iStart
VC Fund
iStart is a VC fund focused on Video and Advice. iStartis is a customizable online platform for organizations running business competitions around the globe. It has become the go-to site for entering business competitions from around the world, browsing pages of idea summaries, and networking with hundreds of entrepreneurs.iStart is now the networking site for entrepreneurs, mentors, andadvisors to connect with each other and bring potential business ideas to market. It is conducted by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
- Total investments:
- 2
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries iStart invests in
Stages iStart invests in
Countries iStart invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Video 1 (50%)
- Advice 1 (50%)
- Internet 1 (50%)
- Software 1 (50%)
- E-Commerce 1 (50%)
Stage
- Convertible Note 1 (50%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (50%)
Country
- India 1 (50%)
- Taiwan 1 (50%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrating farms, farmers, vendors/traders & Customers at a common platform to structure agriculture sector. We recommend farmers what to grow and what agri practices to use based on their soil data and past crop history. We are eliminating limitations of traditional supply chain by adding value at every step Finance is integrated atevery step – Value chain Financing with partner organisations (NBFC, Banks) Hi-tech training , skill development and employment generation to farmers Reaching every farmer through our vast network of Facilitation Centre (Rural/Urban Kiosk) and Gather and Manage field level data Crop packages from land selection to final production using AI/ML and data from field, Agriculture universities, Input companies. New Age Farming practices like Green House, Drip Irrigations, Solar Farms etc development and Creating awareness about it. | $38.4K / Convertible Note / Mar 01, 2018 | ||
| Viscovery is a leading Vision Artificial Intelligence company based on Deep Learning and Computer Vision technology. Our revolutionary visual discovery service provides image and video recognition solutions for enterprises. Established in 2013, Viscovery has collaborated with Intel, NVIDIA, AWS, and received international recognition and investmentfrom Intel, Alibaba, Quanta, CDIB, H&Q, etc.Viscovery is dedicated to providing comprehensive recognition solutions for Smart Retail, Smart E-Commerce, Smart Media, Augmented Reality, Smart Factory and more. With our R&D team based in Taipei and consisting of computer scientists and engineers with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Viscovery has been exploring the unlimited possibilities via Vision AI, and providing customized recognition solutions for enterprises. (www.viscovery.com) | $10M / Venture - Series Unknown / Oct 18, 2016 |
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FAQ
What does iStart invest in?
iStart invests primarily in Video, Advice and Internet startups, most often at Convertible Note and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did iStart last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for iStart closed in Mar 2018. Shizune tracks 2 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 Oct 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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