Top 30 Reputable Investors That Target India
The following are names of investors who have a good reputation and have indeed made India a target for investing. Please try and wish your company success in getting funding to fund business growth.
SAIF Partners
The firm invest in India since 2001. SAIF Partners specializes in private equity and venture capital across Asia, invests between $10 Mn and $100 Mn in one or more rounds of financing with investments between $200,000 to $500,000 in early stage companies and between $30 Mn and $35 Mn in more mature unlisted ventures. The firm prefer to invest in IT sector, ITes, Industrials, Financial Services, Internet, Consumer Product, Mobile sector. Among its investee are Justdial.com, Paytm, Network18, HomeShop18, Book My Show.
Ascent Capital
Ascent Capital, an India-focused independent private equity firm, is among the most experienced teams on ground with over 150+ years of collective experience in Indian capital markets. The firm makes investments ranging from $10 Mn to $30 Mn. The firm OK to invest in Technology, Ecommerce, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Brands, Infrastructure.
Axon Partners
The firm prefers to invest in technology focused companies in countries like Latam, Spain and India. Invests from 100,000K to $25 Mn in growth phases, from seed capital to international expansion, prefer to invest in Games, Software, Security, Biotechnology, Telecommunications. Its investee are iYogi, ByHours.com, Hot Hotels.
Bain Capital
Bain Capital professionals in aggregate is the largest investor in every fund raised. Bain Capital, along with management teams, provides the strategic and analytic resources needed to build and grow great companies. Investment Structure: Invests between $5 Mn and $1 Bn in companies in wide range of Industries. Industries: Consumer, Retail and Dining, Financial and business Services, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Technology, Media and Telecom. The firm has invest in ASIMCO, BMC Software, Biglobe, Atento, BPL
Basil Partners
It’s a Venture Capital fund involved in Early Stage Venture Investments focusing on investing in India besides investing in North America, Europe and Asian Countries.
Investment Structure: Investment is done in the range between $1 million and $ 5 million with minimum revenue of $5 million in the IT sector. Among its investee are Endeavour Software Technologies and Karmic LifeSciences
Battery Ventures
Battery Ventures is based in Boston, Silicon Valley and invests in technology driven companies. With over 30 years of experience, this VC fund has deep pockets. Investment Structure: They invest in all stages of a company’s life, are flexible in the amount of investment, and are creative when it comes to syndicating, finding alternate sources of money, and designing financing to best match businesses. Industries: e-Commerce and Retail Digital Media, Industrial Technologies, Infrastructure, Software and Services. The firm has invest in HackerRank and AppDynamics.
Bessemer Venture
With great experience in investing, this 1911 founded company operates on a global scale with offices located in Israel, India and both coasts in the US. Investment Structure: They invest in the range of $75,000 to $66 Mn. Industries focus: Cyber Security, Financial Services, Mobile, Cleantech Cloud Computing. Its investee are Snapdeal and OnMobile.
Catamaran Investment
Founded in 2010 is a private investment office headquartered in Bangalore, India and London, UK. It’s a INR 600 Cr. multi-stage, multi-sector fund. Among its investee is Yebhi.
Forum Synergies
The company’s vision and mission is to be a unique, ethical private equity fund management model in India that provides investors with a best-in-class private equity model. Investment Structure: Forum Synergies invests between between $2 – $10 Mn in firms with revenues between $3 – $50 Mn. Industries: Healthcare, Automotive, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Equipment, Chemical Engineering, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, IT. Among its investee are Zomato, Ola, Quikr, TaxiForSure, Commonfloor, Freecharge, and Housing.
Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital India specializes in investments in startup seed, early, mid, late, expansion, public and growth stage companies. The firm invest between $100,000 and $1 Mn in seed stage, between $1 Mn and $10 Mn in early stage and between $10 Mn and $100 Mn in growth stage companies. Industries favorites are Consumer, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Outsourcing, Technology. The startups funded are including JustDial, Knowlarity, Practo, iYogi, bankbazaar.com
Nexus Venture Partners
Nexus Venture Partners is a venture capital firm investing in early stage and growth stage startups across sectors in India and US. The firm prefer to invest in sector of Mobile, Data Security, Big Data analytics, Infrastructure, Cloud, Storage, Internet, Rural Sector, Outsourced Services, Agribusiness, Energy, Media, Consumer and Business services, Technology. Investment range between $0.5 Mn and $10 Mn in early growth stage companies. Also, makes investments upto $0.5 Mn in their seed program. Including among its investment portfolios are Snapdeal, Housing, Komli, ScaleArc, PubMatic, Delhivery.
