WaterBridge Ventures

WaterBridge Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2016, based in India, that specializes in early-stage investments, specifically from Seed to Series A. The firm primarily focuses on technology-oriented startups, particularly in sectors such as consumer mobile applications, media and telecom, ed-tech, health-tech, and fin-tech. WaterBridge Ventures aims to support businesses that have a strong connection to India, seeking investments typically ranging from INR7.5 million to INR35 million. The firm often leads funding rounds and may co-invest, provided it can add value to the partnership.

Ashish Jain

Partner

Ravi Kaushik

Partner

Manish Kheterpal

Founder and Managing Partner

Pulkit Mehrotra

Associate

Anjali Sosale

Partner

Rohit Yadav

Associate

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Paavan

Seed Round in 2022
Paavan is a developer of an app-based platform designed to reconnect individuals with their Indian roots and enhance accessibility to spiritual knowledge. The platform offers a diverse array of content, including devotional songs, lessons, stories, mantras, and chalisa, as well as life guidance from spiritual gurus. Additionally, it provides access to religious texts, mythological tales, and serials, enabling users to engage deeply with spirituality and the rich traditions of the Bharatiya way of life. Through its offerings, Paavan aims to foster a meaningful connection to cultural heritage and spiritual practices.

EloElo

Series A in 2022
Look Good, Feel good daily with India’s #1 Short Videos App for Health, Beauty & Lifestyle ! 100% Made in India, Made for India App that lets you watch entertaining & informative 60 second videos and also win 100s of Products free

OneCode

Series A in 2022
OneCode connects new-age digital-first brands with "relevant" sellers (aka OneCoders) to sell their products and services to trust deficit and less tech-savvy users by building trust through assisted sales and support. The startup acts as a bridge between brands and the end consumers who need physical touchpoints, in-person interactions, training, push, and motivation before buying a product/service.

Atlan Space

Series B in 2022
Atlan Space is a technology company based in Rabat, Morocco, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for drones. The company develops systems that facilitate the coordination of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor extensive marine areas for environmental threats. Atlan Space's technology is utilized in various applications, including combating illegal fishing, tracking marine life, and assessing environmental risks. By leveraging AI, the company enables governments and organizations to efficiently oversee large regions and address pressing ecological challenges.

CityMall

Series C in 2022
CityMall is a social e-commerce platform that sells lifestyle and curated products via peer-to-peer referrals on WhatsApp, has raised funding from a clutch of angel investors including Citrus Pay founder Jitendra Gupta and Xiaomi executive Alvin Tse.

Atlan

Series B in 2022
Atlan is a data democratization company that helps data teams collaborate frictionlessly on data projects. It is creating a home for data teams—allowing them to truly democratize both internal and external data, while automating repetitive tasks. The company caters to more than 200 teams in over 50 countries. Some of their customers include Unilever, Milkbasket, Barbeque Nation, WPP and GroupM, Mahindra Group, and InMobi among other startups and Fortune 500 companies. Their investors and advisors include Ratan Tata, Rajan Anandan, 500 Startups, WaterBridge Ventures, Google Launchpad (class of 2018) and Unreasonable Future (class of 2019). Atlan is headquartered in Singapore, with teams in New Delhi and Bengaluru (India), San Francisco (US) and Nairobi (Kenya).

Muvin

Seed Round in 2022
Muvin aims to enable youth to get accustomed to banking from an early age in an easy, gamified, and education-powered experience.

Chalo

Series C in 2021
Chalo is a free app that tracks ‍‍‍buses live and tells you what time your bus will reach your stop. Now you never have to wait at a bus stop ever again.

CuriousJr

Seed Round in 2021
Coding for Kids, Learning Platform for 21st Century Skills.

EloElo

Seed Round in 2021
Look Good, Feel good daily with India’s #1 Short Videos App for Health, Beauty & Lifestyle ! 100% Made in India, Made for India App that lets you watch entertaining & informative 60 second videos and also win 100s of Products free

OneCode

Seed Round in 2021
OneCode connects new-age digital-first brands with "relevant" sellers (aka OneCoders) to sell their products and services to trust deficit and less tech-savvy users by building trust through assisted sales and support. The startup acts as a bridge between brands and the end consumers who need physical touchpoints, in-person interactions, training, push, and motivation before buying a product/service.

CityMall

Series B in 2021
CityMall is a social e-commerce platform that sells lifestyle and curated products via peer-to-peer referrals on WhatsApp, has raised funding from a clutch of angel investors including Citrus Pay founder Jitendra Gupta and Xiaomi executive Alvin Tse.

