About DSG Consumer Partners
DSG Consumer Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. It is primarily based out of Singapore, Singapore. As of May 2026, DSG Consumer Partners is an active investor, having invested in 107 companies, with 4 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 Retail to Consumer and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Bombay Banta Overall, DSG Consumer Partners portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 1 IPO and 13 acquisitions including key companies like OYO, Chope and IndiaLends. A lot of funds co-invest with DSG Consumer Partners, with names like Saama sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. DSG Consumer Partners has team of 16 people.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
DSG Consumer Partners' List of Top Investments
DSG Consumer Partners has a portfolio of 107 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Ugaoo and Goa Brewing Co..Their portfolio spans across India, Singapore, United Kingdom and 7 more locations. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, Enterprise Applications and 22 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by DSG Consumer Partners:
1. OYO
Chains providing hotel and home booking services with free cancellation. The business allows users to book accommodations. It provides options for users to pay at the hotel. The business also offers a platform for property owners to list their properties.
Key facts about OYO
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $3.47B
- Employee Count: 1,557 as on Jul 31, 2025
- Investors: Fidelity Investments, Khazanah Nasional Berhad and 77 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Dec 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Leverage Edu
Provider of academic admissions counseling and professional career placement services. This organization assists individuals with university application processes, financial aid guidance, and housing arrangements. It facilitates professional recruitment for healthcare and teaching roles while offering online educational programs and certifications. The service model includes document validation, interview preparation, and career path planning to support transitions into various professional sectors.
Key facts about Leverage Edu
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $57.3M
- Employee Count: 999 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Avendus, BlackSoil and 168 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 15, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Shikho
Provider of digital educational content for secondary and higher secondary students. The platform delivers academic support through recorded and live classes. It offers animated videos, practice tests, class notes, and report cards. The company provides resources for school and admission test preparation.
Key facts about Shikho
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Employee Count: 496 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Goodwater Capital, Learn Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 07, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Online retailer of better-for-you food and beverage products. The company provides dips, spreads, sauces, snacks, breakfast cereals, and pastas. It also offers beverages, including juices, iced green tea, and lactose-free options. The company provides energy drinks, protein milkshakes, and smoothies.
Key facts about Wingreens World
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $79M
- Employee Count: 309 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: responsAbility, Peak XV Partners and 80 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, May 11, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Supertails
Online pet store specializing in supplies for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The product catalog includes dog and cat food, treats, grooming tools, toys, accessories, and waste disposal products. The pet pharmacy provides prescription medicines, supplements, dewormers, and flea control.
Key facts about Supertails
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $63.8M
- Employee Count: 307 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Fireside Ventures, Stride Ventures and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 10, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
DSG Consumer Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
DSG Consumer Partners has invested in 107 companies over the last 14 years, with an average of 6 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 14 investments, while as of May 2026, it has made 2 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in WanderOn and most recent follow-on round was in Bombay Banta.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2025 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
2024 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
2023 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
2022 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
2021 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
2020 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
2019 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
2018 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
2017 | 3 | 18 | 21 |
DSG Consumer Partners' Investments by Stage
DSG Consumer Partners has made 47 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.39M, 26 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $5.5M, 4 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $7.72M, 1 investment in Series C stage with an average round size of $8M and 1 investment in Unattributed stage with an average round size of $1.6M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 47 |
Series A | 26 |
Series B | 4 |
Series C | 1 |
Unattributed | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DSG Consumer Partners' Investments by Sector
DSG Consumer Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Consumer Goods, Retail, Food and Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 76 Consumer (B2C) companies, 64 Tech companies, 14 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 12 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 43 |
Consumer Goods | 36 |
Retail | 35 |
Food and Agriculture | 24 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 13 |
Others | 44 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DSG Consumer Partners' Investments by Geography
DSG Consumer Partners has made most investments in India (54), followed by Singapore where it has made 11 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 54 |
Singapore | 11 |
Indonesia | 3 |
United Kingdom | 3 |
Vietnam | 3 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
DSG Consumer Partners' recent investments
DSG Consumer Partners has made 2 investments in 2026 so far - Bombay Banta and WanderOn.Here are the most recent investments by DSG Consumer Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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May 13, 2026 | India | Seed | 9228 | ||
Jan 20, 2026 | India | Series A | 1081 | ||
Dec 26, 2025 | India | Seed | 8411 | [+1] | |
Dec 12, 2025 | India | Seed | 6961 | [+14] | |
Oct 10, 2025 | India | Series A | 5512 | [+1] |
Unicorns in DSG Consumer Partners' Portfolio
DSG Consumer Partners has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - OYO. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is OYO which became a unicorn in 2020, 7 years after DSG Consumer Partners first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in DSG Consumer Partners' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 | Chains providing hotel and home booking services with free cancellation | 2012 | Gurugram | Series G | tewcmnc |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in DSG Consumer Partners' Portfolio
1 of DSG Consumer Partners' portfolio company became public - Sula Vineyards. It got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Dec 2022 at marketcap of $363MHere are DSG Consumer Partners' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 22, 2022 | Jul 30, 2021 | Series B | 9786 |
Acquired companies in DSG Consumer Partners' Portfolio
13 companies from DSG Consumer Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was IndiaLends in May 2026 by Freo for $*****.Here are DSG Consumer Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | Jul 08, 2015 | Seed | 2483 | |
Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30, 2021 | Series A | 3133 | |
Jul 22, 2024 | Jun 30, 2015 | Series C | 7837 | |
Nov 01, 2022 | Dec 25, 2013 | Unattributed | 6539 | |
Sep 12, 2022 | Jan 06, 2024 | Seed | 1898 |
Team profile of DSG Consumer Partners
DSG Consumer Partners has a team of 16 members including 2 Principals located in India. DSG Consumer Partners' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of DSG Consumer Partners
Over the past 14 years, 1476 investors have co-invested in DSG Consumer Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before DSG Consumer Partners: Shripad Nadkarni, Aargus and 468 others have invested in rounds before DSG Consumer Partners. There are 3 companies where Shripad Nadkarni has invested before DSG Consumer Partners and 2 companies where Aargus has invested before DSG Consumer Partners.
- Top Co-investors of DSG Consumer Partners: 408 investors entered a company along with DSG Consumer Partners. These include investors like Saama (7 companies).
- Invested after DSG Consumer Partners: A total of 598 investors have invested in DSG Consumer Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Z Nation Lab (5 companies), Alteria Capital (5 companies) and Trifecta Capital (4 companies).
Recent News related to DSG Consumer Partners
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Ugaoo Plans Fundraise, Appoints BankerVCCircle•May 14, 2026•V3 Ventures, Ugaoo, DSG Consumer Partners
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DSGCP invests again in Smylo to boost growthIndian Retailer•Mar 23, 2026•Smylo, DSG Consumer Partners
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GoDesi, an Indian traditional sweets manufacturer, raised funds in Series B roundStartup Log•Feb 10, 2026•GoDesi, Enrission India Capital, Rigel Capital, Sinar Mas and 3 others
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VC-backed snack brand Go Desi plans fresh fundingVCCircle•Oct 28, 2025•Aavishkaar Capital, Back to the Roots, GoDesi, DSG Consumer Partners
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