SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.
FoodCloud
Seed Round in 2024
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.
Woovly Shop Socially
Venture Round in 2023
Woovly India Pvt. Ltd operates a social media platform designed to connect users through shared experiences and interests, particularly in areas like photography, travel, food, and adventure sports. Founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, Woovly serves as a social commerce platform tailored for millennials in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. It enables users to discover and shop for lifestyle products through engaging short video content produced by micro and nano influencers. The platform incentivizes these influencers with cash rewards for content that generates engagement and sales, fostering a community-driven approach to shopping and lifestyle exploration.
Savvy Technologies
Convertible Note in 2023
Savvy Technologies operates as a gig marketplace that helps businesses and individuals with their digital needs by matching them with suitable freelancers. The platform mainly caters to the MENA and South Asia regions.
MobiGarage
Seed Round in 2023
MobiGarage is a marketplace focused on refurbishing and selling used smartphones, aimed at providing affordable access to technology for consumers in India. The company utilizes Artificial Intelligence to streamline the second-hand mobile supply chain, offering refurbished devices that are 70% cheaper than new models and come with certified components and warranties. MobiGarage caters to a growing market, targeting 100,000 smartphones annually with a monthly growth rate of 20%. Its unique hub-and-spoke model allows it to reach underserved Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 markets, while its e-commerce platform facilitates online sales. By thoroughly testing and revamping devices, MobiGarage enables consumers from lower-income brackets to overcome barriers to digital access, thus contributing to the increasing number of first-time internet users in India.
Styched
Seed Round in 2023
Styched is a direct-to-consumer youth fashion brand based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2019. The company specializes in the online manufacture and sale of a wide range of apparel, including graphic tees, polo t-shirts, full sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, workout wear, and joggers. Styched differentiates itself by offering an extensive and constantly evolving assortment of styles at affordable prices, utilizing a patented Production On Demand technology along with a zero inventory and zero warehouse model. This approach not only minimizes waste but also allows the brand to adapt quickly to the latest trends, providing consumers with fashionable garments that meet their needs.
PriyoShop
Seed Round in 2023
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.
Money Club
Seed Round in 2022
The Money Club is a mobile platform that facilitates peer-to-peer chit funds, allowing users to create and manage their own savings and investment groups. By verifying users and matching them to form Money Clubs, the platform enables participants to pool their resources and engage in a gamified experience where they progress from smaller to larger clubs based on their behavior. The Money Club aims to digitize the vast unregistered chit fund market in India, offering an alternative to traditional banking by enabling users to save, borrow, and invest with trusted peers at more favorable rates. Founded by a team with backgrounds from premier institutions, the platform seeks to empower individuals to manage their finances directly and efficiently.
KalPay
Seed Round in 2022
KalPay is the largest Shariah-compliant Buy Now Pay Later service in Pakistan, facilitating financial inclusion by providing customers with easy access to credit. The platform allows users to purchase products from a diverse portfolio of hundreds of brands across various segments, offering the option to pay in three equal monthly installments. Additionally, KalPay's technology supports user account management and data protection, enhancing the overall shopping experience while promoting responsible spending.
PriceOye
Seed Round in 2022
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
Dastgyr Technologies
Series A in 2022
Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers. Founded in 2020, the company aims to streamline the fragmented supply chain by enabling informal retailers to source a diverse range of products directly from sellers. Through its marketplace application, Dastgyr facilitates the purchasing of inventories at competitive prices, offering retailers access to a broad assortment of merchandise from both local and international sources.
Nearpeer.org
Seed Round in 2022
Nearpeer is an Ed-tech platform that aims to provide high-quality education at a low price through technology in Pakistan and the Middle East. Having started with the vision of improving the educational landscape of Pakistan, Nearpeer has already been expanding globally within the first few years of its journey. Students get highly customized and engaging video lectures, a lot of practice material, 24/7 community access, and assignments to solve, once they enroll in the online courses. With 90% students from Pakistan, Nearpeer has crafted a distinguished brand in the test prep market by offering full preparation program of MCAT, CSS, SAT, CA, ACCA, and others - and then it expanded into other domains like Intermediate and high-school secondary tuition market, skill-based courses, and B2B partnership. After Pakistan, the company aims to expand into middle eastern countries with similar opportunity and market dynamics in place. It is a BYJUS from Pakistan with even better content production speed and Blitzscale in its core DNA.