Atlan

Series A in 2021
Atlan is a data democratization company that helps data teams collaborate frictionlessly on data projects. It is creating a home for data teams—allowing them to truly democratize both internal and external data, while automating repetitive tasks. The company caters to more than 200 teams in over 50 countries. Some of their customers include Unilever, Milkbasket, Barbeque Nation, WPP and GroupM, Mahindra Group, and InMobi among other startups and Fortune 500 companies. Their investors and advisors include Ratan Tata, Rajan Anandan, 500 Startups, WaterBridge Ventures, Google Launchpad (class of 2018) and Unreasonable Future (class of 2019). Atlan is headquartered in Singapore, with teams in New Delhi and Bengaluru (India), San Francisco (US) and Nairobi (Kenya).

LegitQuest

Seed Round in 2021
LegitQuest is a legal-tech company that operates an AI-powered legal research platform with Indian case laws. The platform helps the stakeholders to research efficiently with the most advanced search engine developed through cutting edge technology as we have transformed complex data into a user-friendly form to make legal research faster. LegitQuest is run by a versatile team of tech-savvy attorneys, engineers and designers who aim to make the practice of law simpler for its end users.

CityMall

Series A in 2021
CityMall is a social e-commerce platform that sells lifestyle and curated products via peer-to-peer referrals on WhatsApp, has raised funding from a clutch of angel investors including Citrus Pay founder Jitendra Gupta and Xiaomi executive Alvin Tse.

PocketPills

Series B in 2021
PocketPills Pharmacy Inc. is a technology-driven pharmacy founded in 2018 and based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with additional operations in Alberta, Yukon, and Mississauga. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates medication management, allowing patients to fill prescriptions online, track their medication history, and compare drug prices with other pharmacies. Its innovative service includes the delivery of medications directly to customers' doors, with prescriptions organized into convenient PocketPacks that are sorted by date and time for easier management. By combining modern technology with personalized service, PocketPills aims to simplify the medication management process for its users.

Doubtnut

Series B in 2021
Doubtnut is an e-learning platform based in Gurgaon, India, focused on providing accessible education, particularly in mathematics, for students. Founded in 2016, it allows users to ask questions by uploading pictures of problems or concepts, facilitating instant video solutions. The platform offers live classes, video lectures, and test series, catering to K12 students and those preparing for various examinations. Additionally, Doubtnut provides targeted support for CBSE and ICSE board students, helping them grasp mathematical concepts in a structured manner from the comfort of their homes. The platform is designed to assist vernacular students, enabling them to get their doubts resolved quickly and effectively.

BitClass

Seed Round in 2020
BitClass is a PAAS (Platform As A Service) solution for teachers to set up and manage their independent live classes. BitClass empowers anyone who wants to teach their skills to the world. The startup helps them set up and grow their business online by providing them with all the tools. The platform is designed to allow teachers with no technical knowledge to set up live classes in just a few minutes and grow their personal brand.

CityMall

Seed Round in 2020
CityMall is a social e-commerce platform that sells lifestyle and curated products via peer-to-peer referrals on WhatsApp, has raised funding from a clutch of angel investors including Citrus Pay founder Jitendra Gupta and Xiaomi executive Alvin Tse.

MedCords

Series A in 2020
MedCords Healthcare Solutions Private Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Kota, India, offers a digital platform designed for the secure storage and management of medical records for patients, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and laboratories. The platform aims to enhance the healthcare experience, particularly for the rapidly growing rural population in India, by providing easy access to medical history anytime and anywhere. MedCords emphasizes data security, employing high standards and granular permissions to ensure that only authorized individuals can view a patient's records. By digitizing medical information, MedCords facilitates seamless connections between patients and local healthcare professionals, allowing for simplified consultations and access to medical stores. This innovative approach seeks to transform healthcare delivery for millions of families across the country.

OneCode

Seed Round in 2020
OneCode connects new-age digital-first brands with "relevant" sellers (aka OneCoders) to sell their products and services to trust deficit and less tech-savvy users by building trust through assisted sales and support. The startup acts as a bridge between brands and the end consumers who need physical touchpoints, in-person interactions, training, push, and motivation before buying a product/service.

Bijnis

Series A in 2020
We at bijnis are revolutionizing unorganized manufacturing industries by digitizing factories. Our goal is to make the factory smarter, faster, and cost-effective with the help of our technology, so that factory owners can scale and grow their business without any difficulty. Currently, in the Footwear category, Bijnis enables 1000+ Manufacturers to serve 100,000+ network of Retailers across 12000+ pinches pan India.

