Kalaari Capital

Kalaari Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in Bangalore, India. Specializing in early-stage investments, it focuses on technology-oriented companies across various sectors, including information technology, mobile, healthcare, software products and services, e-commerce, media, climate technology, consumer, and clean technology. The firm aims to support emerging Indian entrepreneurs who show potential for becoming global leaders, providing guidance and resources to nurture their growth. With a strong advisory team, Kalaari Capital is recognized as a leading investor in the Indian startup ecosystem, dedicated to fostering innovation and success in its portfolio companies.

Mandar Dandekar

Principal

Rahul Garg

Principal

Sumit Jain

Partner

Sampathkumar Pudhukottai

Partner

Rajesh Raju

Managing Director

Kumar Shiralagi

MD, India

Harshit Kumar

Assistant Vice President

Past deals in India

LXME

Seed Round in 2024
LXME is India's first financial platform exclusively designed for women, aimed at promoting financial independence. It provides a comprehensive range of services, including savings, lending, and investment options tailored to women's financial needs. The platform fosters a trusted community where women can engage in discussions about personal finance and receive smart, educational content to enhance their financial literacy. LXME offers various investment opportunities, such as gold and mutual funds, along with practical tips for managing finances effectively. By focusing on empowering women with the necessary tools and resources, LXME serves as a one-stop destination for all financial matters related to women.

HerKey (formerly JobsForHer)

Seed Round in 2023
HerKey (formerly JobsForHer) is India’s largest career engagement platform that unlocks opportunities, learning, and communities for women in India by connecting them with career champions. HerKey has been at the forefront of developing scalable solutions to increase women's participation in the Indian workforce. Incepted in 2015, HerKey (formerly JobsForHer) works with over 10,000 companies across India that prioritize diversity and inclusion and has assisted them in engaging with and recruiting women. HerKey is dedicated to promoting the professional development of women in their careers. The platform connects women with the right jobs across levels, provides learning opportunities to enable them to upskill and reskill, and provides mentorship to women wanting to start, restart, or advance in their professions. The company's vision is to enable women to realize their full potential by connecting them with the right opportunities, learning, and communities. HerKey has grown to service over 3.5 million women across India and plans to scale to power 30 million women’s careers in India. HerKey seeks to be the dependable companion for every woman on her career journey, enabling her growth, opening up opportunities, creating meaningful engagement, and facilitating her career journey – onwards & upwards. HerKey - Your Career Companion at Every Phase of Life Because we understand that a woman’s career journey traverses through life phases. Opportunities | Learning | Communities

HealthPlix

Series C in 2023
HealthPlix is a pioneering digital health company in India that offers an AI-powered electronic medical record (EMR) platform designed to enhance healthcare delivery. The platform supports over 10,000 doctors across more than 370 cities, facilitating the treatment of over 22 million patients in various specialties. HealthPlix's technology provides clinical decision support at the point of care, particularly focusing on chronic diseases such as diabetes. The EMR system allows for personalized consultations based on individual patient histories and supports prescription generation in multiple languages, thus helping doctors transition from traditional paper-based methods to a more efficient digital approach.

Koo App

Venture Round in 2022
Koo App is an India-based social media platform that allows users to share audio and video. Koo allows users to connect, comment, and engage in 13 local languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Bengali. The company was founded in 2020 by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka and is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

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.

Chalo

Venture Round in 2022
Chalo develops a transport application that delivers real-time transit information such as live tracking, get transit arrival time, and more. From live tracking buses to providing digital solutions focusing on cashless rides, Chalo dreams to make public transport accessible, affordable, and hassle-free for Indian commuters. The Chalo App provides live tracking of over 15,000 buses in 21 cities and has more than 70 lakh downloads as of July 2021. The Chalo Card, a contactless tap-to-pay travel card, is a successful bus travel card. Chalo also offers products like mobile tickets, mobile bus passes, and multi-trip 'Super Saver' plans that can be bought on the Chalo App as well as through the Chalo Card. Chalo partners with bus operators to deploy this technology and improve the bus travel experience.

Bombay Play

Series A in 2022
Bombay Play is a game development studio based in India that specializes in creating mobile and casino games. The company focuses on card and casino-based games, emphasizing hyper-social gaming experiences. One of its key features is an in-game chat function that allows players to communicate with one another, enhancing the social aspect of gaming. By offering a diverse range of games, Bombay Play aims to cater to the growing demand for engaging and interactive gaming experiences in the Indian market.

Hiver

Series B in 2022
Hiver transforms Gmail into a collaboration platform by enabling teams to easily manage shared email accounts, like support@. Based out of Bangalore and San Jose, Hiver has over 1,500 customers across 30 countries, including Hubspot, Harvard University, Vacasa, Canva, and Shutterstock. To learn more, visit https://hiverhq.com/Hiver is a small team, solving a large problem for a huge number of businesses. Hiver's platform allows teams with shared inboxes to assign each email as a task, give it an owner and a status, leading to greater transparency and accountability. Teams can also automate tasks like assigning emails from a specific customer to a particular agent. Hiver's Notes function provides an activity log right next to the email thread, showing who worked on the assigned task, what action they took, and shows any discussions around the action. Using Collision Alerts, teams have a simple way to prevent multiple teammates from replying to the same email. Insights into team performance can also be viewed to see who's doing well and who needs coaching to do better, including metrics like average time to reply and the average time to close an email. Hiver's enhanced platform is available now. For a 14-day free trial, please visit: hiverhq.com/signup

CreditDharma

Seed Round in 2022
Credit Dharma is rebranded as Threedots. Credit Dharma democratized the home-financing ecosystem, replacing it with a digitized process that eliminates commissions, fees, unnecessary steps, and time-wasting branch appointments. In addition to providing mortgage rates in seconds, Credit Dharma’s platform offers a digital marketplace featuring competitive quotes from an array of home loan providers for seamless purchase. The company was founded in 2021 by Ex-groww team and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India

WeRize

Series A in 2021
WeRize is a pioneering fintech platform in India that addresses the financial needs of middle-class families in tier 2 to tier 4 cities, a segment often overlooked by traditional financial institutions and existing fintechs. It offers a comprehensive range of customized credit, insurance, and savings products tailored for approximately 300 million individuals in these underserved areas, representing a significant market opportunity. Unlike conventional banks and insurers that rely on costly branch networks, WeRize leverages a social distribution model, enabling financially literate freelancers in over 1,000 cities to sell its products within their communities. This approach not only fosters trust but also provides the high-touch sales and after-sales service essential for customers in smaller towns. Through its proprietary technology platform, WeRize efficiently manages its freelancers, allowing for scalable operations and a more sustainable business model with lower customer acquisition costs. By focusing on the unique needs of small-town families, WeRize is reshaping the landscape of financial services in India.

