Chiratae Ventures

Chiratae Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2006. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including mobility, software as a service, education technology, consumer technology, health technology, climate technology, financial technology, agricultural technology, B2B, and deep technology. With a global network, Chiratae Ventures manages approximately $3.6 billion and has built a portfolio of over 220 companies over the past 15 years. The firm's unique advantage lies in its affiliation with International Data Group (IDG), which provides extensive resources in global publishing, market research, and industry events, enhancing its ability to support early-stage companies in navigating their markets and achieving growth.

Sarthak Biswas

Associate

Amish Dedhia

Principal, Growth and Exit

Anubhav Goyal

Associate Vice President - Investments

Mandeep Julka

Vice President, Investments

Saketh Katikaneni

Associate Vice President - Investments

TC Meenakshisundaram

Founder and Managing Director

Anoop N Menon

Principal, Investments

Ranjith Menon

Executive Director

Karan Mohla

Partner

Kailash Nath

Assistant Vice President, Seed

Venkatesh Peddi

Partner, Executive Director and Head of Software Sector

Chandraneel Polavarapu

Senior Associate

Sudhir Sethi

Founder and Managing General Partner

Naimil Shah

Associate

TCM Sundaram

Founder and Vice Chairman

Past deals in Shopping

Lenskart

Series I in 2022
Lenskart is an online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames at prices starting from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to select a frame, input their prescription, and place an order for home delivery, which is guaranteed within 48 hours. Lenskart also features a comprehensive selection of contact lenses from top brands, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience with a 365-day return policy, ensuring customers receive their prescribed lenses at competitive prices delivered directly to their door.

QueueBuster

Series A in 2022
QueueBuster™ is India's business super app. It is a powerful Android-based Mobile POS application for all kinds of businesses. From large format retail stores to small carts and kiosks, QueueBuster™ has everything that you need to run your business with ease. With features like Billing, Inventory, Khata, Online Dukaan, Customers, and Loyalty, it is the most sought-after solution for SMBs and MSMEs.

LoveLocal (formerly m.Paani)

Series B in 2021
LoveLocal (formerly known as m.Paani) is the only app you need for all your daily needs fulfilled by your trusted local shops online. Now enjoy the convenience of online ordering, Fast home delivery, digital payments - all at a tap of a button. Shop anytime, anywhere from a vast range of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, OTC Medicines, Home and Personal Care Products, snacks, and much more. So LoveLocal!

Lenskart

Series H in 2021
Lenskart is an online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames at prices starting from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to select a frame, input their prescription, and place an order for home delivery, which is guaranteed within 48 hours. Lenskart also features a comprehensive selection of contact lenses from top brands, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience with a 365-day return policy, ensuring customers receive their prescribed lenses at competitive prices delivered directly to their door.

Uable

Seed Round in 2021
Uable is the world’s first super-app for teens that enables a revolutionary way for 13-19 year olds to earn, spend and become independent through content and community. It incentivizes them to both create and consume content, make friends and explore their interests — all within multiple micro-communities called Clubs. These Clubs cater to teen interests and include everything from General Hangouts to Gaming, from Fashion to Sports and from Entrepreneurship to Engineering, Motivation to Design etc. Through the ‘U-Coins’ that these teens earn on the app, they can grab products from the U-store, which includes gadgets, books, fashion accessories, apparel & more. The app aims to be a singular destination where teens can become self-reliant while networking, exploring, and having fun. Uable is one of most exciting teenager-oriented start-ups right now, founded by Saurabh Saxena, ex-co-founder, Vedantu. Having closed a Pre-Series A with top investors, we're determined to march forward on our purpose to keep building and growing into the ultimate teen companion. Come join us on our mission to make teenage years amazing!

LoveLocal (formerly m.Paani)

Series A in 2019
LoveLocal (formerly known as m.Paani) is the only app you need for all your daily needs fulfilled by your trusted local shops online. Now enjoy the convenience of online ordering, Fast home delivery, digital payments - all at a tap of a button. Shop anytime, anywhere from a vast range of products including fresh fruits, vegetables, groceries, OTC Medicines, Home and Personal Care Products, snacks, and much more. So LoveLocal!