Magicpin

Series D in 2020
Magicpin is an online discovery and savings platform focused on transforming offline marketing and local shopping in India. It connects users and merchants within a locality, allowing users to discover local events, merchants, and interesting connections. For merchants, Magicpin serves as an effective tool to highlight their unique offerings and enhance revenue through real-time promotions, loyalty programs, and content updates. Users benefit from rewards in the form of points and cashback for sharing their purchase bills, which encourages engagement and drives local commerce. Overall, Magicpin fosters a community-oriented environment where both users and merchants can thrive.

BitClass

Pre Seed Round in 2020
BitClass is a PAAS (Platform As A Service) solution for teachers to set up and manage their independent live classes. BitClass empowers anyone who wants to teach their skills to the world. The startup helps them set up and grow their business online by providing them with all the tools. The platform is designed to allow teachers with no technical knowledge to set up live classes in just a few minutes and grow their personal brand.

Magicpin

Series C in 2020
Magicpin is an online discovery and savings platform focused on transforming offline marketing and local shopping in India. It connects users and merchants within a locality, allowing users to discover local events, merchants, and interesting connections. For merchants, Magicpin serves as an effective tool to highlight their unique offerings and enhance revenue through real-time promotions, loyalty programs, and content updates. Users benefit from rewards in the form of points and cashback for sharing their purchase bills, which encourages engagement and drives local commerce. Overall, Magicpin fosters a community-oriented environment where both users and merchants can thrive.

PocketPills

Series A in 2020
PocketPills Pharmacy Inc. is a technology-driven pharmacy founded in 2018 and based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with additional operations in Alberta, Yukon, and Mississauga. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates medication management, allowing patients to fill prescriptions online, track their medication history, and compare drug prices with other pharmacies. Its innovative service includes the delivery of medications directly to customers' doors, with prescriptions organized into convenient PocketPacks that are sorted by date and time for easier management. By combining modern technology with personalized service, PocketPills aims to simplify the medication management process for its users.

LegitQuest

Seed Round in 2019
LegitQuest is a legal-tech company that operates an AI-powered legal research platform with Indian case laws. The platform helps the stakeholders to research efficiently with the most advanced search engine developed through cutting edge technology as we have transformed complex data into a user-friendly form to make legal research faster. LegitQuest is run by a versatile team of tech-savvy attorneys, engineers and designers who aim to make the practice of law simpler for its end users.

Bijnis

Seed Round in 2019
We at bijnis are revolutionizing unorganized manufacturing industries by digitizing factories. Our goal is to make the factory smarter, faster, and cost-effective with the help of our technology, so that factory owners can scale and grow their business without any difficulty. Currently, in the Footwear category, Bijnis enables 1000+ Manufacturers to serve 100,000+ network of Retailers across 12000+ pinches pan India.

Atlan

Seed Round in 2019
Atlan is a data democratization company that helps data teams collaborate frictionlessly on data projects. It is creating a home for data teams—allowing them to truly democratize both internal and external data, while automating repetitive tasks. The company caters to more than 200 teams in over 50 countries. Some of their customers include Unilever, Milkbasket, Barbeque Nation, WPP and GroupM, Mahindra Group, and InMobi among other startups and Fortune 500 companies. Their investors and advisors include Ratan Tata, Rajan Anandan, 500 Startups, WaterBridge Ventures, Google Launchpad (class of 2018) and Unreasonable Future (class of 2019). Atlan is headquartered in Singapore, with teams in New Delhi and Bengaluru (India), San Francisco (US) and Nairobi (Kenya).

PocketPills

Seed Round in 2019
PocketPills Pharmacy Inc. is a technology-driven pharmacy founded in 2018 and based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with additional operations in Alberta, Yukon, and Mississauga. The company offers a mobile application that facilitates medication management, allowing patients to fill prescriptions online, track their medication history, and compare drug prices with other pharmacies. Its innovative service includes the delivery of medications directly to customers' doors, with prescriptions organized into convenient PocketPacks that are sorted by date and time for easier management. By combining modern technology with personalized service, PocketPills aims to simplify the medication management process for its users.

Doubtnut

Seed Round in 2019
Doubtnut is an e-learning platform based in Gurgaon, India, focused on providing accessible education, particularly in mathematics, for students. Founded in 2016, it allows users to ask questions by uploading pictures of problems or concepts, facilitating instant video solutions. The platform offers live classes, video lectures, and test series, catering to K12 students and those preparing for various examinations. Additionally, Doubtnut provides targeted support for CBSE and ICSE board students, helping them grasp mathematical concepts in a structured manner from the comfort of their homes. The platform is designed to assist vernacular students, enabling them to get their doubts resolved quickly and effectively.

