We will invest in very early stage startups - companies that are still discovering a revenue model, pricing, product or strategy. Working only with those who don't have the time to spend a lot of money, we commit amounts of Rs 20 lacs to 200 lacs, and take stakes of 10-25% on the usual vulture capital terms.
We know a bit about VC funds - raised money, managed and even invested in them. It's tough work, and very competitive. The easy thing is to invest early on. That's what we do. We are serious about our work, we have a Board, an Investment Committee, Mentors, and the Investment Managers.
The founders of our portfolio companies also are a part of the IQ team, actually the most useful guys.
Please become part of the IQ community. We will post updates to this page regularly and inform you of events we are organising. We want this page to be useful...please share your views, favourite articles, blogs, photos of your pets, whatever.
We know a bit about VC funds - raised money, managed and even invested in them. It's tough work, and very competitive. The easy thing is to invest early on. That's what we do. We are serious about our work, we have a Board, an Investment Committee, Mentors, and the Investment Managers.
The founders of our portfolio companies also are a part of the IQ team, actually the most useful guys.
Please become part of the IQ community. We will post updates to this page regularly and inform you of events we are organising. We want this page to be useful...please share your views, favourite articles, blogs, photos of your pets, whatever.
Location: India, Karnataka, Bengaluru
Employees: 1-10
Founded date: 2011
Investment Type: Venture Capital
Investment Stage: Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
Portfolio 8
| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 27.08.2024 | Convin | convin.ai | $8.6M | India, Kar... |
| 25.04.2023 | Lokal App | getlokalapp.com | $17.6M | India, Kar... |
| 10.03.2023 | Luru | luru.app | $1.4M | United Sta... |
| 25.05.2022 | Zipteams | zipteams.com | $700K | India, Mah... |
| 11.05.2022 | topmate.io | topmate.io | $750K | India, Kar... |
| 23.01.2018 | WealthTrus... | wealthtrust.in | $500K | India, Mah... |
| 26.10.2016 | CreditMate | creditmate.in | $500K | India, Mah... |
| 01.12.2014 | FAB BAG | fabbag.com | $500K | India, Mah... |
Mentions in press and media 34
| Date | Title | Description |
| 27.11.2024 | The Surge of Indian Startups: A New Era of Funding | The Indian startup ecosystem is buzzing. Recent weeks have shown a remarkable surge in venture capital (VC) funding, particularly driven by the impressive performance of companies like Zepto and HealthKart. The week of November 16-22, 2024,... |
| 27.11.2024 | The Rise of Digital Titans: ShareChat and OneCard's Financial Surge | In the bustling landscape of Indian tech, two companies are carving their names in bold letters: ShareChat and OneCard. Both are backed by formidable investors and are navigating the turbulent waters of the digital economy with remarkable a... |
| 26.11.2024 | Livestreaming income, higher ad revenue boost ShareChat's FY24 topline | Credit: Reuters Tiger Global-backed homegrown social media company ShareChat, which also operates a short video platform Moj, reported a 33% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in consolidated revenue, to Rs 718 crore against Rs 540 cr in the fisca... |
| 22.11.2024 | [Weekly funding roundup Nov 16-22] Zepto effect boosts VC inflow to 2nd highest for 2024 Recommended Stories For You | The third week of November saw the Zepto effect when the quick commerce unicorn's massive $350 million fundraise led the Indian startup ecosystem to achieve the second-highest weekly venture capital (VC) funding this year. The total VC fund... |
| 28.10.2024 | First Cheque to back 20 NextGen brands over 18 months | Early-stage venture capital firm First Cheque plans to invest in 20 exceptional founders building "game-changing" brands over the next 18 months, providing up to $500,000 in funding for each portfolio company. The company aims t... |
| 18.10.2024 | Temasek’s Fullerton to take control of Lendingkart in distressed acquisition | Lendingkart, a digital lending platform focused on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), announced that Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek, will acquire a controlling stake in the company. Ac... |
| 14.10.2024 | GIVA Jewellery closes extended Series B funding with Rs 255 Cr Recommended Stories For You | GIVA Jewellery said on Monday it closed an extended Series B funding round at Rs 255 crore from Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, Edelweiss Discover Fund, and the top management of GIVA. The funding round, comprising 35% primary and 65% secondar... |
| 14.10.2024 | Giva raises Rs 255 Cr; A91 and India Quotient get exit worth Rs 166 Cr | Omnichannel jewelry startup Giva has raised Rs 255 crore in an extended Series B round led by Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, Edelweiss Discover Fund, and its senior management. Of this, Rs 89 crore is primary capital, while the remainder is s... |
| 14.10.2024 | GIVA Jewellery Closes Extended Series B Funding with INR 255 Cr Investment Led by Premji Invest The fine jewellery brand plans to leverage the funds to expand its offline presence and enhance its lab-... | GIVA Jewellery announced the closure of its extended Series B funding round, raising INR 255 crore from Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, Edelweiss Discover Fund, and GIVA's top management. The round consisted of 35% primary and 65% secondary in... |
| 14.10.2024 | Indian fine jewellery maker GIVA shines with $30m extended Series B round | Indian fine jewellery retailer GIVA Jewellery on Monday said it has raised Rs 255 crore ($30.4 million) in its extended Series B round led by Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, Edelweiss Discover Fund, and the top management of GIVA. The funding ... |
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