Inventus Capital Partners
With the sole goal of making new entrepreneurs successful, Inventus is a venture capital fund managed by entrepreneurs and industry-operating veterans. Investment Structure: The firm does not invest in capital intensive companies. It typically leads the first venture round with $1 Mn to $2 Mn and as the businesses grow, it invests from $0.25 Mn up to $10 Mn. Industries focus: Consumer, Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure, Media, Internet and Catalog Retail, Healthcare, Information Technology, Hardware and Equipment, Telecommunications etc. Including among its investment portfolios are Poshmark, Savaari, Farfaria, Policy Bazaar.com, Insta Health Solutions, CBazaar.
Helion Venture Partners
Investing in technology-powered and consumer service businesses, Helion Ventures Partners is a $605 Mn Indian-focused, an early to mid-stage venture fund participating in future rounds of financing in syndication with other venture partners. Invests between $2 Mn to $10 Mn in each company with less than $10 Mn in revenues. The firm focus on sector of Outsourcing, Mobile, Internet, Retail Services, Healthcare, Education and Financial Services. Its investee are Yepme, MakemyTrip, NetAmbit, Komli, TAXI For Sure, PubMatic.
Accel Partners
Accel Partners founded in 1983 has global presence in Palo Alto, London , New York, China and India. Typical multi-stage investments in internet technology companies are made by Accel partners. The firm cover industries: Internet and Consumer Services, Infrastructure, Cloud -Enabled Services, Mobile and Software. Among startups funded are Flipkart, BabyOye, Freshdesk, Book My Show, Zansaar, Probe, Myntra, CommonFloor.
Blume Ventures
Blume Venture Advisor funds invest in early-stage seed, startups, pre-series A, series B and late stage investments. Blume backs startups with both funding as well as active mentoring and support. The firm provides seed funding investments between $0.05 Mn – $0.3 Mn in seed stage. Also, provides follow-on investments to portfolio companies ranging from $.5Mn to $1.5Mn. Their preference sector are Mobile Applications, Telecommunications Equipment, Data Infrastructure, Internet and Software Sectors, Consumer Internet, Media, Research and Development. Among startups funded: Carbon Clean Solutions, EKI Communications, Audio Compass, Exotel, Printo.
IDG Ventures
Having a global network of technology venture funds with more than $4 billion, IDG Ventures India is a leading India-focused technology venture capital fund specializing in startups, early stage, growth stage and expansion stage companies. The firm invests between $1 Mn and $10 Mn, focus on sector of Digital Consumer – Internet, Mobile, Media and Technology Enabled Consumer Services, Enterprise Software – SaaS, Software Products and Enterprise services, Engineering – Medical Devices, Clean-tech and IP-led Businesses.
Including among its investment portfolios are UNBXD, Yatra.com, Myntra.com. FirstCry, Zivame, iProf, Ozone Media.
Fidelity Growth Partners
Fidelity Growth Partners India is the private equity arm of Fidelity International Limited focused on investing in India. Since 2008, FGPI has made several investments across sectors including Healthcare and Life Sciences, Technology, Consumer and Manufacturing. Typically, FGPI invests between $10 Mn and $50 Mn for a minority stake in the company in the sector of Healthcare and Life Sciences, Technology, Consumer and Manufacturing. Including among its investment portfolios are Netmagic and Yebhi.
