, serving millions of households in the U.S. Every product offered by Grove has been vetted against strict standards for clean ingredients, efficacy, sustainability, cruelty-free formulas, and ethical supply chain practices. As a public benefit corporation, Grove is committed to its mission of moving Beyond Plastic, aiming to be 100% plastic-free by 2025.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products. Founded by experts including doctors, scientists, and engineers, Smilo offers fuss-free bottles, palate-supporting pacifiers, and other baby care essentials.

Casper

Series C in 2017
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

CognitiveScale

Funding Round in 2017
CognitiveScale, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented intelligence software tailored for the financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York City, London, and Hyderabad, the company leverages its Cortex augmented intelligence platform to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into enterprise systems. CognitiveScale’s product offerings include Cortex 5 for developing AI systems, an AI marketplace for collaboration among business experts, and Cortex Certifai for managing risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, the platform supports tools such as ENGAGE for enhancing customer interactions and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company holds over 100 AI patents and has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including IBM and Microsoft. CognitiveScale is recognized for its commitment to responsible AI and has a significant impact on improving business processes and customer experiences for Global 500 clients worldwide.

Swiggy

Series E in 2017
Swiggy is a consumer-focused technology company offering an integrated app for food ordering, grocery shopping, restaurant reservations, and event bookings. It facilitates doorstep delivery of these items via its network of on-demand delivery partners.

ElasticRun

Series A in 2017
ElasticRun operates a logistics and distribution platform that connects businesses with traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas. It extends direct distribution networks for FMCG companies, enables eCommerce reach, and facilitates financial services access to SMEs through its network of rural Kirana stores.

Smilo

Seed Round in 2017
Smilo is a direct-to-consumer brand specializing in essential baby products. Founded by experts including doctors, scientists, and engineers, Smilo offers fuss-free bottles, palate-supporting pacifiers, and other baby care essentials.

Button

Series B in 2017
Button facilitates seamless mobile commerce by connecting brands and consumers via its platform. It enables brands to drive sales and publishers to earn revenue through enhanced user experiences.

ElasticRun

Seed Round in 2016
ElasticRun operates a logistics and distribution platform that connects businesses with traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas. It extends direct distribution networks for FMCG companies, enables eCommerce reach, and facilitates financial services access to SMEs through its network of rural Kirana stores.

CognitiveScale

Series B in 2016
CognitiveScale, Inc. is a technology company specializing in augmented intelligence software tailored for the financial services, healthcare, and digital commerce sectors. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in New York City, London, and Hyderabad, the company leverages its Cortex augmented intelligence platform to integrate artificial intelligence and blockchain technology into enterprise systems. CognitiveScale’s product offerings include Cortex 5 for developing AI systems, an AI marketplace for collaboration among business experts, and Cortex Certifai for managing risks in automated decision-making. Additionally, the platform supports tools such as ENGAGE for enhancing customer interactions and AMPLIFY for intelligent process automation. The company holds over 100 AI patents and has established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including IBM and Microsoft. CognitiveScale is recognized for its commitment to responsible AI and has a significant impact on improving business processes and customer experiences for Global 500 clients worldwide.

Pepperfry

Series E in 2016
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Swiggy

Series D in 2016
Swiggy is a consumer-focused technology company offering an integrated app for food ordering, grocery shopping, restaurant reservations, and event bookings. It facilitates doorstep delivery of these items via its network of on-demand delivery partners.

Kwik

Seed Round in 2016
Kwik operates an Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to connect retailers, brands, and service providers directly to their customers. The platform facilitates repetitive purchases, allowing businesses to sell products directly to consumers while integrating with existing ordering systems and various delivery and payment services. Kwik offers specific solutions such as Kwik Direct, which enables brands to sell a range of products like diapers, pet food, and fast food, and Kwik Genie, which supports service providers in sectors like transportation, parcel delivery, and home care. Additionally, the company provides a dashboard tool that allows users to monitor key performance indicators, including clicks, orders, and conversion rates, with the capability to analyze the data by product, category, and geography. Kwik is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Swiggy

Series C in 2016
Swiggy is a consumer-focused technology company offering an integrated app for food ordering, grocery shopping, restaurant reservations, and event bookings. It facilitates doorstep delivery of these items via its network of on-demand delivery partners.