Nymble

Seed Round in 2019
Nymble Labs Private Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in manufacturing robotic kitchen assistants designed to simplify cooking for busy individuals. The company’s innovative appliance utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to adapt to user tastes and preferences, allowing it to prepare a variety of meals, including single pot dishes, Asian curries, pastas, noodles, and rice-based recipes, all without the need for supervision. Equipped with a built-in camera, the cooking robot enables users to monitor their meals as they cook, while its precise thermal control technology ensures food is cooked properly, preventing burning. Nymble aims to promote healthier eating habits by making it easy for customers to prepare fresh meals daily.

ZipLoan

Series B in 2019
ZipLoan is a technology-enabled online lending platform focused on providing small business loans to small and medium enterprises. Recognizing that traditional financial institutions often overlook this segment due to its unique challenges, ZipLoan offers an automated credit assessment tool that evaluates the creditworthiness of potential borrowers within minutes. This streamlined process allows small business owners to apply for and receive unsecured loans, facilitating access to necessary financial support for growth and operations. As a registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with RBI oversight, ZipLoan aims to bridge the gap in lending for businesses that may struggle to secure funding through conventional means.

Chalo

Seed Round in 2019
Chalo is a free app that tracks ‍‍‍buses live and tells you what time your bus will reach your stop. Now you never have to wait at a bus stop ever again.

Magicpin

Series C in 2018
Magicpin is an online discovery and savings platform focused on transforming offline marketing and local shopping in India. It connects users and merchants within a locality, allowing users to discover local events, merchants, and interesting connections. For merchants, Magicpin serves as an effective tool to highlight their unique offerings and enhance revenue through real-time promotions, loyalty programs, and content updates. Users benefit from rewards in the form of points and cashback for sharing their purchase bills, which encourages engagement and drives local commerce. Overall, Magicpin fosters a community-oriented environment where both users and merchants can thrive.

LetsMD

Seed Round in 2018
LetsMD hopes to change the way people access healthcare in India. With no price transparency, healthcare pricing in India is a black hole. We aim to provide an avenue for prospective patients to connect with ethical healthcare service providers offering transparency in pricing. Founded and advised by people with decades of experience in healthcare, LetsMD aims to be the go to destination for people seeking high quality healthcare at affordable prices.

MyAdvo

Series A in 2018
Founded by IIT and Kellogg Alumni, MyAdvo is legal technology platform helping businesses and individuals with: Lawyer Discovery: 10,000+ subject matter expert lawyers in 350+ cities Standardized Pricing: Standardized service levels, timelines & fixed quotes Case Lifecycle Support: End-to-end support, timely updates, case analysis & MIS A brainchild of Kushal Bhagat and Anil Bains, MyAdvo was conceptualized in 2015 and commenced operations in 2016. Starting from 2 team members, we have grown to 60+ strong team. Over the last three years, we have facilitated 10,000 cases, associated with 100+ Corporates and served 15000+ individuals and have seen 30x growth in revenues, and we are just getting warmed up. We have built a strong and robust network of 10,000+ expert lawyers spread across 350+ Indian cities. Legal Industry is an industry full of mistrust, opaqueness and disservice. Having experienced legal hassles in various aspects of our personal and professional life, we can closely relate to the pain of the consumer. We are very passionate about solving the problem by leveraging technology and revolutionizing the way legal services are sought and delivered to individuals and businesses. With our customer first philosophy, we strive to be India's leading and most trustworthy legal technology company. Our core team has alums from IITs, Kellogg, NLUs, DCE, IIIT, Thapar, and have previously worked with Amazon US, PE firms, HDFC, Zo Rooms, Printvenue, Infoedge amongst others.

9stacks

Series A in 2018
9stacks is an Indian-based online gaming startup that offers poker games. The 9stacks platform is extremely safe and rock-solid and offers the simplest, most transparent online poker bonus offers. 9stacks was founded in 2017 by Sudhir Kamath, Pratik Kumar, and Rishab Mathur, in Delhi, India.

MedCords

Seed Round in 2018
MedCords Healthcare Solutions Private Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Kota, India, offers a digital platform designed for the secure storage and management of medical records for patients, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and laboratories. The platform aims to enhance the healthcare experience, particularly for the rapidly growing rural population in India, by providing easy access to medical history anytime and anywhere. MedCords emphasizes data security, employing high standards and granular permissions to ensure that only authorized individuals can view a patient's records. By digitizing medical information, MedCords facilitates seamless connections between patients and local healthcare professionals, allowing for simplified consultations and access to medical stores. This innovative approach seeks to transform healthcare delivery for millions of families across the country.

