# Upaya Social Ventures

> Upaya Social Ventures is a VC fund backing Agriculture and Manufacturing. See 26 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Seattle, United States
- Total investments: 26
- Last investment: Jan 2026
- Lead investor: 46%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Upaya-Social-Ventures-3990586?impid=&actpref=anetsrch_name&itemaction=mclk&anetid=3990586&trk=anetsrch_name&goback=%2Egdr_1317658394404_1&pgkey=anet_search_results
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/UpayaSV
- Website: http://www.upayasv.org/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/upayasv

Upaya Social Ventures is a VC fund in Seattle focused on Agriculture and Manufacturing. Upaya’s mission is to create dignified jobs for the poorest of the poor by investing in and consulting with small business entrepreneurs anchored in marginalized communities.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture | 7 | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 15% |
| Food and Beverage | 4 | 15% |
| AgTech | 3 | 12% |
| Fashion | 3 | 12% |

44 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 13 | 50% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 4 | 15% |
| Angel | 2 | 8% |
| Pre-Seed | 2 | 8% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 4% |

6 stages tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AB Chakravarthy | India Country Director | 6 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ab-chakravarthy |
| Shruti Goel | Director | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/shruti-goel-df1c |
| Sachi Shenoy | Co-Founder, Board Member | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/sachi-shenoy-59d8 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ScrapUncle | ScrapUncle is an App/Website that allows users to schedule a doorstep pickup for their Junk goods such as Paper, Metals, Plastics, Electronic Waste and get paid for it. | $2.4M | Seed | Jan 27, 2026 |  |
| I was a Sari | I was a Sari is a circular fashion brand based in India that creates contemporary fashion pieces from preloved saris. They focus on sustainability by giving fabric a second life and empowering women artisans through skilled craftsmanship. The brand offers limited-edition fashion items such as the iconic bomber jacket, quilted slippers, oversizedshirts, and other apparel made from recycled sari materials. They emphasize social impact by providing jobs to underprivileged women in Mumbai and supporting economic independence for marginalized female artisans. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Aug 10, 2025 |  |
| EcoRight | EcoRight is a young sustainable & ethical lifestyle brand and we create eco-friendly products for consumers. Our mission is to help people ease into a healthier, zero-waste lifestyle by giving them alternatives that are high on usability and style. We want to make sustainable fashion mainstream! |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Nov 05, 2024 |  |
| Biofics | Biofics manufactures biogas plants and offers organic waste management services. | $1.2M | Seed | Aug 28, 2024 |  |
| Kaarigar Mandi | Kaarigar Mandi provides digital solutions for footwear supply chain and businesses. | $210K | Seed | Mar 26, 2024 |  |
| Amounee | Amounee is a digital marketplace that connects rural artists and weavers with urban clients directly. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Mar 07, 2024 |  |
| Amounee | Amounee is a digital marketplace that connects rural artists and weavers with urban clients directly. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Mar 07, 2024 |  |
| Amwoodo | Our core purpose is to lead the way in sustainable manufacturing, offering bamboo-first products that empower individuals and communities to make eco-conscious choices. We strive to inspire a global shift towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the environment. Through our commitment to innovation, ethical practices andcommunity engagement, we aim to build a greener, more resilient future for generations. | $50K | Pre-Seed | Dec 20, 2023 |  |
| Amwoodo | Our core purpose is to lead the way in sustainable manufacturing, offering bamboo-first products that empower individuals and communities to make eco-conscious choices. We strive to inspire a global shift towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the environment. Through our commitment to innovation, ethical practices andcommunity engagement, we aim to build a greener, more resilient future for generations. | $50K | Pre-Seed | Dec 20, 2023 |  |
| Amwoodo | Our core purpose is to lead the way in sustainable manufacturing, offering bamboo-first products that empower individuals and communities to make eco-conscious choices. We strive to inspire a global shift towards a more sustainable and harmonious relationship with the environment. Through our commitment to innovation, ethical practices andcommunity engagement, we aim to build a greener, more resilient future for generations. | $50K | Convertible Note | Dec 15, 2023 |  |

10 of 26 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Acumen](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/acumen-fund) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [AngelList India](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/angellist-india) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Beyond Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/beyond-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [SiriusOne Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/siriusone-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Soonicorn Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/soonicorn-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Venture Catalysts](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/venturecatalysts) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Upaya Social Ventures invest in?

Upaya Social Ventures invests primarily in Agriculture, Manufacturing and Food and Beverage startups, most often at Seed and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 26 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 Upaya Social Ventures?

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### Who are the partners at Upaya Social Ventures?

The team at Upaya Social Ventures includes AB Chakravarthy (India Country Director), Shruti Goel (Director) and Sachi Shenoy (Co-Founder, Board Member). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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