# TVS Motor Company

> TVS Motor Company is a VC fund in Chennai backing Automotive and FinTech. See 13 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Chennai, India
- Total investments: 13
- Last investment: May 2026
- Lead investor: 92%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/23238/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TVSMotor
- Website: http://www.tvsmotor.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvsmotorcompany

TVS Motor Company is a VC fund in Chennai focused on Automotive and FinTech. TVS was established by Mr TV Sundaram Iyengar. He began with Madurai's first bus service in 1911 and founded T.V.Sundaram Iyengar and Sons Limited, a company in the transportation business with a large fleet of trucks and buses under the name of Southern Roadways Limited.[2] When he died in 1955, his sons took the company ahead with severalforays in the automobile sector, including finance, insurance, manufacture of two-wheelers, tyres and components. The group has managed to run 97 companies that account for a combined turnover of nearly $6 billion.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Automotive | 3 | 23% |
| FinTech | 2 | 15% |
| Electric Vehicle | 2 | 15% |
| Financial Services | 2 | 15% |
| Energy | 1 | 8% |

28 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corporate Round | 4 | 31% |
| Series A | 3 | 23% |
| Series B | 1 | 8% |
| Series C | 1 | 8% |
| Series D | 1 | 8% |

7 stages tracked in total.

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| India | 8 | 62% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Abhay Tandon | Head - Digital and AI Innovation | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/abhay-tandon |
| K. Gopala Desikan | CFO | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/k-gopaladesikan |
| Manu Saxena | VP Business Planning | 3 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/manu-saxena |
| Rajesh Narasimhan | CEO | 3 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rajesh-narasimhan |
| Ralf Speth | Cheif Mentor | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ralf-speth-dieter |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jana Small Finance Bank | Janalakshmi Financial Services is a for-profit NBFC serving the urban underserved, with the promoter stake held in the not-for-profit entity Janalakshmi Social Services. This is the only NBFC in India structured in such a manner, with the deliberate intent of keeping the social spirit intact.Janalakshmi Financial Services' market-basedapproach to financial inclusion is defined by three distinct characteristics: first, an exclusive focus on servicing the needs of the urban poor; second, a strong customer-value driven approach in designing financial products and services; third, the centrality of technology and processes as the foundation of a scalable enterprise. | $20.1M | Post-IPO Secondary | May 18, 2026 |  |
| TVS Credit Services | From the largest cities to the smallest villages, India is filled with ambition and enterprise. As Indians from all walks of life set out to write their growth story, our timely and affordable credit empowers them to bring their dreams alive.As part of the $7 billion TVS Group, we empower Indians from various socioeconomic backgrounds withfinancial products that serve their needs. In doing so,we further the cause of financial inclusion.Our two wheeler, used car, three wheeler,and tractor loans are designed for Indians in small towns and the rural heartland,for our nation's growth is powered by their prosperity. Our foray into the used commercial vehicle and consumer durable finance is yet another step in this direction. Our entrepreneurial culture, which inspires us to deliver our best, has given rise to such initiatives as TEDDI, a framework to implement innovative ideas, and GURU, a mentorship program to help new employees deliver excellence from Day One.With over 2.5 million customers and a long-term CRISIL rating of AA-, our growth is built on firm foundations. We have won several awards,including the Flame Award for Excellence in Rural Marketing,The Best BFSI Company Award at the ET Now Makers of Developed India Awards 2018, and the Most Effective Employee Engagement Strategy Award at the World HRD Congress. | $19.3M | Corporate Round | Nov 03, 2025 |  |
| DriveX | DriveX digital platform helps in buying or renting pre-loved two-wheelers with quality checks and hassle-free documentation. | $7.4M | Corporate Round | Jul 22, 2025 |  |
| DriveX | DriveX digital platform helps in buying or renting pre-loved two-wheelers with quality checks and hassle-free documentation. | $10.7M | Corporate Round | Aug 24, 2022 |  |
| Norton Motorcycles | Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd manufacturers motorcycles in the UK for world wide retail. | $130.2M | Corporate Round | Apr 21, 2022 |  |
