About Dream Incubator
Dream Incubator, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2000, is based in Chiyoda City, Japan. With a presence in 7 countries, it has supported around 91 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Oct 2026, Dream Incubator has 1 unicorn under its belt and has witnessed 30 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Purplle, Turtlemint and Moneyview. The program is backed by a team of 82 people who primarily support Series A startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $1.07M Seed round in Edify.Club on Mar 24, 2023, which also saw participation from Prime Venture Partners and Beenext.
Dream Incubator's List of Top Investments
Dream Incubator has a portfolio of 91 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Brandit and Idfy.Their portfolio spans across Japan, India, United States and 4 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, HealthTech and 24 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Dream Incubator:1. Purplle
Retailer of beauty and cosmetic products. This omnichannel platform offers a wide range of beauty and grooming items, including makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrance products. The company provides a personalized shopping experience by recommending items based on individual preferences and purchase behavior. It operates both online and through physical retail outlets to provide a comprehensive selection of beauty solutions. PF = Yes
Key facts about Purplle
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $560M
- Employee Count: 973 as on Jul 31, 2025
- Investors: ADIA, Goldman Sachs and 108 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jun 27, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

2. Turtlemint
Provider of platform for comparing and purchasing insurance, loans, and funds. It offers tools for advisors to manage clients and grow their businesses. The platform provides access to insurance, investment, and credit products. It also delivers training and support for advisors, including product information and sales skills development. The platform further offers solutions for banks, e-commerce businesses, and insurers.
Key facts about Turtlemint
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $220M
- Employee Count: 972 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Marshall Wace, Amansa Capital and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Apr 29, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Moneyview
Provider of personal loans, home loans, credit cards, and other services. The platform facilitates access to financial products through its lending and banking partners. Services include personal loans, home loans, business loans, loans against property, and credit cards. It also provides options for fixed deposits, gold investment, and vehicle insurance. The platform offers credit tracking and unified payment interface services.
Key facts about Moneyview
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $215M
- Employee Count: 718 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Evolvence Equity Partners, Nexus Venture Partners and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 27, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Provider of e-commerce, marketing, and manufacturing platforms. It develops and offers proprietary platforms supporting brand design, planning, production, e-commerce enablement, marketing, and logistics. These platforms also assist publishers and creators in monetizing and growing their brands through various tools for revenue maximization, marketing, and optimization. The company provides solutions for influencer marketing, live commerce, and conversational commerce, along with international shipping and cloud manufacturing capabilities. Its offerings encompass data and AI-driven solutions to streamline operations and enhance decision-making.
Key facts about AnyMind Group
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Minato (Japan)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $91.7M
- Employee Count: 9,197 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: JAFCO Asia, Nomura and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 19, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public

5. Idfy
Provider of a platform for identity verification and risk management. The platform offers tools for customer and workforce governance throughout their lifecycle. It focuses on frictionless onboarding, verifiable identities, and faster revenue generation. The platform aims to reduce onboarding friction, prevent fraud, and accelerate time-to-revenue. It helps detect and mitigate risk in real time, reducing financial and operational losses. The platform also transforms compliance into a growth engine through centralized automation.
Key facts about Idfy
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $85.7M
- Employee Count: 697 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Trifecta Capital, NB Ventures and 41 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jun 22, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Dream Incubator's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Dream Incubator has invested in 92 companies over the last 19 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Edify.Club and most recent follow-on round was in Edify.Club.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2022 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
2021 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2020 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
2019 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
2018 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Dream Incubator's Investments by Stage
Dream Incubator has made 23 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.44M, 13 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $5.65M, 10 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $10.2M, 2 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $28.9M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $30M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 23 |
Series A | 13 |
Series B | 10 |
Series C | 2 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Dream Incubator's Investments by Sector
Dream Incubator has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, HealthTech, FinTech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 61 Tech companies, 38 Consumer (B2C) companies, 36 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 30 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 15 |
Consumer | 14 |
HealthTech | 10 |
FinTech | 8 |
Retail | 7 |
Others | 46 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Dream Incubator's Investments by Geography
Dream Incubator has made most investments in India (27), followed by Japan where it has made 14 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 27 |
Japan | 14 |
United States | 7 |
China | 1 |
Vietnam | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Dream Incubator's recent investments
Dream Incubator has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Dream Incubator:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 24, 2023 | India | Seed | 3913 | ||
Dec 24, 2022 | India | Series E | 9326 | [+8] | |
Jun 24, 2022 | India | Conventional Debt | 9696 | [+4] | |
Jun 24, 2022 | India | Series A | 9823 | [+13] | |
Mar 08, 2022 | India | Series D | 8700 | [+10] |
Unicorns in Dream Incubator's Portfolio
Dream Incubator has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Purplle. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Purplle which became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years after Dream Incubator first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Dream Incubator's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 | Retailer of beauty and cosmetic products | 2012 | Mumbai | Series F | gzwjaxu |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Dream Incubator's Portfolio
18 of Dream Incubator's portfolio companies have become public. Moneyview got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Oct 2026 at marketcap of $616M and Turtlemint got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $471M.Here are Dream Incubator's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 01, 2026 | Oct 03, 2018 | Series C | 1396 | |
Jun 29, 2026 | Nov 17, 2020 | Series D | 5107 | |
Dec 19, 2024 | - | - | 1770 | |
Dec 20, 2023 | - | - | 9069 | |
Mar 29, 2023 | Oct 28, 2018 | Series B | 2254 |
Acquired companies in Dream Incubator's Portfolio
12 companies from Dream Incubator's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Onco in Jul 2025 by Apollo Hospitals for $*****.Here are Dream Incubator's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 08, 2025 | Apr 15, 2019 | Series A | 2812 | |
Dec 02, 2023 | Aug 17, 2018 | Series B | 4273 | |
Aug 06, 2022 | Dec 13, 2018 | Series A | 7581 | |
Apr 05, 2022 | - | - | 1109 | |
Apr 04, 2022 | Jan 03, 2014 | Seed | 6187 |
Team profile of Dream Incubator
Dream Incubator has a team of 82 members including 27 Partners and 15 Principals located in Japan, India and 1 more location. Dream Incubator's team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of top team members in Dream Incubator:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Bengaluru | |||
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | Japan | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Tokyo | - | ||
Partner | Japan | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - |
Co-investors of Dream Incubator
Over the past 19 years, 911 investors have co-invested in Dream Incubator's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Dream Incubator: Blume Venture, Chiratae Ventures and 430 others have invested in rounds before Dream Incubator. There are 9 companies where Blume Venture has invested before Dream Incubator and 4 companies where Chiratae Ventures has invested before Dream Incubator.
- Top Co-investors of Dream Incubator: 132 investors entered a company along with Dream Incubator. These include investors like AET Fund (3 companies).
- Invested after Dream Incubator: A total of 347 investors have invested in Dream Incubator's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Trifecta Capital (3 companies) and Sony Innovation Fund (3 companies).
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