Little Black Book

Series A in 2019
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Flyrobe

Series B in 2018
Flyrobe is India's largest fashion rental platform, specializing in occasion wear for both men and women. Operating in ten major cities across India, it offers a wide range of branded and designer clothing through an on-demand rental service. Customers can access a luxury fashion rental store that provides options for renting labels and accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Flyrobe also maintains offline stores in Mumbai and Delhi, enhancing its accessibility for customers seeking stylish attire for various events.

ezbuy

Series C in 2018
Ezbuy Holdings Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Singapore, operates a leading online marketplace specializing in a diverse range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, electronics, and beauty items. As a prominent player in cross-border e-commerce in Southeast Asia, ezbuy connects consumers to various brands and sellers from countries such as China, the USA, Korea, and Taiwan, while also facilitating access to popular online sites like Taobao and Amazon. The platform emphasizes service excellence and convenience, offering features like a subscription service for affordable shipping, product reviews for informed purchasing, and same-day delivery options. Additionally, ezbuy collaborates with local retail shops to enhance parcel collection services. Currently, it operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, striving to provide an efficient and cost-effective online shopping experience for its customers.

Little Black Book

Venture Round in 2017
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Xpressbees

Venture Round in 2017
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a variety of logistics solutions for its partners. The company offers services such as last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, vendor management, and fulfillment services. Additionally, Xpressbees provides cross-border services and tailored software solutions to enhance efficiency. Its platform supports same-day and next-day delivery, along with an online shipment tracking system, allowing clients to improve customer satisfaction through timely and reliable services.

FirstCry India

Series D in 2016
FirstCry is an online portal for baby products and toys. They have over 20000+ items from 250+ top International and Indian brands like Mattel, Ben10, Pigeon, Funskool, Hotwheels, Nuby, Farlin, Medela, Pampers, Disney, Barbie, Gerber, Zapak, Mee Mee, and so on. The company provides best of the products and brands at the best prices with quality online shopping experience, fast and reliable delivery service, and a prompt customer care. FirstCry was founded in 2010 and is based in Pune, India.

Little Black Book

Seed Round in 2016
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Lenskart

Series D in 2016
Lenskart is an online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames at prices starting from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to select a frame, input their prescription, and place an order for home delivery, which is guaranteed within 48 hours. Lenskart also features a comprehensive selection of contact lenses from top brands, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience with a 365-day return policy, ensuring customers receive their prescribed lenses at competitive prices delivered directly to their door.

ezbuy

Series B in 2016
Ezbuy Holdings Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Singapore, operates a leading online marketplace specializing in a diverse range of products, including apparel, home furnishings, electronics, and beauty items. As a prominent player in cross-border e-commerce in Southeast Asia, ezbuy connects consumers to various brands and sellers from countries such as China, the USA, Korea, and Taiwan, while also facilitating access to popular online sites like Taobao and Amazon. The platform emphasizes service excellence and convenience, offering features like a subscription service for affordable shipping, product reviews for informed purchasing, and same-day delivery options. Additionally, ezbuy collaborates with local retail shops to enhance parcel collection services. Currently, it operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, striving to provide an efficient and cost-effective online shopping experience for its customers.

Xpressbees

Series A in 2016
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a variety of logistics solutions for its partners. The company offers services such as last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, vendor management, and fulfillment services. Additionally, Xpressbees provides cross-border services and tailored software solutions to enhance efficiency. Its platform supports same-day and next-day delivery, along with an online shipment tracking system, allowing clients to improve customer satisfaction through timely and reliable services.

FirstCry India

Series D in 2016
FirstCry is an online portal for baby products and toys. They have over 20000+ items from 250+ top International and Indian brands like Mattel, Ben10, Pigeon, Funskool, Hotwheels, Nuby, Farlin, Medela, Pampers, Disney, Barbie, Gerber, Zapak, Mee Mee, and so on. The company provides best of the products and brands at the best prices with quality online shopping experience, fast and reliable delivery service, and a prompt customer care. FirstCry was founded in 2010 and is based in Pune, India.

