Omidyar Network

Omidyar Network, established in 2004 by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, is a global impact investing firm that combines philanthropy and venture capital to catalyze social change. It invests in for-profit and non-profit organizations across sectors such as digital society, emerging technology, education, financial inclusion, governance, and property rights. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, typically committing between $1 million to $10 million in for-profits and $0.5 million to $5 million in non-profits. Omidyar Network operates globally, with a significant focus on India, and seeks to create opportunities for people to improve their lives and make a difference in their communities.

Annie Maxwell

Executive Vice President

Siddharth Nautiyal

Investment Partner

Badri Pillapakkam

Partner at Omidyar Network India

Fabio Tran

Investment Director, Education

Past deals in BRICS

Revfin

Series B in 2023
RevFin is a digital lending fintech company based in Delhi, India, founded in 2018 by Sameer Aggarwal. The company specializes in providing convenient and accessible loans through its innovative platform, which features a revolving credit limit that users can utilize and repay at their convenience. In addition to flexible borrowing, RevFin offers a rewards program that allows customers to earn points for timely repayments, referring friends, or simply logging into the application. This user-friendly approach enables individuals to access loans anytime and anywhere, facilitating the funding of over 12,000 electric vehicles while maintaining non-performing assets (NPAs) of less than 2%.

DGV

Series A in 2023
DGV is a dairy industry-focussed neo-banking startup. DGV is currently working with some of India’s leading co-operatives dairy unions and their respective milk co-operative societies and farmers, by providing them access to payments, liabilities, and asset products through its partnership with Federal Bank.

Sequretek

Series A in 2023
Sequretek is a global cybersecurity company established in 2013, specializing in end-to-end security solutions for enterprises. With a workforce exceeding 400 cybersecurity professionals, the company operates in the United States and India, focusing on areas such as enterprise threat monitoring, incident response, device security, and identity and access governance. Sequretek's flagship offering, the AI-driven Percept Cloud Security Platform, encompasses three key products: Percept Endpoint Detection and Response, which protects endpoints from malicious threats; Percept Identity Governance and Administration, which manages user access and lifecycle; and Percept Extended Detection and Response, which employs advanced analytics for predictive threat detection and mitigation. The company serves nearly 120 clients worldwide and has achieved substantial growth, with a compound annual growth rate of over 50% year-on-year. Sequretek has formed strategic partnerships with notable organizations and has received recognition from various industry influencers and government bodies, further solidifying its position in the cybersecurity landscape.

ZestMoney

Venture Round in 2023
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.

Indifi

Series E in 2023
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, operates an online platform that facilitates loans for small businesses. It connects borrowers with lenders, providing a range of services to support the lending process, including data aggregation, analysis, and loan monitoring. Indifi specializes in serving businesses in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Its unique approach involves assessing creditworthiness based on industry-specific performance data, enabling it to identify low-risk, high-potential businesses that may lack access to traditional financing. The platform presents these applications to multiple lenders, increasing the chances of loan approval and providing lenders with choices.

Doubtnut

Convertible Note in 2023
Doubtnut is an educational technology company based in Gurgaon, India, founded in 2016. It operates an e-learning platform designed to make education more accessible by solving student doubts online. The company's app allows students to ask math-related study questions by taking a picture of the problem or concept and provides personalized live online solutions from teachers who have studied at top colleges across India. Doubtnut offers structured learning materials for CBSE & ICSE board school students, including video lectures, test series, and offline downloadable content. The platform supports vernacular students and covers K12 education and test preparation, ensuring that students can understand math in a comfortable and effective manner from home.

NeoGrowth

Series D in 2022
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.

Goodera

Series A in 2022
Goodera Information Technologies Private Limited is a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiatives. Based in Bengaluru, India, with an additional presence in Menlo Park, the company offers tools that allow clients, including corporations, foundations, governments, and non-profits, to collect and analyze data in local languages. Goodera's platform enables real-time impact assessment and reporting through user-friendly dashboards, facilitating stakeholder engagement and employee volunteering. The company's innovative solutions leverage cloud technology, mobile applications, and big data to help organizations manage their CSR and sustainability goals in a transparent and measurable way. Established in 2003 and rebranded in 2017, Goodera is dedicated to enhancing community engagement and maximizing the positive impact of corporate initiatives globally.

Masai School

Series B in 2022
Masai School is an innovative career-focused institution aimed at equipping India's untapped talent with essential skills for in-demand jobs, particularly in the technology sector. It operates a coding school that offers a comprehensive full-stack web development program, which encompasses front-end, back-end, and database engineering courses. In addition to technical training, Masai emphasizes personality development and soft skills coaching, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded and prepared for the workforce. The school employs a unique model that allows students to enroll without upfront tuition fees, investing in their future success. By focusing on practical skills through project-based learning and addressing real-world challenges faced by industry leaders, Masai School strives to create an outcome-driven education system that maximizes human potential in India.

DrinkPrime

Series A in 2022
DrinkPrime is a company focused on providing clean, safe, and healthy drinking water through subscription-based water purification systems. Founded to address the widespread issue of access to potable water in India, DrinkPrime offers IoT-enabled purifiers equipped with advanced filtering technologies, including reverse osmosis, ultraviolet, and ultra-filtration. These purifiers not only ensure the quality of water but also come with monitoring technology that helps users track the health of their systems. Over the course of five years, DrinkPrime has gained the trust of more than 25,000 households across seven cities, positioning itself as a convenient and affordable solution for families seeking reliable access to purified drinking water.

Sitara

Secondary Market in 2022
Sitara, known as Sewa Grih Rin Limited, is a housing finance company based in New Delhi, India, that was established in 2011. The company specializes in providing affordable housing loans to low-income households, particularly those in urban and peri-urban areas. It offers a range of mortgage products that can be used alongside government subsidies, as well as non-mortgage loans aimed at home and infrastructure improvements. Focused on addressing the needs of informally employed individuals, Sitara empowers these households, especially women, by helping them acquire tangible financial assets and improve their living conditions. Through its services, the company strives to bridge the financing gap for those who typically lack access to formal housing finance, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life for its clients.