Swiggy

Series C in 2016
Swiggy is a consumer-focused technology company offering an integrated app for food ordering, grocery shopping, restaurant reservations, and event bookings. It facilitates doorstep delivery of these items via its network of on-demand delivery partners.

Jet

Venture Round in 2015
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Pepperfry

Series D in 2015
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Modcloth

Series C in 2015
ModCloth is a retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a Carnegie Mellon University dorm room, the company has grown to employ over 400 individuals and operates offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. ModCloth offers a curated selection of exclusive indie and vintage-inspired clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from numerous independent designers, allowing women to express their unique style. The company leverages innovative technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, positioning itself as a leader in social commerce within the fashion industry.

Casper

Series B in 2015
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Personali

Series B in 2015
Personali is a technology company that assists leading retailers in boosting sales and profitability both online and offline. It achieves this through its Intelligent Incentive platform, which leverages behavioral economics principles and machine learning algorithms to understand and engage shoppers emotionally. The platform enables precision targeting of shoppers with personalized incentives, enhancing customer loyalty, accelerating sales growth, optimizing profitability, and facilitating seamless shopping experiences across channels. Personali is supported by prominent technology investors such as Norwest Venture Partners, Cedar Fund, and Gemini Partners.

Swiggy

Series B in 2015
Swiggy is a consumer-focused technology company offering an integrated app for food ordering, grocery shopping, restaurant reservations, and event bookings. It facilitates doorstep delivery of these items via its network of on-demand delivery partners.

Wine Access

Acquisition in 2015
Wine Access is an online retailer specializing in exceptional wines sourced from family-owned estates and renowned winemakers. The company curates its selection through a rigorous screening process overseen by a Master of Wine and a Master Sommelier, ensuring that each wine meets high standards of quality and provenance. Its platform features a diverse range of premium wines, including Billecart-Salmon champagne, red wines, and fruit-flavored options, allowing customers to explore a variety of collections. Wine Access guarantees the quality and authenticity of its products from the winery to the consumer's door, making it a trusted source for wine enthusiasts.

Jet

Series B in 2015
Jet is an e-commerce shopping platform that enables users to shop online from a diverse array of retailers. Founded in April 2014 by Mark Lore, Mike Hanrahan, and Nate Faust, the company is headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey. Jet offers a wide selection of products across various categories, including household goods, health and beauty, groceries, electronics, clothing, and more. The platform is designed to provide a user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to purchase items conveniently, including options for cash on delivery. Since September 2016, Jet has operated as a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, enhancing its reach within the competitive online retail market.

Minted

Series D in 2014
Minted is a design platform that sources creative content from a global community of independent artists. It offers art, home decor, greeting cards, and stationery products, empowering consumers to vote for designs they love. Since its founding in 2007, Minted has expanded into various categories and serves major retailers through licensing partnerships.

Quikr

Series G in 2014
Quikr is an Indian online marketplace facilitating buying, selling, renting, and discovering a wide range of products and services. It connects users directly, enabling transactions across various categories such as real estate, vehicles, electronics, furniture, jobs, and more. Quikr aims to empower individuals and small businesses by providing a secure and accessible platform for online trading.

Casper

Series A in 2014
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Kendra Scott Design

Venture Round in 2014
Kendra Scott Design, Inc. is a lifestyle brand based in Austin, Texas, specializing in designing and manufacturing a wide range of jewelry for women, including earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and charms. The company also offers bridal and special events jewelry, alongside home goods and beauty products. Founded in 2002, Kendra Scott has established a significant retail presence with stores across various states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. In addition to its physical stores, Kendra Scott products are available through other retailers and an online store, reflecting the brand's commitment to accessibility and broad customer reach.