Dataweave

Venture Round in 2018
DataWeave builds data products using publicly available data on the Web. We provide businesses with the actionable insights that resides outside the firewalls (in the public domain) through aggregation, curation and analysis of this data. We presently work in two solution areas – Retail Intelligence & Brand Analytics. Retail Intelligence Our Retail Intelligence product provides real time analytics at scale. It offers pricing and assortment intelligence, in depth product feature based analytics, promotion analysis, and catalog benchmarking and analysis. Using our real-time data and insights, clients can take decisions on pricing, assortment, and promotions quickly and confidently. Our platform is both language and geography agnostic and scales easily. Brand Analytics Our Brand Analytics product provides brands with insights into how their brand is being projected online. We have a comprehensive offering that includes Pricing Violation checks, Momentum Analytics to better understands assortments and demand indicators of their own brand as well as competitor brands, promotion analysis and Catalog quality checks.

BlueJack

Seed Round in 2018
BlueJack is a online used vehicles marketplace.

LetsMD

Seed Round in 2018
LetsMD hopes to change the way people access healthcare in India. With no price transparency, healthcare pricing in India is a black hole. We aim to provide an avenue for prospective patients to connect with ethical healthcare service providers offering transparency in pricing. Founded and advised by people with decades of experience in healthcare, LetsMD aims to be the go to destination for people seeking high quality healthcare at affordable prices.

Doubtnut

Seed Round in 2018
Doubtnut is an e-learning platform based in Gurgaon, India, focused on providing accessible education, particularly in mathematics, for students. Founded in 2016, it allows users to ask questions by uploading pictures of problems or concepts, facilitating instant video solutions. The platform offers live classes, video lectures, and test series, catering to K12 students and those preparing for various examinations. Additionally, Doubtnut provides targeted support for CBSE and ICSE board students, helping them grasp mathematical concepts in a structured manner from the comfort of their homes. The platform is designed to assist vernacular students, enabling them to get their doubts resolved quickly and effectively.

99RetailStreet

Seed Round in 2017
99RetailStreet is a common commerce platform on cloud targeted at the large unorganized retail segment comprising of “Kiranas/ Kades”, Pharmacies and other consumer facing retail businesses in developing markets. It is built to enhance the retailers’ business through faster Sales Growth, better Financial Capabilities and improved Efficiency across the value chain.

ZipLoan

Seed Round in 2017
ZipLoan is a technology-enabled online lending platform focused on providing small business loans to small and medium enterprises. Recognizing that traditional financial institutions often overlook this segment due to its unique challenges, ZipLoan offers an automated credit assessment tool that evaluates the creditworthiness of potential borrowers within minutes. This streamlined process allows small business owners to apply for and receive unsecured loans, facilitating access to necessary financial support for growth and operations. As a registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) with RBI oversight, ZipLoan aims to bridge the gap in lending for businesses that may struggle to secure funding through conventional means.

Magicpin

Series B in 2017
Magicpin is an online discovery and savings platform focused on transforming offline marketing and local shopping in India. It connects users and merchants within a locality, allowing users to discover local events, merchants, and interesting connections. For merchants, Magicpin serves as an effective tool to highlight their unique offerings and enhance revenue through real-time promotions, loyalty programs, and content updates. Users benefit from rewards in the form of points and cashback for sharing their purchase bills, which encourages engagement and drives local commerce. Overall, Magicpin fosters a community-oriented environment where both users and merchants can thrive.

Unacademy

Series A in 2017
Unacademy is India's largest learning platform, established in 2010 as a YouTube channel and officially launched in 2015. Based in Bangalore, the platform offers a wide range of educational content aimed at helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. It features short lectures in video format across various subjects, making educational resources accessible for free. Unacademy promotes self-learning and aims to empower aspiring students in their pursuit of academic success.

LetsMD

Seed Round in 2016
LetsMD hopes to change the way people access healthcare in India. With no price transparency, healthcare pricing in India is a black hole. We aim to provide an avenue for prospective patients to connect with ethical healthcare service providers offering transparency in pricing. Founded and advised by people with decades of experience in healthcare, LetsMD aims to be the go to destination for people seeking high quality healthcare at affordable prices.

Unacademy

Seed Round in 2016
Unacademy is India's largest learning platform, established in 2010 as a YouTube channel and officially launched in 2015. Based in Bangalore, the platform offers a wide range of educational content aimed at helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. It features short lectures in video format across various subjects, making educational resources accessible for free. Unacademy promotes self-learning and aims to empower aspiring students in their pursuit of academic success.
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