Participated · Series C · Jul 2026

Scimplify operates as an integrated specialty chemicals platform that connects manufacturers with customers across industries including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, personal care and industrial chemicals. The company emphasizes a technology-enabled supply chain, an asset-light integrated manufacturing network, strong R&D capabilities, and relationships with global customers. Planned initiatives include expanding specialty chemical production, investing in research and development, strengthening manufacturing partnerships, enhancing digital supply-chain capabilities, scaling exports, and hiring talent across science, engineering and business functions. The startup aims to deepen its international presence and expand its product portfolio using the fresh capital. The article highlights sector tailwinds—such as China-plus-one sourcing strategies and rising global demand—that underpin Scimplify's growth opportunity. It also notes challenges the company faces, including raw material price volatility, environmental and regulatory compliance, global competition, supply chain disruptions, and the need to scale manufacturing while maintaining product quality.

Participated · Series C · Jun 2026

Founded in 2020 by Dhruv Gupta and Tarun Bhambra and based in Bengaluru, Orange Health Labs operates a full-stack diagnostics and healthcare platform that provides on-demand testing and at-home sample collection for routine diagnostics. The company has raised nearly $50 million prior to the Series C, including a $25M Series B in 2022 led by General Catalyst and Bertelsmann and a $12M round in 2024 led by Amazon Sambhav Venture Fund. In FY25 Orange Health Labs reported revenue of Rs 84 crore and a loss of Rs 81 crore. The Series C consists of issuance of Series C compulsorily convertible preference shares to raise Rs 277 crore, led by Iron Pillar India alongside Crescent Enterprises, Bertelsmann, Accel India, General Catalyst, Good Capital, and Paramark Frontier Fund. The round values the company at approximately Rs 1,950 crore (~$205M) post-money and adjusts major shareholdings, with Accel India remaining the largest external investor.

Participated · Seed · Apr 2026

Storii provides a platform that helps users record and preserve meaningful life stories by relying on automated phone calls and transcription technology. The service is positioned to help families document personal histories and lived experiences, with particular emphasis on older adults and legacy preservation. Since founding, Storii has raised $479,000 across three rounds combining seed investments and non-dilutive grants to fund product development and early market expansion. Investors in its early funding include a mix of venture firms and institutional backers such as Vision Plus Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Source Code Capital, Goodwater Capital, General Catalyst, Bertelsmann Investments, DHVC, GGV Capital, and Notable Capital. The company says it is pursuing a measured growth strategy focused on product quality and user impact rather than rapid scaling. Its positioning sits at the intersection of consumer technology, aging services, and digital storytelling, aiming to deepen engagement through reminiscence-based experiences.

Participated · Equity · Feb 2026

VITURE is a San-Francisco-based hardware company focused on extended reality (XR) and augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. Its product line now spans three generations, including the Luma Series, the AR-focused Luma Ultra, and the high-performance flagship model dubbed The Beast. IDC data shows the company has held more than 50 % of the U.S. XR glasses market since Q4 2024 and is currently ranked #1 in U.S. shipments for the category. Beyond consumer use cases, VITURE is extending its technology into enterprise and medical workflows through a recently announced AI-and-AR initiative with NVIDIA and Stanford Medicine. The company also cultivates cultural relevance, evidenced by a limited-edition Cyberpunk 2077 collaboration that sold out quickly. With fresh funding, management plans to accelerate next-generation product development, broaden global retail presence, and deepen strategic partnerships. VITURE is simultaneously defending its intellectual-property position through ongoing litigation with rival XREAL.

Participated · Series F · Nov 2025

Lendingkart operates a digital non-banking financial company (NBFC) platform focused on extending working-capital and short-term business loans to SMEs across India, with typical ticket sizes of Rs 5–6 lakh. The company says it has disbursed more than Rs 18,700 crore to over 300,000 businesses to date, underscoring its scale in the underserved SME credit market. For FY24, Lendingkart reported revenue of Rs 1,090 crore, a 36% year-on-year increase, while net profit slipped 5.9% to Rs 175 crore. In March 2025, Temasek-owned Fullerton Financial acquired a 56% majority stake, positioning the firm for further expansion. The newly announced capital will fund growth initiatives across Lendingkart and its wholly owned subsidiary, Lendingkart Finance, as well as general corporate purposes. Post-transaction, Fullerton Financial’s ownership will rise to 58.35%, with earlier backers such as Bertelsmann Nederland, Mayfield India, and Saama Capital retaining significant minority stakes. Prior to the latest round, Lendingkart had raised Rs 1,050 crore (about $126 million) in equity funding from many of the same investors.