When was Growth Sense founded?

Growth Sense was founded in 2021.

Where is Growth Sense's headquarters located?

Growth Sense's headquarters is located in Akola (India).

How big is Growth Sense's investment team?

Growth Sense has a team of 6, including 5 partners.

How many companies has Growth Sense invested in?

Growth Sense has invested in 17 companies, including TBX & Klassroom.

Which companies has Growth Sense invested in lately?

Retner & Heatronics are the latest investments by Growth Sense.

How many exits has Growth Sense been involved in?

Growth Sense's portfolio has seen 1 IPO.

Growth Sense - 2026 Investor Profile, Portfolio, Team & Investment Trends

Growth Sense, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2021, is based in Akola, India. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 17 startups in sectors like HealthTech, Consumer. As of Oct 2026, Growth Sense has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in its portfolio include TBX, Klassroom and Stroom. The program is backed by a team of 6 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Seed round in Retner on Jun 26, 2026.

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2021

Location

Akola, India

Portfolio Companies

TBX, Klassroom & 15 more

Sectors of Investment

HealthTech, Consumer & 14 more

Stages of Investment

Seed

Locations of Investment

India

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Growth Sense has a portfolio of 17 companies. Their most notable investments are in Indian Startup News and The Career Company.Their portfolio spans across and India. They have invested in HealthTech, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and 13 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Growth Sense:

1. TBX

Provider of financial infrastructure platforms for corporate banking and payments. These systems facilitate transaction management, escrow operations, and treasury workflows for financial institutions and business entities. The technology enables automated reconciliation, digital ledger maintenance, and payment processing through integrated application programming interfaces. Organizations utilize these tools to manage cash flows, commercial card programs, and lending documentation within a unified digital environment.

Key facts about TBX

Founded Year: 2022
Location: Mumbai (India)
Annual Revenue: ₹50 - ₹100 Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
Valuation: $*****
Stage: Series B
Total Funding till date: $30.2M
Employee Count: 198 as on May 31, 2026
Investors: 8i Ventures, Fundamentum and 30 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 27, 2025, $*****

2. Klassroom

Provider of hybrid online-offline tutoring and coaching services. This entity offers academic instruction across various subjects and exam preparations, combining in-person classes at partner centers with online learning through its platform. The platform provides access to educational content and resources, supplementing the in-person instruction. Students can access both online and offline learning options, depending on their preferences and needs. The company partners with established coaching institutes to provide a network of physical tutoring locations.

Key facts about Klassroom

Founded Year: 2016
Location: Mumbai (India)
Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Stage: Public
Total Funding till date: $2.71M
Employee Count: 38 as on Sep 30, 2026
Investors: Mintosh, IAN Group and 85 Others
Latest Funding Round: Angel, Sep 28, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Public

3. Stroom

Online retailer of assorted protein bars, wafers, and gift boxes. The company offers various flavors of protein bars, including chocolate almond, chocolate orange, cookie crunch, and mango coconut. Customers can purchase individual bars or assorted gift boxes through the website. The business focuses on providing protein-rich snacks.

Key facts about Stroom

Founded Year: 2022
Location: Ahmedabad (India)
Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Valuation: $*****
Stage: Seed
Total Funding till date: $938K
Employee Count: 22 as on Aug 31, 2026
Investors: Hathor Corporate Advisors, Growth Sense and 58 Others
Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 18, 2026, $*****

4. Janitri

Developer of fetal, maternal, and newborn health monitoring solutions. They offer devices and software for hospitals and home use. The company's products include fetal dopplers, NST monitoring solutions, and pregnancy monitoring applications. These solutions aim to provide remote monitoring and early detection of potential complications.

Key facts about Janitri

Founded Year: 2016
Location: Bengaluru (India)
Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Valuation: $*****
Stage: Seed
Total Funding till date: $3.98M
Employee Count: 69 as on Jun 30, 2025
Investors: iAngels, Lucky Investment Managers and 39 Others
Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 16, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. The EleFant

Provider of subscription services for children toys and educational books. This service allows users to select items from a curated collection for delivery to their homes. Subscribers receive items for a set period and may exchange them for different products as needs change. The inventory includes various play items, ride-on vehicles, and reading materials suitable for different developmental stages. All items undergo inspection and cleaning processes before being distributed to households. The business model focuses on providing access to a rotating inventory of goods to facilitate play and learning without requiring permanent ownership.

Key facts about The EleFant

Founded Year: 2023
Location: Mumbai (India)
Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Valuation: $*****
Stage: Seed
Total Funding till date: $2.18M
Employee Count: 3 as on Apr 30, 2025
Investors: Malpani Ventures, Z Nation Lab and 46 Others
Latest Funding Round: Seed, Dec 08, 2025, $*****
Highlight: Editors' Pick

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Growth Sense has invested in 17 companies over the last 5 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 7 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Retner and most recent follow-on round was in The EleFant.

Here are Growth Sense's Year-on-Year Investment Trends:

Year	No. of Investments
Year	1^st Round	Follow-on	Total
2026 (YTD)	3	0	3
2025	4	3	7
2024	2	2	4
2023	3	0	3
2022	2	0	2
2021	2	0	2

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Growth Sense has made 16 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $482K.

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Growth Sense has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications, Consumer Goods and EdTech. Notably, it has invested in 15 Tech companies, 11 Consumer (B2C) companies, 8 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Software.

Here are Growth Sense's investments by sector:

Sector	No. of Investments
Consumer	8
Retail	6
Enterprise Applications	4
Consumer Goods	3
EdTech	2
Others	16

Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments

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Growth Sense has made most investments in India (16).

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Growth Sense has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Retner and Heatronics are the latest among them.

Here are the most recent investments by Growth Sense:

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Date	Company	Location	Round Details	Round Amount	Co-Investors
Jun 26, 2026	Retner	India	Seed	7274	-
Apr 11, 2026	Heatronics	India	Seed	9968	FirstPort Ventures [+14]
Jan 21, 2026	Mannlich	India	Seed	1686	BeyondSeed [+26]
Dec 08, 2025	The EleFant	India	Seed	7893	JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation ... [+14]
Nov 14, 2025	ExtraMile	India	Seed	6044	GSF [+2]

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1 of Growth Sense's portfolio company became public - Klassroom. It got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in Aug 2026 at marketcap of $15.6M

Here are Growth Sense's portfolio companies that went public:

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Company	IPO Date	First Invested on	First Round of Investment	Round Size
Klassroom	Aug 07, 2026	May 31, 2021	Seed	3108

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Growth Sense has a team of 6 members including 5 Partners located in India. Growth Sense's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.

Here is a list of all team members in Growth Sense:

Name	Designation	Location	Board Memberships	Contact Details
Sushant Bhasin	Partner	Gurugram	-	1 Email
Safir Anand	Partner	Delhi	-	3 Emails
Jimish Shirish Kapadia	Partner	Ahmedabad	-	1 Email, 1 Phone number
Asit Oberoi	Partner	Mumbai	-	1 Email
Sandeep Arora	Partner	-	-	-

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Over the past 5 years, 396 investors have co-invested in Growth Sense's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.

Invested before Growth Sense: Pratekk Agarwaal, Jayesh Jain and 24 others have invested in rounds before Growth Sense. There is 1 company where Pratekk Agarwaal has invested before Growth Sense and 1 company where Jayesh Jain has invested before Growth Sense.
Top Co-investors of Growth Sense: 216 investors entered a company along with Growth Sense. These include investors like Shakun Advisors (6 companies).
Invested after Growth Sense: A total of 154 investors have invested in Growth Sense's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include LVX (2 companies) and Mindtrove (2 companies).