About Kettleborough VC
Kettleborough VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. It is primarily based out of Ahmedabad, India. As of Dec 2025, Kettleborough VC is an active investor, having invested in 36 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 High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of CoreOps.AI Overall, Kettleborough VC portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 1 acquisition, namely Sage and WizKlub. A lot of funds co-invest with Kettleborough VC, with names like Angel List sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Kettleborough VC has team of 4 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series A & 1 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Deals in last 12 months
Kettleborough VC's List of Top Investments
Kettleborough VC has a portfolio of 36 companies. Their most notable investments are in CompUp and VS Mani & Co.Their portfolio spans across India, United Kingdom and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 19 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Kettleborough VC:
1. Sage
Provider of cloud-based enterprise software solutions for accounting, finance, and people management. It leverages AI and machine learning to support accounting, people, payroll, and financial management needs. Its products integrate features like invoice, inventory management, reporting, and compliance tools.
Key facts about Sage
- Founded Year: 1981
- Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £0 - £1M as on Dec 31, 2020
- Stage: Public
- Employee Count: 11,074 as on Dec 31, 2025
- Investors: Sumitomo, Stonebridge and 48 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 16, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Foxtale
Online brand of skincare, face, lip, body care, and perfume products. The company offers serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, masks, toners, and cleansers. Body care products include body washes, lotions, and perfumes. The company provides various formulations targeting different skin types and concerns.
Key facts about Foxtale
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $56.8M
- Employee Count: 314 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: NuVentures, Panthera and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 12, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Otipy
Online platform offering grocery products through a digital storefront. It provides a variety of food items, household essentials, and pantry staples for everyday needs. Thd product catalog includes vegetables, fruits, dairy items, eggs, breads, and more.
Key facts about Otipy
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $44.2M
- Employee Count: 284 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, Innoven Capital and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Mar 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. ELIVAAS
Provider of a luxury vacation home rental marketplace. The platform offers exclusive vacation homes for short-term rentals, providing users with a wide range of options for weekend getaways or longer stays. The company offers a variety of services to owners of luxury properties, helping them to monetize and manage their properties. The platform allows users to search, book, and enjoy luxurious villa stays in various locations.
Key facts about ELIVAAS
- Founded Year: 2023
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $18.5M
- Employee Count: 345 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: 3one4 Capital, Peak XV Partners and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 08, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Crofarm
B2B supply chain for fresh farm produce. The service streamlines the supply chain, ensuring high-quality products reach consumers quickly. It utilizes technology to manage orders, track deliveries, and maintain transparency throughout the process.
Key facts about Crofarm
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $41.7M
- Employee Count: 66 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, SIG and 72 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 03, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Kettleborough VC's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Kettleborough VC has invested in 36 companies over the last 6 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 5 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in CoreOps.AI and most recent follow-on round was in InPrime Finserv.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2023 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Kettleborough VC's Investments by Stage
Kettleborough VC has made 20 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.92M, 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.3M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $7.21M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 20 |
Series A | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kettleborough VC's Investments by Sector
Kettleborough VC has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Consumer, Retail and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 32 Tech companies, 25 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 18 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 18 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 10 |
FinTech | 8 |
Consumer | 5 |
Retail | 4 |
Vertical SaaS | 4 |
Others | 24 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kettleborough VC's Investments by Geography
Kettleborough VC has made most investments in India (21), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 21 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Kettleborough VC's recent investments
Kettleborough VC has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Kettleborough VC:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Dec 04, 2025 | India | Seed | 3108 | [+9] | |
Nov 06, 2025 | India | Seed | 3330 | ||
Jun 20, 2025 | India | Series A | 9274 | [+4] | |
Mar 26, 2025 | India | Series A | 5425 | [+4] | |
Jan 16, 2025 | India | Series A | 1100 |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Kettleborough VC's Portfolio
1 of Kettleborough VC's portfolio company became public - Sage. It got listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), in Jun 2013.Here are Kettleborough VC's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 10, 2013 | - | - | 7544 |
Acquired companies in Kettleborough VC's Portfolio
1 company from Kettleborough VC's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was WizKlub in May 2022 by Infinity Learn for $*****.Here are Kettleborough VC's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 25, 2022 | - | - | 9597 |
Team profile of Kettleborough VC
Kettleborough VC has a team of 4 members including 1 Partner and 2 Principals located in India and United States. Kettleborough VC's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Kettleborough VC:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Ahmedabad | - | ||
Principal | New York City | - | ||
Principal | Mumbai | - |
Co-investors of Kettleborough VC
Over the past 6 years, 653 investors have co-invested in Kettleborough VC's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Kettleborough VC: Rohit Bafna, LVX and 245 others have invested in rounds before Kettleborough VC. There are 2 companies where Rohit Bafna has invested before Kettleborough VC and 2 companies where LVX has invested before Kettleborough VC.
- Top Co-investors of Kettleborough VC: 281 investors entered a company along with Kettleborough VC. These include investors like Angel List (3 companies).
- Invested after Kettleborough VC: A total of 125 investors have invested in Kettleborough VC's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include We Founder Circle (2 companies), Z47 (2 companies) and Trifecta Capital (2 companies).
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