Participated · Series B · Sep 2021

Founded in 2015, CollegeDekho operates an online platform that streamlines college discovery, course selection, entrance-test preparation, and admission processes for students both in India and abroad. The company has built partnerships with more than 2,000 universities and colleges, giving it a broad institutional network. Management reports that the business has turned profitable, reflecting improving unit economics and operational efficiency. With fresh capital in hand, CollegeDekho plans to deepen its presence in tier-II and tier-III cities, scale overall operations, and strengthen engagement with partner institutions. The team also intends to leverage technology to enhance student outcomes and expand skilling pathways, aiming to bridge gaps between education and employability. Profitability provides a foundation for these initiatives while limiting dependence on future external funding rounds.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2020

FastForward.ai offers a social media SaaS platform that enables digital engagement, commerce and payments inside social media and messaging apps. The platform targets mobile operators and consumer enterprises, helping them acquire digital customers and upsell targeted offers. Led by CEO Augie K Fabela II, the company proved product-market fit in 2019 and signed SaaS contracts with enterprise customers in 32 countries. The company intends to use new funding to develop its platform and scale operations. It recently raised $8M in seed funding to support those plans.