Sitara

Series C in 2022
Sitara, known as Sewa Grih Rin Limited, is a housing finance company based in New Delhi, India, that was established in 2011. The company specializes in providing affordable housing loans to low-income households, particularly those in urban and peri-urban areas. It offers a range of mortgage products that can be used alongside government subsidies, as well as non-mortgage loans aimed at home and infrastructure improvements. Focused on addressing the needs of informally employed individuals, Sitara empowers these households, especially women, by helping them acquire tangible financial assets and improve their living conditions. Through its services, the company strives to bridge the financing gap for those who typically lack access to formal housing finance, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life for its clients.

QueueBuster

Series A in 2022
QueueBuster is an innovative business super app based in India, designed to cater to a wide range of enterprises, from large retail outlets to small kiosks. The application serves as a comprehensive Android-based point of sale (POS) management tool, offering essential features such as billing, inventory management, and customer relationship management. QueueBuster enables users to automate billing processes and access real-time reporting, which helps in efficiently managing products and inventory. Additionally, it includes functionalities for online sales and customer loyalty programs, making it a versatile solution for small and medium-sized businesses. By streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency, QueueBuster supports companies in driving growth and improving overall performance.

Vyng

Venture Round in 2022
Vyng Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in developing a video ringtones application for mobile phones. Founded in 2014, Vyng has created a next-generation Caller ID platform that enhances the calling experience by allowing users to set video channels as ringtones, displaying videos on the lock screen with incoming calls. The platform aims to improve communication by visualizing calling systems and offering advanced features such as animations and stickers, which facilitate better conversations among friends, family, and businesses. Since its launch in 2018, Vyng has gained significant traction, with 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. The company actively targets the growing smartphone user base in India and beyond.

Krishify

Seed Round in 2022
Krishify is a social networking platform tailored for farmers, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Haryana, India. The platform facilitates information exchange among farmers, allowing them to discuss and address their agricultural input needs and cropping issues with peers who share similar backgrounds and interests. Krishify provides users with access to content on the latest farming techniques, recommendations for farm inputs, and insights from progressive farmers. By leveraging this technology, the platform enables farmers to obtain personalized information relevant to their specific crops and local conditions, fostering a supportive community for agricultural improvement.

Bijak

Series B in 2022
Bijak is a business-to-business platform focused on the agricultural commodities sector in India. It aims to address challenges such as information asymmetry and lack of accountability in trading by offering a transparent marketplace for buyers and sellers. The platform enables traders, wholesalers, and food processors to maintain a detailed ledger of their transactions, access clear pricing information, and optimize their logistics. By enhancing these aspects, Bijak helps businesses improve their working capital cycles, ultimately facilitating smoother and more efficient trade in agricultural products.

Indifi

Series D in 2021
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, operates an online platform that facilitates loans for small businesses. It connects borrowers with lenders, providing a range of services to support the lending process, including data aggregation, analysis, and loan monitoring. Indifi specializes in serving businesses in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Its unique approach involves assessing creditworthiness based on industry-specific performance data, enabling it to identify low-risk, high-potential businesses that may lack access to traditional financing. The platform presents these applications to multiple lenders, increasing the chances of loan approval and providing lenders with choices.

Wingreens Farms

Series C in 2021
Wingreens Farms is a producer of a diverse range of food products, specializing in healthy snack alternatives. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana, the company has pioneered the fresh dips and pita chips category in India. Its offerings include gourmet dips, pickles, breakfast cereals, and teas, all crafted by underprivileged women, thereby promoting social empowerment. Wingreens Farms employs a unique sampling sales model, allowing customers to experience the products before purchase, and retails through both online platforms and various market channels. The company is committed to providing consumers with accessible and healthy food options.

GramCover

Series A in 2021
GramCover is an InsurTech marketplace focused on providing insurance solutions tailored specifically for rural India, particularly for farmers. The company develops and brokers rural insurance products, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability through technology-driven innovations. GramCover's mobile insurance platform allows partners to digitally onboard customers and issue insurance policies instantly, utilizing various payment collection methods suited for rural communities. By leveraging data from initiatives like Jan Dhan and Aadhar, GramCover enhances its underwriting capabilities and offers comprehensive risk analysis tools for crop insurance. This approach enables insurers and corporates to create personalized insurance products, thereby increasing penetration and reducing costs in underserved rural markets.

THE/NUDGE INSTITUTE

Grant in 2021
The/Nudge Institute is dedicated to alleviating poverty in India through sustainable and scalable initiatives. Founded in July 2015 by Atul Satija, the organization is composed of a diverse group of leaders and entrepreneurs from various sectors. Its operations are structured around three main impact streams. The Centre for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship focuses on empowering underprivileged youth by aiming to positively influence over one million young lives annually. N/Core is dedicated to nurturing talent to address significant societal challenges. The up program targets extreme poverty by implementing a micro-entrepreneurship model designed to uplift ultra-poor families, with a goal to assist 100,000 households over the next decade. Over four years, The/Nudge Institute has positively impacted the lives of more than six million individuals through its various initiatives, including skill development, education, and healthcare, driven by a dedicated team of over 175 professionals committed to a vision of a poverty-free India.

Krishify

Seed Round in 2021
Krishify is a social networking platform tailored for farmers, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Haryana, India. The platform facilitates information exchange among farmers, allowing them to discuss and address their agricultural input needs and cropping issues with peers who share similar backgrounds and interests. Krishify provides users with access to content on the latest farming techniques, recommendations for farm inputs, and insights from progressive farmers. By leveraging this technology, the platform enables farmers to obtain personalized information relevant to their specific crops and local conditions, fostering a supportive community for agricultural improvement.

CredR

Venture Round in 2021
CredR is a company dedicated to transforming the fragmented and unorganized market for pre-owned two-wheelers in India. It operates an online platform that simplifies the buying and selling of used motorcycles and scooters, addressing common issues such as inconsistent pricing and subpar customer experiences. By utilizing a dynamic pricing algorithm, CredR evaluates various factors like vehicle condition, seasonality, and market demand to ensure fair pricing. In addition to facilitating transactions, CredR offers after-sales services and rental options, making it easier for customers to access two-wheelers as needed. The company's focus on verification and certification distinguishes it as a trusted marketplace for second-hand vehicles.