Threadflip

Series B in 2014
Threadflip is an online marketplace designed to transform the shopping experience for women by facilitating a peer-to-peer platform for buying and selling women's fashion. The company allows users to take photos of their clothing items and list them for sale, promoting an efficient and cost-effective way to shop for second-hand apparel. Threadflip aims to create a collaborative and inspirational environment for users, enhancing the way women curate their wardrobes. Although the company closed its operations in January 2015, it has since formed a partnership with Le Tote to continue its mission in the fashion marketplace.

Rafter

Series E in 2014
Rafter is a course materials management company headquartered in San Mateo, California, committed to enhancing student success by making education more accessible and affordable. With its innovative Rafter360 solution, the company transforms how higher education institutions manage course materials. Rafter's services have enabled over 2.7 million students across hundreds of campuses to collectively save nearly $700 million on textbooks. The company focuses on facilitating online rental services that provide free shipping and discounts, thereby aggregating demand for textbooks to secure lower prices. By catering to the needs of college administrators, professors, and students, Rafter simplifies the process of accessing and managing both digital and physical educational content. Originally founded as BookRenter, Rafter underwent rebranding in July 2012 and has since solidified its presence in the education sector.

Fashion and You

Series D in 2014
Fashion and You is an online shopping platform founded in 2010 and based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a curated selection of fashion apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates as an invitation-only shopping club, granting members access to exclusive collections from top designers at significantly discounted prices, often up to 80% off retail. Its offerings include a wide range of products, such as clothing, ethnic and western wear, footwear, handbags, and various fashion accessories. By providing authentic designer merchandise through limited-time events, Fashion and You aims to enhance the online shopping experience while connecting consumers with sought-after international lifestyle brands.

Pepperfry

Series C in 2014
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Quikr

Series F in 2014
Quikr is an Indian online marketplace facilitating buying, selling, renting, and discovering a wide range of products and services. It connects users directly, enabling transactions across various categories such as real estate, vehicles, electronics, furniture, jobs, and more. Quikr aims to empower individuals and small businesses by providing a secure and accessible platform for online trading.

Casper

Seed Round in 2014
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Casper

Seed Round in 2014
Casper Sleep Inc. is a company that designs and sells a variety of sleep products, including mattresses, pillows, sheets, duvets, and bedroom furniture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide consumers with high-quality sleep solutions while eliminating inflated prices typically associated with traditional retail models. Casper's products are developed in-house by a team of experienced engineers, ensuring comfort and innovation. The company distributes its offerings through an e-commerce platform, a network of retail stores, and various retail partners across the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition to its core product line, Casper also provides sleep accessories and technology, catering to the diverse needs of customers seeking better sleep.

Pepperfry

Series B in 2013
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Just Dial

Series E in 2012
Just Dial is India's leading local search platform that helps users find products and services across the country via website, mobile apps, voice, and SMS. The company maintains a large database of listings and offers local search, related services, and software solutions to connect buyers with sellers. It has expanded beyond listing services with JD Omni, an end-to-end business management solution for small and medium enterprises, and JD Pay for digital payments, along with JD Social and Search Plus features to enable easier communication and transactions between users and businesses. The platform supports multiple channels including desktop, mobile and voice interfaces, and aims to provide fast, free, reliable information and convenient discovery and engagement with local businesses.

Gemvara

Series D in 2012
Gemvara, Inc. is a Boston-based manufacturer and retailer of custom-made fine jewelry, specializing in personalized pieces for both women and men. Founded in 2006, the company operates an online store that provides an extensive selection of over 1.5 million unique design possibilities, including engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Utilizing a made-to-order technology platform, Gemvara allows customers to customize their jewelry with a variety of gemstones and precious metals, ensuring each piece is handcrafted to meet individual preferences. The company, previously known as Paragon Lake, Inc., rebranded in February 2010 and now functions as a subsidiary of Richline Group, Inc.

Quikr

Series E in 2012
Quikr is an Indian online marketplace facilitating buying, selling, renting, and discovering a wide range of products and services. It connects users directly, enabling transactions across various categories such as real estate, vehicles, electronics, furniture, jobs, and more. Quikr aims to empower individuals and small businesses by providing a secure and accessible platform for online trading.