Swift

Seed Round in 2021
Simplifying fulfillment businesses and brands in India. Need for a reliable and affordable shipping partner is one of the biggest challenges for e-retailers in India. Swift helps businesses by solving this problem. Reduced returns, increased sales conversion, better shipping experience, distributed warehousing are some of the many aspects of fulfillment Swift helps its client with. Our proprietary logistics intelligence platform does it all.

Koo App

Series B in 2021
Koo App is an India-based social media platform that allows users to share audio and video. Koo allows users to connect, comment, and engage in 13 local languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Bengali. The company was founded in 2020 by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka and is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

ElasticRun

Series D in 2021
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

HealthPlix

Series B in 2021
HealthPlix is a pioneering digital health company in India that offers an AI-powered electronic medical record (EMR) platform designed to enhance healthcare delivery. The platform supports over 10,000 doctors across more than 370 cities, facilitating the treatment of over 22 million patients in various specialties. HealthPlix's technology provides clinical decision support at the point of care, particularly focusing on chronic diseases such as diabetes. The EMR system allows for personalized consultations based on individual patient histories and supports prescription generation in multiple languages, thus helping doctors transition from traditional paper-based methods to a more efficient digital approach.

Vogo

Series C in 2021
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides an efficient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. Customers can rent scooters at various locations in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad, where they can easily locate, unlock, and pick up scooters without the need for a docking station. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box that allows users to access the key autonomously, facilitating a quick and convenient riding experience. Known for being one of the fastest commuting options available in India, Vogo offers an economical alternative to other transportation methods, catering to the growing demand for agile and flexible mobility solutions.

Koo App

Series A in 2021
Koo App is an India-based social media platform that allows users to share audio and video. Koo allows users to connect, comment, and engage in 13 local languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Bengali. The company was founded in 2020 by Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka and is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Vokal

Series A in 2021
https://www.vokal.in - Share Knowledge with Indians through Questions & Answers and Opinions about various topics - using voice - and in Indian languages. Visit https://www.vokal.in or get the Vokal App. Learn from others. Vokal bridges the knowledge gap for Indians that don't speak English (~90% of India). India is a diverse country with 100+ languages and 22 official languages. With the internet largely in English, content availability is a big gap. Vokal solves that by enabling peer to peer knowledge sharing using multiple formats like Questions & Answers, Opinions, Chatting with Experts, Live sessions etc.

Signzy

Venture Round in 2020
Signzy provides a digital onboarding and identity verification platform designed for banks and financial institutions, facilitating customer authentication and compliance across over 180 countries. Utilizing artificial intelligence and cryptography, Signzy's no-code platform and APIs streamline processes such as KYC, KYB, and fraud checks, making it easier for businesses to integrate secure identity verification into their workflows. The company collaborates with numerous prominent clients, including major banks in India and a top acquiring bank in the U.S., as well as strong partnerships with Mastercard and Microsoft. Customers have reported significant improvements, including a fourfold increase in applicant growth, a 99% reduction in fraud, and an 80% decrease in costs. Signzy aims to enhance security and ensure global compliance for its clients.

Signzy

Venture Round in 2020
Signzy provides a digital onboarding and identity verification platform designed for banks and financial institutions, facilitating customer authentication and compliance across over 180 countries. Utilizing artificial intelligence and cryptography, Signzy's no-code platform and APIs streamline processes such as KYC, KYB, and fraud checks, making it easier for businesses to integrate secure identity verification into their workflows. The company collaborates with numerous prominent clients, including major banks in India and a top acquiring bank in the U.S., as well as strong partnerships with Mastercard and Microsoft. Customers have reported significant improvements, including a fourfold increase in applicant growth, a 99% reduction in fraud, and an 80% decrease in costs. Signzy aims to enhance security and ensure global compliance for its clients.

Cashkaro

Series B in 2020
Cashkaro is an Indian cashback and coupons site. They are backed by Mr. Ratan Tata and Indian VC firms, Kalaari Capital. With over two million registered users, CashKaro is a one stop destination for savings across 1500+ ecommerce sites like Amazon.in, Flipkart, Nykaa, Ajio, etc.

WinZO

Series B in 2020
WinZO is a mobile e-sports social gaming platform that provides players with monetary rewards and prizes. Launched in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, the platform features over 70 games, including popular titles such as carrom, cricket, and trivia-based challenges. WinZO's offerings are accessible in 12+ regional languages, catering to a diverse audience, with 60% of the content consumed in non-English languages. The platform aims to create an engaging gaming experience while promoting social interaction among users.

BlueStone

Series E in 2020
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that modernizes the fine jewelry and lifestyle segment in India and internationally. The company provides a diverse range of high-quality jewelry, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone specializes in gemstone jewelry featuring both precious and semi-precious stones, as well as a selection of platinum items. With a focus on customer convenience, BlueStone offers an online shopping experience complemented by exceptional customer service, a money-back guarantee, certification, and lifetime exchange options. This commitment allows consumers to enjoy luxury shopping from the comfort of their homes.

Milkbasket

Series B in 2020
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The platform caters to household grocery needs by offering over 6,000 products across more than 13 categories, including milk, bread, eggs, and juices. Milkbasket has introduced innovative features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing customers to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. This convenient service is operational in over 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, with plans for further expansion into Tier I and Tier II cities. Backed by Reliance, Milkbasket aims to provide a hassle-free grocery shopping experience while helping users manage their daily expenses and streamline repeat orders.

HealthPlix

Series B in 2020
HealthPlix is a pioneering digital health company in India that offers an AI-powered electronic medical record (EMR) platform designed to enhance healthcare delivery. The platform supports over 10,000 doctors across more than 370 cities, facilitating the treatment of over 22 million patients in various specialties. HealthPlix's technology provides clinical decision support at the point of care, particularly focusing on chronic diseases such as diabetes. The EMR system allows for personalized consultations based on individual patient histories and supports prescription generation in multiple languages, thus helping doctors transition from traditional paper-based methods to a more efficient digital approach.

PhableCare

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Shop101

Series C in 2020
Shop101 is a social commerce platform that enables entrepreneurs to sell online as well as on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram with zero investment by providing an online store in less than 2 minutes. Budding entrepreneurs from housewives, college students & young graduates can resell from an extensive range of products available on the widely trusted Shop101 Supply platform. The Shop101 mobile app has enabled over 90 lakh individuals across India to resell online seamlessly within minutes by providing end to end order processing, inventory management, pan-India logistics (including cash on delivery), payment support, and a wide range of supply. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Vogo

Series C in 2020
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides an efficient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. Customers can rent scooters at various locations in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad, where they can easily locate, unlock, and pick up scooters without the need for a docking station. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box that allows users to access the key autonomously, facilitating a quick and convenient riding experience. Known for being one of the fastest commuting options available in India, Vogo offers an economical alternative to other transportation methods, catering to the growing demand for agile and flexible mobility solutions.