Credflow

Seed Round in 2021
Credflow is a fintech company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2019, that specializes in cash flow management solutions tailored for specific industries. The company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to automate receivable collections and create customized credit solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. By leveraging technology, Credflow aims to streamline cash flow management, helping businesses reduce their working capital and enhance their financial health. The company's vision is to transform the credit flow within supply chains, enabling businesses to achieve significant growth across various sectors.

Masai School

Series A in 2021
Masai School is an innovative career-focused institution aimed at equipping India's untapped talent with essential skills for in-demand jobs, particularly in the technology sector. It operates a coding school that offers a comprehensive full-stack web development program, which encompasses front-end, back-end, and database engineering courses. In addition to technical training, Masai emphasizes personality development and soft skills coaching, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded and prepared for the workforce. The school employs a unique model that allows students to enroll without upfront tuition fees, investing in their future success. By focusing on practical skills through project-based learning and addressing real-world challenges faced by industry leaders, Masai School strives to create an outcome-driven education system that maximizes human potential in India.

Doubtnut

Series B in 2021
Doubtnut is an educational technology company based in Gurgaon, India, founded in 2016. It operates an e-learning platform designed to make education more accessible by solving student doubts online. The company's app allows students to ask math-related study questions by taking a picture of the problem or concept and provides personalized live online solutions from teachers who have studied at top colleges across India. Doubtnut offers structured learning materials for CBSE & ICSE board school students, including video lectures, test series, and offline downloadable content. The platform supports vernacular students and covers K12 education and test preparation, ensuring that students can understand math in a comfortable and effective manner from home.

Professional Assistance For Development Action

Grant in 2021
Professional Assistance For Development Action is a non-profit organization that works with India’s rural poor.

DealShare

Series C in 2020
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup that operates an online platform focused on multi-category consumer products, primarily targeting the growing base of users in non-metro and rural markets in India. The company aims to serve the 500 million users who are less familiar with online shopping and predominantly engage through mobile and social media. DealShare simplifies the purchasing process, allowing users to buy products with just a few clicks, and encourages them to share deals with friends. The platform features a diverse product catalog, including fruits, vegetables, grocery items, fashion accessories, and home décor. By leveraging demand aggregation and social virality, DealShare reduces operational costs and offers discounts based on group purchases, making it more affordable for users. The company emphasizes a curated assortment of products to enhance capital and price efficiency.

Uolo

Seed Round in 2020
Uolo is an E-learning company established in August 2013, focusing on practice-based educational programs for children. Founded by graduates from prestigious Indian business schools, Uolo has emerged as a leader in childcare management. The company offers a comprehensive platform that enhances communication between schools, teachers, students, and parents, allowing for efficient sharing of information such as homework assignments, mark sheets, and attendance through various multimedia formats. This approach fosters stronger relationships between educators and families, enabling parents to actively track and support their children's academic progress.

GramCover

Seed Round in 2020
GramCover is an InsurTech marketplace focused on providing insurance solutions tailored specifically for rural India, particularly for farmers. The company develops and brokers rural insurance products, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability through technology-driven innovations. GramCover's mobile insurance platform allows partners to digitally onboard customers and issue insurance policies instantly, utilizing various payment collection methods suited for rural communities. By leveraging data from initiatives like Jan Dhan and Aadhar, GramCover enhances its underwriting capabilities and offers comprehensive risk analysis tools for crop insurance. This approach enables insurers and corporates to create personalized insurance products, thereby increasing penetration and reducing costs in underserved rural markets.

Bijak

Series A in 2020
Bijak is a business-to-business platform focused on the agricultural commodities sector in India. It aims to address challenges such as information asymmetry and lack of accountability in trading by offering a transparent marketplace for buyers and sellers. The platform enables traders, wholesalers, and food processors to maintain a detailed ledger of their transactions, access clear pricing information, and optimize their logistics. By enhancing these aspects, Bijak helps businesses improve their working capital cycles, ultimately facilitating smoother and more efficient trade in agricultural products.

Foundation for Ecological Security

Grant in 2020
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) is an organization dedicated to ecological restoration and conservation in India, particularly in environmentally fragile and marginalized regions. Established in 2001 and based in Anand, Gujarat, FES collaborates with over 36,400 village institutions across 100 districts in 12 states. The organization assists local communities in protecting approximately 11.38 million acres of common lands, including revenue wastelands, degraded forest lands, and Panchayat grazing lands, thereby benefiting around 22 million rural people. FES focuses on improving governance of natural resources by supporting local institutions such as Panchayats, village forest committees, and watershed committees. Its initiatives include restoring forest cover, enhancing grazing lands to reduce pressure on forests, and integrating management of natural resources to encourage decentralization. Additionally, FES works to improve the economic conditions of impoverished community members to strengthen local governance structures, while also capturing critical data on biodiversity and promoting conservation measures for firewood and water use.

iMerit

Series B in 2020
iMerit is a prominent AI data solutions provider focused on delivering high-quality data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company specializes in data labeling technologies and services across various industries, including agricultural AI, autonomous vehicles, commerce, geospatial, government, financial services, and medical AI. Headquartered in San Jose, California, iMerit operates large teams dedicated to computer vision and natural language processing in India, the United States, Bhutan, and Europe. Founded by Radha Basu, iMerit employs over 5,000 full-time staff, with more than half being women, reflecting its commitment to diversity. The company serves numerous Fortune 500 clients, helping them achieve optimal results from their algorithms through enriched and accurately labeled data.

Doubtnut

Series A in 2020
Doubtnut is an educational technology company based in Gurgaon, India, founded in 2016. It operates an e-learning platform designed to make education more accessible by solving student doubts online. The company's app allows students to ask math-related study questions by taking a picture of the problem or concept and provides personalized live online solutions from teachers who have studied at top colleges across India. Doubtnut offers structured learning materials for CBSE & ICSE board school students, including video lectures, test series, and offline downloadable content. The platform supports vernacular students and covers K12 education and test preparation, ensuring that students can understand math in a comfortable and effective manner from home.

Bounce

Series D in 2020
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.

