About Cipher International
Cipher International is a venture capital firm located in Mumbai, India. It primarily invests in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Retail and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Overall, Cipher International portfolio has seen 10 IPOs and 3 acquisitions including key companies like Facebook, Amazon and Apple. Cipher International has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Cipher International's List of Top Investments
Cipher International has a portfolio of 17 companies. Their most notable investments include Facebook and Amazon.Their portfolio spans across United States, India, France and 1 more locations. They have invested in Consumer, Retail, Transportation and Logistics Tech and 12 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Cipher International:
1. Facebook
Operator of a social networking service facilitating connection and communication. Its services allows users to connect with friends, family, and other individuals. It provides tools for sharing updates, photos, and videos. The platform also offers features for creating and joining groups, following interests, and discovering content.
Key facts about Facebook
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.77B
- Employee Count: 27,690 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Meritech and 121 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jan 15, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Public

2. Amazon
Online marketplace and cloud computing provider. It provides a platform for purchasing diverse goods, from digital media and devices to apparel and food items. The platform offers options such as subscription services, digital content, and various shopping programs. It also facilitates transactions through different payment methods and gift options.
Key facts about Amazon
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Employee Count: 767,351 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, Berkshire Hathaway and 49 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 22, 2013, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Apple
Technology company and product innovator developing consumer electronics. The firm designs smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and related hardware alongside proprietary operating systems and productivity applications. It provides integrated ecosystems including cloud computing, digital media distribution, payment processing, and enterprise software solutions. Services encompass content streaming platforms, mobile app marketplaces, augmented reality frameworks, and professional creative software suites. Continuous platform evolution maintains seamless hardware-software integration across personal computing and professional segments.
Key facts about Apple
- Founded Year: 1976
- Location: Cupertino (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Sep 30, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 220,950 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, Berkshire Hathaway and 40 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 25, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Tesla
Electric vehicle and clean energy solutions provider. It manufactures electric vehicles and energy storage systems for consumers. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles. It also produces energy generation and storage systems. These products are offered to residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers. The company operates a network of service locations and charging stations.
Key facts about Tesla
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Austin (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $408M
- Employee Count: 134,785 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, Silver Lake and 74 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 05, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public

5. Microsoft
Developer of computer software hardware gaming consoles and cloud services. Offerings include operating systems, productivity applications, and integrated development environments for personal and professional computing. Hardware products consist of portable and desktop computers along with home entertainment gaming consoles. Cloud infrastructure provides storage, computing power, and artificial intelligence tools for business and individual use. Additional services include digital marketplaces for software distribution and subscription-based access to gaming libraries.
Key facts about Microsoft
- Founded Year: 1975
- Location: Redmond (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Jun 30, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 231,727 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Greyrock Investments, equitywestsecurities.com and 49 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 01, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Cipher International's Portfolio
10 of Cipher International's portfolio companies have become public. NSE got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in Sep 2026 at marketcap of $46.1B and Lodha Group got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $2.9B.Here are Cipher International's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 24, 2026 | - | - | 4011 | |
Apr 19, 2021 | - | - | 5994 | |
May 18, 2012 | - | - | 7520 | |
Jun 29, 2010 | - | - | 6202 | |
Oct 30, 2009 | - | - | 3222 |
Acquired companies in Cipher International's Portfolio
3 companies from Cipher International's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Nasdaq in Feb 2024 by Kontali for $*****.Here are Cipher International's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 01, 2024 | - | - | 5247 | |
Jan 31, 2013 | - | - | 8927 | |
Dec 06, 2012 | - | - | 5993 |