Vogo

Series C in 2020
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides an efficient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. Customers can rent scooters at various locations in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad, where they can easily locate, unlock, and pick up scooters without the need for a docking station. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box that allows users to access the key autonomously, facilitating a quick and convenient riding experience. Known for being one of the fastest commuting options available in India, Vogo offers an economical alternative to other transportation methods, catering to the growing demand for agile and flexible mobility solutions.

Perpule

Series A in 2020
Perpule is one of the fastest-growing retail tech/commerce companies in India and is on a mission to build the commerce platform for India. Perpule's flagship product The UltraPOS is a platform-independent, form factor independent POS billing system that can enable anytime, anywhere billing. It is a cloud-based SaaS product which eliminates the need for bulky servers and computers in the store. UltraPOS will enable offline stores to reduce billing counter size by up to 40% and help increase sales and revenue through an AI/data-driven approach to dynamic offers, cross-sell and upsell. It is currently being used by retail brands such as Vishal Mega Mart, Big Bazaar, HyperCITY, Foodhall, More, SPAR, 24Seven, Spencer’s and many more. Mission: Building the Commerce Platform for India!

The Good Glamm Group

Series C in 2020
The Good Glamm Group gathers and markets various beauty and personal care brands. It searches for sustainable and cruelty-free beauty companies to invest in and helps with advertising them under their existing digital spaces. The Good Glamm Group is based in Pune, India.

Urban Ladder

Venture Round in 2019
Urban Ladder was launched by co-founders Ashish Goel (CEO) and Rajiv Srivatsa (COO) in July 2012. The online furniture company aims to provide a curated destination for home solutions, to help the Urban Indian build well-furnished, beautiful homes. With over 1000 products and 25 categories such as wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, storage shelves etc., Urban Ladder’s exquisite collection of furniture is soon becoming popular among shoppers in top metros. The furniture is closely curated with design inputs from Urban Ladder’s in-house team of experienced designers and delivered by Urban Ladder’s owned logistics team for safe doorstep deliveries. At present, Urban Ladder delivers to seven cities in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) and this number is expected to grow soon. The Urban Ladder team aims to provide shoppers with a wide range of contemporary designs and high quality, handcrafted furniture that blends beauty with functionality along with easy accessibility. The website’s seamless user interface and easy navigation enhance the virtual showroom experience. Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital.

ElasticRun

Series C in 2019
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

Mall91

Series A in 2019
Mall91, founded in 2018 by Nitin Raj Gupta and Shubham Paramhans, is a social commerce platform focused on enhancing the online shopping experience for users in India. It integrates live video-based shopping and a local language voice recognition catalog, allowing customers to shop and communicate in their native languages. The platform also features a chat-based checkout process similar to WhatsApp, making transactions more accessible and user-friendly. Mall91 has successfully reached over 2,000 Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 towns and villages across India, facilitating e-commerce transactions for many users for the first time.

Cult.Fit

Series D in 2019
Cult.Fit is a health and fitness company that provides a comprehensive platform for fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, Cult.Fit aims to make fitness enjoyable and accessible. The company offers a variety of trainer-led group workout classes and emphasizes preventive healthcare techniques through its mobile application. This platform integrates services for mental wellness, healthy eating, and fitness, allowing users to manage their health and lifestyle in one place. By combining engaging content, coaching, and convenient delivery, Cult.Fit supports individuals in adopting healthier habits while promoting overall well-being.

Jumbotail Technologies

Series B in 2019
Jumbotail operates an online marketplace focused on simplifying food and grocery shopping in India, primarily targeting wholesale buyers and connecting them with numerous Kirana stores, brands, and staple producers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including supply chain logistics, a mobile app for order placement, point-of-sale integration, and credit solutions for shop owners lacking access to traditional bank loans. Jumbotail aims to enhance the food and grocery ecosystem by leveraging technology and data science to meet the unique needs of India's diverse population. With a wide selection of high-quality staples, packaged foods, and personal care products from leading brands, the company envisions a vast market potential worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Jumbotail's core team comprises experienced professionals from top educational institutions and renowned companies, committed to reimagining the grocery retail landscape through innovative technology and design.

Milkbasket

Series B in 2019
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The platform caters to household grocery needs by offering over 6,000 products across more than 13 categories, including milk, bread, eggs, and juices. Milkbasket has introduced innovative features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing customers to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. This convenient service is operational in over 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, with plans for further expansion into Tier I and Tier II cities. Backed by Reliance, Milkbasket aims to provide a hassle-free grocery shopping experience while helping users manage their daily expenses and streamline repeat orders.

Oxfordcaps

Series A in 2019
Oxfordcaps is Asia’s first branded and tech-enabled student housing company providing Student Housing product with full-stack service model. The company provides a hassle-free and technology-driven living experience to Gen Z students in India and Singapore. Its residences are ideal for students looking for full-service residences including wifi, laundry service, nutritious meals, professional housekeeping, and regular community events. All this is available at an affordable price for students and is strategically close to universities and colleges.

WinZO

Series A in 2019
WinZO is a mobile e-sports social gaming platform that provides players with monetary rewards and prizes. Launched in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, the platform features over 70 games, including popular titles such as carrom, cricket, and trivia-based challenges. WinZO's offerings are accessible in 12+ regional languages, catering to a diverse audience, with 60% of the content consumed in non-English languages. The platform aims to create an engaging gaming experience while promoting social interaction among users.

MoneyOnClick

Seed Round in 2019
* At MoneyOnClick we are building India’s largest financial services brand for the 500 Mn lower middle income customers in 4000+ small cities (which we term as “India 4”). This customer segment has very little penetration of formal loans, insurance or saving products as existing financial service players see this segment as risky and non profitable . We have created custom lending, insurance and saving products that are tailormade to serve the needs of India4 customers. * To reach these customers at low CAC, we have built a proprietary tech enabled offline-to-online social distribution channel where we have onboarded thousands of financially literate free-lancers such as LIC agents and junior financial sector employees in 1000+ cities. Our fully automated social partner app is available in 8 Indian languages and helps us manage these partners remotely without any physical presence. * The general perception is that this customer segment is highly risky and non lendable. We are happy to share that we have been able to maintain near 0% default rates despite Covid19 . Our proprietary ML based family underwriting where we evaluate the P&L of the family and give a joint liability family loan has helped us maintain these low default rates.

Instamojo

Series B in 2019
Instamojo is a digital payments and e-commerce platform that addresses the needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Over the past decade, the company has empowered more than a million businesses by providing an easy-to-use solution for buying and selling items online. Its platform supports merchants in showcasing products, collecting orders, tracking sales, connecting with customers, and managing shipping and other business operations. With a focus on leveraging technology, data, and design, Instamojo aims to enhance the entrepreneurial spirit in India and revolutionize the direct-to-consumer market by tailoring its services to meet the diverse needs of sellers.

