About Tech Emerge
Tech Emerge, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2016, is based in Washington, DC, United States. With a presence in 24 countries, it has supported around 186 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, HealthTech. As of Aug 2026, Tech Emerge has witnessed 35 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Bigbasket, Ecozen Solutions and Dr Lal PathLabs. The program primarily supports Grant (prize money) startups based in Brazil. Its latest investment was a Undisclosed Grant (prize money) round in University of Guadalajara on May 18, 2021.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2016
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Grant (prize money)
Tech Emerge's List of Top Investments
Tech Emerge has a portfolio of 186 companies. Their most notable investments include Bigbasket and Ecozen Solutions.Their portfolio spans across India, Colombia, Brazil and 21 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, HealthTech, Life Sciences and 31 other sectors, across stages such as Grant (prize money) stage. Here is the list of top investments by Tech Emerge:1. Bigbasket
Online retailer of grocery, household, beauty, and personal care products. It provides a selection of food items, cleaning supplies, and personal care products. The business offers delivery options with varied time slots. It also provides an express delivery service for immediate needs in select areas.
Key facts about Bigbasket
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $943M
- Employee Count: 22,095 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, LionRock Capital and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Developer of automated irrigation systems leveraging AI and IoT. It optimize crop yields and reduce maintenance requirements. IT provides smart solar irrigation solutions for farmers, offering reliable and optimal irrigation with minimal maintenance.
Key facts about Ecozen Solutions
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Pune (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $76.4M
- Employee Count: 716 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Triodos Investment Management, Northern Arc Capital and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 10, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Chain of pathology and radiology labs. It offers a wide range of diagnostic tests, allows users to book tests online for home collection, and provides the convenience of downloading test reports securely and quickly. It provides resource for individuals seeking diagnostic services and blood tests.
Key facts about Dr Lal PathLabs
- Founded Year: 1949
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.9M
- Employee Count: 4,980 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, TA Associates and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Portable ultrasound system for external ultrasound imaging. It offer a handheld portable ultrasound machine that is powered by Ultrasound-on-Chip technology, which is the world's only single-probe, whole-body handheld device for various clinical applications such as procedural guidance, fetal or obstetric treatment, cardiac, peripheral vessels, urology, and ophthalmic treatments.
Key facts about Butterfly Network
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Guilford (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $50M - $100M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $350M
- Employee Count: 449 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Invus and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Mar 09, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Cloudnine
Chains providing maternity, gynaecology, fertility, neonatal, and paediatric healthcare services. These facilities offer comprehensive medical care for women and children, including intensive care units for newborns and infants. The services encompass diagnostic radiology, physiotherapy, nutritional counseling, and breastfeeding support. Specialized medical teams manage pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal recovery while providing ongoing health monitoring for infants and children. The clinical operations focus on delivering medical expertise across various specialized departments dedicated to maternal and child health.
Key facts about Cloudnine
Tech Emerge's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in University of Guadalajara.Tech Emerge's Investments by Stage
Tech Emerge has made 8 investments in Grant (prize money) stage.Tech Emerge's Investments by Sector
Tech Emerge has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, HealthTech, High Tech, Life Sciences and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 63 Tech companies, 56 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 44 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 34 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 5 |
HealthTech | 5 |
High Tech | 2 |
Life Sciences | 2 |
Vertical SaaS | 2 |
Others | 6 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Tech Emerge's Investments by Geography
Tech Emerge has made most investments in Brazil (3), followed by Spain where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Brazil | 3 |
Spain | 2 |
Mexico | 1 |
Switzerland | 1 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Tech Emerge's recent investments
Tech Emerge has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Tech Emerge:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2021 | Mexico | Grant (prize money) | 1155 | - | |
Dec 14, 2018 | Brazil | Grant (prize money) | 3903 | - | |
Dec 14, 2018 | United States | Grant (prize money) | 8893 | - | |
Dec 14, 2018 | Switzerland | Grant (prize money) | 2472 | - | |
Dec 14, 2018 | Spain | Grant (prize money) | 7643 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Tech Emerge's Portfolio
19 of Tech Emerge's portfolio companies have become public. NephroPlus got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Dec 2025 at marketcap of $512M and Medanta got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $1.09B.Here are Tech Emerge's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 17, 2025 | - | - | 4242 | |
Nov 16, 2022 | - | - | 9255 | |
Aug 13, 2021 | - | - | 7799 | |
Jul 23, 2021 | Dec 14, 2018 | Grant (prize money) | 2447 | |
Dec 11, 2020 | - | - | 2613 |
Acquired companies in Tech Emerge's Portfolio
16 companies from Tech Emerge's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was BuddyCare in Jul 2026 by VitalHub for $*****.Here are Tech Emerge's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 13, 2026 | - | - | 2648 | |
Jul 31, 2025 | - | - | 9486 | |
May 28, 2025 | - | - | 4707 | |
Nov 20, 2024 | Dec 14, 2018 | Grant (prize money) | 5552 | |
Mar 01, 2023 | - | - | 4326 |
Co-investors of Tech Emerge
Over the past 8 years, 26 investors have co-invested in Tech Emerge's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Tech Emerge: Swisscom Ventures, Endeavour Vision and 9 others have invested in rounds before Tech Emerge. There is 1 company where Swisscom Ventures has invested before Tech Emerge and 1 company where Endeavour Vision has invested before Tech Emerge.
- Invested after Tech Emerge: A total of 15 investors have invested in Tech Emerge's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include aMoon (1 company) and Hitachi Brand (1 company).
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