Savvy Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Savvy Technologies operates as a gig marketplace that helps businesses and individuals with their digital needs by matching them with suitable freelancers. The platform mainly caters to the MENA and South Asia regions.
Moveit
Seed Round in 2022
MoveIt is a technology-driven logistics startup aiming to transform the intra-city logistics landscape in Pakistan. The local logistics sector currently faces challenges such as fragmentation, inefficiency, and a lack of standardized pricing and formal booking processes for cargo pick-up. MoveIt seeks to create an asset-light logistics marketplace that facilitates direct interaction between customers and drivers, allows for load tracking, and provides cargo insurance options. By validating its business model through manual processes, MoveIt is now focused on developing a comprehensive tech platform designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of logistics services for medium to large goods deliveries, ultimately providing businesses with cost-effective shipping solutions.
Insta World
Seed Round in 2022
Insta World founded a few months ago by a team comprising a computer scientist with Ph.D. from Cornell University and an ex-Citigroup investment banker, both with an extensive background and domain experience in e-commerce space is fixing two chronic pain points of Pakistan’s broken e-commerce: delayed fulfilment and deliveries which result in cancellation rates as high as 35% and long cash-on-delivery (COD) payments cycle which cripple the vendors cash-flows. With our tech first approach, we have outperformed our competitors in delivery and fulfillments and with our fintech component, we are solving the chronic cash-flow problem of vendors by offering advance cash-on-delivery payments enabled through our tech stack.
WiJungle
Seed Round in 2022
WiJungle is an Indian cybersecurity company that specializes in developing a unified network security gateway, offering comprehensive online security solutions for both private and government sectors across more than 25 countries. Its all-in-one product streamlines security management by eliminating the need for multiple standalone security tools, resulting in significant cost savings and simplified operations. The company's offerings provide centralized management from a single console, ensuring end-to-end protection against various security threats while catering to diverse deployment needs, including hardware, virtual cloud, and hybrid environments. This approach enables organizations to enhance their network performance and safeguard their data effectively.
PhableCare
Series B in 2022
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.
Instoried
Series A in 2022
Instoried is an augmented writing platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, founded in 2018. It provides an AI-powered tool that enhances customer interest and engagement by helping content writers across various sectors, including e-commerce, news, and FMCG. The platform enables users to optimize the emotional appeal of their marketing content by predicting emotional engagement and identifying the brand's emotional quotient. By offering end-to-end writing support, Instoried assists content marketers in crafting messages that resonate with their target audiences.
iWeb Technology Solutions Pvt.Ltd.
Seed Round in 2022
iWeb has created a unique student universe that provides students, professors and administrators an amazing academic experience through a comprehensive digitized Edtech SaaS Enabled Marketplace (SEM) provided on a freemium model that brings banks, fintech, edtech and several other student service players on a common platform.We have over 700k higher education students on our platform across India. We have around 10 plus universities 600 plus colleges on board and we digitize edtech saas workflow.
PriyoShop
Seed Round in 2022
PriyoShop is an on-demand B2B e-commerce marketplace based in Bangladesh that connects brands directly to micro-merchants, addressing the inefficiencies of the traditional retail supply chain. In a market where 97% of retail transactions are conducted by small retailers, PriyoShop streamlines the purchasing process by allowing these retailers to access products directly from manufacturers and suppliers. The platform offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, jewelry, electronics, and appliances from renowned brands, all at discounted prices. By facilitating direct access to inventory and credit, PriyoShop enhances the efficiency of small-scale retailers, helping them to reduce costs and improve their overall supply chain management.
High Street Pakistan
Seed Round in 2022
High Street Pakistan operates an e-commerce marketplace focused on providing authentic health, beauty, and fashion products to women in Pakistan. Recognizing the challenges faced by consumers in accessing top international brands due to long shipping times and high import duties, the company offers a seamless shopping experience through its online platform. High Street Pakistan features over 100 global brands, ensuring fast and reliable delivery across the country. By implementing a unique Brand Ambassador program and prioritizing customer satisfaction, the company aims to differentiate itself in a competitive market. With its commitment to affordability and authenticity, High Street Pakistan strives to become the go-to destination for women seeking quality beauty products.
allrites.com
Seed Round in 2022
AllRites Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online marketplace that facilitates the discovery, negotiation, purchase, and sale of film, television, and sports broadcast content rights. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, the company focuses on the Asian market, offering a platform that features over 30,000 hours of content, surpassing the offerings of major streaming services in the region. AllRites provides content licensing distribution services and has established partnerships with key players, including Indian content from Sony and Jiangsu TV in China. The company supports rights protection and identity management through blockchain technology, enhancing the security and distribution of earnings for content creators. Additionally, AllRites has secured distribution contracts with various airlines, reaching a significant audience of over 40 million passengers. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, including SOSV and Artesian VC, positioning it as a leading entity in content rights management in Asia.
