About Hydra Trading
Hydra Trading is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. It is primarily based out of Mumbai, India. As of Apr 2022, Hydra Trading has invested in 3 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Consumer and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of WickedGud A lot of funds co-invest with Hydra Trading, with names like Z Nation Lab sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.Hydra Trading's List of All Investments
Hydra Trading has a portfolio of 3 companies. Their most notable investmentis in nuronTheir portfolio spans across and India. They have invested in High Tech, Consumer, Retail and 5 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of all investments by Hydra Trading:
1. WickedGud
Online retailer of multigrain pasta and noodles with various flavors. The company provides noodles and pasta that are zero maida and palm oil. The products contain whole wheat, protein, and fiber. The company offers different flavors of noodles and pasta.
Key facts about WickedGud
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Thane (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8.45M
- Employee Count: 116 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: NB Ventures, UBR Capital and 152 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Oct 18, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Developer of aerial robotic solutions for autonomous payload transport. It develop its drones from scratch for multi-purpose use, ranging from surveillance to precision payload delivery, optimized especially for Indian conditions. It delivers fully integrated, cost-effective, indigenous solution based on cutting-edge technology attained by combining all aspects of unmanned aerial systems. It focuses on the entire gamut of UAS research and development, including novel airframes, autopilots, communication framework, monitoring stations, cooperative control and computer vision algorithms.
Key facts about EndureAir Systems
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Noida (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $10.6M
- Employee Count: 127 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Asiana Fund, Indian Angel Network and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 20, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. nuron
Provider of internet and network solutions with routers. It offers optic fiber technology for connectivity management and downtime maintenance. The network utilizes proactive monitoring and adapts to various tasks, ensuring security and stability. Services are designed for seamless integration across work, entertainment, and gaming, prioritizing speed and reliability for optimal user experience. The company employs advanced analytics and data-driven network management to predict and prevent issues.
Key facts about nuron
Hydra Trading's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in WickedGud.Hydra Trading's Investments by Stage
Hydra Trading has made 2 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.58M and 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $1.61M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 2 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hydra Trading's Investments by Sector
Hydra Trading has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech, Consumer, Consumer Goods, Food and Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Tech. Notably, it has invested in 2 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 2 Tech companies, 1 Consumer (B2C) company and 1 company focusing on Tech hardware.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Aerospace, Maritime and Defense Tech | 1 |
Consumer | 1 |
Consumer Goods | 1 |
Food and Agriculture | 1 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Hydra Trading's Investments by Geography
Hydra Trading has made most investments in India (3).Hydra Trading's recent investments
Hydra Trading has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Hydra Trading:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 07, 2022 | India | Seed | 8204 | [+72] | |
Mar 21, 2022 | India | Seed | 1174 | [+6] | |
Jan 13, 2022 | India | Series A | 2583 | [+3] |
Co-investors of Hydra Trading
Over the past 4 years, 239 investors have co-invested in Hydra Trading's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Hydra Trading: Kunal Bahl, Rohit Kumar Bansal and 93 others have invested in rounds before Hydra Trading. There is 1 company where Kunal Bahl has invested before Hydra Trading and 1 company where Rohit Kumar Bansal has invested before Hydra Trading.
- Top Co-investors of Hydra Trading: 79 investors entered a company along with Hydra Trading. These include investors like Z Nation Lab (1 company).
- Invested after Hydra Trading: A total of 65 investors have invested in Hydra Trading's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Asiana Fund (2 companies), Ambit (1 company) and Kolvan Solutions (1 company).
