About Growth Sense
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 Sep 2026, Growth Sense has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Stroom, Klassroom and TBX. 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.
Growth Sense's List of Top Investments
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. 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, $*****
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 Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: LetsVenture, Mintosh and 85 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Sep 28, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. 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: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $30M
- Employee Count: 198 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: LetsVenture, 8i Ventures and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 27, 2025, $*****
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: $1.93M
- Employee Count: 3 as on Apr 30, 2025
- Investors: Malpani Ventures, Z Nation Lab and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 13, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Growth Sense's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
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 6 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Retner and most recent follow-on round was in The EleFant.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2025 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Growth Sense's Investments by Stage
Growth Sense has made 16 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $427K.Growth Sense's Investments by Sector
Growth Sense has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications, Consumer Goods and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 15 Tech companies, 11 Consumer (B2C) companies, 8 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 8 |
Retail | 6 |
Enterprise Applications | 4 |
Consumer Goods | 3 |
Vertical SaaS | 3 |
Others | 15 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Growth Sense's Investments by Geography
Growth Sense has made most investments in India (16).Growth Sense's recent investments
Growth Sense has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Retner and The EleFant are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Growth Sense:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 26, 2026 | India | Seed | 1588 | - | |
May 13, 2026 | India | Seed | 5653 | ||
Apr 11, 2026 | India | Seed | 5578 | [+13] | |
Jan 21, 2026 | India | Seed | 1145 | [+26] | |
Nov 14, 2025 | India | Seed | 9043 | [+2] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Growth Sense's Portfolio
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 $15.6MHere are Growth Sense's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 07, 2026 | May 31, 2021 | Seed | 7299 |
Team profile of Growth Sense
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Gurugram | - | ||
Partner | Delhi | - | ||
Partner | Ahmedabad | - | ||
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - |
Co-investors of Growth Sense
Over the past 5 years, 386 investors have co-invested in Growth Sense's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Growth Sense: Jayesh Jain, Amit Gandhi and 23 others have invested in rounds before Growth Sense. There is 1 company where Jayesh Jain has invested before Growth Sense and 1 company where Amit Gandhi has invested before Growth Sense.
- Top Co-investors of Growth Sense: 215 investors entered a company along with Growth Sense. These include investors like Growth91 (6 companies).
- Invested after Growth Sense: A total of 146 investors have invested in Growth Sense's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include LetsVenture (2 companies) and Vinners (2 companies).
Recent News related to Growth Sense
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Growth Sense Receives SEBI Approval for ₹1,000 Crore Fund and Launches FoundationIndian Startup Times•Aug 25, 2026•Growth Sense
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ExtraMile Play secures $500K seed funding led by GSF for product innovation and expansionEntrackr•Nov 14, 2025•ExtraMile Play, Growth91, Mount Judi Ventures, GSF and 4 others
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Growth Sense Venture Fund announces first closure to invest in early-stage startupsIndian Startup News•Jul 26, 2025•Growth Sense
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Suniel Shetty-backed Klassroom secures undisclosed fundingYourStory•Jan 02, 2025•Klassroom, ah! Ventures, Meteor Venture, LetsVenture and 2 others
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Growth Sense Venture Fund receives SEBI approval as Category 1 AIFYourStory•Nov 21, 2024•Growth Sense
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Growth Sense raises $600,000 in funding led by marquee angel investors, micro VCs, industry veteransIndian Startup News•Jul 01, 2024•Growth Sense, Marquee Equity, Acxelerate India
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Accelerate India raises undisclosed funding from GrowthSenseIndian Startup News•May 03, 2024•Growth Sense