Modcloth

Series C in 2012
ModCloth is a retailer based in Tustin, California, specializing in vintage-inspired women's fashion and accessories. Founded by Eric and Susan Koger in a Carnegie Mellon University dorm room, the company has grown to employ over 400 individuals and operates offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh. ModCloth offers a curated selection of exclusive indie and vintage-inspired clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories from numerous independent designers, allowing women to express their unique style. The company leverages innovative technology and social media to enhance the shopping experience, positioning itself as a leader in social commerce within the fashion industry.

41st Parameter

Series D in 2012
41st Parameter is a pioneering cybersecurity firm established in 2004, specializing in fraud detection and prevention across various digital channels for prominent global brands. They offer advanced solutions that combine device identification with risk management capabilities to combat threats such as card-not-present fraud, new account origination fraud, phishing attacks, and fraud ring activities. Their client base comprises leading financial institutions, e-commerce companies, and travel services businesses, which benefit from 41st Parameter's expertise in reducing fraud-related expenses and potential losses.

Pepperfry

Series A in 2011
Pepperfry is an online home and lifestyle marketplace offering a wide range of furniture, home décor, kitchen and dining items, and pet supplies, sourced from around the world and including its own brand. The platform functions as a one-stop shop for decorating and outfitting living spaces, providing affordable options through a large catalog and a marketplace model. It supports customer convenience with services such as cash on delivery and free shipping, enabling shoppers to browse diverse categories and purchase home furnishings and décor in a seamless online experience.

Fashion and You

Venture Round in 2011
Fashion and You is an online shopping platform founded in 2010 and based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a curated selection of fashion apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates as an invitation-only shopping club, granting members access to exclusive collections from top designers at significantly discounted prices, often up to 80% off retail. Its offerings include a wide range of products, such as clothing, ethnic and western wear, footwear, handbags, and various fashion accessories. By providing authentic designer merchandise through limited-time events, Fashion and You aims to enhance the online shopping experience while connecting consumers with sought-after international lifestyle brands.

PCH International

Series C in 2011
PCH International is a global product development and supply chain platform that helps brands bring and scale new products. The company offers end-to-end services across product design and development, manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, logistics, and distribution, complemented by supply chain orchestration to optimize operations and reduce costs. Operating asset-light, PCH connects brands with consumers through an integrated, horizontal platform that spans the product lifecycle, aiming to boost brand revenue, improve transparency, and enhance sustainability while strengthening consumer engagement. Founded in 1996, PCH maintains innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, with headquarters in Cork and operations in Cape Town, enabling cost synergies, global talent access, and rapid product delivery. Servicing customers across beauty, home, living, entertainment, technology, fashion, and wellness, PCH supports channels including direct-to-consumer, direct-to-retail, and ecommerce. The company also established Highway1, a hardware accelerator to help startups bring products to market, reflecting its focus on accelerating hardware innovation and scale.

Quikr

Series D in 2011
Quikr is an Indian online marketplace facilitating buying, selling, renting, and discovering a wide range of products and services. It connects users directly, enabling transactions across various categories such as real estate, vehicles, electronics, furniture, jobs, and more. Quikr aims to empower individuals and small businesses by providing a secure and accessible platform for online trading.

Lashou.com

Series C in 2011
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

PCH International

Series B in 2011
PCH International is a global product development and supply chain platform that helps brands bring and scale new products. The company offers end-to-end services across product design and development, manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, logistics, and distribution, complemented by supply chain orchestration to optimize operations and reduce costs. Operating asset-light, PCH connects brands with consumers through an integrated, horizontal platform that spans the product lifecycle, aiming to boost brand revenue, improve transparency, and enhance sustainability while strengthening consumer engagement. Founded in 1996, PCH maintains innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, with headquarters in Cork and operations in Cape Town, enabling cost synergies, global talent access, and rapid product delivery. Servicing customers across beauty, home, living, entertainment, technology, fashion, and wellness, PCH supports channels including direct-to-consumer, direct-to-retail, and ecommerce. The company also established Highway1, a hardware accelerator to help startups bring products to market, reflecting its focus on accelerating hardware innovation and scale.