Styched
Seed Round in 2022
Styched is a direct-to-consumer youth fashion brand based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2019. The company specializes in the online manufacture and sale of a wide range of apparel, including graphic tees, polo t-shirts, full sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, workout wear, and joggers. Styched differentiates itself by offering an extensive and constantly evolving assortment of styles at affordable prices, utilizing a patented Production On Demand technology along with a zero inventory and zero warehouse model. This approach not only minimizes waste but also allows the brand to adapt quickly to the latest trends, providing consumers with fashionable garments that meet their needs.
Bonton Connect
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bonton Connect is a WiFi sharing network based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 2019. The company aims to reduce the cost of mobile internet access for users by developing a network software platform that facilitates Wi-Fi sharing. Through its innovative connectivity technology and embedded software, Bonton enables users to share their Wi-Fi connections. Clients can access the internet affordably using a single application that not only allows them to share their own Wi-Fi but also connects them to available shared networks. This approach promotes greater accessibility to internet services for a broader audience.
AgriFi
Seed Round in 2022
AgriFi is a digital credit agricultural ecosystem based in Bangalore, Karnataka, founded in 2020. The company aims to support farmers, crop retailers, and other stakeholders within the agricultural sector. It offers a credit scoring algorithm designed for farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), along with financial management tools for retailers. This approach enables farmers to optimize credit risk and mitigate the risk of default for produce buyers, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of agricultural transactions.
Bolo Live
Seed Round in 2022
Bolo Live is a live streaming platform based in Gurgaon, India, that enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage in various topics, including life, relationships, and technology. Founded in 2019 as Bolo Indya and rebranded in 2021, the platform allows content creators to monetize their streams through virtual gifting, facilitating financial independence for its users. Bolo Live supports content creators in managing their digital presence and encourages interaction among individuals with shared interests. The platform not only fosters community engagement but also enables users to convert virtual gifts into real cash, enhancing the overall user experience.
Unbox Robotics
Series A in 2021
Unbox Robotics is a company based in Pune, India, specializing in automated parcel sorting solutions for the logistics industry. Founded in 2019, it has developed a patent-pending, AI-powered robotic system that significantly enhances sorting efficiency. This innovative platform allows for rapid installation, taking ten times less time than traditional systems, and requires 50% fewer robots, leading to space savings of over 50%. By utilizing swarm intelligence and advanced algorithms, Unbox Robotics' technology improves productivity by more than fivefold, enabling logistics operators to optimize their sorting and order consolidation processes while minimizing the need for extensive warehousing. The company's subscription-based model further supports its mission to streamline operations within a limited footprint and capital investment.
KalaGato
Seed Round in 2021
KalaGato is a technology company based in New Delhi, India, that specializes in data analytics and business intelligence to assist investors in identifying high-potential mobile apps for acquisition. Founded in 2015, KalaGato initially operated as a Big Data Analytics platform, serving clients like Bain & Co and Flipkart, before pivoting in 2021 to focus on acquiring mobile apps using proprietary data models. The company's platform utilizes extensive datasets, gathered from over 20 million users, to provide insights that optimize audience profiling and campaign execution. By leveraging these insights, KalaGato aims to drive revenue growth for its clients while targeting undervalued mobile applications. The company is backed by notable investors, including 9Unicorns and Village Global, and it plans to reach a billion users within the next five years through its acquisition strategy.
PriceOye
Seed Round in 2021
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
FoodCloud
Seed Round in 2021
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.
Kiko
Seed Round in 2021
KIKO Live is India's pioneering live commerce platform that facilitates retailers in selling products online, including through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). By focusing on the digitization of millions of local stores, KIKO Live aims to enhance the online retail landscape, contributing to the significant portion of the Indian economy represented by small businesses. The platform offers an interactive, video-based application powered by artificial intelligence, enabling users to view, like, and share content while earning currency to shop within the app. Additionally, it allows users to become influencers by live streaming and promoting brands, thereby creating a seamless shopping experience that extends beyond traditional categories, including food and grocery.
