About CENSIE
CENSIE, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2015, is based in Delhi, India. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 19 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Oct 2026, CENSIE has witnessed 3 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Inc42, i2i and HomeCapital. The program is backed by a team of 7 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $412K Seed round in Flickstree on May 14, 2018, which also saw participation from MOX and Motivated Minds.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2015
Location
Delhi, India
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
CENSIE's List of Top Investments
CENSIE has a portfolio of 19 companies. Their most notable investments include Inc42 and i2i.Their portfolio spans across India and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech and 9 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by CENSIE:1. Inc42
Online platform offering startup news. It is an online platform that provides news related to startups, startup activity news, entrepreneurial statistics, technology, and updates. It also plans to develop a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to interact and form a community. It monetizes through membership.
Key facts about Inc42
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $5.83M
- Employee Count: 37 as on Apr 30, 2025
- Investors: 3one4 Capital, PitchRight Ventures and 133 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 19, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. i2i
i2i Funding is a P2P lending platform for consumers & businesses. It connects borrowers with multiple investors. It offers loans such as personal loans, business expansion loans, and more. Loans are offered on the basis of credit assessment, salary/turnover, loan terms, and more.
Key facts about i2i
3. HomeCapital
Provider of resources and community for navigating the home buying process. It offers access to events, financial planning guidance, and educational content. The platform provides insights from industry experts through podcasts, webinars, and blog posts. It assists individuals in understanding homeownership milestones and staying informed about the residential real estate market.
Key facts about HomeCapital
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $33.7M
- Employee Count: 119 as on Jun 30, 2025
- Investors: BlackSoil, 9Syndicate and 139 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Sep 11, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. ShopKirana
Provider of B2B procurement platform for grocery retailers. The company provides a mobile application to manage orders, payment, delivery, and supply chain across the retail networks. It also offers products like home care, cosmetics, footwear, groceries, apparel, fashion accessories, and more.
Key facts about ShopKirana
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Indore (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $59.2M
- Employee Count: 379 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Oman India Joint Investment Fund, Sixth Sense Ventures and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 27, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Practically
Developer of an experiential self-learning application for students. The company provides a learning application that offers 3D videos, simulations, and augmented reality to enhance learning for students. It delivers study material and NCERT solutions for classes 6th to 10th, covering subjects like Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The company also provides live classes with mentors and doubt clearing sessions. It features AI-powered study buddy called Proton and 24×7 doubt resolution support.
Key facts about Practically
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Hyderabad (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $20.5M
- Employee Count: 104 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Exfinity Venture Partners, NB Ventures and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Dec 15, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
CENSIE's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in Flickstree.CENSIE's Investments by Stage
CENSIE has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $412K.CENSIE's Investments by Sector
CENSIE has a portfolio focused on Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 19 Tech companies, 15 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 12 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 8 companies focusing on Software.CENSIE's Investments by Geography
CENSIE has made most investments in India (1).CENSIE's recent investments
CENSIE has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by CENSIE:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2018 | India | Seed | 5138 | [+57] |
Acquired companies in CENSIE's Portfolio
3 companies from CENSIE's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was ShopKirana in Jul 2025 by udaan for $*****.Here are CENSIE's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 18, 2025 | - | - | 1020 | |
Nov 10, 2024 | - | - | 6507 | |
Mar 15, 2019 | - | - | 4004 |
Team profile of CENSIE
CENSIE has a team of 7 members including 3 Partners located in India. CENSIE's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in CENSIE:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | Delhi | - | - | |
Partner | Delhi | - |
Co-investors of CENSIE
Over the past 8 years, 97 investors have co-invested in CENSIE's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before CENSIE: Venture Catalysts, Dipan Dalal and 46 others have invested in rounds before CENSIE. There is 1 company where Venture Catalysts has invested before CENSIE and 1 company where Dipan Dalal has invested before CENSIE.
- Top Co-investors of CENSIE: 29 investors entered a company along with CENSIE. These include investors like Tushar Agarwal (1 company).
- Invested after CENSIE: A total of 20 investors have invested in CENSIE's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Samsung Venture Investment (1 company) and LionRock Capital (1 company).
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