About Proteus Partners
Proteus Partners, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2025, is based in Pune, India. With a presence in 1 country, it has supported around 2 startups in sectors like Retail, Consumer. Most notable companies in
its portfolio are Avni Wellness and Ecosys Cleaners. The program is backed by a team of 10 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $523K Seed round in Ecosys Cleaners on Sep 17, 2026, which also saw participation from Gujarat Venture Finance and Puru Gupta.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2025
Location
Pune, India
Portfolio Companies
Stages of Investment
Seed
Locations of Investment
Proteus Partners' List of All Investments
Proteus Partners has a portfolio of 2 companies. Their most notable investmentis in Avni WellnessTheir portfolio spans across and India. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, HealthTech and 1 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of all investments by Proteus Partners:
Retailer of menstrual hygiene products and nutritional supplements for women. The inventory includes reusable cloth pads, period panties, menstrual cups, and disposable cotton sanitary pads. Additional offerings consist of laundry detergents formulated for fabric care and various nutritional supplements designed to support iron and calcium intake. The business provides resources regarding menstrual health and wellness through educational content and workshops.
Key facts about Avni Wellness
Manufacturer of water soluble laundry pods for cleaning textile items. These cleaning products utilize bioenzymes to remove stains from fabrics while providing fragrance. The pods are designed to replace multiple individual laundry liquids, simplifying the washing process. The formulation is biodegradable and non-toxic, making it suitable for households with pets. Users place the capsule directly into the washing machine, where it dissolves during the cycle to clean clothes and improve fabric softness. The product line focuses on sustainable cleaning solutions that eliminate the need for additional detergents or softeners.
Key facts about Ecosys Cleaners
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $830K
- Employee Count: 2 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Gujarat Venture Finance, Proteus Partners and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 17, 2026, $*****
Proteus Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Proteus Partners has invested in Ecosys Cleaners and Avni Wellness in 2026. As of Sep 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Ecosys Cleaners.Proteus Partners' Investments by Stage
Proteus Partners has made 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $471K.Proteus Partners' Investments by Sector
Proteus Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Consumer Goods, Retail, HealthTech and Sustainability Tech. Notably, it has invested in 2 Consumer (B2C) companies, 2 Tech companies and 1 Marketplace company.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 2 |
Consumer Goods | 2 |
Retail | 2 |
HealthTech | 1 |
Sustainability Tech | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Proteus Partners' Investments by Geography
Proteus Partners has made most investments in India (2).Proteus Partners' recent investments
Proteus Partners has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Ecosys Cleaners and Avni Wellness.Here are the most recent investments by Proteus Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 17, 2026 | India | Seed | 8338 | ||
Jul 08, 2026 | India | Seed | 9803 | [+2] |
Team profile of Proteus Partners
Proteus Partners has a team of 10 members including 6 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 1 Principal located in India, United States and 1 more location. Proteus Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Proteus Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | Palm Beach Gardens | - | - | |
Partner | Mumbai | - | - | |
Partner | Rotterdam | - | - | |
Partner | Raipur | - | - | |
Partner | Ahmedabad | - | - | |
Venture Partner | Pune | - | ||
Venture Partner | Thane | - | ||
Principal | Pune | - |
Co-investors of Proteus Partners
Over the past year, 27 investors have co-invested in Proteus Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Proteus Partners: Amit Tyagi, Srikanth Iyengar and 21 others have invested in rounds before Proteus Partners. There is 1 company where Amit Tyagi has invested before Proteus Partners and 1 company where Srikanth Iyengar has invested before Proteus Partners.
- Top Co-investors of Proteus Partners: 4 investors entered a company along with Proteus Partners. These include investors like Puru Gupta (2 companies).
Recent News related to Proteus Partners
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Ecosys raises INR 5 Cr in pre-Series A funding round led by GVFL Prarambh FundEnablers•Sep 17, 2026•Gujarat Venture Finance, ECOSYS, Proteus Partners, Ecosys Cleaners and 1 other
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Avni Wellness Raises Rs 4 Cr Seed Round Led By Proteus PartnersViestories•Jul 08, 2026•Avni Wellness, Proteus Digital Health, Proteus Partners