Naspers
Naspers is a leading multinational media group, incorporated in 1915 as a public limited liability company and was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in September 1994. The group’s principal operations are in internet platforms (focusing on commerce, communities, content, communication and games), pay-television and the provision of related technologies and print media (including publishing, distribution and printing). The group’s most significant operations are located in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa, China, Central and Eastern Europe, India, Brazil, Russia, Thailand and the Netherlands. The firm invest in Ecommerce, Print Media, Pay Television, including in OLX and Flipkart
Steadview Capital
Steadview is a leading alternative asset manager based in Hong Kong. The firm makes concentrated long-term investments across multiple industries. Investment Structure: Early Stage Venture and Later Stage Venture Investments Industries. Among its investee are Olacabs, Flipkart, Saavn, Urban Ladder
Jungle Ventures
Jungle Ventures is a Singapore based, entrepreneur backed venture firm that funds and helps startups scale across Asia Pacific. It invests in global startups that are solving problems relevant to Asia Pacific markets. It currently has investments in US, Singapore, India, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The invest in Seed and Early Stage Investments in the sector of Ecommerce, Digital Media, Saas, Fintech, Big Data, Analytics, Enterprise. Among its investee are Zipdial, Ekstop, Pokkt, Milaap
Qualcomm Ventures
Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM), a Fortune 500 company with operations across the globe. The firm invest in the area of Business Software, Cloud/Enterprise, Consumer Software, Hardware, Health Care, Infrastructure, Semi/Components. Among its investee are Appsdaily, Capillary, Deck, Portea, Housing
Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing. The firm has more than $37 Bn in assets under management. Its active portfolio of more than 120 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography. It emphasizes growth investing and has successfully built companies at all stages, from conceiving and creating venture capital opportunities, to providing capital to meet the needs of existing businesses, to investing in later-stage buyout transactions and special situations with unique characteristics. The firm like to invest in Consumer, Industrial and Services, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate, Tech, Media, Telecommunications like Lemon Tree, Biba, and Quikr.
Canaan Partners
Global venture capital firm investing in people with visionary ideas, Canaan Partners specializes in all stages of development, seed financings, start-ups, growth and early stage investments, typically Series A and B financings. The firm typically invests between $0.05 Mn to $80 Mn in its portfolio company. It prefers to exit its investments within 7 to 10 years, in the sector of Technology- Advertising & Marketing, Big Data/Cloud, Consumer, Enterprise/SaaS, FinTech, Hardware, Healthcare – Biopharma, digital Health & MedTech. Among its investee are Naaptol, Bharat Matrimony, iYogi, Happiest minds, mCARBON, CarTrade, Surewaves.
Fulcrum Venture
Founded in 2000, Fulcrum is a private equity investor which focuses on the SME business opportunities.They prefer to invest in like-minded entrepreneurs with solid principles and objectives. The firm seeks to invest between INR 5 crores – INR 15 crores in the sector of Education, Financial Services, FMCG, Healthcare, and Niche Retail. Its investee are Shield Healthcare Private Limited , SwaaS Systems, Congruent Solutions Pvt Ltd.
General Atlantic
980, is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growing companies. It does Early Stage Venture, Later Stage Venture and Private Equity Investments. They invests between $75 Mn and $400 M per deal, prefer to do in ECommerce, Software, Fashion, Cloud Computing, Curated Web. Among its investee are Vox Media, Klarna, Citiustech, and Squarespace.
India Quotient
Launched in 2012, India Quotient is an early stage fund with a corpus of INR 30 Cr. They invest in Seed Investments between 100k – 500k, focus on Education, Food and Travel, Mobile, Fashion, Lifestyle, Consumer Finance. Among its investee are Grabhouse, FRSH, Roposo, Prettysecrets, DogSpot.
IvyCap Ventures
The Firm does Early Stage Venture Investments and invests between $0.3 Mn and $7 Mn.
Guided by an entrepreneur-centric investment approach, IvyCap focuses on high-quality professional entrepreneurs from premier education institutions of the country. It focus on Healthcare, Education, Technology, Commerce. Among its investee are Aujas Networks, Leixir, eShakti.com, Vinculum Solutions, and FieldEZ.
Kae Capital
Kae Capital invests in those companies which bring out innovative solutions for existing gaps in the markets.They believe in identifying and building large companies even from a concept. Investment is made between $0.05 – $2.5 Mn and typically they invest between $0.2 – $1 Mn in the first round, in the sector of Mobile, Ecommerce, Education, Healthcare, Consumer, Internet. Among its investee are SysCloud, ShepHertz, FortunePlay, Nuiku, Shopsense, Airwoot.
Kalaari Capital
With a strong advisory team in Bangalore, Kalaari is a $160 Mn venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology-oriented companies in India. They seek companies that are capable of capturing new markets, providing innovative solutions and creating new wealth for India and beyond. Investment Structure:The firm invests $1Mn to $5Mn in technology savvy companies and technology-enabled services for India and the global markets. Among its investee are Mettl, UrbanLadder, Snapdeal, and Zivame.
