# Dholakia Ventures

> Dholakia Ventures is a VC fund in Surat backing Artificial Intelligence and Software. See 79 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Surat, India
- Total investments: 79
- Last investment: May 2026
- Lead investor: 9%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dholakiaventures/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/dholakiaventure
- Website: https://www.dholakiaventures.com/

Dholakia Ventures is an investment firm.

## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $270k–$4M |
| Series A | $2.4M–$50M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Artificial Intelligence | 9 | 11% |
| Software | 8 | 10% |
| Information Technology | 7 | 9% |
| E-Commerce | 6 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8% |

109 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 39 | 49% |
| Series A | 10 | 13% |
| Funding Round | 7 | 9% |
| Pre-Seed | 6 | 8% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 4 | 5% |

10 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| India | 54 | 68% |
| United States | 2 | 3% |
| Singapore | 1 | 1% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1 | 1% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| StrainX Bioworks |  | $13M | Seed | May 24, 2026 |  |
| NowPurchase | NowPurchase is currently focused on the 19B$ foundry and castings industry. We provide foundries with: 1. Smart: Proprietary software to optimize production process.2. Reliable: Complete ownership as a supplier. Reliable & strict quality check and inspection.3. Transparent: Real time stock and price availability through our WhatsAppBot.We deal with all core production inputs like Ferro Alloys, Additives, Nodularizers, Scrap & Pig Iron among others. | $6.1M | Venture - Series Unknown | Sep 19, 2024 |  |
| WTF Gyms and Technology | WTF: Revolutionizing the Fitness Landscape in IndiaIn today's fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle has become increasingly challenging. Traditional gym models often fail to cater to the diverse needs and preferences of the modern fitness enthusiast. This is where WTF steps in, with a mission to redefine the gym experience inIndia and make fitness more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone.WTF aims to address the common pain points in the fitness industry by offering innovative solutions that combine cutting-edge technology, personalized fitness plans, and expert coaching. By integrating virtual classes, AI-powered coaching, and tailored workout plans, WTF creates a unique fitness ecosystem that transcends conventional gym models and provides a comprehensive, personalized approach to health and wellness.The impact of WTF's approach is evident in the impressive growth statistics of its partner gyms. About 50% of the WTF gyms have experienced remarkable growth of at least 70% during the last 12 months, while 30% have seen growth anywhere between 20 to 40%. These figures showcase the power of WTF's partnership and the mutual benefits that arise from their collaboration with gym owners.In conclusion, WTF is on a mission to revolutionize the fitness industry in India by addressing the challenges faced by gym-goers and gym owners alike. Through the use of innovative technology, personalized fitness offerings, and a strong emphasis on community-building, WTF is poised to transform the way India stays fit and healthy. | $500K | Seed | Jul 01, 2024 |  |
| Nitro Commerce | Nitro Commerce provides AI tools to help them reach their greatest potential. | $1.8M | Seed | Jun 25, 2024 |  |
| Unikon.ai | Unikon.ai has solved the issue of access on this open-source platform. Every user has a personal profile that they can modify to include different prices for direct messaging, video calls, and audio calls."Unikon" means "you and I connect." | $1.9M | Seed | Jun 20, 2024 |  |
| Palette Brands | Palette Brands is a consumer products holding company. | $2M | Seed | Jun 12, 2024 |  |
| Palette Brands | Palette Brands is a consumer products holding company. | $2M | Seed | Jun 12, 2024 |  |
| Ghost Kitchens | Ghost Kitchens assists restaurants and cloud kitchens in generating additional revenue with minimal investment. Its platform supports aggregator management, marketing to increase food delivery orders, inventory management, and the supply of ready food solutions, reducing their reliance on skilled labour to maintain standardisation. | $4.9M | Series A | Feb 22, 2024 |  |
| AppMySite | AppMySite is a DIY mobile app builder that delivers premium native mobile apps, in real time, without writing a single line of code.AppMySite enables website owners, freelancers, and digital agencies to create customisable and affordable Android & iOS apps. All mobile apps created are optimised for performance, and built for publishing on theapp stores. |  |  | Jan 01, 2024 |  |
| Aliste Technologies | IOT Manufacturer that leverages cutting edge hardware and software technologies to produce Smart home solutions in a cost conscious manner. | $995.3K | Seed | Dec 12, 2023 |  |

10 of 79 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Dholakia Ventures invest in?

Dholakia Ventures invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 79 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### What is Dholakia Ventures's check size?

Dholakia Ventures typically joins rounds of $270k–$4M at Seed and $2.4M–$50M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Dholakia Ventures participates in.

### When did Dholakia Ventures last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Dholakia Ventures closed in May 2026. Shizune tracks 79 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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