CredR

Series B in 2019
CredR is a company dedicated to transforming the fragmented and unorganized market for pre-owned two-wheelers in India. It operates an online platform that simplifies the buying and selling of used motorcycles and scooters, addressing common issues such as inconsistent pricing and subpar customer experiences. By utilizing a dynamic pricing algorithm, CredR evaluates various factors like vehicle condition, seasonality, and market demand to ensure fair pricing. In addition to facilitating transactions, CredR offers after-sales services and rental options, making it easier for customers to access two-wheelers as needed. The company's focus on verification and certification distinguishes it as a trusted marketplace for second-hand vehicles.

GiveIndia

Grant in 2019
GiveIndia operates as a most trustworthy giving platform for donors. With contributions of over 300 crores made to our 200+ vetted and trusted nonprofits, our giving community of 1M+ donors has impacted lives of 4M+ people across 23 states in India.

Neon

Series B in 2019
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

Bijak

Seed Round in 2019
Bijak is a business-to-business platform focused on the agricultural commodities sector in India. It aims to address challenges such as information asymmetry and lack of accountability in trading by offering a transparent marketplace for buyers and sellers. The platform enables traders, wholesalers, and food processors to maintain a detailed ledger of their transactions, access clear pricing information, and optimize their logistics. By enhancing these aspects, Bijak helps businesses improve their working capital cycles, ultimately facilitating smoother and more efficient trade in agricultural products.

DealShare

Series A in 2019
DealShare is a social e-commerce startup that operates an online platform focused on multi-category consumer products, primarily targeting the growing base of users in non-metro and rural markets in India. The company aims to serve the 500 million users who are less familiar with online shopping and predominantly engage through mobile and social media. DealShare simplifies the purchasing process, allowing users to buy products with just a few clicks, and encourages them to share deals with friends. The platform features a diverse product catalog, including fruits, vegetables, grocery items, fashion accessories, and home décor. By leveraging demand aggregation and social virality, DealShare reduces operational costs and offers discounts based on group purchases, making it more affordable for users. The company emphasizes a curated assortment of products to enhance capital and price efficiency.

Trell

Seed Round in 2019
Trell Experiences Private Limited, established in 2016 and based in Mumbai, India, operates a mobile video blogging application designed for wanderers, foodies, and travelers. The platform serves as a community-based resource for discovering lifestyles through user-generated videos in various Indian languages. It allows users to create visual collections of their experiences, facilitating the sharing and discussion of favorite places and activities. By connecting people globally, Trell enables users to explore new destinations and learn about local experiences, enhancing their travel and lifestyle choices.

Rheo TV

Seed Round in 2019
Rheo TV is a game-streaming platform that aims to make professional game streaming a mainstream career option in India by building an entertainment ecosystem that drives engagement and monetization. Today, India has nearly 200 million active gamers on smartphones. Ubiquitous internet infrastructure and affordable smartphones are leading to the increasing popularity of multiplayer online gaming in India, and Rheo TV is tapping into this phenomenon.

Classplus

Venture Round in 2019
Classplus, founded in 2015 and based in Delhi, India, is a mobile-first software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to support private coaching institutes in managing their operations. The platform enables tutors to connect seamlessly with students and parents while providing features for video distribution, payment processing, communication, and online assessments. Additionally, Classplus offers analytics on student performance and empowers educators to create, monetize, and market their content through personalized branded applications. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the teaching experience and help coaching businesses grow in a digital landscape.

Freewill

Seed Round in 2019
Freewill is a beauty company that specializes in personalized hair care products. It creates and custom hair products based on each individual’s unique requirements, lifestyle, and environmental conditions. Its system analyzes the response and creates a product that has the power to solve hair problems and fulfill all hair goals. Its proprietary algorithm analyzes over 1.7 billion formulations to create exclusive, custom-made formulas for each user from up to 68 high-impact ingredients. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Jaipur, India.

Hevo Data

Seed Round in 2019
Hevo Data Inc. is a software-as-a-service company specializing in data integration services. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a platform that allows users to connect and transfer data between various sources and destinations, including databases, cloud storage, and applications. Hevo's platform also facilitates data analysis across multiple formats and silos, catering to a diverse range of industries such as fintech, hospitality, e-commerce, healthcare, and edtech. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Hevo Data also maintains an office in Bengaluru, India, enhancing its global reach and operational capabilities.

WhiteHat Jr.

Series A in 2019
WhiteHat Education Technology Pvt Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Mumbai, India, offers online coding classes for children aged 5 to 12 through its platform, WhiteHat Jr. This live, one-on-one teaching environment connects students with experienced coding instructors, allowing them to learn the fundamentals of coding, logic, structure, and algorithmic thinking. The curriculum, developed by alumni from prestigious institutions, aims to transform children from consumers of technology into creators by equipping them with the skills to build games, animations, and applications. As a subsidiary of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, WhiteHat Jr focuses on empowering the next generation with essential coding skills for an increasingly digital world.

Indifi

Series C in 2019
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, operates an online platform that facilitates loans for small businesses. It connects borrowers with lenders, providing a range of services to support the lending process, including data aggregation, analysis, and loan monitoring. Indifi specializes in serving businesses in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Its unique approach involves assessing creditworthiness based on industry-specific performance data, enabling it to identify low-risk, high-potential businesses that may lack access to traditional financing. The platform presents these applications to multiple lenders, increasing the chances of loan approval and providing lenders with choices.

1mg

Series D in 2019
1mg is an Indian digital healthcare platform, launched in 2015, that operates from Gurgaon, Haryana. It aims to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and affordable. The platform enables users to find detailed information about prescribed medicines, buy them, and search for drugs based on ailments, classes, companies, and brands. Additionally, 1mg offers a doctor platform to help users find suitable healthcare professionals and a diagnostics service for transparent and cost-effective lab tests. The company empowers consumers and caregivers to choose the most appropriate healthcare services at competitive prices.

Bounce

Series C in 2019
Bounce (formerly known as Metro Bikes) is a smart mobility solution, with a mission of making daily commute stress-free, time-saving, reliable, and convenient. With a breakthrough technology that lets users access the bike with just an OTP, the Keyless bikes, have not only done away with keys, but the whole process of renting a bike has just become devoid of any physical or human intervention. With Bounce's new One Way Rental service, users can now pick up and drop the bike anywhere they need to and be done with the ride. This is aimed at providing a seamless first mile and last-mile connectivity to metro users. Founded in 2014, Bounce aims at decongesting the roads by encouraging commuters to choose public transport by delivering convenient options to rent bikes and reach their destinations from metro stations. It is based in Bangalore, India.