Lightbox Management
India based Lightbox Management Ltd with an investment horizon of seven to eight years is a new $100 Mn tech fund focussed on early stage consumer technology businesses. Invests between $3 Mn and $5 Mn in the consumer technology space with a focus on education technology. Among its investee are Embibe, Cleartrip, and GreenDust.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Founded in 2000, Lightspeed Venture Partners investment company engages in consumer, enterprise, technology, and cleantech markets. Investment range per deal $1 to $25 Mn in Enterprise Software, Software, and Mobile. Among its investee are Eyeview, SimplyTapp, Luxe Valet, Vee, Blockchain, FiveStars, and Gainsight.
Matrix Partners
Mumbai Based Matrix Partners was founded in 1977, and is committed to build long-term relationships. With capital over INR 3000 Cr., they invest across sectors in India. Invests in the sector of Internet, Consumer internet, eCommerce, Travel, Internet, Consumer Internet, eCommerce, Travel, etc. Among its portfolio are NewsHunt, Quikr India, LimeTray, Hearing Plus, Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), WeAreHolidays.
Mayfield Fund
One of the oldest Venture Capital Firms focusing on early-stage to growth-stage investments in information technology companies, in particular on enterprise software, Internet consumer & media services, and communications. Investment Structure: It invests between $500,000 to $10 Mn in the sector of Consumer Services, Infrastructure Ancillaries, Healthcare Services, Manufacturing Opportunities. Among its investee are Gigya, Lantern, IndiaProperty.
Norwest Venture
NVP is an India-centric multi-stage investment firm that has partnered with entrepreneurs to build great businesses for more than 50 years. It invests $1Mn to $30 Mn in early stage and $15 Mn-$100 Mn in growth equity companies depending on the growth of the company. Its investee are Indusind Bank, Komli, Fashionandyou.com.
Ojas Venture
India based Venture Capital Ojas Venture Partners believes that for young startups to become successful, it is imperative for them to have the guidance of experienced professionals with in depth understanding of the marketplace. Typically, make an initial investment of $ 250,000 to $ 1.5 Mn and follow that in subsequent rounds up to a maximum of US $ 3 Mn per company over the life of the company. They focus to invest in Mobile Technology and Applications, telecom, wireless technologies, enterprise software, SaaS, Web Applications/Services, Consumer Internet. Among its investment are Tyfone, Vizury, Mango Techno, RiverSilica, CBazaar.
Seedfund
Invest in Internet, Media, Mobile, Telecommunications, Retail, Technology, and Consumer, This venture capital fund recognized the need for an early stage investment ecosystem in India and hence, focuses on investing in Indian startups. The firm seeks to invest between INR 1 Cr. ($0.19 Mn) and INR 25 Cr. ($4.67 Mn) in each portfolio company. Among its investee are Chumbak, Browntape, Heckyl, AxisRooms, Voonik.com.
SIDBI Venture
It focuses on life sciences, clean technology, retailing, light engineering, food processing, information technology, infrastructure related services, healthcare, logistics and distribution, water and sanitation, agriculture, and education sectors. It invests between INR 5 Cr. to 25 Cr. Among its investee are Printland, CircuitSutra Technologies, and Skelta Software
Orios Venture Partners
It’s a INR 300 Cr. and a 7-year, high-risk high-return fund, which is typical in early-stage investing. Software product startups are one of the key themes that Orios will be investing in.
Tracxn Labs
Tracxn Labs is a California-based company that offers a startup research platform which tracks startups across many areas. It is a $13.5M venture capital firm. Founded in 2013, the venture capital tracks startups working in over 230 sectors which include enterprise infrastructure, technology, applications, consumer, mobile, etc. It invest $50K-$60K to build an MVP in the sector of Computer Software. Among its investment are Indifi, Tavaga, Fabhotels, and SlicePay
SoftBank Capital
SoftBank Capital is a multi-stage venture capital fund that partners with entrepreneurs building disruptive enduring businesses. The venture capital manages $600 Mn across three funds and invests across a company’s lifecycle, from early to growth stages. It is headquartered in New York, NY, United States. It was founded in 1995. They prefer to invest in Biotechnology, Mobile, SaaS. Among its investee are Alibaba, Ola, Flipkart, and Snapdeal.