Instoried
Venture Round in 2021
Instoried is an augmented writing platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, founded in 2018. It provides an AI-powered tool that enhances customer interest and engagement by helping content writers across various sectors, including e-commerce, news, and FMCG. The platform enables users to optimize the emotional appeal of their marketing content by predicting emotional engagement and identifying the brand's emotional quotient. By offering end-to-end writing support, Instoried assists content marketers in crafting messages that resonate with their target audiences.
Money Club
Seed Round in 2021
The Money Club is a mobile platform that facilitates peer-to-peer chit funds, allowing users to create and manage their own savings and investment groups. By verifying users and matching them to form Money Clubs, the platform enables participants to pool their resources and engage in a gamified experience where they progress from smaller to larger clubs based on their behavior. The Money Club aims to digitize the vast unregistered chit fund market in India, offering an alternative to traditional banking by enabling users to save, borrow, and invest with trusted peers at more favorable rates. Founded by a team with backgrounds from premier institutions, the platform seeks to empower individuals to manage their finances directly and efficiently.
Coutloot
Series A in 2021
CoutLoot is a mobile-first consumer-to-consumer (C2C) social commerce platform based in India that facilitates online selling for a diverse range of individuals, from small vendors to celebrities. The platform allows users to list products quickly and engage in bargaining, enabling buyers to shop conveniently from the comfort of their homes. CoutLoot specializes in connecting offline sellers and home-based entrepreneurs with customers seeking trending products. The company conducts quality checks on listed items and incentivizes sellers with weekly cash bonuses based on their sales performance. By simplifying the online selling process, CoutLoot empowers individuals to enter the digital marketplace and reach a wider audience.
allrites.com
Series A in 2021
AllRites Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online marketplace that facilitates the discovery, negotiation, purchase, and sale of film, television, and sports broadcast content rights. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, the company focuses on the Asian market, offering a platform that features over 30,000 hours of content, surpassing the offerings of major streaming services in the region. AllRites provides content licensing distribution services and has established partnerships with key players, including Indian content from Sony and Jiangsu TV in China. The company supports rights protection and identity management through blockchain technology, enhancing the security and distribution of earnings for content creators. Additionally, AllRites has secured distribution contracts with various airlines, reaching a significant audience of over 40 million passengers. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, including SOSV and Artesian VC, positioning it as a leading entity in content rights management in Asia.
Bolo Live
Seed Round in 2021
Bolo Live is a live streaming platform based in Gurgaon, India, that enables users to broadcast their daily activities and engage in various topics, including life, relationships, and technology. Founded in 2019 as Bolo Indya and rebranded in 2021, the platform allows content creators to monetize their streams through virtual gifting, facilitating financial independence for its users. Bolo Live supports content creators in managing their digital presence and encourages interaction among individuals with shared interests. The platform not only fosters community engagement but also enables users to convert virtual gifts into real cash, enhancing the overall user experience.
Dastgyr Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Dastgyr is a B2B e-commerce platform based in Karachi, Pakistan, that connects small retailers with manufacturers, brands, and wholesalers. Founded in 2020, the company aims to streamline the fragmented supply chain by enabling informal retailers to source a diverse range of products directly from sellers. Through its marketplace application, Dastgyr facilitates the purchasing of inventories at competitive prices, offering retailers access to a broad assortment of merchandise from both local and international sources.
MobiGarage
Seed Round in 2021
MobiGarage is a marketplace focused on refurbishing and selling used smartphones, aimed at providing affordable access to technology for consumers in India. The company utilizes Artificial Intelligence to streamline the second-hand mobile supply chain, offering refurbished devices that are 70% cheaper than new models and come with certified components and warranties. MobiGarage caters to a growing market, targeting 100,000 smartphones annually with a monthly growth rate of 20%. Its unique hub-and-spoke model allows it to reach underserved Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 markets, while its e-commerce platform facilitates online sales. By thoroughly testing and revamping devices, MobiGarage enables consumers from lower-income brackets to overcome barriers to digital access, thus contributing to the increasing number of first-time internet users in India.
Kiko
Seed Round in 2021
KIKO Live is India's pioneering live commerce platform that facilitates retailers in selling products online, including through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). By focusing on the digitization of millions of local stores, KIKO Live aims to enhance the online retail landscape, contributing to the significant portion of the Indian economy represented by small businesses. The platform offers an interactive, video-based application powered by artificial intelligence, enabling users to view, like, and share content while earning currency to shop within the app. Additionally, it allows users to become influencers by live streaming and promoting brands, thereby creating a seamless shopping experience that extends beyond traditional categories, including food and grocery.
