About A99
A99 is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. It is primarily based out of Chennai, India. As of Feb 2026, A99 is an active investor, having invested in 19 companies, with 1 new investment 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 Auto Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of optoML Overall, A99 portfolio has seen 1 IPO, namely Technocrat Plasma. A lot of funds co-invest with A99, with names like Sadev Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. A99 has team of 9 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
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A99's List of Top Investments
A99 has a portfolio of 19 companies. Their most notable investments are in Atomgrid and optoML.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Finland and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Auto Tech and 17 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by A99:
1. Lyzr
Developer of infrastructure software for managing and deploying artificial agents. This platform provides a control plane for governing, observing, and testing automated software agents across various frameworks and cloud environments. It includes tools for simulation, hallucination detection, access control, and audit logging to facilitate the transition of agentic workflows from development to production environments. The software supports integration with multiple large language models and existing development stacks to maintain consistency and compliance throughout the agent lifecycle.
Key facts about Lyzr
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Jersey City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $140M
- Employee Count: 255 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Rocketship, Partnership for New York City and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 12, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. RapteeHV
Platform offering electric motorcycles. It develops vehicles with features that includes lithium ion batteries, speed charging, anti theft system, and more. The solution is compatible with car charging stations, addressing the range anxiety issue commonly associated with electric vehicles.
Key facts about RapteeHV
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Chennai (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $35.9M
- Employee Count: 86 as on Jan 31, 2025
- Investors: Singhvi Heritage, Bluehill VC and 57 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 18, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Atomgrid
Company specializing
in manufacturing and sourcing of
speciality chemicals. It provides integrated solutions across R&D, process development, and scalable manufacturing for global chemical needs. It offers products and services across key chemistries including bromination, sulfonation, nitration, chlorination, Grignard reactions, and oxidation.
Key facts about Atomgrid
4. Intangles
Provider of AI-powered solutions for predictive fleet maintenance and management. The company’s platform uses digital twin technology to analyze data from vehicle systems. It offers insights into engine performance, fuel consumption, and driver behavior. The platform provides predictive alerts and real-time monitoring to improve efficiency and safety.
Key facts about Intangles
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Pune (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹50 - ₹100 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $53.2M
- Employee Count: 352 as on Feb 28, 2025
- Investors: Apex Group, Stride Ventures and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 27, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Intents Mobi
Platform provides verified location data through APIs for geospatial insights. It enables businesses to improve location-based services, optimize operations, and support decision-making.
Key facts about Intents Mobi
A99's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
A99 has invested in 19 companies over the last 3 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 3 years. In 2025, it made 2 investments, while as of Feb 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in optoML.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2023 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
A99's Investments by Stage
A99 has made 9 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.42M.A99's Investments by Sector
A99 has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Chemicals and Materials, Enterprise Applications, Auto and Auto Tech. Notably, it has invested in 14 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 14 Tech companies, 8 Software companies and at least 5 companies focusing on AI-Native.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 3 |
Chemicals and Materials | 2 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Auto | 1 |
Auto Tech | 1 |
Others | 8 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
A99's Investments by Geography
A99 has made most investments in India (6), followed by United States where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 6 |
United States | 2 |
Singapore | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
A99's recent investments
A99 has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - optoML.Here are the most recent investments by A99:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Feb 24, 2026 | India | Seed | 4415 | ||
Oct 14, 2025 | India | Seed | 5233 | [+11] | |
Jan 10, 2025 | India | Seed | 8901 | - | |
Jun 18, 2024 | United States | Seed | 7162 | - | |
May 15, 2024 | India | Seed | 2045 | - |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in A99's Portfolio
1 of A99's portfolio company became public - Technocrat Plasma. It got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in Aug 2026 at marketcap of $24.2MHere are A99's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 21, 2026 | - | - | 8847 |
Team profile of A99
A99 has a team of 9 members including 3 Partners and 3 Principals located in India. A99's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in A99:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Bengaluru | - | ||
Partner | Chennai | - | ||
Partner | Chennai | - | ||
Principal | - | - | ||
Principal | - | - | - | |
Principal | Chennai | - |
Co-investors of A99
Over the past 3 years, 45 investors have co-invested in A99's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before A99: Merak Ventures, Dexter Ventures and 23 others have invested in rounds before A99. There is 1 company where Merak Ventures has invested before A99 and 1 company where Dexter Ventures has invested before A99.
- Top Co-investors of A99: 11 investors entered a company along with A99. These include investors like Sadev Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after A99: A total of 9 investors have invested in A99's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Rocketship (1 company), Accenture (1 company) and Firstsource (1 company).
Recent News related to A99
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Semiconductor startup OptoML raises $1.8 million from Bluehill VC and a99Moneycontrol•Feb 24, 2026•A99, Bluehill VC, optoML, Kaynessemicon