Vogo

Venture Round in 2019
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides an efficient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. Customers can rent scooters at various locations in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad, where they can easily locate, unlock, and pick up scooters without the need for a docking station. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box that allows users to access the key autonomously, facilitating a quick and convenient riding experience. Known for being one of the fastest commuting options available in India, Vogo offers an economical alternative to other transportation methods, catering to the growing demand for agile and flexible mobility solutions.

WeRize

Seed Round in 2019
WeRize is a pioneering fintech platform in India that addresses the financial needs of middle-class families in tier 2 to tier 4 cities, a segment often overlooked by traditional financial institutions and existing fintechs. It offers a comprehensive range of customized credit, insurance, and savings products tailored for approximately 300 million individuals in these underserved areas, representing a significant market opportunity. Unlike conventional banks and insurers that rely on costly branch networks, WeRize leverages a social distribution model, enabling financially literate freelancers in over 1,000 cities to sell its products within their communities. This approach not only fosters trust but also provides the high-touch sales and after-sales service essential for customers in smaller towns. Through its proprietary technology platform, WeRize efficiently manages its freelancers, allowing for scalable operations and a more sustainable business model with lower customer acquisition costs. By focusing on the unique needs of small-town families, WeRize is reshaping the landscape of financial services in India.

WazirX

Series A in 2019
WazirX is a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in India, specializing in the trading of various digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin. It has pioneered the world's first auto-order matching fiat peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange, facilitating significant trading volume in this area. The platform is designed with robust security features and includes know-your-customer verification to ensure a safe trading environment for users. WazirX is also focused on expanding its global presence by providing P2P solutions for seamless fiat-to-crypto on-ramp and off-ramp transactions worldwide.

Milkbasket

Series A in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The platform caters to household grocery needs by offering over 6,000 products across more than 13 categories, including milk, bread, eggs, and juices. Milkbasket has introduced innovative features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing customers to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. This convenient service is operational in over 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, with plans for further expansion into Tier I and Tier II cities. Backed by Reliance, Milkbasket aims to provide a hassle-free grocery shopping experience while helping users manage their daily expenses and streamline repeat orders.

Shop101

Series B in 2018
Shop101 is a social commerce platform that enables entrepreneurs to sell online as well as on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram with zero investment by providing an online store in less than 2 minutes. Budding entrepreneurs from housewives, college students & young graduates can resell from an extensive range of products available on the widely trusted Shop101 Supply platform. The Shop101 mobile app has enabled over 90 lakh individuals across India to resell online seamlessly within minutes by providing end to end order processing, inventory management, pan-India logistics (including cash on delivery), payment support, and a wide range of supply. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Signzy

Series A in 2018
Signzy provides a digital onboarding and identity verification platform designed for banks and financial institutions, facilitating customer authentication and compliance across over 180 countries. Utilizing artificial intelligence and cryptography, Signzy's no-code platform and APIs streamline processes such as KYC, KYB, and fraud checks, making it easier for businesses to integrate secure identity verification into their workflows. The company collaborates with numerous prominent clients, including major banks in India and a top acquiring bank in the U.S., as well as strong partnerships with Mastercard and Microsoft. Customers have reported significant improvements, including a fourfold increase in applicant growth, a 99% reduction in fraud, and an 80% decrease in costs. Signzy aims to enhance security and ensure global compliance for its clients.

Perpule

Series A in 2018
Perpule is one of the fastest-growing retail tech/commerce companies in India and is on a mission to build the commerce platform for India. Perpule's flagship product The UltraPOS is a platform-independent, form factor independent POS billing system that can enable anytime, anywhere billing. It is a cloud-based SaaS product which eliminates the need for bulky servers and computers in the store. UltraPOS will enable offline stores to reduce billing counter size by up to 40% and help increase sales and revenue through an AI/data-driven approach to dynamic offers, cross-sell and upsell. It is currently being used by retail brands such as Vishal Mega Mart, Big Bazaar, HyperCITY, Foodhall, More, SPAR, 24Seven, Spencer’s and many more. Mission: Building the Commerce Platform for India!

Hiver

Series A in 2018
Hiver transforms Gmail into a collaboration platform by enabling teams to easily manage shared email accounts, like support@. Based out of Bangalore and San Jose, Hiver has over 1,500 customers across 30 countries, including Hubspot, Harvard University, Vacasa, Canva, and Shutterstock. To learn more, visit https://hiverhq.com/Hiver is a small team, solving a large problem for a huge number of businesses. Hiver's platform allows teams with shared inboxes to assign each email as a task, give it an owner and a status, leading to greater transparency and accountability. Teams can also automate tasks like assigning emails from a specific customer to a particular agent. Hiver's Notes function provides an activity log right next to the email thread, showing who worked on the assigned task, what action they took, and shows any discussions around the action. Using Collision Alerts, teams have a simple way to prevent multiple teammates from replying to the same email. Insights into team performance can also be viewed to see who's doing well and who needs coaching to do better, including metrics like average time to reply and the average time to close an email. Hiver's enhanced platform is available now. For a 14-day free trial, please visit: hiverhq.com/signup

ElasticRun

Series B in 2018
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

Vokal

Series A in 2018
https://www.vokal.in - Share Knowledge with Indians through Questions & Answers and Opinions about various topics - using voice - and in Indian languages. Visit https://www.vokal.in or get the Vokal App. Learn from others. Vokal bridges the knowledge gap for Indians that don't speak English (~90% of India). India is a diverse country with 100+ languages and 22 official languages. With the internet largely in English, content availability is a big gap. Vokal solves that by enabling peer to peer knowledge sharing using multiple formats like Questions & Answers, Opinions, Chatting with Experts, Live sessions etc.

Vogo

Series A in 2018
Vogo is a dockless scooter rental company that provides an efficient solution for short one-way trips in urban areas. Customers can rent scooters at various locations in cities like Bangalore and Hyderabad, where they can easily locate, unlock, and pick up scooters without the need for a docking station. Each scooter is equipped with a VOGO box that allows users to access the key autonomously, facilitating a quick and convenient riding experience. Known for being one of the fastest commuting options available in India, Vogo offers an economical alternative to other transportation methods, catering to the growing demand for agile and flexible mobility solutions.

Cult.Fit

Series C in 2018
Cult.Fit is a health and fitness company that provides a comprehensive platform for fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, Cult.Fit aims to make fitness enjoyable and accessible. The company offers a variety of trainer-led group workout classes and emphasizes preventive healthcare techniques through its mobile application. This platform integrates services for mental wellness, healthy eating, and fitness, allowing users to manage their health and lifestyle in one place. By combining engaging content, coaching, and convenient delivery, Cult.Fit supports individuals in adopting healthier habits while promoting overall well-being.