Doubtnut

Seed Round in 2019
Doubtnut is an educational technology company based in Gurgaon, India, founded in 2016. It operates an e-learning platform designed to make education more accessible by solving student doubts online. The company's app allows students to ask math-related study questions by taking a picture of the problem or concept and provides personalized live online solutions from teachers who have studied at top colleges across India. Doubtnut offers structured learning materials for CBSE & ICSE board school students, including video lectures, test series, and offline downloadable content. The platform supports vernacular students and covers K12 education and test preparation, ensuring that students can understand math in a comfortable and effective manner from home.

ZestMoney

Series B in 2019
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.

WhiteHat Jr.

Seed Round in 2019
WhiteHat Education Technology Pvt Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Mumbai, India, offers online coding classes for children aged 5 to 12 through its platform, WhiteHat Jr. This live, one-on-one teaching environment connects students with experienced coding instructors, allowing them to learn the fundamentals of coding, logic, structure, and algorithmic thinking. The curriculum, developed by alumni from prestigious institutions, aims to transform children from consumers of technology into creators by equipping them with the skills to build games, animations, and applications. As a subsidiary of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, WhiteHat Jr focuses on empowering the next generation with essential coding skills for an increasingly digital world.

Sitara

Series B in 2019
Sitara, known as Sewa Grih Rin Limited, is a housing finance company based in New Delhi, India, that was established in 2011. The company specializes in providing affordable housing loans to low-income households, particularly those in urban and peri-urban areas. It offers a range of mortgage products that can be used alongside government subsidies, as well as non-mortgage loans aimed at home and infrastructure improvements. Focused on addressing the needs of informally employed individuals, Sitara empowers these households, especially women, by helping them acquire tangible financial assets and improve their living conditions. Through its services, the company strives to bridge the financing gap for those who typically lack access to formal housing finance, thereby enhancing the overall quality of life for its clients.

Property Rights Research Consortium

Grant in 2019
Property Rights Research Consortium enables evidence-based solutions for securing land, housing, and property rights for all Indians.

Dailyhunt

Series E in 2019
Dailyhunt is a content discovery platform that provides users with updates on trending topics through its mobile application. Founded in 2007 by Virendra Gupta and headquartered in Bangalore, India, the platform specializes in delivering personalized news, books, and magazines. Dailyhunt employs vertical search and recommendation tools to curate content based on user preferences, enabling users to receive tailored notifications and stay informed about the latest updates in various media. The company primarily serves customers in India, positioning itself as a significant player in the digital content space.

Scribox

Series C in 2019
Scribox operates an online investing platform focused on mutual funds in India. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company enables investors to buy and sell various types of mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options. Its platform is designed to provide users with financial advice and facilitate investment transactions, aiming to enhance users' returns on their investments. By offering a comprehensive digital wealth management solution, Scribox helps individuals navigate the complexities of mutual fund investments effectively.

Anudip Foundation

Grant in 2018
Anudip Foundation is a social enterprise dedicated to creating economic opportunities for impoverished communities in rural and semi-urban India. It focuses on providing IT-based job skills training, job placement services, and entrepreneurial development to empower youth, women, and marginalized groups. Anudip operates training centers known as Linkage Centers, where participants can acquire in-demand skills in information technology and entrepreneurship. The foundation addresses the significant challenges faced by these communities, including geographic isolation and limited educational resources, which hinder employment prospects. Graduates of Anudip's programs have access to three primary livelihood options: placement in mainstream jobs, entrepreneurship opportunities, and employment within Anudip's own project outsourcing centers, known as MERIT Centers. These centers not only provide jobs at wage levels significantly higher than the local average but also support aspiring entrepreneurs in launching IT-based micro-businesses. By tailoring its training programs to meet the specific needs of low-income communities, Anudip Foundation strives to foster sustainable livelihoods and enhance the overall quality of life for those it serves.

Vyng

Series A in 2018
Vyng Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in developing a video ringtones application for mobile phones. Founded in 2014, Vyng has created a next-generation Caller ID platform that enhances the calling experience by allowing users to set video channels as ringtones, displaying videos on the lock screen with incoming calls. The platform aims to improve communication by visualizing calling systems and offering advanced features such as animations and stickers, which facilitate better conversations among friends, family, and businesses. Since its launch in 2018, Vyng has gained significant traction, with 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. The company actively targets the growing smartphone user base in India and beyond.

Agenda Edu

Seed Round in 2018
Agenda Edu Ltda. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing software as a service (SaaS) communication solutions aimed at enhancing the relationship between families and schools. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Fortaleza, with an additional office in São Paulo, the company offers a range of tools to streamline school management and improve daily routines. Key solutions include EduPay, which facilitates the payment of school fees and sends reminders for due dates; EduGo, designed to manage and expedite student departures; and EduMenu, which helps organize meal services to reduce queues during recess. By providing a platform that simplifies communication and engagement among parents, educators, and students, Agenda Edu enables real-time monitoring of educational progress and activities, fostering a more connected and efficient educational environment. As of September 2020, the company operates as a subsidiary of Eleva Educação S.A.

Bon(Bonfleet Solutions)

Seed Round in 2018
Bonfleet Solutions Pvt. Ltd, based in Pune, India, specializes in providing financial services tailored to self-employed individuals and gig economy workers, such as taxi drivers, electricians, and beauticians. Founded in 2016, the company develops an application that facilitates access to credit by partnering with financial institutions and non-banking financial companies. Users can submit necessary documentation through the application or at retail outlets and receive a credit card with a pre-approved limit. The app enables users to view their credit limits, track transactions, and make payments, addressing the financial needs of a demographic that is often underserved. With a growing presence in cities like Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Kochi, and Kolkata, Bonfleet Solutions aims to bridge the gap in financial services for those outside traditional employment.

ZestMoney

Series A in 2018
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.