Rafter

Series C in 2011
Rafter is a course materials management company headquartered in San Mateo, California, committed to enhancing student success by making education more accessible and affordable. With its innovative Rafter360 solution, the company transforms how higher education institutions manage course materials. Rafter's services have enabled over 2.7 million students across hundreds of campuses to collectively save nearly $700 million on textbooks. The company focuses on facilitating online rental services that provide free shipping and discounts, thereby aggregating demand for textbooks to secure lower prices. By catering to the needs of college administrators, professors, and students, Rafter simplifies the process of accessing and managing both digital and physical educational content. Originally founded as BookRenter, Rafter underwent rebranding in July 2012 and has since solidified its presence in the education sector.

RetailMeNot

Series B in 2010
RetailMeNot operates a digital marketplace that connects consumers with a wide array of online coupons and deals. The company manages a portfolio of coupon websites, including RetailMeNot.com in the United States and VoucherCodes.co.uk in the United Kingdom, among others in various countries. RetailMeNot provides consumers with an extensive selection of offers from numerous retailers, facilitating savings both online and in-store. The platform allows users to search for, discover, and redeem relevant digital coupons through its website, mobile applications, and email newsletters, making it a comprehensive resource for budget-conscious shoppers. With millions of visits to its sites, RetailMeNot has established itself as a leading destination for consumers seeking discounts and deals.

Lashou.com

Series B in 2010
Lashou.com is a location-based social commerce platform that facilitates online-to-offline transactions for users in China. Founded in March 2010, the company has become the largest group-purchasing website in the country, serving over 500 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Lashou provides merchants with effective marketing solutions while allowing users to access discounts and coupons through group buying. The platform has experienced significant growth, boasting approximately 3 million registered users and over 30 million monthly visits. Lashou aims to expand its services into Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, in the near future. The company has successfully raised $55 million from various investors, contributing to its estimated market value of $1.1 billion.

Suvidhaa

Series B in 2010
Suvidhaa is a prominent player in the payment and remittance sector, aggregating multiple services such as utility bill collection, insurance premium payments, mobile/DTH recharge, travel ticketing, and money transfer through its extensive network of 80,000 franchise outlets nationwide. The company's innovative platform, S-Commerce®, connects over 300 service providers with their last-mile customers.

Rafter

Series B in 2010
Rafter is a course materials management company headquartered in San Mateo, California, committed to enhancing student success by making education more accessible and affordable. With its innovative Rafter360 solution, the company transforms how higher education institutions manage course materials. Rafter's services have enabled over 2.7 million students across hundreds of campuses to collectively save nearly $700 million on textbooks. The company focuses on facilitating online rental services that provide free shipping and discounts, thereby aggregating demand for textbooks to secure lower prices. By catering to the needs of college administrators, professors, and students, Rafter simplifies the process of accessing and managing both digital and physical educational content. Originally founded as BookRenter, Rafter underwent rebranding in July 2012 and has since solidified its presence in the education sector.

Quikr

Series C in 2010
Quikr is an Indian online marketplace facilitating buying, selling, renting, and discovering a wide range of products and services. It connects users directly, enabling transactions across various categories such as real estate, vehicles, electronics, furniture, jobs, and more. Quikr aims to empower individuals and small businesses by providing a secure and accessible platform for online trading.

Snapfinger

Series B in 2010
Snapfinger is a leading platform for restaurant search and remote ordering, specializing in take-out, delivery, and catering services. It provides users with direct access to a wide variety of popular restaurant brands through interactive menus. With a user-friendly interface, customers can conveniently place orders via the website, mobile devices, or a toll-free number. The platform aims to enhance the dining experience by making it easier for users to connect with their favorite restaurants.