Shop101

Series A in 2018
Shop101 is a social commerce platform that enables entrepreneurs to sell online as well as on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram with zero investment by providing an online store in less than 2 minutes. Budding entrepreneurs from housewives, college students & young graduates can resell from an extensive range of products available on the widely trusted Shop101 Supply platform. The Shop101 mobile app has enabled over 90 lakh individuals across India to resell online seamlessly within minutes by providing end to end order processing, inventory management, pan-India logistics (including cash on delivery), payment support, and a wide range of supply. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Milkbasket

Series A in 2018
Milkbasket, launched in early 2015, is India's first and largest micro-delivery service for daily essentials. The platform caters to household grocery needs by offering over 6,000 products across more than 13 categories, including milk, bread, eggs, and juices. Milkbasket has introduced innovative features such as flexi-ordering and contactless deliveries, allowing customers to modify their orders until midnight and receive silent deliveries by 7 am the next morning. This convenient service is operational in over 20 cities, including major urban centers like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, with plans for further expansion into Tier I and Tier II cities. Backed by Reliance, Milkbasket aims to provide a hassle-free grocery shopping experience while helping users manage their daily expenses and streamline repeat orders.

Basiz Fund Service

Venture Round in 2018
Basiz Fund Service Pvt Ltd. specializes in fund accounting services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions including multilingual and multi-GAAP financial reporting, NAV support, investment accounting for private equity and Shariah-compliant funds, and audit-related services. The company assists with various regulatory filings and provides liquidity management for fund of funds, alongside implementation of fund accounting systems, hedge fund consulting, and white-labeled fund administration services. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Chennai, India, Basiz has expanded its presence with additional offices in Singapore, Mumbai, Hatfield, and New York. It operates as a subsidiary of Coral Hub Limited.

POPxo

Series C in 2018
POPxo is an online community in India that caters to the interests of young women, focusing on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, work, and more. Launched in March 2014, it has grown to attract 9 million users monthly, generating over 102 million content views. The platform offers a mix of text and video content, primarily through social media and mobile channels, making it easily accessible to its audience. POPxo targets urban women aged 18 to 34, capitalizing on their increasing confidence, independence, and spending power. The company monetizes its platform by collaborating with brands through various formats, including native ads, social media posts, and events, to engage this influential consumer base effectively.

Urban Ladder

Venture Round in 2018
Urban Ladder was launched by co-founders Ashish Goel (CEO) and Rajiv Srivatsa (COO) in July 2012. The online furniture company aims to provide a curated destination for home solutions, to help the Urban Indian build well-furnished, beautiful homes. With over 1000 products and 25 categories such as wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, storage shelves etc., Urban Ladder’s exquisite collection of furniture is soon becoming popular among shoppers in top metros. The furniture is closely curated with design inputs from Urban Ladder’s in-house team of experienced designers and delivered by Urban Ladder’s owned logistics team for safe doorstep deliveries. At present, Urban Ladder delivers to seven cities in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) and this number is expected to grow soon. The Urban Ladder team aims to provide shoppers with a wide range of contemporary designs and high quality, handcrafted furniture that blends beauty with functionality along with easy accessibility. The website’s seamless user interface and easy navigation enhance the virtual showroom experience. Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital.

BlueStone

Venture Round in 2018
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that modernizes the fine jewelry and lifestyle segment in India and internationally. The company provides a diverse range of high-quality jewelry, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone specializes in gemstone jewelry featuring both precious and semi-precious stones, as well as a selection of platinum items. With a focus on customer convenience, BlueStone offers an online shopping experience complemented by exceptional customer service, a money-back guarantee, certification, and lifetime exchange options. This commitment allows consumers to enjoy luxury shopping from the comfort of their homes.

EdGE

Series A in 2017
EdGE Networks is focused on the development of workforce planning solutions with the use of artificial intelligence and data science technology solutions. EdGE Networks offers HIREalchemy, a product that enables businesses to search, find, rate, and recruit talent for their job opportunities; an internal workforce management solution that is able to analyze and allocate jobs for each employee; and Talent Analytics that provides analytics which focus on workforce optimization and talent acquisition. EdGE Networks was founded by Arjun Pratap in 2012. It is based in Bangalore, India.

YourStory

Series B in 2017
YourStory.com is India’s largest media tech company for startups, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and change makers. YourStory has been the single most definitive storytelling platform for entrepreneurs, innovators and change makers since 2008. Since then it has published over 20,000 stories of entrepreneurs. YourStory and sister platforms, HerStory, SocialStory, YS TV, YS Research and YS Pages have reached 60 million engaged readers. YourStory has been the most prominent startup ecosystem builder in India, hosting over 220 events across YS Meetups, TechSparks, MobileSparks and SheSparks. These events have had a direct impact on over 1.7 million people. YourStory is taking its boldest step yet as it embarks on its mission to reach out to the over 500 million Indians who will be online in 2017. This October YourStory will unveil India’s first tech product that will publish original stories in Indian languages. Even as the flagship English platform YourStory.com continues to grow rapidly, YourStory’s team will create original content in Indian languages starting with Hindi, Telugu, Bangla, Kannada, Tamil and Marathi. YourStory strongly believes in the democratisation of content and will give every Indian the power to tell their stories in their own language. Millions of Indians can narrate their stories through text, voice or video. To get an invite to access the new vernacular platform, register at india.yourstory.com.

CreditVidya

Series B in 2017
At CreditVidya we believe in the power of alternate data and technology to help lenders make more accurate credit decisions. Our mission is simple: To enable access to fair and transparent credit to 800 million un-scored Indians. We are a bunch of engineers with a sole mission to enable access to fair and transparent credit to 800 million+ un-scored Indians. Traditional methods of credit assesment have failed miserably in India. These outdated methods only look at the repayment history of individuals to give them a credit score. We at CreditVidya are harnessing the power of big data and advance machine learning techniques to re-imagine and re-build credit scoring.

Cult.Fit

Series B in 2017
Cult.Fit is a health and fitness company that provides a comprehensive platform for fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, Cult.Fit aims to make fitness enjoyable and accessible. The company offers a variety of trainer-led group workout classes and emphasizes preventive healthcare techniques through its mobile application. This platform integrates services for mental wellness, healthy eating, and fitness, allowing users to manage their health and lifestyle in one place. By combining engaging content, coaching, and convenient delivery, Cult.Fit supports individuals in adopting healthier habits while promoting overall well-being.

Instamojo

Series A in 2017
Instamojo is a digital payments and e-commerce platform that addresses the needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Over the past decade, the company has empowered more than a million businesses by providing an easy-to-use solution for buying and selling items online. Its platform supports merchants in showcasing products, collecting orders, tracking sales, connecting with customers, and managing shipping and other business operations. With a focus on leveraging technology, data, and design, Instamojo aims to enhance the entrepreneurial spirit in India and revolutionize the direct-to-consumer market by tailoring its services to meet the diverse needs of sellers.

