# Chiratae Ventures

> Chiratae Ventures is a VC fund in Bangalore backing Software and E-Commerce. See 195 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Bangalore, India
- Total investments: 195
- Last investment: Aug 2026
- Lead investor: 40%
- Last fund: Nov 2022
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idg-ventures
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/IDGVC_India
- Website: http://chiratae.com/

Chiratae Ventures is a VC fund in Bangalore focused on Software and E-Commerce. IDG Ventures India is a leading technology venture capital fund in India. The fund is part of IDG Ventures, a global network of technology venture funds with over $6 billion under management with over 220 investee companies and 10 offices across Asia and North America. IDG Ventures has been an investor in companies including Funzio, Ctrip, Tencent,Baidu, Netscape, BabyCenter, Sohu, Vancl and VinaGame. In India, IDG Ventures has invested in companies such as Flipkart, Myntra, Yatra, Newgen, Brainbees (FirstCry.com), Vserv, Manthan Software, Valyoo (Lenskart.com), Actoserba (Zivame.com), NestAway and Hiree. More information about IDG Ventures is available at www.idgvcindia.com

## Contacts

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## Round sizes

| Stage | Round size |
| --- | --- |
| Seed | $1M–$5M |
| Series A | $2.6M–$9.5M |
| Series B | $1.6M–$14M |

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 21 | 11% |
| E-Commerce | 17 | 9% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 17 | 9% |
| Health Care | 14 | 7% |
| Internet | 13 | 7% |

159 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series A | 56 | 29% |
| Series B | 33 | 17% |
| Seed | 31 | 16% |
| Series C | 20 | 10% |
| Series D | 8 | 4% |