Zivame

Series C in 2015
[Zivame](http://www.zivame.com), an online lingerie store featuring hundreds of styles for the Indian woman, officially opened its doors online in August 2011. Customers can easily browse by category, brand, color, size and even choose lingerie by identifying what they want to wear it under! Zivame replicates the offline shopping experience by offering detailed product pages, inexpensive fast shipping and has a customer-friendly hassle-free return policy. Whether you're an Indian woman or man, Zivame is focused on creating an online shopping experience where users can browse at their convenience and privacy of their homes. Zivame defies expectations in the lingerie and e-commerce space by surpassing what consumers have enjoyed hitherto in brick and mortar lingerie stores.

Xpressbees

Seed Round in 2015
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company that specializes in providing a variety of logistics solutions for its partners. The company offers services such as last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, vendor management, and fulfillment services. Additionally, Xpressbees provides cross-border services and tailored software solutions to enhance efficiency. Its platform supports same-day and next-day delivery, along with an online shipment tracking system, allowing clients to improve customer satisfaction through timely and reliable services.

Little Black Book

Seed Round in 2015
Little Black Book sells women's wear, apparel for men, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home decor, snacks, and beverages. They provide web and mobile shopping apps. They also provide gifting guides and gift ideas for anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions.

FirstCry India

Series D in 2015
FirstCry is an online portal for baby products and toys. They have over 20000+ items from 250+ top International and Indian brands like Mattel, Ben10, Pigeon, Funskool, Hotwheels, Nuby, Farlin, Medela, Pampers, Disney, Barbie, Gerber, Zapak, Mee Mee, and so on. The company provides best of the products and brands at the best prices with quality online shopping experience, fast and reliable delivery service, and a prompt customer care. FirstCry was founded in 2010 and is based in Pune, India.

Lenskart

Series C in 2015
Lenskart is an online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames at prices starting from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to select a frame, input their prescription, and place an order for home delivery, which is guaranteed within 48 hours. Lenskart also features a comprehensive selection of contact lenses from top brands, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience with a 365-day return policy, ensuring customers receive their prescribed lenses at competitive prices delivered directly to their door.

FirstCry India

Series C in 2014
FirstCry is an online portal for baby products and toys. They have over 20000+ items from 250+ top International and Indian brands like Mattel, Ben10, Pigeon, Funskool, Hotwheels, Nuby, Farlin, Medela, Pampers, Disney, Barbie, Gerber, Zapak, Mee Mee, and so on. The company provides best of the products and brands at the best prices with quality online shopping experience, fast and reliable delivery service, and a prompt customer care. FirstCry was founded in 2010 and is based in Pune, India.

Daling

Series A in 2014
Daling owns and operates mobile shopping application. The company is based in Beijing, China.

Zivame

Series B in 2013
[Zivame](http://www.zivame.com), an online lingerie store featuring hundreds of styles for the Indian woman, officially opened its doors online in August 2011. Customers can easily browse by category, brand, color, size and even choose lingerie by identifying what they want to wear it under! Zivame replicates the offline shopping experience by offering detailed product pages, inexpensive fast shipping and has a customer-friendly hassle-free return policy. Whether you're an Indian woman or man, Zivame is focused on creating an online shopping experience where users can browse at their convenience and privacy of their homes. Zivame defies expectations in the lingerie and e-commerce space by surpassing what consumers have enjoyed hitherto in brick and mortar lingerie stores.

Valyoo Technologies

Series B in 2013
Valyoo Technologies, a New Dehli, India-based online retailers that sells fashion accessories. Founded by CEO Peeyush Bansal, Valyoo Technologies is an online wholesaler of luxury fashion accessories in India. It operates e-commerce websites, including: Jewelskart.com, Watchkart.com, Bagskart.com and Lenskart.com.

