About India Accelerator
India Accelerator, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2017, is based in Gurugram, India. With a presence in 13 countries, it has supported around 277 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Jul 2026, India Accelerator has 2 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 9 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include STAGE, Droom and Dozee. The program is backed by a team of 40 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $1M Seed round in Trevel on Jun 12, 2026, which also saw participation from Finvolve and Haldiramsfamilyoffice.
India Accelerator's List of Top Investments
India Accelerator has a portfolio of 277 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Recur Club and TheRollNumber.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Singapore and 10 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail and 37 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by India Accelerator:_1578648263290.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. STAGE
Provider of Indian movies, web series and originals. It offers a variety of content in different languages such as Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, and Gujarati. The platform provides access to a wide selection of movies and shows across genres like drama, romance, thriller, and comedy.
Key facts about STAGE
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $23.7M
- Employee Count: 109 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Blume Venture, LetsVenture and 198 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Dec 13, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Droom
Online retailer of used and new automobiles, plus related services. It provides a platform for individuals to buy, sell, exchange, finance, insure, inspect, and certify vehicles. The platform offers a selection of automobiles across multiple categories. It facilitates vehicle inspection and certification for condition, pricing, and history. The company provides loans, warranty, and vehicle delivery services.
Key facts about Droom
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $344M
- Employee Count: 156 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: IAM Group, Toyota Tsusho and 67 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Mar 26, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Dozee
Platform offering remote patient monitoring using AI-driven contactless solutions. It provides contactless vital signs monitoring systems and related software. The companys sensor technology captures micro-vibrations emitted from the body. The data is then processed into biomarkers. The resulting information is accessible through secure applications. The system uses ballistocardiography and artificial intelligence-based algorithms.
Key facts about Dozee
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $41.9M
- Employee Count: 244 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Thecarlylegroup.fr, General Catalyst and 71 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 30, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Ola
Operator of a network providing on-demand transportation and mobility solutions. It facilitates booking of rides through its platform. The company offers options for daily commutes, outstation trips, and hourly rentals. It also provides options for booking electric vehicles.
Key facts about Ola
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series J
- Total Funding till date: $3.84B
- Employee Count: 3,724 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, USM and 149 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, Feb 22, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Recur Club
Provider of non-dilutive debt financing for startups and growing businesses. This entity facilitates access to capital through revenue-based financing, venture debt, and various structured debt instruments. Financial data analysis determines eligibility for funding facilities, allowing companies to secure capital without relinquishing equity ownership. The process involves connecting financial records to an automated assessment system that matches applicants with lending partners. Repayment structures are designed to align with business revenue performance, providing flexibility for operational needs such as inventory management, hiring, and working capital requirements.
Key facts about Recur Club
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $15.3M
- Employee Count: 99 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Info Edge Ventures, Aditya Birla Capital and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jun 08, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
India Accelerator's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
India Accelerator has invested in 279 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 21 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 23 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 12 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Trevel and most recent follow-on round was in IG Defence.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 8 | 4 | 12 |
2025 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
2024 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
2023 | 22 | 8 | 30 |
2022 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
2021 | 29 | 1 | 30 |
2020 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
2019 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2017 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
India Accelerator's Investments by Stage
India Accelerator has made 138 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $741K, 7 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $5.09M and 2 investments in Unattributed stage with an average round size of $8.86M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 138 |
Series A | 7 |
Unattributed | 2 |
Post IPO | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Others | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
India Accelerator's Investments by Sector
India Accelerator has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications, FinTech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 211 Tech companies, 139 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 134 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 91 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 54 |
Retail | 39 |
Enterprise Applications | 37 |
FinTech | 21 |
High Tech | 20 |
Others | 191 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
India Accelerator's Investments by Geography
India Accelerator has made most investments in India (139), followed by United States where it has made 7 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 139 |
United States | 7 |
Singapore | 2 |
Bermuda | 1 |
Canada | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
India Accelerator's recent investments
India Accelerator has made 12 investments in 2026 so far. Trevel and Integra Robotics are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by India Accelerator:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 12, 2026 | India | Seed | 4525 | [+8] | |
Jun 09, 2026 | India | Seed | 7432 | [+1] | |
Apr 29, 2026 | India | Seed | 8159 | ||
Apr 29, 2026 | India | Seed | 7427 | ||
Mar 17, 2026 | India | Seed | 2958 |
Unicorns in India Accelerator's Portfolio
India Accelerator has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Droom and Ola. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Droom. It became a unicorn in 2021, 3 years before India Accelerator first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in India Accelerator's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 | Online retailer of used and new automobiles, plus related services | 2014 | Gurugram | Series G | jzjiriw | ||
73 | Operator of a network providing on-demand transportation and mobility solutions | 2010 | Bengaluru | Series J | ohrpkfu |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in India Accelerator's Portfolio
4 of India Accelerator's portfolio companies have become public. Clean Motion got listed on the Nordic and Baltic regions (NASDAQ OMX), in May 2016 and PUMA got listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA).Here are India Accelerator's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2016 | Jun 11, 2024 | Post IPO | 2587 | |
Sep 13, 1996 | - | - | 4224 | |
Apr 26, 1995 | - | - | 2162 | |
Jul 23, 1968 | - | - | 5525 |
Acquired companies in India Accelerator's Portfolio
5 companies from India Accelerator's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was ClearDekho in Apr 2025 by SMV Jaipuria Group for $*****.Here are India Accelerator's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 23, 2025 | - | - | 6132 | |
Apr 21, 2023 | Nov 02, 2020 | Seed | 9297 | |
Nov 16, 2022 | Aug 16, 2024 | Unattributed | 5936 | |
Aug 31, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | Seed | 9829 | |
May 02, 2012 | - | - | 5386 |
Team profile of India Accelerator
India Accelerator has a team of 40 members including 8 Partners, 4 Venture Partners and 11 Principals located in India, United Kingdom and 2 more locations. India Accelerator's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in India Accelerator:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Gurugram | - | ||
Partner | Delhi | - | ||
Partner | Gurugram | - | ||
Partner | Gurugram | - | ||
Partner | India | - | ||
Partner | Gurugram | - | ||
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | Gurugram | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Gurugram | - | ||
Venture Partner | Gurugram | - | - |
Co-investors of India Accelerator
Over the past 9 years, 3673 investors have co-invested in India Accelerator's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before India Accelerator: LetsVenture, Inflection Point Ventures and 1505 others have invested in rounds before India Accelerator. There are 6 companies where LetsVenture has invested before India Accelerator and 5 companies where Inflection Point Ventures has invested before India Accelerator.
- Top Co-investors of India Accelerator: 1216 investors entered a company along with India Accelerator. These include investors like Finvolve (20 companies).
- Invested after India Accelerator: A total of 950 investors have invested in India Accelerator's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Finvolve (6 companies) and Inflection Point Ventures (5 companies).
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