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 Consumer, Retail. As of Jan 2026, Safina Ventures has witnessed 6 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Amazon, Apple and General Assembly. The program is backed by a team of 5 people who primarily support startups based in United States, India.
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 Consumer, Retail, EdTech and 8 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Safina Ventures:
1. Amazon
Online marketplace offering multi-category products. The product catalog includes home care, fashion, beauty, stationery, electronic, pet supplies, groceries, healthcare, fitness, books, mom and baby care products, and more. The app offers features such as real-time delivery tracking, product views, price drop notifications, and more. It also offers services like e-books, Alexa smart speakers, and Twitch live streaming alongside its retail platform. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS users.
Key facts about Amazon
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Investors: Berkshire Hathaway, equitywestsecurities.com and 48 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 09, 2013, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Apple
Developer of consumer electronics, computer software, and online digital distribution. The company offers a range of products, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and wearable technology. It also provides various software applications and digital content services. These services include streaming music, video, and other forms of digital entertainment.
Key facts about Apple
- Founded Year: 1976
- Location: United States
- Annual Revenue: $391B as on Sep 28, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 164,000 as on Sep 30, 2024
- Investors: Berkshire Hathaway, Black Capital Investments and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 25, 2020, $*****
- 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: New York City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $119M
- Investors: IVP, Wellington and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Toyota
Key facts about Toyota
- Founded Year: 1937
- Location: Toyota (Japan)
- Annual Revenue: 492B THB as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 292 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Safina Ventures, Triodos Investment Management and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 21, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Modern furniture and design solutions for office, home, and healthcare. They provide problem-solving designs that are beautiful and useful, offering a wide range of seating, desks, tables, storage, and accessories. Their solutions cater to various settings, including workspaces, healthcare facilities, and homes. They focus on human dynamics and technology to improve care delivery and create healthy outcomes. They offer clinical systems, patient seating, and space division solutions. They also provide portfolios, lifestyle collections, and work-from-home furniture. They are committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. They offer design services, product models, and planning tools. They are a design company offering B2B and B2C solutions.
Key facts about Herman Miller
- Founded Year: 1905
- Location: Zeeland (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $3.63B as on May 31, 2024
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 10,900 as on May 31, 2023
- Investors: Safina Ventures
- Highlight: Public
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 | - | - | 9976 | |
Dec 12, 1980 | - | - | 4983 | |
Jan 06, 1978 | - | - | 8352 | |
May 16, 1949 | - | - | 4375 |
Acquired companies in Safina Ventures' Portfolio
2 companies from Safina Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Atkins in Jul 2023 by SYSTRA.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 | - | - | 5864 | |
Apr 16, 2018 | - | - | 7774 |
Team profile of Safina Ventures
Safina Ventures has a team of 5 members including 5 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 | - | ||
Partner | Bengaluru | - | - | |
Partner | Bengaluru | - | - |