Axilor Ventures
Axilor Ventures helps founders improve their success through its programs and a venture funding model. Axilor has invested in 38 startups,17 out of which are Seed and 21 Pre Seed investments. Through its programs which include Accelerator, Scale-up and Early Stage Funding, Axilor aims to support early stage entrepreneurs and improve their odds of success. Startups Funded include Survaider, Appsfly.io, Pocket Aces, Pipecandy, Petoo
SAIF Partners
The firm invest in India since 2001. SAIF Partners specializes in private equity and venture capital across Asia, invests between $10 Mn and $100 Mn in one or more rounds of financing with investments between $200,000 to $500,000 in early stage companies and between $30 Mn and $35 Mn in more mature unlisted ventures. The firm prefer to invest in IT sector, ITes, Industrials, Financial Services, Internet, Consumer Product, Mobile sector. Among its investee are Justdial.com, Paytm, Network18, HomeShop18, Book My Show.
Ascent Capital
Ascent Capital, an India-focused independent private equity firm, is among the most experienced teams on ground with over 150+ years of collective experience in Indian capital markets. The firm makes investments ranging from $10 Mn to $30 Mn. The firm OK to invest in Technology, Ecommerce, Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Brands, Infrastructure.
Axon Partners
The firm prefers to invest in technology focused companies in countries like Latam, Spain and India. Invests from 100,000K to $25 Mn in growth phases, from seed capital to international expansion, prefer to invest in Games, Software, Security, Biotechnology, Telecommunications. Its investee are iYogi, ByHours.com, Hot Hotels.
Bain Capital
Bain Capital professionals in aggregate is the largest investor in every fund raised. Bain Capital, along with management teams, provides the strategic and analytic resources needed to build and grow great companies. Investment Structure: Invests between $5 Mn and $1 Bn in companies in wide range of Industries. Industries: Consumer, Retail and Dining, Financial and business Services, Healthcare, Industrial and Energy, Technology, Media and Telecom. The firm has invest in ASIMCO, BMC Software, Biglobe, Atento, BPL
Basil Partners
It’s a Venture Capital fund involved in Early Stage Venture Investments focusing on investing in India besides investing in North America, Europe and Asian Countries.
Investment Structure: Investment is done in the range between $1 million and $ 5 million with minimum revenue of $5 million in the IT sector. Among its investee are Endeavour Software Technologies and Karmic LifeSciences
Battery Ventures
Battery Ventures is based in Boston, Silicon Valley and invests in technology driven companies. With over 30 years of experience, this VC fund has deep pockets. Investment Structure: They invest in all stages of a company’s life, are flexible in the amount of investment, and are creative when it comes to syndicating, finding alternate sources of money, and designing financing to best match businesses. Industries: e-Commerce and Retail Digital Media, Industrial Technologies, Infrastructure, Software and Services. The firm has invest in HackerRank and AppDynamics.
Bessemer Venture
With great experience in investing, this 1911 founded company operates on a global scale with offices located in Israel, India and both coasts in the US. Investment Structure: They invest in the range of $75,000 to $66 Mn. Industries focus: Cyber Security, Financial Services, Mobile, Cleantech Cloud Computing. Its investee are Snapdeal and OnMobile.
Catamaran Investment
Founded in 2010 is a private investment office headquartered in Bangalore, India and London, UK. It’s a INR 600 Cr. multi-stage, multi-sector fund. Among its investee is Yebhi.
Forum Synergies
The company’s vision and mission is to be a unique, ethical private equity fund management model in India that provides investors with a best-in-class private equity model. Investment Structure: Forum Synergies invests between between $2 – $10 Mn in firms with revenues between $3 – $50 Mn. Industries: Healthcare, Automotive, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Equipment, Chemical Engineering, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, IT. Among its investee are Zomato, Ola, Quikr, TaxiForSure, Commonfloor, Freecharge, and Housing.
Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital India specializes in investments in startup seed, early, mid, late, expansion, public and growth stage companies. The firm invest between $100,000 and $1 Mn in seed stage, between $1 Mn and $10 Mn in early stage and between $10 Mn and $100 Mn in growth stage companies. Industries favorites are Consumer, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Outsourcing, Technology. The startups funded are including JustDial, Knowlarity, Practo, iYogi, bankbazaar.com
Nexus Venture Partners
Nexus Venture Partners is a venture capital firm investing in early stage and growth stage startups across sectors in India and US. The firm prefer to invest in sector of Mobile, Data Security, Big Data analytics, Infrastructure, Cloud, Storage, Internet, Rural Sector, Outsourced Services, Agribusiness, Energy, Media, Consumer and Business services, Technology. Investment range between $0.5 Mn and $10 Mn in early growth stage companies. Also, makes investments upto $0.5 Mn in their seed program. Including among its investment portfolios are Snapdeal, Housing, Komli, ScaleArc, PubMatic, Delhivery.
