About Artha India Ventures
Artha India Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based out of Mumbai, India. As of Aug 2026, Artha India Ventures is an active investor, having invested in 87 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 Consumer and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Quarkitech.com Overall, Artha India Ventures portfolio has seen 2 unicorns, 2 IPOs and 14 acquisitions including key companies like Lyft, Purplle and OYO. A lot of funds co-invest with Artha India Ventures, with names like Anand Ladsariya sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Artha India Ventures has team of 8 people including 5 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 3 more
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Artha India Ventures' List of Top Investments
Artha India Ventures has a portfolio of 87 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Exotel and CoutLoot.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Israel and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 30 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Artha India Ventures:1. Lyft
Network facilitating on-demand transportation and ride scheduling services for individuals. It provides options for immediate rides, scheduled pickups, and various vehicle types. The network offers programs for business transportation needs. It also focuses on safety measures and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Lyft
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $5.02B
- Employee Count: 3,913 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: h-tif.com, SeedFord Partners and 163 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series I, Aug 06, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Purplle
Retailer of beauty and cosmetic products. This omnichannel platform offers a wide range of beauty and grooming items, including makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrance products. The company provides a personalized shopping experience by recommending items based on individual preferences and purchase behavior. It operates both online and through physical retail outlets to provide a comprehensive selection of beauty solutions. PF = Yes
Key facts about Purplle
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $560M
- Employee Count: 973 as on Jul 31, 2025
- Investors: ADIA, Goldman Sachs and 108 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jun 27, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. OYO
Chains providing booking services for hotels and various vacation homes. These entities facilitate reservations for lodging accommodations through digital platforms. The business model involves connecting individuals seeking temporary housing with property owners or hotel operators. Services include processing payments, managing cancellations, and coordinating stay details for guests. The infrastructure supports property listings across multiple regions to enable room selection and scheduling.
Key facts about OYO
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $3.51B
- Employee Count: 15,441 as on Oct 31, 2026
- Investors: Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Fidelity Investments and 78 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Dec 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Tala
Provider of financial infrastructure and credit decision models. This entity develops risk intelligence and underwriting engines designed to facilitate access to credit. The technology utilizes behavioral data to assess creditworthiness and enable financial transactions through digital interfaces.
Key facts about Tala
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $346M
- Employee Count: 906 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Founders Circle Capital and 52 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Leverage Edu
Company is an AI-native global talent mobility & upskilling platform, helping students and professionals from emerging markets access education and employment opportunities globally. The company has helped 200,000+ individuals over the last 9 years, channelled over $1 billion in forex, aggregated $500 million in education loans, secured 12,000+ student-housing beds, and hosts over a 1000 companies every year at job fairs for its alumni worldwide. For enterprise partners, Leverage Edu also offers LE AI, an AI product suite spanning coaching, interview readiness and quality compliance. The company has also more recently expanded into workforce mobility through Leverage Careers, and into industry-integrated online programmes and certifications through Leverage Upskilling.
Key facts about Leverage Edu
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Noida (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $64.6M
- Employee Count: 928 as on May 01, 2026
- Investors: BlackSoil, Avendus and 147 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 25, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Artha India Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Artha India Ventures has invested in 87 companies over the last 14 years, with an average of 3 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 1 investment, while as of Aug 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Quarkitech.com and most recent follow-on round was in Kredily.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2021 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2020 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2019 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
2018 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
2017 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Artha India Ventures' Investments by Stage
Artha India Ventures has made 41 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $812K, 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $807K, 2 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $22M, 1 investment in Series I stage and 1 investment in Unattributed stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 41 |
Series A | 2 |
Series B | 2 |
Series I | 1 |
Unattributed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Artha India Ventures' Investments by Sector
Artha India Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail, Travel and Hospitality Tech and Gig Economy. Notably, it has invested in 73 Tech companies, 49 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 42 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 41 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 18 |
Enterprise Applications | 15 |
Retail | 8 |
Travel and Hospitality Tech | 8 |
Gig Economy | 7 |
Others | 57 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Artha India Ventures' Investments by Geography
Artha India Ventures has made most investments in India (39), followed by United States where it has made 5 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 39 |
United States | 5 |
Kenya | 2 |
Netherlands | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Artha India Ventures' recent investments
Artha India Ventures has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Quarkitech.com and Clarity Labs.Here are the most recent investments by Artha India Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 12, 2026 | India | Seed | 8163 | ||
Apr 20, 2026 | Netherlands | Seed | 7061 | - | |
Oct 06, 2025 | India | Seed | 8552 | [+6] | |
Nov 29, 2023 | India | Seed | 8650 | [+10] | |
Feb 13, 2023 | Kenya | Seed | 4911 | [+10] |
Unicorns in Artha India Ventures' Portfolio
Artha India Ventures has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Purplle and OYO. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Purplle. It became a unicorn in 2022, 4 years before Artha India Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Artha India Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
85 | Retailer of beauty and cosmetic products | 2012 | Mumbai | Series F | cm{dvvh | ||
85 | Chains providing booking services for hotels and various vacation homes | 2012 | Gurugram | Series G | uquhuoe |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Artha India Ventures' Portfolio
2 of Artha India Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Kratikal got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in Jul 2026 at marketcap of $15.8M and Lyft got listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) at marketcap of $8.42B.Here are Artha India Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 07, 2026 | Mar 26, 2019 | Seed | 1814 | |
Mar 29, 2019 | Aug 06, 2018 | Series I | 7269 |
Acquired companies in Artha India Ventures' Portfolio
14 companies from Artha India Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Anlyz in Feb 2023 by Trend Micro for $*****.Here are Artha India Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 22, 2023 | - | - | 7457 | |
Nov 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2018 | Seed | 3783 | |
Feb 25, 2022 | Jul 06, 2017 | Seed | 5644 | |
Aug 16, 2021 | Jan 24, 2015 | Seed | 2425 | |
Aug 16, 2021 | - | - | 2635 |
Team profile of Artha India Ventures
Artha India Ventures has a team of 8 members including 5 Partners located in India. Artha India Ventures' team sits on the board of 6 companies.Here is a list of all team members in Artha India Ventures:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Mumbai | Agnikul, LendenClub and 5 more | ||
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | Mumbai | - | - |
Co-investors of Artha India Ventures
Over the past 14 years, 1791 investors have co-invested in Artha India Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Artha India Ventures: Aeroflex Enterprises, VSS Investco and 394 others have invested in rounds before Artha India Ventures. There are 4 companies where Aeroflex Enterprises has invested before Artha India Ventures and 2 companies where VSS Investco has invested before Artha India Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Artha India Ventures: 668 investors entered a company along with Artha India Ventures. These include investors like Anand Ladsariya (13 companies).
- Invested after Artha India Ventures: A total of 727 investors have invested in Artha India Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Mumbai Angels (3 companies), We Founder Circle (3 companies) and SiriusOne (3 companies).
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