Myntra

Series E in 2013
Myntra is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products to consumers. The company features an extensive catalog of current season items and offers a user-friendly online marketplace where customers can easily navigate through various products. Myntra emphasizes authenticity and personalization, allowing shoppers to find unique merchandise that suits their tastes. The platform also supports cash-on-delivery options, enhancing customer convenience. With a commitment to accessibility, Myntra aims to make fashion more attainable and enjoyable for everyone.

Lenskart

Series B in 2012
Lenskart is an online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames at prices starting from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to select a frame, input their prescription, and place an order for home delivery, which is guaranteed within 48 hours. Lenskart also features a comprehensive selection of contact lenses from top brands, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience with a 365-day return policy, ensuring customers receive their prescribed lenses at competitive prices delivered directly to their door.

Myntra

Series D in 2012
Myntra is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products to consumers. The company features an extensive catalog of current season items and offers a user-friendly online marketplace where customers can easily navigate through various products. Myntra emphasizes authenticity and personalization, allowing shoppers to find unique merchandise that suits their tastes. The platform also supports cash-on-delivery options, enhancing customer convenience. With a commitment to accessibility, Myntra aims to make fashion more attainable and enjoyable for everyone.

FirstCry India

Series B in 2012
FirstCry is an online portal for baby products and toys. They have over 20000+ items from 250+ top International and Indian brands like Mattel, Ben10, Pigeon, Funskool, Hotwheels, Nuby, Farlin, Medela, Pampers, Disney, Barbie, Gerber, Zapak, Mee Mee, and so on. The company provides best of the products and brands at the best prices with quality online shopping experience, fast and reliable delivery service, and a prompt customer care. FirstCry was founded in 2010 and is based in Pune, India.

Lenskart

Series A in 2011
Lenskart is an online optical store in India that offers a wide range of eyewear, including prescription glasses, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses. Customers can choose from over 500 designs of eyeglass frames at prices starting from Rs. 399 to Rs. 4,000. The platform simplifies the purchasing process by allowing users to select a frame, input their prescription, and place an order for home delivery, which is guaranteed within 48 hours. Lenskart also features a comprehensive selection of contact lenses from top brands, including disposable, toric, colored, and bifocal options. The company aims to provide a convenient shopping experience with a 365-day return policy, ensuring customers receive their prescribed lenses at competitive prices delivered directly to their door.

Myntra

Series C in 2011
Myntra is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products to consumers. The company features an extensive catalog of current season items and offers a user-friendly online marketplace where customers can easily navigate through various products. Myntra emphasizes authenticity and personalization, allowing shoppers to find unique merchandise that suits their tastes. The platform also supports cash-on-delivery options, enhancing customer convenience. With a commitment to accessibility, Myntra aims to make fashion more attainable and enjoyable for everyone.

Myntra

Series B in 2011
Myntra is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products to consumers. The company features an extensive catalog of current season items and offers a user-friendly online marketplace where customers can easily navigate through various products. Myntra emphasizes authenticity and personalization, allowing shoppers to find unique merchandise that suits their tastes. The platform also supports cash-on-delivery options, enhancing customer convenience. With a commitment to accessibility, Myntra aims to make fashion more attainable and enjoyable for everyone.

Myntra

Series B in 2010
Myntra is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products to consumers. The company features an extensive catalog of current season items and offers a user-friendly online marketplace where customers can easily navigate through various products. Myntra emphasizes authenticity and personalization, allowing shoppers to find unique merchandise that suits their tastes. The platform also supports cash-on-delivery options, enhancing customer convenience. With a commitment to accessibility, Myntra aims to make fashion more attainable and enjoyable for everyone.

Myntra

Series A in 2008
Myntra is an e-commerce platform focused on providing a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products to consumers. The company features an extensive catalog of current season items and offers a user-friendly online marketplace where customers can easily navigate through various products. Myntra emphasizes authenticity and personalization, allowing shoppers to find unique merchandise that suits their tastes. The platform also supports cash-on-delivery options, enhancing customer convenience. With a commitment to accessibility, Myntra aims to make fashion more attainable and enjoyable for everyone.
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