About Safina Ventures
Safina Ventures, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2015, is based in Bengaluru, India. With a presence in 5 countries, it has supported around 17 startups in sectors like Business Services, Consumer Goods. As of Oct 2026, Safina Ventures has witnessed 6 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Amazon, Apple and Toyota. The program is backed by a team of 3 people who primarily support startups based in United States, India.
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Safina Ventures' List of Top Investments
Safina Ventures has a portfolio of 17 companies. Their most notable investments include Amazon and Apple.Their portfolio spans across United States, India, France and 2 more locations. They have invested in Business Services, Consumer Goods, Nonprofits and 9 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Safina Ventures:
1. Amazon
Online marketplace and cloud computing provider. It provides a platform for purchasing diverse goods, from digital media and devices to apparel and food items. The platform offers options such as subscription services, digital content, and various shopping programs. It also facilitates transactions through different payment methods and gift options.
Key facts about Amazon
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Employee Count: 769,165 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, Berkshire Hathaway and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 22, 2013, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Apple
Technology company and product innovator developing consumer electronics. The firm designs smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and related hardware alongside proprietary operating systems and productivity applications. It provides integrated ecosystems including cloud computing, digital media distribution, payment processing, and enterprise software solutions. Services encompass content streaming platforms, mobile app marketplaces, augmented reality frameworks, and professional creative software suites. Continuous platform evolution maintains seamless hardware-software integration across personal computing and professional segments.
Key facts about Apple
- Founded Year: 1976
- Location: Cupertino (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Sep 30, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 220,950 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, Berkshire Hathaway and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 25, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Toyota
Key facts about Toyota
- Founded Year: 1937
- Location: Toyota (Japan)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 262 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Triodos Investment Management, Safina Ventures and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 21, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Platform offering offline workshops and online courses. It offers full-time, part-time offline programs, online classes, and workshops. Courses range from web development and user experience design to business fundamentals, data science, product management, and digital marketing. Also provides customized training programs for corporates. Offers scholarships to students through its Opportunity Fund scholarship program.
Key facts about General Assembly
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: United States
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $119M
- Employee Count: 201 - 500 as on Mar 01, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Seavest Investment Group and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. FIA
Key facts about FIA
- Founded Year: 1904
- Location: Paris (France)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Employee Count: 900 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Safina Ventures and Europa
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jul 01, 2021, $*****
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Safina Ventures' Portfolio
4 of Safina Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Amazon got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in May 1997 at marketcap of $382M and Apple got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ).Here are Safina Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Filter this listCompany | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 1997 | - | - | 9827 | |
Dec 12, 1980 | - | - | 9884 | |
Jan 06, 1978 | - | - | 3911 | |
May 16, 1949 | - | - | 4984 |
Acquired companies in Safina Ventures' Portfolio
2 companies from Safina Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Atkins in Jul 2023 by SYSTRA for $*****.Here are Safina Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 13, 2023 | - | - | 5152 | |
Apr 16, 2018 | - | - | 7780 |
Team profile of Safina Ventures
Safina Ventures has a team of 3 members including 3 Partners located in India. Safina Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Safina Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Bengaluru | - | ||
Partner | Bengaluru | - | ||
Partner | Bengaluru | - | - |
