DSG Consumer Partners

DSG Consumer Partners is a venture capital firm established in 2013, with its headquarters in Singapore. The firm specializes in identifying and investing in consumer businesses primarily in India and Southeast Asia. DSG Consumer Partners typically takes minority equity positions in unlisted companies but is open to control deals when aligned with strong management teams. The firm offers growth capital and liquidity options for founders and shareholders through secondary transactions. With a long-term investment horizon of 6 to 10 years, DSG has a proven track record of backing prominent brands such as Sula Wines, Cleartrip, and Veeba Food Services, among others. The founders' extensive experience in the sector underpins DSG’s commitment to fostering the growth of consumer-facing businesses in the region.

Aditya Gogri

Associate

Leong Hein Hun

Vice President

Sameer Mehta

Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia

Saumya Porwal

Associate

Hariharan Premkumar

Managing Director and Head of India

Niyati Raval

Associate

Deepak Shahdadpuri

Managing Director and Founder

Pooja Shirali

Vice President

Past deals in Corporates

GO DESi

Venture Round in 2022
GO DESi LLP, established in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in the manufacture and online sale of confectionery products that celebrate traditional flavors and homemade recipes. Inspired by local produce from North Karnataka, the company began its journey at a flea market, where it quickly gained popularity by selling regional delicacies. GO DESi offers a range of six unique products sourced from rural micro-enterprises, fostering respect for local traditions and wisdom. The brand not only aims to revive the authentic tastes of traditional snacks but also seeks to enhance the income opportunities for marginal farmers by integrating them into the food value chain. Through its commitment to quality and sustainability, GO DESi connects consumers with their culinary roots while supporting rural communities.

Join Ventures

Series A in 2022
Join Ventures is a startup focused on the ownership and operation of digital brands across various categories, particularly in the e-commerce sector. The company specializes in offering handmade and customized proprietary products, catering to the occasions retail market. Its portfolio includes a diverse range of categories such as home décor, food, flowers, fashion, jewelry, accessories, and festival products. Utilizing proprietary technology and a network of strategically located dark stores throughout India, Join Ventures enhances its operations. The company also leverages consumer insights through artificial intelligence and analytics, enabling its brands to provide hyper-personalized experiences for customers.

Koparo

Seed Round in 2021
Koparo Clean is a sustainable home and personal hygiene D2C brand.

Planet Superheroes

Series A in 2019
Planet Superheroes is a prominent character merchandising company in India, offering a diverse range of over 50 characters across more than 50 product categories. Founded by Jaineel Aga, Sumit Shah, and Karan Rai, who have backgrounds in Private Equity, Consulting, Retail, and Investment Banking, the company specializes in an online marketplace for superhero merchandise inspired by comic characters. The product lineup includes items such as sweatshirts, mobile cases, laptop skins, and home decor, allowing customers to purchase apparel and other goods featuring their favorite superheroes. Recently, Planet Superheroes has been recognized as a potential category leader by the ISPIRT Foundation and has been invited to showcase its offerings at The Surge Alpha Conference in Bangalore.

Goa Brewcrafts

Seed Round in 2018
Goa Brewcrafts is a Private Limited Alco-beverage producer company that is incorporated on July 6, 2016.

Planet Superheroes

Seed Round in 2015
Planet Superheroes is a prominent character merchandising company in India, offering a diverse range of over 50 characters across more than 50 product categories. Founded by Jaineel Aga, Sumit Shah, and Karan Rai, who have backgrounds in Private Equity, Consulting, Retail, and Investment Banking, the company specializes in an online marketplace for superhero merchandise inspired by comic characters. The product lineup includes items such as sweatshirts, mobile cases, laptop skins, and home decor, allowing customers to purchase apparel and other goods featuring their favorite superheroes. Recently, Planet Superheroes has been recognized as a potential category leader by the ISPIRT Foundation and has been invited to showcase its offerings at The Surge Alpha Conference in Bangalore.

Bakers Circle

Venture Round in 2015
Bakers Circle is an attractive, yet defensive, way to derive upon the country's F&B (food and beverages) opportunities. Bakers Circle, which pivoted to the B2B model in 2006-07, reported revenue of Rs 63 crore in 2013-14 and expects to post a top-line of between Rs 65-70 crore in the current fiscal.
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