Unbox Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Unbox Robotics is a company based in Pune, India, specializing in automated parcel sorting solutions for the logistics industry. Founded in 2019, it has developed a patent-pending, AI-powered robotic system that significantly enhances sorting efficiency. This innovative platform allows for rapid installation, taking ten times less time than traditional systems, and requires 50% fewer robots, leading to space savings of over 50%. By utilizing swarm intelligence and advanced algorithms, Unbox Robotics' technology improves productivity by more than fivefold, enabling logistics operators to optimize their sorting and order consolidation processes while minimizing the need for extensive warehousing. The company's subscription-based model further supports its mission to streamline operations within a limited footprint and capital investment.
PriceOye
Convertible Note in 2021
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
Vidyakul
Seed Round in 2021
Vidyakul Learning Space Private Limited operates an internet-based education platform that connects students with teachers across India. Founded in 2017 and based in Gurugram, the platform offers a range of educational courses for students from classes 6 to 12, as well as graduate programs and preparation for competitive exams. It features both pre-recorded and live lectures delivered by prominent local educators, making quality education accessible in multiple vernacular languages. The platform aims to address the educational needs of students, parents, and teachers, facilitating an integrated and interactive learning experience at affordable prices.
Smartchoice
Seed Round in 2021
Smartchoice operates an insurance marketplace in Pakistan, addressing the significant gap in coverage for a population where approximately 200 million individuals lack insurance. The platform allows users to compare over 15 insurance providers, offering a range of products including health, travel, car, and life insurance. By facilitating easy comparison and purchase of customized insurance plans, Smartchoice aims to enhance transparency and accessibility in the insurance market for individuals and small businesses. This approach supports the growing middle class in Pakistan by providing them with the necessary tools to make informed insurance decisions.
Superpro.ai
Seed Round in 2021
Over 100 million knowledge workers, from consultants to advisory services to trainers, have lost as much as 90% of their business due to COVID-19. Superpro helps knowledge workers adapt and thrive online by providing all the tools they need including web pages, marketing, scheduling, video calls and even payment. Superpro recently partnered with India’s largest analytics community with half a million professionals and is rapidly expanding in the country.
PhableCare
Series A in 2021
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.
Kiko
Seed Round in 2021
KIKO Live is India's pioneering live commerce platform that facilitates retailers in selling products online, including through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). By focusing on the digitization of millions of local stores, KIKO Live aims to enhance the online retail landscape, contributing to the significant portion of the Indian economy represented by small businesses. The platform offers an interactive, video-based application powered by artificial intelligence, enabling users to view, like, and share content while earning currency to shop within the app. Additionally, it allows users to become influencers by live streaming and promoting brands, thereby creating a seamless shopping experience that extends beyond traditional categories, including food and grocery.
Instoried
Seed Round in 2020
Instoried is an augmented writing platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, founded in 2018. It provides an AI-powered tool that enhances customer interest and engagement by helping content writers across various sectors, including e-commerce, news, and FMCG. The platform enables users to optimize the emotional appeal of their marketing content by predicting emotional engagement and identifying the brand's emotional quotient. By offering end-to-end writing support, Instoried assists content marketers in crafting messages that resonate with their target audiences.
Coutloot
Seed Round in 2020
CoutLoot is a mobile-first consumer-to-consumer (C2C) social commerce platform based in India that facilitates online selling for a diverse range of individuals, from small vendors to celebrities. The platform allows users to list products quickly and engage in bargaining, enabling buyers to shop conveniently from the comfort of their homes. CoutLoot specializes in connecting offline sellers and home-based entrepreneurs with customers seeking trending products. The company conducts quality checks on listed items and incentivizes sellers with weekly cash bonuses based on their sales performance. By simplifying the online selling process, CoutLoot empowers individuals to enter the digital marketplace and reach a wider audience.
KalaGato
Seed Round in 2020
KalaGato is a technology company based in New Delhi, India, that specializes in data analytics and business intelligence to assist investors in identifying high-potential mobile apps for acquisition. Founded in 2015, KalaGato initially operated as a Big Data Analytics platform, serving clients like Bain & Co and Flipkart, before pivoting in 2021 to focus on acquiring mobile apps using proprietary data models. The company's platform utilizes extensive datasets, gathered from over 20 million users, to provide insights that optimize audience profiling and campaign execution. By leveraging these insights, KalaGato aims to drive revenue growth for its clients while targeting undervalued mobile applications. The company is backed by notable investors, including 9Unicorns and Village Global, and it plans to reach a billion users within the next five years through its acquisition strategy.