13 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| India | 78 | 40% |
| United States | 15 | 8% |
| Singapore | 4 | 2% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ranjith Menon | Executive Director | 19 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ranjith-menon |
| Sudhir Sethi | Founder and Managing General Partner | 33 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sudhir-sethi |
| Venkatesh Peddi | Partner, Executive Director and Head of Software Sector | 31 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/venkatesh-peddi |
| Karthik Prabhakar | Executive Director & Global Head - Fundraising | 13 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/karthik-prabhakar |
| Kriti Gupta | Investment Analyst | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kriti-gupta |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GetVantage | GetVantage is a Fintech platform that offers entrepreneurs growth solutions that include equity-free funding, real-time insights, business optimisation tools, and a powerful founder's ecosystem. GetVantage is India and Southeast Asia’s leading non-dilutive capital gateway for digital-first businesses and SMEs across 18+ sectors includingeCommerce, CleanTech, D2C, Edtech, EV & infrastructure, SaaS, Healthtech, Foodtech, cloud-kitchens, QSR and many more.Founded in 2019 by seasoned fintech entrepreneur Bhavik Vasa and Tech and Ops veteran Amit Srivastava, the GetVantage uses proprietary technology to analyze an assortment of sales, marketing, and accounting data to offer growth capital to founders based on current and projected revenue in a fraction of the time it takes to raise from traditional sources. GetVantage makes data-driven investments between US$ 10,000 to US$ 3 million to help digital businesses unlock their growth potential. Unlike traditional funding sources, GetVantage doesn’t require business owners to give up equity or control via board seats, or warrants. As a founders-first company, GetVantage has built a strong ecosystem of strategic partners to provide business owners with powerful growth solutions (capital, community, content, collaboration) to hypercharge growth.GetVantage has quickly become a valued partner in the startup and eCommerce ecosystem helping founders reach new customers and focus on growing revenues without diluting ownership. The company has a number of exciting businesses in its current portfolio and a robust pipeline. As the leading non-dilutive fintech marketplace in India, GetVantage has firmly established itself as one of the most active investors in the country with a portfolio of over 450+ of the most exciting brands in India. The company has onboarded over 9,000+ brands onto its platform and is on track to fund 1000+ brands in the next 18 months.In keeping with the company's commitment to being a founders-first organization, GetVantage also launched a community support initiative for emerging entrepreneurs as a way of giving back by paying it forward to the next generation - www.foundersforfounders.org.In October 2020, GetVantage announced it had raised a US$5 million seed round led by Chiratae Ventures (formerly IDG Ventures) along with Dream Incubators (Japan) and other marquees NBFCs and debt funds. In June 2022, the company announced a $36 million pre-Series A / growth round led by Varanium Group and co-led by returning investor Chiratae Ventures. The round also so participation from returning investor Dream Incubator Japan, as well as new investors Sony Innovation Fund, InCred, and DMI Sparkle Fund. | $6.6M | Series A | Aug 04, 2026 |  |
| ContraVault AI | ContraVault AI provides an AI-driven platform that streamlines the tender management process for contractors and enterprises. The platform automates tender analysis, enabling users to rapidly identify risks, extract actionable insights, and make informed bidding decisions. It reduces the time required for document review and evaluation by asignificant margin, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making. It also organizes and tracks tender data, offering visibility into opportunities and historical performance. The system supports improved bid evaluation and resource allocation, helping companies optimize their approach to tender submissions. It integrates AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, decision accuracy, and operational workflows. | $3.1M | Seed | Jun 16, 2026 |  |
| TakeMe2Space | TakeMe2Space is a startup focused on democratizing access to space and advancing space technology. M2Space aims to revolutionize how people interact with space by enabling access and experimentation for everyone. They are involved in building satellites and fostering innovation in the space sector | $5M | Seed | Jan 08, 2026 |  |
| AgroStar | AgroStar is India’s foremost AgTech start-up working on the mission of #HelpingFarmersWin by providing a complete range of agri solutions at the fingertips of farmers. AgroStar’s tech platform provides a combination of agronomy advice coupled with service and agri input products that enable farmers to significantly improve their productivity andincome.We use an extensive amount of data, technology and agronomy knowledge to give the right solutions (advice+products) to Indian farmers.AgroStar currently operates in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan and has over 5 Lakh farmers on its digital platform. Farmers in these states can avail agri solutions for their entire crop life-cycle with a simple “missed call” or through its Android app, which is amongst the highest rated farming focused apps in the country.Over the next 5 years, we plan to continue to provide incremental value to farmers in terms of wide range of inputs delivered at their doorsteps, world-class agronomy guidance and also access to market linkages and credit. | $30M | Venture - Series Unknown | Nov 20, 2025 |  |
| Gullak.Money | Gullak.Money aims to create an all-inclusive ecosystem of saving which is accessible to all. | $7.5M | Series A | Sep 24, 2025 |  |
| HexaHealth | HexaHealth is a startup that aims to build a network of hospitals across the country, bring in digital solutions for better patient care throughout the patient’s surgery life cycle, and expand its consumer base to address the information asymmetry. | $12M | Series A | Apr 30, 2025 |  |
| AgroStar | AgroStar is India’s foremost AgTech start-up working on the mission of #HelpingFarmersWin by providing a complete range of agri solutions at the fingertips of farmers. AgroStar’s tech platform provides a combination of agronomy advice coupled with service and agri input products that enable farmers to significantly improve their productivity andincome.We use an extensive amount of data, technology and agronomy knowledge to give the right solutions (advice+products) to Indian farmers.AgroStar currently operates in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan and has over 5 Lakh farmers on its digital platform. Farmers in these states can avail agri solutions for their entire crop life-cycle with a simple “missed call” or through its Android app, which is amongst the highest rated farming focused apps in the country.Over the next 5 years, we plan to continue to provide incremental value to farmers in terms of wide range of inputs delivered at their doorsteps, world-class agronomy guidance and also access to market linkages and credit. |  |  | Apr 08, 2025 |  |
| AgroStar | AgroStar is India’s foremost AgTech start-up working on the mission of #HelpingFarmersWin by providing a complete range of agri solutions at the fingertips of farmers. AgroStar’s tech platform provides a combination of agronomy advice coupled with service and agri input products that enable farmers to significantly improve their productivity andincome.We use an extensive amount of data, technology and agronomy knowledge to give the right solutions (advice+products) to Indian farmers.AgroStar currently operates in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan and has over 5 Lakh farmers on its digital platform. Farmers in these states can avail agri solutions for their entire crop life-cycle with a simple “missed call” or through its Android app, which is amongst the highest rated farming focused apps in the country.Over the next 5 years, we plan to continue to provide incremental value to farmers in terms of wide range of inputs delivered at their doorsteps, world-class agronomy guidance and also access to market linkages and credit. | $6.7M | Series E | Apr 08, 2025 |  |
| Bizongo | Bizongo develops a tech-enabled B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform for packaging, apparel, and other customized goods. It digitally transforms the fragmented and unorganized yet unique and ubiquitous B2B segment of customized goods. The company focuses on packaging, textiles, apparel, and other contract manufacturing goods as its productportfolio and has a network of over 1500 curated manufacturers across these categories.Bizongo was founded in 2015 by three IIT graduates Aniket Deb, Sachin Agrawal, and Ankit Tomar. | $4.5M | Series E | Mar 11, 2025 |  |
| Mili | Software for streamlining workflows for financial advisors | $2M | Seed | Dec 17, 2024 |  |

10 of 195 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Chiratae Ventures invest in?

Chiratae Ventures invests primarily in Software, E-Commerce and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Series A and Series B stage. Most of the 195 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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

Chiratae Ventures typically joins rounds of $1M–$5M at Seed, $2.6M–$9.5M at Series A and $1.6M–$14M at Series B. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Chiratae Ventures participates in.

### How do I contact Chiratae Ventures?

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### Who are the partners at Chiratae Ventures?

The team at Chiratae Ventures includes Ranjith Menon (Executive Director), Sudhir Sethi (Founder and Managing General Partner) and Venkatesh Peddi (Partner, Executive Director and Head of Software Sector), among 7 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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