About Outbox Ventures
Outbox Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of Delhi, India. As of Dec 2018, Outbox Ventures has invested in 14 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Enterprise Applications and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of myHQ Overall, Outbox Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 6 acquisitions including key companies like Rapido, myHQ and Little Black Book. A lot of funds co-invest with Outbox Ventures, with names like Nikunj Jain sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.Key Metrics
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Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed & Series A
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Outbox Ventures' List of Top Investments
Outbox Ventures has a portfolio of 14 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Drivezy and Tripoto.Their portfolio spans across India and United States. They have invested in Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail and 8 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A stages. Here is the list of top investments by Outbox Ventures:
1. Rapido
Provider of an intra-city bike taxi ride-hailing service offering affordable, quick, and comfortable rides. The platform connects passengers with vehicle operators through a mobile app for intra‑city transport. It supports bike taxi rides, auto rickshaw bookings and cab service requests with real‑time tracking, fare estimation and cashless payment options. It operates across many cities with a network of driver partners.
Key facts about Rapido
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series F
- Total Funding till date: $798M
- Employee Count: 817 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: WestBridge Capital, Nexus Venture Partners and 94 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 15, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. myHQ
Platform offering flexible office space solutions and workspace booking services. Provider of on‑demand office space solutions, enabling businesses to book dedicated desks, private cabins, and meeting rooms through a digital platform. The service offers flexible leasing options and real‑time booking management for teams of any size.
Key facts about myHQ
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹50 - ₹100 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $2.74M
- Employee Count: 286 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: India Quotient, Suashish and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 16, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
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Online marketplace offering multi-category products. The product catalog includes home decor, furniture, shoes, clothing, bags, and accessories. It generates community-led recommendations across categories, providing unique local discoveries through feeds and map-based interfaces. Uses community-driven recommendations as a medium to drive an engaged audience. It allows users to follow others, creates a custom feed based on their interests, and posts their experiences on the platform. The app is available for Android and iOS users. It monetizes through in-app ads.
Key facts about Little Black Book
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $9.08M
- Employee Count: 75 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Chiratae Ventures, 3F Ventures and 86 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 30, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Tripoto
Provider of a platform for travel planning, content sharing, and booking. The platform enables users to discover destinations, create itineraries, and share travel experiences. It offers resources such as travel guides, community forums, and booking options. The platform focuses on facilitating travel-related content and planning tools.
Key facts about Tripoto
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $7.63M
- Employee Count: 5 as on Jun 30, 2025
- Investors: Chiratae Ventures, Hornbill Capital and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Mar 14, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Drivezy
Provider of short and long-term rental services for cars and motorcycles. The company facilitates access to vehicles for personal and business transportation needs. It offers options for hourly, weekly, and monthly rentals. The business model focuses on providing flexible mobility solutions.
Key facts about Drivezy
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2021
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $40M
- Employee Count: 157 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: ICICI Bank, Zillionize and 85 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 28, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Outbox Ventures' Investments by Stage
Outbox Ventures has made 11 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $233K and 1 investment in Series A stage.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 11 |
Series A | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Outbox Ventures' Investments by Sector
Outbox Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail, Auto Tech and Travel and Hospitality Tech. Notably, it has invested in 13 Tech companies, 10 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 8 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 5 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 8 |
Enterprise Applications | 6 |
Retail | 4 |
Auto Tech | 3 |
Travel and Hospitality Tech | 3 |
Others | 9 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Outbox Ventures' Investments by Geography
Outbox Ventures has made most investments in India (12), followed by United States where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 12 |
United States | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Outbox Ventures' recent investments
Outbox Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Outbox Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 14, 2018 | India | Seed | 4131 | ||
Sep 08, 2016 | India | Seed | 3521 | [+1] | |
Aug 23, 2016 | India | Seed | 2674 | [+3] | |
May 11, 2016 | India | Seed | 5638 | [+6] | |
Jul 26, 2015 | India | Seed | 9638 | [+56] |
Unicorns in Outbox Ventures' Portfolio
Outbox Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Rapido. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Rapido which became a unicorn in 2024, 9 years after Outbox Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Outbox Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 | Provider of an intra-city bike taxi ride-hailing service offering affordable, quick, and comfortable rides | 2015 | Bengaluru | Series F | cynozck |
Acquired companies in Outbox Ventures' Portfolio
6 companies from Outbox Ventures' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Little Black Book in Aug 2022 by Nykaa for $*****.Here are Outbox Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 06, 2022 | Jun 02, 2015 | Seed | 9141 | |
Apr 05, 2022 | Sep 08, 2016 | Seed | 7820 | |
Jan 05, 2022 | Oct 31, 2014 | Seed | 2765 | |
Jul 07, 2021 | Jan 29, 2015 | Seed | 1166 | |
Jan 29, 2018 | Oct 08, 2014 | Series A | 8001 |
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Co-investors of Outbox Ventures
Over the past 12 years, 418 investors have co-invested in Outbox Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Top Co-investors of Outbox Ventures: 71 investors entered a company along with Outbox Ventures. These include investors like Nikunj Jain (3 companies).
- Invested after Outbox Ventures: A total of 347 investors have invested in Outbox Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Anupam Mittal (4 companies), AdvantEdge (3 companies) and Sachin Bhatia (3 companies).
Recent News related to Outbox Ventures
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myHQ raised $500,000 in a new round of fundingIndiatimes•Jul 26, 2018•myHQ, Gemba Capital, LetsVenture, Outbox Ventures and 4 others
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Analytics Driven Marketing Automation Platform Octo.Ai Raises $200K In Seed FundingInc42•Aug 31, 2016•Stanford, OCTO Technology, Octo, Outbox Ventures
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The journey of Travel Triangle from a bootstrapped holiday marketplace to a well-funded platform serving travellers to 60 destinationsYourStory•May 26, 2016•Travel Triangle, SAIF Partners, Outbox Ventures, Cleartrip
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GrownOut raises funds from Matrix Partners - LivemintMint•Oct 08, 2014•GrownOut, Z47, Outbox Ventures
