About OperatorVC
OperatorVC is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. It is primarily based out of Noida, India. As of Oct 2019, OperatorVC has invested in 16 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Retail and Enterprise Applications. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Invideo Overall, OperatorVC portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 1 acquisition, namely Purple Style Labs and Skillenza. A lot of funds co-invest with OperatorVC, with names like LetsVenture sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.OperatorVC's List of Top Investments
OperatorVC has a portfolio of 16 companies. Their most notable investmentis in BulbulAppsTheir portfolio spans across India and United States. They have invested in Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications and 15 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by OperatorVC:
1. Yulu
Platform offering shared electric two-wheeler rentals. It provides dockless, low-speed electric bikes for short-distance city travel. It includes battery-as-a-service subscriptions and offers app-based unlocking and real-time ride tracking. The platform aims to reduce urban congestion and emissions while serving both commuters and delivery riders.
Key facts about Yulu
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $198M
- Employee Count: 185 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Firebolt Ventures, Rocketship and 75 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Aug 11, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Invideo
Developer of an artificial intelligence platform for video creation and editing. The platform provides tools for generating videos from text prompts, images, and other media. It offers features such as AI avatars, voice cloning, video translation, and subtitle generation. The platform also includes an online video editor, video collage maker, and tools for adding music and text to videos.
Key facts about Invideo
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $10M - $50M as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $52.5M
- Employee Count: 91 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Base Partners, Hummingbird Ventures and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Wealthy
Platform offering tools and resources for mutual fund distribution businesses. It provides technology, product research, learning resources, marketing assistance, and support. The platform offers tools for client onboarding, portfolio tracking, and earnings management. It also provides access to training programs and marketing content.
Key facts about Wealthy
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $36.8M
- Employee Count: 231 as on Apr 30, 2025
- Investors: Alpha Wave Global, Bertelsmann India Investments and 103 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 24, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Chains providing curated luxury fashion. The business operates an omnichannel platform offering selections in luxury fashion through online and offline channels. It focuses on the distribution of designer apparel and accessories.
Key facts about Purple Style Labs
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $72.5M
- Employee Count: 126 as on Feb 28, 2026
- Investors: Kreos Capital, Lansdowne Partners and 354 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jul 12, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. NOTO
Platform offering plant-based frozen desserts. It provides dairy-free and vegan ice creams made from natural ingredients such as nuts, fruits, and plant-based sweeteners, available in various flavors to cater to health-conscious and lactose-intolerant consumers.
Key facts about NOTO
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $9.09M
- Employee Count: 58 as on Jul 31, 2025
- Investors: Trifecta Capital, LetsVenture and 78 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 10, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
OperatorVC's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
OperatorVC has invested in 16 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Invideo.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
OperatorVC's Investments by Stage
OperatorVC has made 7 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $958K.OperatorVC's Investments by Sector
OperatorVC has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, FinTech, Gig Economy, Consumer Goods and EdTech. Notably, it has invested in 14 Tech companies, 13 Consumer (B2C) companies, 5 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 3 |
FinTech | 2 |
Gig Economy | 2 |
Consumer Goods | 1 |
EdTech | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
OperatorVC's Investments by Geography
OperatorVC has made most investments in India (5), followed by United States where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 5 |
United States | 2 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
OperatorVC's recent investments
OperatorVC has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by OperatorVC:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 09, 2019 | United States | Seed | 4554 | [+3] | |
Feb 27, 2019 | India | Seed | 5549 | [+1] | |
Mar 14, 2018 | India | Seed | 1993 | [+38] | |
Dec 30, 2017 | India | Seed | 2487 | [+31] | |
Jan 09, 2017 | India | Seed | 5520 | [+50] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in OperatorVC's Portfolio
1 of OperatorVC's portfolio company became public - Purple Style Labs. It got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Sep 2026 at marketcap of $488MHere are OperatorVC's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 07, 2026 | May 16, 2016 | Seed | 3889 |
Acquired companies in OperatorVC's Portfolio
1 company from OperatorVC's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Skillenza in Jul 2022 by Imarticus Learning for $*****.Here are OperatorVC's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 08, 2022 | - | - | 5348 |
Co-investors of OperatorVC
Over the past 10 years, 543 investors have co-invested in OperatorVC's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before OperatorVC: AdvantEdge, Dhiraj Jain and 62 others have invested in rounds before OperatorVC. There is 1 company where AdvantEdge has invested before OperatorVC and 1 company where Dhiraj Jain has invested before OperatorVC.
- Top Co-investors of OperatorVC: 152 investors entered a company along with OperatorVC. These include investors like LetsVenture (2 companies).
- Invested after OperatorVC: A total of 327 investors have invested in OperatorVC's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tiger Global Management (1 company), Base Ventures (1 company) and Hummingbird Ventures (1 company).
Recent News related to OperatorVC
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Early childhood edu startup Bulbul Apps raises Rs 3.5 croreIndiatimes•Feb 27, 2019•BulbulApps, OperatorVC, Xseed Partners, Anblicks
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Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop Partners With Purple Style Labs for Future ExpansionDigital Conqueror•Aug 01, 2018•Pernias Pop Up Shop, Purple Style Labs, Astarc Ventures, OperatorVC and 40 others
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P2P Lending Startup Cashkumar Raises Rs 5 Cr on LetsVentureBW Businessworld•May 22, 2018•CashKumar, OperatorVC, Cauvery Cars, KJMC Finserv Group and 35 others