PriceOye
Seed Round in 2020
PriceOye is an eCommerce platform based in Islamabad, Pakistan, that enables users to compare prices for consumer electronics. Founded in 2020, the platform aims to simplify online shopping by providing comprehensive product information, specifications, reviews, and photos, while listing prices from various online retailers. By eliminating counterfeits and promoting trust, PriceOye assists users in making informed purchasing decisions and finding the best deals available.
MobiGarage
Seed Round in 2020
MobiGarage is a marketplace focused on refurbishing and selling used smartphones, aimed at providing affordable access to technology for consumers in India. The company utilizes Artificial Intelligence to streamline the second-hand mobile supply chain, offering refurbished devices that are 70% cheaper than new models and come with certified components and warranties. MobiGarage caters to a growing market, targeting 100,000 smartphones annually with a monthly growth rate of 20%. Its unique hub-and-spoke model allows it to reach underserved Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 markets, while its e-commerce platform facilitates online sales. By thoroughly testing and revamping devices, MobiGarage enables consumers from lower-income brackets to overcome barriers to digital access, thus contributing to the increasing number of first-time internet users in India.
Superpro.ai
Seed Round in 2020
Over 100 million knowledge workers, from consultants to advisory services to trainers, have lost as much as 90% of their business due to COVID-19. Superpro helps knowledge workers adapt and thrive online by providing all the tools they need including web pages, marketing, scheduling, video calls and even payment. Superpro recently partnered with India’s largest analytics community with half a million professionals and is rapidly expanding in the country.
KalaGato
Pre Seed Round in 2020
KalaGato is a technology company based in New Delhi, India, that specializes in data analytics and business intelligence to assist investors in identifying high-potential mobile apps for acquisition. Founded in 2015, KalaGato initially operated as a Big Data Analytics platform, serving clients like Bain & Co and Flipkart, before pivoting in 2021 to focus on acquiring mobile apps using proprietary data models. The company's platform utilizes extensive datasets, gathered from over 20 million users, to provide insights that optimize audience profiling and campaign execution. By leveraging these insights, KalaGato aims to drive revenue growth for its clients while targeting undervalued mobile applications. The company is backed by notable investors, including 9Unicorns and Village Global, and it plans to reach a billion users within the next five years through its acquisition strategy.
Unbox Robotics
Seed Round in 2020
Unbox Robotics is a company based in Pune, India, specializing in automated parcel sorting solutions for the logistics industry. Founded in 2019, it has developed a patent-pending, AI-powered robotic system that significantly enhances sorting efficiency. This innovative platform allows for rapid installation, taking ten times less time than traditional systems, and requires 50% fewer robots, leading to space savings of over 50%. By utilizing swarm intelligence and advanced algorithms, Unbox Robotics' technology improves productivity by more than fivefold, enabling logistics operators to optimize their sorting and order consolidation processes while minimizing the need for extensive warehousing. The company's subscription-based model further supports its mission to streamline operations within a limited footprint and capital investment.
Instoried
Seed Round in 2020
Instoried is an augmented writing platform based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, founded in 2018. It provides an AI-powered tool that enhances customer interest and engagement by helping content writers across various sectors, including e-commerce, news, and FMCG. The platform enables users to optimize the emotional appeal of their marketing content by predicting emotional engagement and identifying the brand's emotional quotient. By offering end-to-end writing support, Instoried assists content marketers in crafting messages that resonate with their target audiences.
allrites.com
Seed Round in 2020
AllRites Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online marketplace that facilitates the discovery, negotiation, purchase, and sale of film, television, and sports broadcast content rights. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, the company focuses on the Asian market, offering a platform that features over 30,000 hours of content, surpassing the offerings of major streaming services in the region. AllRites provides content licensing distribution services and has established partnerships with key players, including Indian content from Sony and Jiangsu TV in China. The company supports rights protection and identity management through blockchain technology, enhancing the security and distribution of earnings for content creators. Additionally, AllRites has secured distribution contracts with various airlines, reaching a significant audience of over 40 million passengers. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, including SOSV and Artesian VC, positioning it as a leading entity in content rights management in Asia.
