About 1Crowd
1Crowd is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. It is primarily based out of Mumbai, India. As of Jul 2026, 1Crowd is an active investor, having invested in 62 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of XYMA Analytics Overall, 1Crowd portfolio has seen 4 acquisitions, namely Silvan, Proeves and Smoodies. A lot of funds co-invest with 1Crowd, with names like Italica sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. 1Crowd has team of 17 people including 6 partners.Key Metrics
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Portfolio Sectors
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Seed, Series A & 2 more
Deals in last 12 months
1Crowd's List of Top Investments
1Crowd has a portfolio of 62 companies. Their most notable investments are in Plan B and Rubick.Their portfolio spans across India and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Retail and 24 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by 1Crowd:Provider of non-franchise preschool and school solutions. It offers an academic partnership, assisting schools in setup and operation. This includes a play-based learning framework, comprehensive support such as branding, marketing, training, assessments, and technology solutions. The curriculum aligns with national education policies, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development. Support extends to teacher training and mentoring. The company also provides educational materials and learning resources.
Key facts about Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹50 - ₹100 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $6.3M
- Employee Count: 434 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: UBS, OCTAVE Capital and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 10, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Provider of genomics technology for personalized clinical decisions. It offers clinical-genomics diagnostic tests which include Universal Infectious Diseases Test (UID) a next-generation sequencing powered, culture-free test capable of detecting bacterial and fungal pathogens and infexn test is s a comprehensive genomic solution for rapid identification of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance directly from clinical samples.
Key facts about HaystackAnalytics
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $17.3M
- Employee Count: 193 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Yali Capital, Aeroflex Enterprises and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 18, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Text Mercato
Provider of artificial intelligence software for retail product data management. This technology enables businesses to automate catalog operations, standardize product information, and synchronize inventory across multiple digital sales channels. The system facilitates the enrichment of product attributes, image editing, and the generation of marketing content. It provides competitive intelligence by monitoring market trends, pricing, and customer sentiment. Additionally, the platform supports search engine optimization and growth strategies through automated workflows. By integrating with various e-commerce sources, the software assists in maintaining accurate listings and improving discovery. The solution utilizes machine learning models to assist teams in managing large-scale product operations and executing complex tasks through natural language interactions. It serves various retail sectors by streamlining the transition from product onboarding to final publication on marketplaces.
Key facts about Text Mercato
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $4.21M
- Employee Count: 82 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Aeroflex Enterprises, Firstport Capital and 99 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Feb 02, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

4. Nuvepro
Provider of hands on learning solutions and skill development platforms. This company offers subjective assessments, challenge labs, skill bundles, and project-based learning experiences. These solutions utilize sandbox environments for practical application of skills, integrating with various third-party training content and learning management systems. The platform supports skill validation and career progression, catering to diverse sectors including IT product organizations, training providers, higher education institutions, and enterprises. The focus is on equipping workforces with practical skills through immersive learning journeys and measurable skill development tracking.
Key facts about Nuvepro
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.2M
- Employee Count: 86 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Aeroflex Enterprises, SIDBI and 81 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 31, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Silvan
Developer of home security and automation products. Home automation solutions, hotel room automation solutions along with custom product development to meet safety, security, and task automation needs. Has developed a mobile jukebox system to download content (music and video) onto handheld players and a low-power camera for embeddeding in expensive equipment. Clients include Lodha, Total Environment, Tata Housing, Texas Instruments among others. Raised $520k from Chennai Angels in Jan 2016. Raised $900k from Infuse Ventures in Jun 2016.
Key facts about Silvan
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $5.75M
- Employee Count: 25 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Samsung Venture Investment, Aeroflex Enterprises and 99 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jun 28, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
1Crowd's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
1Crowd has invested in 62 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 7 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Plan B and most recent follow-on round was in XYMA Analytics.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2025 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
2024 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
2023 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
2022 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
2021 | 2 | 10 | 12 |
2020 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
2019 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
2018 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
2017 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
1Crowd's Investments by Stage
1Crowd has made 51 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $890K, 6 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $3.3M, 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $1.5M and 1 investment in Unattributed stage with an average round size of $2.22M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 51 |
Series A | 6 |
Series B | 1 |
Unattributed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
1Crowd's Investments by Sector
1Crowd has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer, Retail and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 54 Tech companies, 46 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 27 Software companies and at least 25 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 20 |
High Tech | 14 |
Consumer | 10 |
Retail | 7 |
Vertical SaaS | 7 |
Others | 82 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
1Crowd's Investments by Geography
1Crowd has made most investments in India (58), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 58 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
1Crowd's recent investments
1Crowd has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. XYMA Analytics and Plan B are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by 1Crowd:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 03, 2026 | India | Series A | 7376 | ||
May 13, 2026 | India | Seed | 6272 | - | |
Apr 2026 | India | Seed | 4665 | - | |
Feb 23, 2026 | India | Series A | 5679 | [+11] | |
Jan 19, 2026 | India | Seed | 8132 | [+3] |
Acquired companies in 1Crowd's Portfolio
4 companies from 1Crowd's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Proeves in Sep 2025 by Pluxee for $*****.Here are 1Crowd's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2019 | Seed | 5952 | |
Dec 01, 2022 | May 25, 2018 | Seed | 8511 | |
Sep 16, 2021 | Jul 26, 2016 | Seed | 7308 | |
Jun 18, 2021 | Jun 05, 2018 | Seed | 1340 |
Team profile of 1Crowd
1Crowd has a team of 17 members including 6 Partners and 4 Principals located in India and United Kingdom. 1Crowd's team sits on the board of 14 companies.Here is a list of top team members in 1Crowd:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Mumbai | Arogya Finance, Tessol and 8 more | ||
Partner | Mumbai | SynThera Biomedical and 1 more | ||
Partner | Pune | Honeywell Automation India and 1 more | ||
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | India | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Principal | Chennai | - | ||
Principal | Mumbai | - | ||
Principal | Mumbai | - | ||
Principal | Mumbai | - |
Co-investors of 1Crowd
Over the past 10 years, 2261 investors have co-invested in 1Crowd's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before 1Crowd: Aeroflex Enterprises, LVX and 773 others have invested in rounds before 1Crowd. There are 8 companies where Aeroflex Enterprises has invested before 1Crowd and 4 companies where LVX has invested before 1Crowd.
- Top Co-investors of 1Crowd: 790 investors entered a company along with 1Crowd. These include investors like Italica (16 companies).
- Invested after 1Crowd: A total of 696 investors have invested in 1Crowd's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Aeroflex Enterprises (10 companies), LVX (7 companies) and Nagendran Ramamurthy (6 companies).
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