About 10000 Startups
10000 Startups, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2013, is based in Noida, India. With a presence in 5 countries, it has supported around 175 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of May 2026, 10000 Startups has witnessed 8 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Chalo, Statiq and Cashfree Payments. The program is backed by a team of 13 people who primarily support Grant (prize money) startups based in India. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Grant (prize money) round in Healspan on Dec 12, 2022.
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Founded Year
2013
Location
Noida, India
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Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money)
Locations of Investment
10000 Startups' List of Top Investments
10000 Startups has a portfolio of 175 companies. Their most notable investments include Chalo and Statiq.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Belgium and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 27 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money) stage. Here is the list of top investments by 10000 Startups:_1581682898875.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. Chalo
Online platform offering app‑based bus tracking and ticketing services. It provides real-time location updates, ticket and pass booking features, and digital smart cards for convenient travel. The system integrates with city bus operators to optimize scheduling and reduce cash handling.
Key facts about Chalo
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: $10M - $50M as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $117M
- Employee Count: 206 as on Jun 30, 2025
- Investors: BlackSoil, Caspian and 67 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, May 30, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Statiq
Network of electric vehicle chargers and related software solutions provider. The company offers both alternating current and direct current fast chargers. These chargers automatically adjust charging speed based on vehicle requirements. The company also provides a charging station management system to manage charger utilization.
Key facts about Statiq
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹50 - ₹100 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $45.5M
- Employee Count: 256 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Shell, Utopian and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Feb 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of payment gateway and payouts, and identity verification services. The company offers tools for businesses to collect payments, send payouts, manage international transactions, and verify customer identities. Payment solutions include payment links, forms, and international payment acceptance. Payout services facilitate instant money transfers to bank accounts, UPI IDs, cards, and wallets. Identity verification services automate KYC processes and fraud monitoring.
Key facts about Cashfree Payments
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $100M
- Employee Count: 831 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Trifecta Capital, 9yards Capital and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Enmovil
Provider of AI-powered platform for supply chain and logistics management. The platform offers features for reliable supply chains and resilient logistics. It provides solutions related to security and technology. The platform helps with managing and optimizing various aspects of supply chain operations.
Key facts about Enmovil
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Hyderabad (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.77M
- Employee Count: 151 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Cisco, RB Investments and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 25, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Bombay Play
Developer of hybrid casual games for online and mobile platforms. The studio focuses on creating games with puzzle and card game mechanics. The games are designed for friends and family to play together. The company provides opportunities for individuals to contribute to entertainment products.
Key facts about Bombay Play
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.5M
- Employee Count: 46 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Groundupp Ventures, Kalaari Capital and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 04, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
10000 Startups' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in Healspan and most recent follow-on round was in HashSearch.10000 Startups' Investments by Stage
10000 Startups has made 1 investment in Grant (prize money) stage.10000 Startups' Investments by Sector
10000 Startups has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, HealthTech, InsurTech and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 147 Tech companies, 116 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 105 Software companies and at least 65 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 1 |
FinTech | 1 |
HealthTech | 1 |
InsurTech | 1 |
Vertical SaaS | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
10000 Startups' Investments by Geography
10000 Startups has made most investments in India (1).10000 Startups' recent investments
10000 Startups has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by 10000 Startups:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 12, 2022 | India | Grant (prize money) | 3429 | - | |
- | India | Seed | 4404 | - |
Acquired companies in 10000 Startups' Portfolio
8 companies from 10000 Startups' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was DolphinChat in Sep 2022 by Verismart for $*****.Here are 10000 Startups' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 27, 2022 | - | - | 7360 | |
Apr 20, 2022 | - | - | 7422 | |
Apr 18, 2022 | - | - | 3257 | |
Feb 19, 2022 | - | - | 1357 | |
Jun 21, 2021 | - | - | 3520 |
Team profile of 10000 Startups
10000 Startups has a team of 13 members including 7 Principals located in India, United Arab Emirates and 1 more location. 10000 Startups' team sits on the board of 2 companies.Here is a list of top team members in 10000 Startups:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal | London | |||
Principal | Ahmedabad | - | - | |
Principal | Cuttack | - | - | |
Principal | Abu Dhabi | - | - | |
Principal | Lucknow | - | - | |
Principal | Dubai | - | - | |
Principal | Dubai | - | - |
Co-investors of 10000 Startups
Over the past 4 years, 28 investors have co-invested in 10000 Startups's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before 10000 Startups: Beena Sreekanth, Barnali Roy and 3 others have invested in rounds before 10000 Startups. There is 1 company where Beena Sreekanth has invested before 10000 Startups and 1 company where Barnali Roy has invested before 10000 Startups.
- Invested after 10000 Startups: A total of 23 investors have invested in 10000 Startups's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Lead Angels (1 company) and Gaurav Mittal (1 company).
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