Inventus Capital Partners
With the sole goal of making new entrepreneurs successful, Inventus is a venture capital fund managed by entrepreneurs and industry-operating veterans. Investment Structure: The firm does not invest in capital intensive companies. It typically leads the first venture round with $1 Mn to $2 Mn and as the businesses grow, it invests from $0.25 Mn up to $10 Mn. Industries focus: Consumer, Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure, Media, Internet and Catalog Retail, Healthcare, Information Technology, Hardware and Equipment, Telecommunications etc. Including among its investment portfolios are Poshmark, Savaari, Farfaria, Policy Bazaar.com, Insta Health Solutions, CBazaar.
Helion Venture Partners
Investing in technology-powered and consumer service businesses, Helion Ventures Partners is a $605 Mn Indian-focused, an early to mid-stage venture fund participating in future rounds of financing in syndication with other venture partners. Invests between $2 Mn to $10 Mn in each company with less than $10 Mn in revenues. The firm focus on sector of Outsourcing, Mobile, Internet, Retail Services, Healthcare, Education and Financial Services. Its investee are Yepme, MakemyTrip, NetAmbit, Komli, TAXI For Sure, PubMatic.
Accel Partners
Accel Partners founded in 1983 has global presence in Palo Alto, London , New York, China and India. Typical multi-stage investments in internet technology companies are made by Accel partners. The firm cover industries: Internet and Consumer Services, Infrastructure, Cloud -Enabled Services, Mobile and Software. Among startups funded are Flipkart, BabyOye, Freshdesk, Book My Show, Zansaar, Probe, Myntra, CommonFloor.
Blume Ventures
Blume Venture Advisor funds invest in early-stage seed, startups, pre-series A, series B and late stage investments. Blume backs startups with both funding as well as active mentoring and support. The firm provides seed funding investments between $0.05 Mn – $0.3 Mn in seed stage. Also, provides follow-on investments to portfolio companies ranging from $.5Mn to $1.5Mn. Their preference sector are Mobile Applications, Telecommunications Equipment, Data Infrastructure, Internet and Software Sectors, Consumer Internet, Media, Research and Development. Among startups funded: Carbon Clean Solutions, EKI Communications, Audio Compass, Exotel, Printo.
IDG Ventures
Having a global network of technology venture funds with more than $4 billion, IDG Ventures India is a leading India-focused technology venture capital fund specializing in startups, early stage, growth stage and expansion stage companies. The firm invests between $1 Mn and $10 Mn, focus on sector of Digital Consumer – Internet, Mobile, Media and Technology Enabled Consumer Services, Enterprise Software – SaaS, Software Products and Enterprise services, Engineering – Medical Devices, Clean-tech and IP-led Businesses.
Including among its investment portfolios are UNBXD, Yatra.com, Myntra.com. FirstCry, Zivame, iProf, Ozone Media.
Fidelity Growth Partners
Fidelity Growth Partners India is the private equity arm of Fidelity International Limited focused on investing in India. Since 2008, FGPI has made several investments across sectors including Healthcare and Life Sciences, Technology, Consumer and Manufacturing. Typically, FGPI invests between $10 Mn and $50 Mn for a minority stake in the company in the sector of Healthcare and Life Sciences, Technology, Consumer and Manufacturing. Including among its investment portfolios are Netmagic and Yebhi.
