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 174 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Oct 2026, 10000 Startups has witnessed 8 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Cashfree Payments, Chalo and Statiq. The program is backed by a team of 14 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.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
Noida, India
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money)
Locations of Investment
10000 Startups' List of Top Investments
10000 Startups has a portfolio of 174 companies. Their most notable investments include Cashfree Payments and Chalo.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Belgium and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 28 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money) stage. Here is the list of top investments by 10000 Startups:
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, 2026
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $100M
- Employee Count: 831 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Apis Partners, Trifecta Capital and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
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2. 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: Caspian, BlackSoil and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, May 30, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Statiq
Manufacturer of electric vehicle charging hardware and operator of networks. This business produces alternating current and direct current charging equipment for residential and commercial use. It provides software systems to manage, monitor, and optimize charging infrastructure performance. The hardware supports various power capacities to accommodate different vehicle battery requirements. Users access the charging infrastructure through a mobile application to locate stations, initiate sessions, and process payments.
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: 280 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Shell, Utopian and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Feb 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. 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: 44 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Groundupp Ventures, Kalaari Capital and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 04, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Eyva
Health technology company that develops and markets non-invasive health monitoring gadgets. It provides users with real-time data on key body vitals, including blood glucose, ECG, heart rate, and more. The companys flagship product is a handheld device that offers a comprehensive assessment of overall health in just 60 seconds. It primarily sells its product through its direct-to-consumer online platform.
Key facts about Eyva
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 145 Tech companies, 115 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 101 Software companies and at least 64 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) | 3220 | - | |
- | India | Seed | 9943 | - |
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 | - | - | 4518 | |
Apr 20, 2022 | - | - | 3833 | |
Apr 18, 2022 | - | - | 2536 | |
Feb 19, 2022 | - | - | 1353 | |
Jun 21, 2021 | - | - | 4064 |
Team profile of 10000 Startups
10000 Startups has a team of 14 members including 7 Principals located in India, United Arab Emirates and 1 more location. 10000 Startups' team sits on the board of 1 company.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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