Zotezo.com
Seed Round in 2019
Zotezo.com is an online platform based in Kolkata, India, founded in 2014, that enables users to compare prices and discover a variety of products across multiple categories, including makeup, personal care, health devices, diet and nutrition, sports and fitness, baby and mother products, food and grocery, home and kitchen items, pet care, and books. The website allows users to read reviews and transact on their preferred shopping platforms, facilitating informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, Zotezo.com provides inclusive health and wellness content, catering to diverse audiences regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, culture, body type, ability, or experience.
Adurcup
Seed Round in 2019
Started in July 2015 by alumni's from IIT Kanpur - Adurup is India's leading restaurant procurement platform.With a vision to create automation for procurement in F&B industry, Adurcup is making a difference by helping restaurants procure well to service the consumers. Adurcup aims to improve the supply chain infrastructure of F&B industry. To address the same Adurcup offers solution in two domains : 1.B2B e-commerce platform - Adurcup offers a single point procurement solution in form of a web platform (www.adurcup.com) for standalone restaurants to shop products and services across categories ( food packaging,grocery,housekeeping materials,customized packaging ,pest control ,social wifi) and plan expenses.Clients include : Wow momo's,Devyani International,Impressario restaurants,Curefit ,Tea Halt etc. 2.Outsourcing solution - Adurcup offers three point solution for chain outlets to cater to their complete supply chain, comprising of - SOURCING, STORAGE and DISTRIBUTION through customized web dashboards having tools to manage inventory, trigger purchases and manage end-to-end supply chain.Clients include : Nazeer Hospitality , Wataburger etc With these solutions, Adurcup today impacts more than 1 million dining out experiences , half a million food deliveries and empowers more than 500+ SME's in the value chain.
Woovly Shop Socially
Seed Round in 2019
Woovly India Pvt. Ltd operates a social media platform designed to connect users through shared experiences and interests, particularly in areas like photography, travel, food, and adventure sports. Founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, Woovly serves as a social commerce platform tailored for millennials in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. It enables users to discover and shop for lifestyle products through engaging short video content produced by micro and nano influencers. The platform incentivizes these influencers with cash rewards for content that generates engagement and sales, fostering a community-driven approach to shopping and lifestyle exploration.
Vidyakul
Seed Round in 2019
Vidyakul Learning Space Private Limited operates an internet-based education platform that connects students with teachers across India. Founded in 2017 and based in Gurugram, the platform offers a range of educational courses for students from classes 6 to 12, as well as graduate programs and preparation for competitive exams. It features both pre-recorded and live lectures delivered by prominent local educators, making quality education accessible in multiple vernacular languages. The platform aims to address the educational needs of students, parents, and teachers, facilitating an integrated and interactive learning experience at affordable prices.
CyCa OncoSolutions
Convertible Note in 2019
CyCa OncoSolutions Pvt. Ltd. is a technology company focused on developing molecular devices for the targeted delivery of anticancer drugs directly into cells. Established in 2017 and based in Balasore, India, the company has created innovative drug delivery systems that can cross cellular membrane bilayers, facilitating the introduction of functional molecules such as anticancer agents, water-soluble dyes, and imaging agents into the cytoplasm and other organelles. This technology is particularly beneficial for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as it enhances the brand lifecycle of their drugs and molecules by improving delivery efficacy.
PhableCare
Seed Round in 2019
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.
allrites.com
Seed Round in 2019
AllRites Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online marketplace that facilitates the discovery, negotiation, purchase, and sale of film, television, and sports broadcast content rights. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, the company focuses on the Asian market, offering a platform that features over 30,000 hours of content, surpassing the offerings of major streaming services in the region. AllRites provides content licensing distribution services and has established partnerships with key players, including Indian content from Sony and Jiangsu TV in China. The company supports rights protection and identity management through blockchain technology, enhancing the security and distribution of earnings for content creators. Additionally, AllRites has secured distribution contracts with various airlines, reaching a significant audience of over 40 million passengers. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, including SOSV and Artesian VC, positioning it as a leading entity in content rights management in Asia.
Unbox Robotics
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Unbox Robotics is a company based in Pune, India, specializing in automated parcel sorting solutions for the logistics industry. Founded in 2019, it has developed a patent-pending, AI-powered robotic system that significantly enhances sorting efficiency. This innovative platform allows for rapid installation, taking ten times less time than traditional systems, and requires 50% fewer robots, leading to space savings of over 50%. By utilizing swarm intelligence and advanced algorithms, Unbox Robotics' technology improves productivity by more than fivefold, enabling logistics operators to optimize their sorting and order consolidation processes while minimizing the need for extensive warehousing. The company's subscription-based model further supports its mission to streamline operations within a limited footprint and capital investment.