Naspers
Naspers is a leading multinational media group, incorporated in 1915 as a public limited liability company and was listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in September 1994. The group’s principal operations are in internet platforms (focusing on commerce, communities, content, communication and games), pay-television and the provision of related technologies and print media (including publishing, distribution and printing). The group’s most significant operations are located in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa, China, Central and Eastern Europe, India, Brazil, Russia, Thailand and the Netherlands. The firm invest in Ecommerce, Print Media, Pay Television, including in OLX and Flipkart
Steadview Capital
Steadview is a leading alternative asset manager based in Hong Kong. The firm makes concentrated long-term investments across multiple industries. Investment Structure: Early Stage Venture and Later Stage Venture Investments Industries. Among its investee are Olacabs, Flipkart, Saavn, Urban Ladder
Jungle Ventures
Jungle Ventures is a Singapore based, entrepreneur backed venture firm that funds and helps startups scale across Asia Pacific. It invests in global startups that are solving problems relevant to Asia Pacific markets. It currently has investments in US, Singapore, India, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The invest in Seed and Early Stage Investments in the sector of Ecommerce, Digital Media, Saas, Fintech, Big Data, Analytics, Enterprise. Among its investee are Zipdial, Ekstop, Pokkt, Milaap
Qualcomm Ventures
Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM), a Fortune 500 company with operations across the globe. The firm invest in the area of Business Software, Cloud/Enterprise, Consumer Software, Hardware, Health Care, Infrastructure, Semi/Components. Among its investee are Appsdaily, Capillary, Deck, Portea, Housing
Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing. The firm has more than $37 Bn in assets under management. Its active portfolio of more than 120 companies is highly diversified by stage, sector and geography. It emphasizes growth investing and has successfully built companies at all stages, from conceiving and creating venture capital opportunities, to providing capital to meet the needs of existing businesses, to investing in later-stage buyout transactions and special situations with unique characteristics. The firm like to invest in Consumer, Industrial and Services, Energy, Financial Services, Healthcare, Real Estate, Tech, Media, Telecommunications like Lemon Tree, Biba, and Quikr.
Canaan Partners
Global venture capital firm investing in people with visionary ideas, Canaan Partners specializes in all stages of development, seed financings, start-ups, growth and early stage investments, typically Series A and B financings. The firm typically invests between $0.05 Mn to $80 Mn in its portfolio company. It prefers to exit its investments within 7 to 10 years, in the sector of Technology- Advertising & Marketing, Big Data/Cloud, Consumer, Enterprise/SaaS, FinTech, Hardware, Healthcare – Biopharma, digital Health & MedTech. Among its investee are Naaptol, Bharat Matrimony, iYogi, Happiest minds, mCARBON, CarTrade, Surewaves.
Fulcrum Venture
Founded in 2000, Fulcrum is a private equity investor which focuses on the SME business opportunities.They prefer to invest in like-minded entrepreneurs with solid principles and objectives. The firm seeks to invest between INR 5 crores – INR 15 crores in the sector of Education, Financial Services, FMCG, Healthcare, and Niche Retail. Its investee are Shield Healthcare Private Limited , SwaaS Systems, Congruent Solutions Pvt Ltd.
General Atlantic
980, is a leading global growth equity firm providing capital and strategic support for growing companies. It does Early Stage Venture, Later Stage Venture and Private Equity Investments. They invests between $75 Mn and $400 M per deal, prefer to do in ECommerce, Software, Fashion, Cloud Computing, Curated Web. Among its investee are Vox Media, Klarna, Citiustech, and Squarespace.
India Quotient
Launched in 2012, India Quotient is an early stage fund with a corpus of INR 30 Cr. They invest in Seed Investments between 100k – 500k, focus on Education, Food and Travel, Mobile, Fashion, Lifestyle, Consumer Finance. Among its investee are Grabhouse, FRSH, Roposo, Prettysecrets, DogSpot.
IvyCap Ventures
The Firm does Early Stage Venture Investments and invests between $0.3 Mn and $7 Mn.
Guided by an entrepreneur-centric investment approach, IvyCap focuses on high-quality professional entrepreneurs from premier education institutions of the country. It focus on Healthcare, Education, Technology, Commerce. Among its investee are Aujas Networks, Leixir, eShakti.com, Vinculum Solutions, and FieldEZ.
Kae Capital
Kae Capital invests in those companies which bring out innovative solutions for existing gaps in the markets.They believe in identifying and building large companies even from a concept. Investment is made between $0.05 – $2.5 Mn and typically they invest between $0.2 – $1 Mn in the first round, in the sector of Mobile, Ecommerce, Education, Healthcare, Consumer, Internet. Among its investee are SysCloud, ShepHertz, FortunePlay, Nuiku, Shopsense, Airwoot.
Kalaari Capital
With a strong advisory team in Bangalore, Kalaari is a $160 Mn venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology-oriented companies in India. They seek companies that are capable of capturing new markets, providing innovative solutions and creating new wealth for India and beyond. Investment Structure:The firm invests $1Mn to $5Mn in technology savvy companies and technology-enabled services for India and the global markets. Among its investee are Mettl, UrbanLadder, Snapdeal, and Zivame.