Jumbotail Technologies

Series A in 2017
Jumbotail operates an online marketplace focused on simplifying food and grocery shopping in India, primarily targeting wholesale buyers and connecting them with numerous Kirana stores, brands, and staple producers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including supply chain logistics, a mobile app for order placement, point-of-sale integration, and credit solutions for shop owners lacking access to traditional bank loans. Jumbotail aims to enhance the food and grocery ecosystem by leveraging technology and data science to meet the unique needs of India's diverse population. With a wide selection of high-quality staples, packaged foods, and personal care products from leading brands, the company envisions a vast market potential worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Jumbotail's core team comprises experienced professionals from top educational institutions and renowned companies, committed to reimagining the grocery retail landscape through innovative technology and design.

ElasticRun

Series A in 2017
ElasticRun is a logistics and distribution platform that enables businesses to access traditionally underserved consumers, particularly in rural areas of India. By acting as an extension of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies' distribution networks, ElasticRun helps these companies tap into new customer bases through its connections with local Kirana stores. The platform not only facilitates eCommerce companies in reaching remote customers but also connects banks and financial institutions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these regions. Additionally, ElasticRun leverages the data generated on its platform to assist clients in refining their marketing strategies, ultimately enhancing their outreach and operational efficiency.

Airpay

Series A in 2017
Airpay is a financial services company based in India that provides an online payment gateway solution tailored for the e-commerce and retail sectors. It offers a comprehensive omnichannel platform designed to facilitate card payments across various touchpoints. Airpay enables users to seamlessly accept inbound payments from consumers and manage outbound payments to vendors, catering to the needs of consumers, businesses, banks, and financial institutions. The company prioritizes security, ensuring that all transactions are conducted with the highest levels of protection. Its services include a PCIDSS compliant IVR payment gateway, net banking, and mobile point-of-sale systems, making it a versatile choice for managing financial transactions.

POPxo

Series B in 2017
POPxo is an online community in India that caters to the interests of young women, focusing on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, work, and more. Launched in March 2014, it has grown to attract 9 million users monthly, generating over 102 million content views. The platform offers a mix of text and video content, primarily through social media and mobile channels, making it easily accessible to its audience. POPxo targets urban women aged 18 to 34, capitalizing on their increasing confidence, independence, and spending power. The company monetizes its platform by collaborating with brands through various formats, including native ads, social media posts, and events, to engage this influential consumer base effectively.

Urban Ladder

Series E in 2017
Urban Ladder was launched by co-founders Ashish Goel (CEO) and Rajiv Srivatsa (COO) in July 2012. The online furniture company aims to provide a curated destination for home solutions, to help the Urban Indian build well-furnished, beautiful homes. With over 1000 products and 25 categories such as wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, storage shelves etc., Urban Ladder’s exquisite collection of furniture is soon becoming popular among shoppers in top metros. The furniture is closely curated with design inputs from Urban Ladder’s in-house team of experienced designers and delivered by Urban Ladder’s owned logistics team for safe doorstep deliveries. At present, Urban Ladder delivers to seven cities in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) and this number is expected to grow soon. The Urban Ladder team aims to provide shoppers with a wide range of contemporary designs and high quality, handcrafted furniture that blends beauty with functionality along with easy accessibility. The website’s seamless user interface and easy navigation enhance the virtual showroom experience. Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital.

99Games

Venture Round in 2017
99Games is a prominent game developer and publisher in India, known for creating high-quality mobile games for both global and Indian audiences. The company has achieved notable success with titles like 'Star Chef,' which is recognized as India's most successfully monetized global game, and 'Dhoom:3 The Game,' one of the country's most downloaded games. With over 22 game titles published and more than 70 million downloads worldwide, 99Games employs a strategic approach to cater to diverse markets. The organization emphasizes engaging gameplay and social interaction, developing various genres including puzzle strategy and cooking-themed games. Led by a stable and experienced management team that has collaborated for over a decade, 99Games has established itself as a thought leader in the Indian gaming sector. The company has also attracted investments from reputable institutional investors, reinforcing its position in the competitive gaming landscape.

Possible

Funding Round in 2016
Truweight Wellness Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based healthcare company that specializes in weight loss counseling for individuals in India. Founded in 2013, Truweight focuses on providing sustainable weight loss solutions through personalized meal plans and a variety of superfoods rather than relying on machines, surgery, or weight loss pills. The company offers a diverse range of products, including flour, drinks, soups, breakfast items, snacks, and detoxifiers, all aimed at promoting healthy eating. Additionally, Truweight has developed an online consultation platform that allows users to receive nutrition counseling and tailored meal plans, supporting their journey toward optimal health and weight management.

BlueStone

Series D in 2016
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that modernizes the fine jewelry and lifestyle segment in India and internationally. The company provides a diverse range of high-quality jewelry, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone specializes in gemstone jewelry featuring both precious and semi-precious stones, as well as a selection of platinum items. With a focus on customer convenience, BlueStone offers an online shopping experience complemented by exceptional customer service, a money-back guarantee, certification, and lifetime exchange options. This commitment allows consumers to enjoy luxury shopping from the comfort of their homes.

Cult.Fit

Series A in 2016
Cult.Fit is a health and fitness company that provides a comprehensive platform for fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being. Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, and headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, Cult.Fit aims to make fitness enjoyable and accessible. The company offers a variety of trainer-led group workout classes and emphasizes preventive healthcare techniques through its mobile application. This platform integrates services for mental wellness, healthy eating, and fitness, allowing users to manage their health and lifestyle in one place. By combining engaging content, coaching, and convenient delivery, Cult.Fit supports individuals in adopting healthier habits while promoting overall well-being.

CreditVidya

Series A in 2016
At CreditVidya we believe in the power of alternate data and technology to help lenders make more accurate credit decisions. Our mission is simple: To enable access to fair and transparent credit to 800 million un-scored Indians. We are a bunch of engineers with a sole mission to enable access to fair and transparent credit to 800 million+ un-scored Indians. Traditional methods of credit assesment have failed miserably in India. These outdated methods only look at the repayment history of individuals to give them a credit score. We at CreditVidya are harnessing the power of big data and advance machine learning techniques to re-imagine and re-build credit scoring.

Eatfresh

Seed Round in 2015
Eatfresh.com is an online marketplace for chef-made meals.Our chefs source the freshest and highest quality ingredients from local farmers and suppliers and cook a range of delicious hot meals everyday. We deliver the hot meal straight to your doorstep in 45 minutes whether you are at home or work.Currently live in Sarjapur Rd, Bellandur, Marathahalli, Brookfield, ITPL and Koramangala areas and soon expanding to other locations within Bangalore. We are fortunate to have Kalaari Capital as investors and partners in our mission to make getting a great tasting hot meal as easy as possible.

POPxo

Series A in 2015
POPxo is an online community in India that caters to the interests of young women, focusing on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, work, and more. Launched in March 2014, it has grown to attract 9 million users monthly, generating over 102 million content views. The platform offers a mix of text and video content, primarily through social media and mobile channels, making it easily accessible to its audience. POPxo targets urban women aged 18 to 34, capitalizing on their increasing confidence, independence, and spending power. The company monetizes its platform by collaborating with brands through various formats, including native ads, social media posts, and events, to engage this influential consumer base effectively.