The Ken

Series A in 2018
The Ken is a digital subscription-based publication based in Bangalore, India, founded by a team of seasoned journalists and entrepreneurs. It focuses on delivering original business insights through well-crafted narratives that cater to professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders. The platform provides timely news, analysis, and editorial content, enabling subscribers to stay informed about the latest developments in the business world. By emphasizing quality storytelling, The Ken aims to offer a unique perspective on current affairs, setting itself apart in the digital media landscape.

African Leadership Academy

Series B in 2018
African Leadership Academy is an educational institution based in Roodepoort, South Africa, founded in 2004. It offers a two-year program that emphasizes leadership, entrepreneurship, and African studies. In addition to this core program, the academy provides a Gap-Year Program and a Global Scholars Program, both designed to cultivate entrepreneurial leadership. ALA aims to develop a robust network of over 6,000 leaders committed to tackling Africa's most pressing challenges and driving significant social impact, thereby contributing to the continent's growth and transformation.

Neon

Series A in 2018
Neon is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2016, offering a digital banking platform and bill payment services. With over 15 million customers and 1,600 employees, Neon provides a range of products including debit and credit cards without annual fees, personal loans, investments in CDB and CDI, cashback on debit transactions, and various payment methods. Notably, Neon For Life, an AI-driven platform, enables consumers to pay bills like rent and utilities on flexible terms, without traditional credit pitfalls. The company aims to provide accessible, abusive-fee-free financial services to Brazilian workers and micro-entrepreneurs, with a focus on simplicity and convenience.

Giraffe

Venture Round in 2018
Giraffe is a recruitment company based in South Africa that specializes in connecting small businesses with medium-skilled job candidates across various sectors. These sectors include accounting and finance, retail, marketing, banking, healthcare, construction, and more. Giraffe's platform offers a wide range of job positions, such as accounts/bookkeeper, customer service representative, data capture clerk, driver, and security guard, among others. In addition to job placement, Giraffe provides essential background verification services, including criminal, credit, education, and reference checks for potential employees. By leveraging technology, Giraffe aims to simplify the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers.

Varthana

Series C in 2018
Varthana is a financial services company dedicated to enhancing private education in India, focusing on low-cost private schools in low-income communities. The company provides both secured and unsecured loans tailored to various projects, including infrastructure development, library and playground enhancements, laboratory upgrades, implementation of smart classrooms, teacher-training initiatives, and transportation solutions like school buses. By partnering with education entrepreneurs, Varthana aims to improve access to high-quality educational facilities for students from low-income backgrounds, thereby contributing to the overall transformation of the private education sector in India.

NowFloats

Series C in 2018
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.

Goodera

Series B in 2018
Goodera Information Technologies Private Limited is a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiatives. Based in Bengaluru, India, with an additional presence in Menlo Park, the company offers tools that allow clients, including corporations, foundations, governments, and non-profits, to collect and analyze data in local languages. Goodera's platform enables real-time impact assessment and reporting through user-friendly dashboards, facilitating stakeholder engagement and employee volunteering. The company's innovative solutions leverage cloud technology, mobile applications, and big data to help organizations manage their CSR and sustainability goals in a transparent and measurable way. Established in 2003 and rebranded in 2017, Goodera is dedicated to enhancing community engagement and maximizing the positive impact of corporate initiatives globally.

Doubtnut

Seed Round in 2018
Doubtnut is an educational technology company based in Gurgaon, India, founded in 2016. It operates an e-learning platform designed to make education more accessible by solving student doubts online. The company's app allows students to ask math-related study questions by taking a picture of the problem or concept and provides personalized live online solutions from teachers who have studied at top colleges across India. Doubtnut offers structured learning materials for CBSE & ICSE board school students, including video lectures, test series, and offline downloadable content. The platform supports vernacular students and covers K12 education and test preparation, ensuring that students can understand math in a comfortable and effective manner from home.

Indus OS

Series A in 2017
Indus OS is a regional operating system tailored for the unique needs of smartphone users in India, focusing on linguistic preferences and accessibility. Built on Android, it aims to provide a simplified smartphone experience for first-time internet users, catering to diverse ecosystems and promoting digital inclusion. Indus OS includes the Indus App Bazaar, which is India's rapidly growing app platform that emphasizes app localization and personalization. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, it supports developers in translating their apps into various Indian languages at no cost. Indus OS is also integrated with the Samsung Galaxy Store in India, further enhancing its reach and impact in bridging the digital divide.

i2e1

Series A in 2017
i2e1 is a technology company based in New Delhi, India, founded in 2015. It develops a platform that facilitates Internet access for both businesses and end users through various wireless devices. The platform allows businesses to offer Wi-Fi connectivity to their customers while also enabling them to track customer preferences and usage behaviors. This data helps businesses customize their promotions and advertising strategies, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.

Guiabolso

Series D in 2017
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2014 by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, aimed at transforming the financial landscape through innovative technology and Open Banking solutions. With a user base of 6 million, Guiabolso offers an application that consolidates financial management, automates budgeting, and provides a curated marketplace for financial products. The platform enhances users' financial well-being by facilitating informed choices through unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. Additionally, Guiabolso stands out as the only company in Brazil with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution tailored for B2B clients, offering advanced analytics and personal financial management features. By leveraging open data access, Guiabolso seeks to improve the financial lives of consumers and provide valuable insights to its corporate partners.

1mg

Series C in 2017
1mg is an Indian digital healthcare platform, launched in 2015, that operates from Gurgaon, Haryana. It aims to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and affordable. The platform enables users to find detailed information about prescribed medicines, buy them, and search for drugs based on ailments, classes, companies, and brands. Additionally, 1mg offers a doctor platform to help users find suitable healthcare professionals and a diagnostics service for transparent and cost-effective lab tests. The company empowers consumers and caregivers to choose the most appropriate healthcare services at competitive prices.

1mg

Venture Round in 2017
1mg is an Indian digital healthcare platform, launched in 2015, that operates from Gurgaon, Haryana. It aims to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and affordable. The platform enables users to find detailed information about prescribed medicines, buy them, and search for drugs based on ailments, classes, companies, and brands. Additionally, 1mg offers a doctor platform to help users find suitable healthcare professionals and a diagnostics service for transparent and cost-effective lab tests. The company empowers consumers and caregivers to choose the most appropriate healthcare services at competitive prices.