Coutloot
Series A in 2019
CoutLoot is a mobile-first consumer-to-consumer (C2C) social commerce platform based in India that facilitates online selling for a diverse range of individuals, from small vendors to celebrities. The platform allows users to list products quickly and engage in bargaining, enabling buyers to shop conveniently from the comfort of their homes. CoutLoot specializes in connecting offline sellers and home-based entrepreneurs with customers seeking trending products. The company conducts quality checks on listed items and incentivizes sellers with weekly cash bonuses based on their sales performance. By simplifying the online selling process, CoutLoot empowers individuals to enter the digital marketplace and reach a wider audience.
Olly Smart Credit Card
Seed Round in 2018
Olly is a digital credit card for India's working masses and young people. Today, Olly has come full-circle in Egypt extending the product offering to the youth market here and its been well received by the Egyptian student audience.
CyCa OncoSolutions
Convertible Note in 2018
CyCa OncoSolutions Pvt. Ltd. is a technology company focused on developing molecular devices for the targeted delivery of anticancer drugs directly into cells. Established in 2017 and based in Balasore, India, the company has created innovative drug delivery systems that can cross cellular membrane bilayers, facilitating the introduction of functional molecules such as anticancer agents, water-soluble dyes, and imaging agents into the cytoplasm and other organelles. This technology is particularly beneficial for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as it enhances the brand lifecycle of their drugs and molecules by improving delivery efficacy.
MIFON
Seed Round in 2018
MIFON Labs PTE. Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, is an Insurtech security company that specializes in mobile security applications designed to assist users in recovering lost or stolen mobile phones without requiring power or internet connectivity. The company primarily targets mobile-first users across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, currently protecting over 300,000 smartphones. Its user base consists of approximately 75% B2B partnerships with handset brands and mobile carriers, while 25% are organic users. MIFON employs machine learning algorithms to process billions of data points, enhancing user safety and security. The majority of its users, about 70%, are located in India, with 10% in the USA and the remaining 15% spread across South Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. MIFON is backed by notable investors, including VC SOSV, Mobile Only Accelerator MOX, and General Mobi from Mediatek.
FoodCloud
Seed Round in 2017
FoodCloud is an online marketplace based in Delhi, India, that connects consumers with home chefs, bakers, and caterers in the Delhi-NCR region. The platform allows users to discover and order home-cooked meals from a diverse selection of cuisines, offering over 5,000 menu items. Through its web and mobile app, FoodCloud facilitates the entire process, from finding chefs to placing orders and managing delivery, providing a comprehensive solution for those seeking wholesome, homemade food. The service has gained rapid popularity among consumers, catering to a wide array of culinary preferences.
CyCa OncoSolutions
Seed Round in 2017
CyCa OncoSolutions Pvt. Ltd. is a technology company focused on developing molecular devices for the targeted delivery of anticancer drugs directly into cells. Established in 2017 and based in Balasore, India, the company has created innovative drug delivery systems that can cross cellular membrane bilayers, facilitating the introduction of functional molecules such as anticancer agents, water-soluble dyes, and imaging agents into the cytoplasm and other organelles. This technology is particularly beneficial for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as it enhances the brand lifecycle of their drugs and molecules by improving delivery efficacy.
Fantasee
Seed Round in 2017
Fantasee is a mobile game provider that lets users participate in various fantasy sport leagues. Fantasee is first launching FunCricket in India.
NewsPlus
Convertible Note in 2016
NewsPlus, operated by Veooz Labs Pvt. Ltd., is a social network aggregation platform that provides users with a comprehensive overview of opinions and insights from social media. Established in 2008 and based in Hyderabad, India, the platform tracks and aggregates views expressed by millions across various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, on a wide range of topics such as people, products, and events. Additionally, NewsPlus offers a news application that delivers breaking news and personalized feeds in multiple languages. This application allows users to access local stories and create customized magazines, ensuring they receive news that is most relevant to their interests. The service aggregates billions of views, making it a significant resource for understanding public sentiment on diverse subjects.
Gift on the go
Convertible Note in 2016
Aptapp specialises in creating solutions that add Mobility to Commerce. Their experts and solutions help stimulate growth, maximise returns, and ensure long term sustainable evolution of Businesses. With offices in India and United Kingdom, Team Aptapp is an optimal mix of seasoned business and technical professionals boasting diverse experiences from around the Globe
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