| Rapido | Rapido offers a platform that enables users to book bike taxis, autos, and cabs for convenient travel. The service focuses on providing quick and affordable rides, catering to the transportation needs of urban commuters. Users can access the Rapido app to track rides in real-time, receive fare estimates, and book rides efficiently. The platformoperates in numerous cities, facilitating easy mobility for its customers. With a straightforward booking process, Rapido aims to simplify the commuting experience for users looking for reliable transportation options. | $180M | Series D | Apr 15, 2022 |  |
| Ultraviolette Automotive | Ultraviolette Automotive is a technology startup working on electric two-wheelers and energy infrastructure. The startup develops products and systems that reflect a progressive ideology, as well as builds an electric vehicle ecosystem for this urban environment. They synthesize design and technology to create new dimensions in advanced engineeringand seamless user experiences.Ultraviolette Automotive new product F77, an urban sports/commuter bike that allows both seasoned riders, as well as, enthusiasts to do more with just one motorcycle. It goes beyond daily commuting to actually deliver high levels of performance and unparalleled user experience across the usage and ownership experience cycles.The startup was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. | $14.9M | Series C | Dec 09, 2021 |  |
| Ultraviolette Automotive | Ultraviolette Automotive is a technology startup working on electric two-wheelers and energy infrastructure. The startup develops products and systems that reflect a progressive ideology, as well as builds an electric vehicle ecosystem for this urban environment. They synthesize design and technology to create new dimensions in advanced engineeringand seamless user experiences.Ultraviolette Automotive new product F77, an urban sports/commuter bike that allows both seasoned riders, as well as, enthusiasts to do more with just one motorcycle. It goes beyond daily commuting to actually deliver high levels of performance and unparalleled user experience across the usage and ownership experience cycles.The startup was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. | $4.1M | Series B | Sep 03, 2020 |  |
| TagBox | TagBox is creating more reliable and sustainable cold chains. They do so through solutions at the intersection of the Internet of Things. | $3.9M | Series A | May 09, 2019 |  |
| Altizon Systems | Altizon is a product company focused on the Industrial Internet.Altizon, the industrial IoT company empowers Industrial Digital Revolutions globally by helping enterprises use machine data to drive business decisions. The company enables digital transformation in enterprises by accelerating Smart Manufacturing initiatives, modernizing AssetPerformance Management and pioneering new Business Models for service delivery. The Datonis IIoT platform accelerates IT/OT integrations by helping quickly connect diverse industrial assets and launching new applications over a hybrid infrastructure with edge computing, advanced in-stream analytics, an application development framework and Deep Learning capabilities.Datonis Manufacturing Intelligence Suite provides a set of ready-to-go business value apps, Enterprise Integrations and Data Services for Operational Intelligence, further accelerate enterprise outcomes. With a global footprint of over 100 enterprise users, Altizon is a leading Industrial IOT platform provider as recognized by Gartner and several other analyst firms like Forrester and BCG. Frost & Sullivan leadership in product innovation award-winning company Altizon, is also an alum of the Microsoft Accelerator. | $7M | Series A | Apr 29, 2019 |  |

10 of 13 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Nexus Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/nexus-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Swiggy](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/swiggy) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [HIVE Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hive-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Lumis Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lumis-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Nexus Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/nexus-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Shell Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/shell-technology-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does TVS Motor Company invest in?

TVS Motor Company invests primarily in Automotive, FinTech and Electric Vehicle startups, most often at Corporate Round and Series A stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact TVS Motor Company?

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### Who are the partners at TVS Motor Company?

The team at TVS Motor Company includes Abhay Tandon (Head - Digital and AI Innovation), K. Gopala Desikan (CFO) and Manu Saxena (VP Business Planning), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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