About Upaya Social Ventures
Upaya Social Ventures, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2011, is based in Seattle, United States. With a presence in 3 countries, it has supported around 65 startups in sectors like Consumer, Food and Agriculture Tech. As of Oct 2026, Upaya Social Ventures has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include ScrapUncle, GoDesi and Amwoodo. The program is backed by a team of 27 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $43.8K Seed round in Biofics Organics on Feb 28, 2026.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2011
Location
Seattle, United States
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed & Angel
Upaya Social Ventures' List of Top Investments
Upaya Social Ventures has a portfolio of 65 companies. Their most notable investments are in Krishi Star and Justrojgar.Their portfolio spans across India, Canada and United States. They have invested in Consumer, Food and Agriculture Tech, Retail and 20 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Angel stages. Here is the list of top investments by Upaya Social Ventures:1. ScrapUncle
Provider of a digital recycling platform. It enables households and enterprises to schedule doorstep pickups for recyclables including paper, plastics, metals, and e-waste, with instant payments, accurate weighing, and automated processing to recycling partners. It provides a convenient and organized solution for junk selling and recycling.
Key facts about ScrapUncle
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3M
- Employee Count: 63 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Orios Venture Partners, Venture Catalysts and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jul 15, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. GoDesi
Internet first brand of desi snacks and sweets. The company offers a variety of sweets, snacks, and lollipops. It focuses on bringing authentic desi snacks to consumers. The company employs rural women and ensures that a percentage of consumer payments goes back to the rural economy. Its products are free from preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, vegan and gluten-free.
Key facts about GoDesi
3. Amwoodo
Manufacturer of bamboo products for personal care and structural construction. The business produces items for hospitality amenities, engineered bamboo for building applications, bamboo polymer composites, and bamboo veneers for interior design. These goods serve as alternatives to plastic materials in various consumer and industrial applications.
Key facts about Amwoodo
4. REGRIP
Manufacturer of refurbished tyres using industrial shearing and retreading processes. This business performs inspections, repairs, buffing, building, enveloping, and curing to restore used rubber products. The process involves removing imperfections and applying new treads to extend the functional lifespan of discarded materials. These items are processed to meet performance standards for vehicle use. The operations include managing the lifecycle of rubber casings through systematic inspection and refurbishment techniques.
Key facts about REGRIP
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Jaipur (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.73M
- Employee Count: 7 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Firstport Capital, Anikarth Ventures and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 30, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Online platform offering information related to agriculture. It provides tech-enabled services for farming. Empowering farmers through precision advisories, agile supply chains, direct procurement initiatives, and advanced food processing, mitigating losses and fostering a prosperous agricultural ecosystem.
Key facts about Bharat Krushi Seva
Upaya Social Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Upaya Social Ventures has invested in 65 companies over the last 15 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Feb 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Biofics Organics and most recent follow-on round was in Bintix.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2023 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2022 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Upaya Social Ventures' Investments by Stage
Upaya Social Ventures has made 40 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $831K and 1 investment in Angel stage with an average round size of $239K.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 40 |
Angel | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Upaya Social Ventures' Investments by Sector
Upaya Social Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Sustainability Tech, Environment Tech, Food and Agriculture and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 38 Tech companies, 32 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 31 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 21 companies focusing on Social impact.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 12 |
Sustainability Tech | 10 |
Environment Tech | 8 |
Food and Agriculture | 8 |
Retail | 8 |
Others | 33 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Upaya Social Ventures' Investments by Geography
Upaya Social Ventures has made most investments in India (40).Upaya Social Ventures' recent investments
Upaya Social Ventures has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Biofics Organics and REGRIP.Here are the most recent investments by Upaya Social Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 28, 2026 | India | Seed | 8096 | - | |
Jan 30, 2026 | India | Seed | 8192 | [+11] | |
Sep 05, 2025 | India | Seed | 9017 | [+1] | |
Jul 15, 2025 | India | Seed | 8130 | [+10] | |
Jun 25, 2025 | India | Seed | 6166 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Upaya Social Ventures' Portfolio
1 of Upaya Social Ventures' portfolio company became public - BharatRohan. It got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in Sep 2025 at marketcap of $19.1MHere are Upaya Social Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 27, 2022 | Seed | 1524 |
Team profile of Upaya Social Ventures
Upaya Social Ventures has a team of 27 members including 7 Partners and 3 Principals located in India and United States. Upaya Social Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Upaya Social Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Seattle | - | - | |
Partner | India | - | ||
Partner | Bengaluru | - | ||
Partner | San Diego | - | - | |
Partner | Seattle | - | - | |
Partner | California | - | - | |
Partner | New York | - | - | |
Principal | Bengaluru | - | ||
Principal | Bengaluru | - | ||
Principal | Bengaluru | - |
Co-investors of Upaya Social Ventures
Over the past 15 years, 676 investors have co-invested in Upaya Social Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Upaya Social Ventures: IIMA Ventures, Social Alpha and 222 others have invested in rounds before Upaya Social Ventures. There are 2 companies where IIMA Ventures has invested before Upaya Social Ventures and 2 companies where Social Alpha has invested before Upaya Social Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Upaya Social Ventures: 168 investors entered a company along with Upaya Social Ventures. These include investors like Venture Catalysts (2 companies).
- Invested after Upaya Social Ventures: A total of 284 investors have invested in Upaya Social Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Rainmatter (3 companies) and SiriusOne (2 companies).
Recent News related to Upaya Social Ventures
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Clean-tech startup ScrapUncle raises Rs 22 Cr in pre-Series A roundEntrackr•Jan 28, 2026•ScrapUncle, Acumen, Orios Venture Partners, Soonicorn Ventures and 3 others
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Country Chicken India receives funding to boost operations and networkASIAN AGRIBUSINESS MEDIA PTE LTD•Jul 03, 2025•Country Chicken Co, Upaya Social Ventures
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Upaya Social Ventures Invests In Bintix, A Waste-Tech Pioneer Transforming Recycling Through Data and InnovationUpaya Social Ventures•Dec 19, 2024•Bintix, Upaya Social Ventures
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Biofics Private Limited Raises Rs 10.4 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding to Accelerate Growth in Bio-CNG and Waste Management SolutionsAsian News International•Aug 27, 2024•Biofics, Upaya Social Ventures
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Kaarigar Mandi Secures Rs 1.75 Crore Seed Funding to Revolutionize B2B Footwear MarketStartup Story•Mar 26, 2024•Kaarigar Mandi, Kyt Ventures, Upaya Social Ventures, IIMA Ventures and 2 others
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WeVOIS, a fast-growing waste management startup, has secured USD 4 million in preseries A to expand beyond RajasthanAsian News International•Jun 23, 2023•WeVOIS Labs, Innovana Thinklabs, Upaya Social Ventures, Recur Club
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Agritech Startup Bharat Krushi Seva Raises Seed Round of Rs 4.3 Cr Led by Marquee InvestorsYourStory•Dec 14, 2022•Bharat Krushi Seva, S. Amit Speciality Chemicals, Upaya Social Ventures, Villgro and 5 others
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Ex-Flipkart's B2B artisan startup Lal10 raises $1.1MYourStory•Mar 13, 2020•Lal10, Sorenson Impact, BeyondCapital, Pegasus and 3 others