NearbyNow

Venture Round in 2009
NearbyNow is a company that specializes in developing mobile shopping applications designed to help consumers locate products in their size at nearby retailers. The platform serves a diverse range of clients, including well-known magazines like Cosmopolitan and GQ, alongside major brands such as Nike and Estee Lauder. NearbyNow's technology enables users to search local store inventories via the Internet or mobile phones, offering information on a wide variety of products, including baby items, home goods, and fashion accessories. The company boasts impressive engagement metrics, featuring a click-through rate of 28% and a conversion-to-purchase rate of 5.8%, positioning it as a leader in the mobile shopping sector. Additionally, brands and retailers can access a robust ad network to promote multimedia advertisements, reaching over 2 million mobile shoppers.

iStorez

Series A in 2008
iStorez is a brand new way to shop-bringing theme-based shopping and all your favorite brands and store specials to a single destination in a simplified and uniquely personalized way.

PCH International

Series A in 2008
PCH International is a global product development and supply chain platform that helps brands bring and scale new products. The company offers end-to-end services across product design and development, manufacturing, fulfillment, packaging, logistics, and distribution, complemented by supply chain orchestration to optimize operations and reduce costs. Operating asset-light, PCH connects brands with consumers through an integrated, horizontal platform that spans the product lifecycle, aiming to boost brand revenue, improve transparency, and enhance sustainability while strengthening consumer engagement. Founded in 1996, PCH maintains innovation hubs in San Francisco and Shenzhen, with headquarters in Cork and operations in Cape Town, enabling cost synergies, global talent access, and rapid product delivery. Servicing customers across beauty, home, living, entertainment, technology, fashion, and wellness, PCH supports channels including direct-to-consumer, direct-to-retail, and ecommerce. The company also established Highway1, a hardware accelerator to help startups bring products to market, reflecting its focus on accelerating hardware innovation and scale.

Picateers

Series A in 2008
Picateers is a portrait company that facilitates schools, teams, and organizations in managing their own portrait programs while simultaneously generating revenue. The company provides parents with access to spontaneous and natural photographs of their children, along with online purchasing options for prints and customizable gifts such as mugs, t-shirts, and mousepads. Schools and organizations benefit from receiving 50% of all photo sales, with additional opportunities to earn through the purchase of photo gifts and Memory Books. Picateers also offers a secure online platform for photo sharing and professional-quality prints, ensuring that 25% of proceeds from these sales are directed back to the chosen school or organization.

Evincii

Series A in 2008
Evincii provides a platform for store visitors to find the product in the store. It offers a product, PHARMAssist Online to optimize a user's experience in e-commerce and advisory website settings.

Retrevo

Series B in 2008
Retrevo is a specialized shopping site dedicated to consumer electronics, offering a platform for product search, discovery, recommendations, and purchase. It has emerged as one of the largest online resources for consumer electronics shopping and reviews. Utilizing machine learning and Big Data Analytics, Retrevo analyzes extensive private and public unstructured data to provide consumers with comprehensive, current, and objective product insights. The website aggregates information from experts, user reviews, PDF manuals, and various web sources, enabling users to access detailed summaries and answers about a wide range of electronic products, including camcorders, GPS devices, laptops, digital cameras, and home theater systems. Through this approach, Retrevo aims to enhance the consumer experience by simplifying the decision-making process in the electronics market.

Suvidhaa

Series A in 2008
Suvidhaa is a prominent player in the payment and remittance sector, aggregating multiple services such as utility bill collection, insurance premium payments, mobile/DTH recharge, travel ticketing, and money transfer through its extensive network of 80,000 franchise outlets nationwide. The company's innovative platform, S-Commerce®, connects over 300 service providers with their last-mile customers.

41st Parameter

Series C in 2007
41st Parameter is a pioneering cybersecurity firm established in 2004, specializing in fraud detection and prevention across various digital channels for prominent global brands. They offer advanced solutions that combine device identification with risk management capabilities to combat threats such as card-not-present fraud, new account origination fraud, phishing attacks, and fraud ring activities. Their client base comprises leading financial institutions, e-commerce companies, and travel services businesses, which benefit from 41st Parameter's expertise in reducing fraud-related expenses and potential losses.
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