Goodera

Series A in 2017
Goodera Information Technologies Private Limited is a technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability initiatives. Based in Bengaluru, India, with an additional presence in Menlo Park, the company offers tools that allow clients, including corporations, foundations, governments, and non-profits, to collect and analyze data in local languages. Goodera's platform enables real-time impact assessment and reporting through user-friendly dashboards, facilitating stakeholder engagement and employee volunteering. The company's innovative solutions leverage cloud technology, mobile applications, and big data to help organizations manage their CSR and sustainability goals in a transparent and measurable way. Established in 2003 and rebranded in 2017, Goodera is dedicated to enhancing community engagement and maximizing the positive impact of corporate initiatives globally.

Colab.re

Series A in 2017
Colab.re is a citizen-to-government engagement platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company facilitates social interaction among citizens to report daily urban issues, suggest improvements, and evaluate public services. In addition, it provides governments with a freemium customer relationship management and workflow management tool. As of March 2016, Colab.re has over 150,000 users in Brazil and serves more than 100 clients, including municipalities, state governments, federal departments, and utility companies. The company's mission is to foster collaboration between citizens and government in order to create better urban environments.

Dr.Consulta

Series C in 2017
Dr.Consulta is a Brazilian healthcare company that operates a network of clinics designed to provide quality medical care at affordable prices. Initially established as a full-service primary care provider, the company has since evolved into a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) targeting uninsured individuals. Dr.Consulta offers a variety of outpatient services, including scheduled appointments, consultations, and examinations for general medical issues such as gynecology and pediatrics. By facilitating access to healthcare professionals, the company aims to deliver essential medical services to a wider population, ensuring that individuals can receive the care they need without financial strain.

Indus OS

Series A in 2017
Indus OS is a regional operating system tailored for the unique needs of smartphone users in India, focusing on linguistic preferences and accessibility. Built on Android, it aims to provide a simplified smartphone experience for first-time internet users, catering to diverse ecosystems and promoting digital inclusion. Indus OS includes the Indus App Bazaar, which is India's rapidly growing app platform that emphasizes app localization and personalization. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, it supports developers in translating their apps into various Indian languages at no cost. Indus OS is also integrated with the Samsung Galaxy Store in India, further enhancing its reach and impact in bridging the digital divide.

NowFloats

Series B in 2017
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.

Indifi

Series B in 2016
Indifi Technologies Pvt. Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, operates an online platform that facilitates loans for small businesses. It connects borrowers with lenders, providing a range of services to support the lending process, including data aggregation, analysis, and loan monitoring. Indifi specializes in serving businesses in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, hospitality, retail, and trading. Its unique approach involves assessing creditworthiness based on industry-specific performance data, enabling it to identify low-risk, high-potential businesses that may lack access to traditional financing. The platform presents these applications to multiple lenders, increasing the chances of loan approval and providing lenders with choices.

ZestMoney

Series A in 2016
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.

Dailyhunt

Series D in 2016
Dailyhunt is a content discovery platform that provides users with updates on trending topics through its mobile application. Founded in 2007 by Virendra Gupta and headquartered in Bangalore, India, the platform specializes in delivering personalized news, books, and magazines. Dailyhunt employs vertical search and recommendation tools to curate content based on user preferences, enabling users to receive tailored notifications and stay informed about the latest updates in various media. The company primarily serves customers in India, positioning itself as a significant player in the digital content space.

Dailyhunt

Series D in 2016
Dailyhunt is a content discovery platform that provides users with updates on trending topics through its mobile application. Founded in 2007 by Virendra Gupta and headquartered in Bangalore, India, the platform specializes in delivering personalized news, books, and magazines. Dailyhunt employs vertical search and recommendation tools to curate content based on user preferences, enabling users to receive tailored notifications and stay informed about the latest updates in various media. The company primarily serves customers in India, positioning itself as a significant player in the digital content space.

Overcart

Series A in 2016
Overcart is India's first marketplace specializing in over-stock, unboxed, refurbished, and pre-owned products. The company operates an e-commerce platform that facilitates the buying and selling of these goods, ensuring a comprehensive quality-check process to maintain high standards. With a focus on expert product knowledge and exceptional customer service, Overcart provides a secure environment for consumers to purchase secondary products. The platform also allows clients to track their products throughout the liquidation cycle, enhancing transparency and trust in the buying process.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2016
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.

Scribox

Series B in 2016
Scribox operates an online investing platform focused on mutual funds in India. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company enables investors to buy and sell various types of mutual funds, including equity, debt, and tax-saving options. Its platform is designed to provide users with financial advice and facilitate investment transactions, aiming to enhance users' returns on their investments. By offering a comprehensive digital wealth management solution, Scribox helps individuals navigate the complexities of mutual fund investments effectively.

Ashv Finance

Venture Round in 2016
Ashv Finance Limited is a non-banking finance company based in Mumbai, India, dedicated to providing tailored debt financing solutions to small and growing businesses, particularly those classified as 'missing middle' enterprises. Incorporated in 1998 and rebranded in November 2020, the company specializes in offering collateral-free working capital loans and supply chain financing, including bill discounting loans for sectors such as agriculture, clean energy, education, healthcare, and water and sanitation. Ashv Finance focuses on supporting businesses by assessing their cash flow trajectories rather than relying solely on traditional collateral, positioning itself as a debt solutions provider for early-stage and high-growth enterprises. Through its innovative approach, Ashv Finance aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to unlock their growth potential and contribute positively to Environmental, Social, and Governance outcomes.

1mg

Series B in 2016
1mg is an Indian digital healthcare platform, launched in 2015, that operates from Gurgaon, Haryana. It aims to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and affordable. The platform enables users to find detailed information about prescribed medicines, buy them, and search for drugs based on ailments, classes, companies, and brands. Additionally, 1mg offers a doctor platform to help users find suitable healthcare professionals and a diagnostics service for transparent and cost-effective lab tests. The company empowers consumers and caregivers to choose the most appropriate healthcare services at competitive prices.

Giraffe

Seed Round in 2016
Giraffe is a recruitment company based in South Africa that specializes in connecting small businesses with medium-skilled job candidates across various sectors. These sectors include accounting and finance, retail, marketing, banking, healthcare, construction, and more. Giraffe's platform offers a wide range of job positions, such as accounts/bookkeeper, customer service representative, data capture clerk, driver, and security guard, among others. In addition to job placement, Giraffe provides essential background verification services, including criminal, credit, education, and reference checks for potential employees. By leveraging technology, Giraffe aims to simplify the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers.