Lightbox Management
India based Lightbox Management Ltd with an investment horizon of seven to eight years is a new $100 Mn tech fund focussed on early stage consumer technology businesses. Invests between $3 Mn and $5 Mn in the consumer technology space with a focus on education technology. Among its investee are Embibe, Cleartrip, and GreenDust.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Founded in 2000, Lightspeed Venture Partners investment company engages in consumer, enterprise, technology, and cleantech markets. Investment range per deal $1 to $25 Mn in Enterprise Software, Software, and Mobile. Among its investee are Eyeview, SimplyTapp, Luxe Valet, Vee, Blockchain, FiveStars, and Gainsight.
Matrix Partners
Mumbai Based Matrix Partners was founded in 1977, and is committed to build long-term relationships. With capital over INR 3000 Cr., they invest across sectors in India. Invests in the sector of Internet, Consumer internet, eCommerce, Travel, Internet, Consumer Internet, eCommerce, Travel, etc. Among its portfolio are NewsHunt, Quikr India, LimeTray, Hearing Plus, Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), WeAreHolidays.
Mayfield Fund
One of the oldest Venture Capital Firms focusing on early-stage to growth-stage investments in information technology companies, in particular on enterprise software, Internet consumer & media services, and communications. Investment Structure: It invests between $500,000 to $10 Mn in the sector of Consumer Services, Infrastructure Ancillaries, Healthcare Services, Manufacturing Opportunities. Among its investee are Gigya, Lantern, IndiaProperty.
Norwest Venture
NVP is an India-centric multi-stage investment firm that has partnered with entrepreneurs to build great businesses for more than 50 years. It invests $1Mn to $30 Mn in early stage and $15 Mn-$100 Mn in growth equity companies depending on the growth of the company. Its investee are Indusind Bank, Komli, Fashionandyou.com.
Ojas Venture
India based Venture Capital Ojas Venture Partners believes that for young startups to become successful, it is imperative for them to have the guidance of experienced professionals with in depth understanding of the marketplace. Typically, make an initial investment of $ 250,000 to $ 1.5 Mn and follow that in subsequent rounds up to a maximum of US $ 3 Mn per company over the life of the company. They focus to invest in Mobile Technology and Applications, telecom, wireless technologies, enterprise software, SaaS, Web Applications/Services, Consumer Internet. Among its investment are Tyfone, Vizury, Mango Techno, RiverSilica, CBazaar.
Seedfund
Invest in Internet, Media, Mobile, Telecommunications, Retail, Technology, and Consumer, This venture capital fund recognized the need for an early stage investment ecosystem in India and hence, focuses on investing in Indian startups. The firm seeks to invest between INR 1 Cr. ($0.19 Mn) and INR 25 Cr. ($4.67 Mn) in each portfolio company. Among its investee are Chumbak, Browntape, Heckyl, AxisRooms, Voonik.com.
SIDBI Venture
It focuses on life sciences, clean technology, retailing, light engineering, food processing, information technology, infrastructure related services, healthcare, logistics and distribution, water and sanitation, agriculture, and education sectors. It invests between INR 5 Cr. to 25 Cr. Among its investee are Printland, CircuitSutra Technologies, and Skelta Software
Orios Venture Partners
It’s a INR 300 Cr. and a 7-year, high-risk high-return fund, which is typical in early-stage investing. Software product startups are one of the key themes that Orios will be investing in.
Tracxn Labs
Tracxn Labs is a California-based company that offers a startup research platform which tracks startups across many areas. It is a $13.5M venture capital firm. Founded in 2013, the venture capital tracks startups working in over 230 sectors which include enterprise infrastructure, technology, applications, consumer, mobile, etc. It invest $50K-$60K to build an MVP in the sector of Computer Software. Among its investment are Indifi, Tavaga, Fabhotels, and SlicePay
SoftBank Capital
SoftBank Capital is a multi-stage venture capital fund that partners with entrepreneurs building disruptive enduring businesses. The venture capital manages $600 Mn across three funds and invests across a company’s lifecycle, from early to growth stages. It is headquartered in New York, NY, United States. It was founded in 1995. They prefer to invest in Biotechnology, Mobile, SaaS. Among its investee are Alibaba, Ola, Flipkart, and Snapdeal.
Axilor Ventures
Axilor Ventures helps founders improve their success through its programs and a venture funding model. Axilor has invested in 38 startups,17 out of which are Seed and 21 Pre Seed investments. Through its programs which include Accelerator, Scale-up and Early Stage Funding, Axilor aims to support early stage entrepreneurs and improve their odds of success. Startups Funded include Survaider, Appsfly.io, Pocket Aces, Pipecandy, Petoo