ScoopWhoop

Series A in 2015
ScoopWhoop is an internet media company that creates and curates India-specific stories for a wider audience. It focuses on sections such as life, news, humor, travel, sports, food, foreigners, and more. ScoopWhoop was founded in 2013 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Shopalyst

Series A in 2015
Shopalyst is an India-based startup that specializes in enhancing product discovery and online shopping experiences. The company has developed an innovative online shopping tool that connects brands with consumers across various digital platforms. By offering services such as product discovery and price comparison, Shopalyst allows customers to search for and purchase products seamlessly, without the need to visit individual merchant websites. This approach facilitates a more efficient shopping experience, enabling users to explore a wide range of products from multiple sources in one place.

Industrybuying

Series B in 2015
Industrybuying.com is India's largest e-commerce platform for industrial supplies, offering over 50,000 products with continuous additions. The platform operates on a hybrid model, catering to both large enterprise customers by procuring supplies and serving as a pure marketplace for smaller businesses. This approach allows users to purchase industrial and engineering equipment from trusted sources at competitive prices. By pioneering e-commerce in the industrial sector, Industrybuying aims to streamline the procurement process and make a wide range of products accessible to various businesses across the country.

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.

YourStory

Series A in 2015
YourStory.com is India’s largest media tech company for startups, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and change makers. YourStory has been the single most definitive storytelling platform for entrepreneurs, innovators and change makers since 2008. Since then it has published over 20,000 stories of entrepreneurs. YourStory and sister platforms, HerStory, SocialStory, YS TV, YS Research and YS Pages have reached 60 million engaged readers. YourStory has been the most prominent startup ecosystem builder in India, hosting over 220 events across YS Meetups, TechSparks, MobileSparks and SheSparks. These events have had a direct impact on over 1.7 million people. YourStory is taking its boldest step yet as it embarks on its mission to reach out to the over 500 million Indians who will be online in 2017. This October YourStory will unveil India’s first tech product that will publish original stories in Indian languages. Even as the flagship English platform YourStory.com continues to grow rapidly, YourStory’s team will create original content in Indian languages starting with Hindi, Telugu, Bangla, Kannada, Tamil and Marathi. YourStory strongly believes in the democratisation of content and will give every Indian the power to tell their stories in their own language. Millions of Indians can narrate their stories through text, voice or video. To get an invite to access the new vernacular platform, register at india.yourstory.com.

BlueStone

Series C in 2015
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that modernizes the fine jewelry and lifestyle segment in India and internationally. The company provides a diverse range of high-quality jewelry, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone specializes in gemstone jewelry featuring both precious and semi-precious stones, as well as a selection of platinum items. With a focus on customer convenience, BlueStone offers an online shopping experience complemented by exceptional customer service, a money-back guarantee, certification, and lifetime exchange options. This commitment allows consumers to enjoy luxury shopping from the comfort of their homes.

Possible

Series A in 2015
Truweight Wellness Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based healthcare company that specializes in weight loss counseling for individuals in India. Founded in 2013, Truweight focuses on providing sustainable weight loss solutions through personalized meal plans and a variety of superfoods rather than relying on machines, surgery, or weight loss pills. The company offers a diverse range of products, including flour, drinks, soups, breakfast items, snacks, and detoxifiers, all aimed at promoting healthy eating. Additionally, Truweight has developed an online consultation platform that allows users to receive nutrition counseling and tailored meal plans, supporting their journey toward optimal health and weight management.

99Games

Series B in 2015
99Games is a prominent game developer and publisher in India, known for creating high-quality mobile games for both global and Indian audiences. The company has achieved notable success with titles like 'Star Chef,' which is recognized as India's most successfully monetized global game, and 'Dhoom:3 The Game,' one of the country's most downloaded games. With over 22 game titles published and more than 70 million downloads worldwide, 99Games employs a strategic approach to cater to diverse markets. The organization emphasizes engaging gameplay and social interaction, developing various genres including puzzle strategy and cooking-themed games. Led by a stable and experienced management team that has collaborated for over a decade, 99Games has established itself as a thought leader in the Indian gaming sector. The company has also attracted investments from reputable institutional investors, reinforcing its position in the competitive gaming landscape.

Urban Ladder

Series C in 2015
Urban Ladder was launched by co-founders Ashish Goel (CEO) and Rajiv Srivatsa (COO) in July 2012. The online furniture company aims to provide a curated destination for home solutions, to help the Urban Indian build well-furnished, beautiful homes. With over 1000 products and 25 categories such as wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, storage shelves etc., Urban Ladder’s exquisite collection of furniture is soon becoming popular among shoppers in top metros. The furniture is closely curated with design inputs from Urban Ladder’s in-house team of experienced designers and delivered by Urban Ladder’s owned logistics team for safe doorstep deliveries. At present, Urban Ladder delivers to seven cities in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) and this number is expected to grow soon. The Urban Ladder team aims to provide shoppers with a wide range of contemporary designs and high quality, handcrafted furniture that blends beauty with functionality along with easy accessibility. The website’s seamless user interface and easy navigation enhance the virtual showroom experience. Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital.

AppsDaily

Series C in 2015
AppsDaily Solutions, founded in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in developing mobile applications for various platforms, including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. Originally known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd., the company focuses on creating mobile protection and security applications that streamline the retail distribution of mobile software. Their offerings include mobile antivirus, insurance, backup services, privacy tools, utilities, and games, catering to the needs of mobile users by providing customized applications through an accessible retail channel.

Crowdfire

Series A in 2015
We're building the world's first AI-driven marketing bot that will help over 100 million individual and small businesses go big online. Crowdfire's spread across the globe include small businesses, writers, influencers, freelancers, artists, e-sellers, bloggers - the underdogs who will rule the world! We’re a global product-led company based out of India and psyched about helping our passionate users finding an audience for their work. So much, that we've helped more than 16 million such people become more famous and successful online. All of this with a single product and $0 in marketing.

Instamojo

Series A in 2014
Instamojo is a digital payments and e-commerce platform that addresses the needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Over the past decade, the company has empowered more than a million businesses by providing an easy-to-use solution for buying and selling items online. Its platform supports merchants in showcasing products, collecting orders, tracking sales, connecting with customers, and managing shipping and other business operations. With a focus on leveraging technology, data, and design, Instamojo aims to enhance the entrepreneurial spirit in India and revolutionize the direct-to-consumer market by tailoring its services to meet the diverse needs of sellers.

Power2SME

Series C in 2014
Power2SME is India's first buying club dedicated to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aiming to empower them and contribute to the country's growth. The company focuses on reducing the purchase prices of raw materials by pooling the demand from various SMEs and sourcing these materials directly from manufacturers. This model allows Power2SME to negotiate competitive pricing and ensure a wide selection of quality suppliers across multiple product categories, including chemicals, metals, and polymers. By providing an e-commerce platform that offers these commodities at economical rates, Power2SME helps SMEs enhance their productivity and achieve significant business value.