Varthana

Series B in 2016
Varthana is a financial services company dedicated to enhancing private education in India, focusing on low-cost private schools in low-income communities. The company provides both secured and unsecured loans tailored to various projects, including infrastructure development, library and playground enhancements, laboratory upgrades, implementation of smart classrooms, teacher-training initiatives, and transportation solutions like school buses. By partnering with education entrepreneurs, Varthana aims to improve access to high-quality educational facilities for students from low-income backgrounds, thereby contributing to the overall transformation of the private education sector in India.

Indus OS

Series A in 2016
Indus OS is a regional operating system tailored for the unique needs of smartphone users in India, focusing on linguistic preferences and accessibility. Built on Android, it aims to provide a simplified smartphone experience for first-time internet users, catering to diverse ecosystems and promoting digital inclusion. Indus OS includes the Indus App Bazaar, which is India's rapidly growing app platform that emphasizes app localization and personalization. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, it supports developers in translating their apps into various Indian languages at no cost. Indus OS is also integrated with the Samsung Galaxy Store in India, further enhancing its reach and impact in bridging the digital divide.

Swarna Pragati Housing

Series B in 2015
Swarna Pragati Housing Microfinance, established in Chennai, India by Ramesh Kumar in 2010, specializes in providing housing microfinance loans to low-income households in rural areas. The company offers loans for new constructions, repairs, and upgrades, as well as incremental loans for specific components like foundation laying or roofing. Its mission is to facilitate affordable housing solutions, enhancing living conditions and promoting dignity among its clients.

iMerit

Series A in 2015
iMerit is a prominent AI data solutions provider focused on delivering high-quality data for machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. The company specializes in data labeling technologies and services across various industries, including agricultural AI, autonomous vehicles, commerce, geospatial, government, financial services, and medical AI. Headquartered in San Jose, California, iMerit operates large teams dedicated to computer vision and natural language processing in India, the United States, Bhutan, and Europe. Founded by Radha Basu, iMerit employs over 5,000 full-time staff, with more than half being women, reflecting its commitment to diversity. The company serves numerous Fortune 500 clients, helping them achieve optimal results from their algorithms through enriched and accurately labeled data.

ZestMoney

Seed Round in 2015
ZestMoney is a consumer lending fintech company founded in 2016 by Priya Sharma, Lizzie Chapman, and Ashish Anantharaman. The company offers a digital lending platform that enables retail consumers to access small loans through Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) without the requirement of a credit card or credit score. By leveraging mobile technology, digital banking, and artificial intelligence, ZestMoney aims to democratize access to financing for millions of Indian consumers. The platform utilizes AI and machine learning for effective risk profiling, allowing clients to build their credit profiles and improve their credit scores. ZestMoney collaborates with various financial institutions and non-banking financial companies to facilitate these loans, thereby enhancing financial inclusion.

Guiabolso

Series B in 2015
Guiabolso is a Brazilian fintech company founded in 2014 by Thiago Alvarez and Benjamin Gleason, aimed at transforming the financial landscape through innovative technology and Open Banking solutions. With a user base of 6 million, Guiabolso offers an application that consolidates financial management, automates budgeting, and provides a curated marketplace for financial products. The platform enhances users' financial well-being by facilitating informed choices through unique segmenting and scoring capabilities. Additionally, Guiabolso stands out as the only company in Brazil with a fully operational end-to-end Open Banking solution tailored for B2B clients, offering advanced analytics and personal financial management features. By leveraging open data access, Guiabolso seeks to improve the financial lives of consumers and provide valuable insights to its corporate partners.

NeoGrowth

Series C in 2015
NeoGrowth is a non-banking financial company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 2011 by Dhruv Khaitan and Piyush Khaitan. The company specializes in providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in India that engage in retail activities, including the sale of apparel, consumer electronics, footwear, handicrafts, and various services such as restaurants, beauty salons, and health centers. NeoGrowth offers term working capital loans and inventory financing against future credit and debit card sales, enabling merchants to access credit facilities with ease. Through its services, NeoGrowth aims to support the growth and operational needs of small businesses, facilitating their access to essential financial resources.

1mg

Series A in 2015
1mg is an Indian digital healthcare platform, launched in 2015, that operates from Gurgaon, Haryana. It aims to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and affordable. The platform enables users to find detailed information about prescribed medicines, buy them, and search for drugs based on ailments, classes, companies, and brands. Additionally, 1mg offers a doctor platform to help users find suitable healthcare professionals and a diagnostics service for transparent and cost-effective lab tests. The company empowers consumers and caregivers to choose the most appropriate healthcare services at competitive prices.

PepperTap

Seed Round in 2015
PepperTap is a mobile application that provides grocery delivery service. It enables users to buy fruits, vegetables, and groceries that will be delivered in 2 hours with just a few taps. The company aims to be the fastest on-demand grocery delivery service in India that provides convenience, on-time and on-demand delivery to its patrons, along with superlative services and hand-picked products. PepperTap was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana.

Siyavula Education

Venture Round in 2015
Siyavula Education is an education technology company focused on enhancing high school students' performance in mathematics and science through personalized, technology-driven learning solutions. The company has created innovative software that offers adaptive practice in subjects such as Maths, Physics, and Chemistry, tailoring content to meet the individual needs of each learner. By providing targeted feedback, Siyavula enables students to master essential concepts and skills. Additionally, the platform features openly licensed, curriculum-aligned textbooks, which facilitate online learning and aim to make quality education accessible to all learners and teachers in South Africa.

Dailyhunt

Series C in 2015
Dailyhunt is a content discovery platform that provides users with updates on trending topics through its mobile application. Founded in 2007 by Virendra Gupta and headquartered in Bangalore, India, the platform specializes in delivering personalized news, books, and magazines. Dailyhunt employs vertical search and recommendation tools to curate content based on user preferences, enabling users to receive tailored notifications and stay informed about the latest updates in various media. The company primarily serves customers in India, positioning itself as a significant player in the digital content space.
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