Attero

Series C in 2014
Attero is a group dedicated the recycling of the electrical and electronic industry. To do justice to the name "Attero" (which means "waste" in Latin) Recycling, they look at e-waste as an important resource that can be made useful instead of shunning it as a social and environmental burden. As a reflection of their belief in what they do, Attero Recycling is the only e Waste recycling company in India which does complete processing of E Waste with zero landfill. Attero promises close technical collaboration with a leading US company for mechanical separation, a first-of-its kind indigenous metallurgical process developed in the separate R&D division, an highly automated facility for integrated e-waste recycling at Roorkee spread over 100,000 sqft.

Urban Ladder

Series B in 2014
Urban Ladder was launched by co-founders Ashish Goel (CEO) and Rajiv Srivatsa (COO) in July 2012. The online furniture company aims to provide a curated destination for home solutions, to help the Urban Indian build well-furnished, beautiful homes. With over 1000 products and 25 categories such as wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, storage shelves etc., Urban Ladder’s exquisite collection of furniture is soon becoming popular among shoppers in top metros. The furniture is closely curated with design inputs from Urban Ladder’s in-house team of experienced designers and delivered by Urban Ladder’s owned logistics team for safe doorstep deliveries. At present, Urban Ladder delivers to seven cities in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) and this number is expected to grow soon. The Urban Ladder team aims to provide shoppers with a wide range of contemporary designs and high quality, handcrafted furniture that blends beauty with functionality along with easy accessibility. The website’s seamless user interface and easy navigation enhance the virtual showroom experience. Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital.

Swipe Mobile

Venture Round in 2014
Swipe Mobile, operating as Swipe Telecom India Pvt Ltd., is a manufacturer based in Pune, India, specializing in the development of Android-based fablets and tablet computers. The company focuses on creating innovative mobile technology solutions that cater to the needs of consumers in the growing tablet market. By leveraging advancements in mobile computing, Swipe Mobile aims to provide user-friendly devices that enhance productivity and entertainment.

AppsDaily

Series B in 2014
AppsDaily Solutions, founded in 2008 and based in Mumbai, India, specializes in developing mobile applications for various platforms, including Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and Java phones. Originally known as Onward Mobility Solution Pvt. Ltd., the company focuses on creating mobile protection and security applications that streamline the retail distribution of mobile software. Their offerings include mobile antivirus, insurance, backup services, privacy tools, utilities, and games, catering to the needs of mobile users by providing customized applications through an accessible retail channel.

BlueStone

Series B in 2014
BlueStone is an omnichannel jewelry retailer that modernizes the fine jewelry and lifestyle segment in India and internationally. The company provides a diverse range of high-quality jewelry, including diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and gold jewelry such as rings, chains, and bangles. Additionally, BlueStone specializes in gemstone jewelry featuring both precious and semi-precious stones, as well as a selection of platinum items. With a focus on customer convenience, BlueStone offers an online shopping experience complemented by exceptional customer service, a money-back guarantee, certification, and lifetime exchange options. This commitment allows consumers to enjoy luxury shopping from the comfort of their homes.

Snapdeal

Series D in 2014
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.

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.

Urban Ladder

Series A in 2013
Urban Ladder was launched by co-founders Ashish Goel (CEO) and Rajiv Srivatsa (COO) in July 2012. The online furniture company aims to provide a curated destination for home solutions, to help the Urban Indian build well-furnished, beautiful homes. With over 1000 products and 25 categories such as wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, storage shelves etc., Urban Ladder’s exquisite collection of furniture is soon becoming popular among shoppers in top metros. The furniture is closely curated with design inputs from Urban Ladder’s in-house team of experienced designers and delivered by Urban Ladder’s owned logistics team for safe doorstep deliveries. At present, Urban Ladder delivers to seven cities in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) and this number is expected to grow soon. The Urban Ladder team aims to provide shoppers with a wide range of contemporary designs and high quality, handcrafted furniture that blends beauty with functionality along with easy accessibility. The website’s seamless user interface and easy navigation enhance the virtual showroom experience. Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital.

Power2SME

Series B in 2013
Power2SME is India's first buying club dedicated to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), aiming to empower them and contribute to the country's growth. The company focuses on reducing the purchase prices of raw materials by pooling the demand from various SMEs and sourcing these materials directly from manufacturers. This model allows Power2SME to negotiate competitive pricing and ensure a wide selection of quality suppliers across multiple product categories, including chemicals, metals, and polymers. By providing an e-commerce platform that offers these commodities at economical rates, Power2SME helps SMEs enhance their productivity and achieve significant business value.

Snapdeal

Series C in 2013
Snapdeal is India's largest online marketplace, launched in February 2010, that connects buyers and sellers across a wide range of product categories including mobile phones, electronics, apparel, cosmetics, and home goods. The platform is designed to create a reliable and frictionless commerce ecosystem, offering convenient delivery options even to remote areas. Snapdeal is notable for its competitive pricing, featuring daily deals and discounts that make various products accessible to consumers. It has established itself as a market leader in the retail space and is recognized for its significant presence in categories such as watches, sunglasses, and jewelry. With over 1,000 employees, Snapdeal fosters a vibrant work environment and continues to play a critical role in India's e-commerce landscape.

Apalya

Series C in 2012
Apalya is a mobile video delivery platform that specializes in content aggregation, provisioning, and distribution services. The platform is designed to optimize content for viewing on various screens and collaborates with mobile operators, content owners, and advertisers. Apalya aggregates over 120 linear channels and offers products such as Myplex, which provides on-demand and live TV content, and Mobile TV, which allows for live broadcasting across mobile networks. The company serves telecom operators, handset manufacturers, and content providers primarily in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, with a client roster that includes major players like Dialog, Airtel, and Vodafone. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Apalya aims to deliver a comprehensive entertainment experience across digital devices.

Urban Ladder

Series A in 2012
Urban Ladder was launched by co-founders Ashish Goel (CEO) and Rajiv Srivatsa (COO) in July 2012. The online furniture company aims to provide a curated destination for home solutions, to help the Urban Indian build well-furnished, beautiful homes. With over 1000 products and 25 categories such as wardrobes, sofas, beds, dining tables, storage shelves etc., Urban Ladder’s exquisite collection of furniture is soon becoming popular among shoppers in top metros. The furniture is closely curated with design inputs from Urban Ladder’s in-house team of experienced designers and delivered by Urban Ladder’s owned logistics team for safe doorstep deliveries. At present, Urban Ladder delivers to seven cities in India (Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad) and this number is expected to grow soon. The Urban Ladder team aims to provide shoppers with a wide range of contemporary designs and high quality, handcrafted furniture that blends beauty with functionality along with easy accessibility. The website’s seamless user interface and easy navigation enhance the virtual showroom experience. Urban Ladder is backed by top tier venture capital firms Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital.
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