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About Prosus
Prosus is a venture capital firm founded in 1997. It is primarily based out of Amsterdam, Netherlands. As of Sep 2026, Prosus is an active investor, having invested in 177 companies, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Arivihan Overall, Prosus portfolio has seen 20 unicorns, 13 IPOs and 27 acquisitions including key companies like Swiggy, Urban Company and MakeMyTrip. A lot of funds co-invest with Prosus, with names like Naspers sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Prosus has team of 50 people including 26 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series B, Series A & 10 more
Portfolio IPOs
Prosus' List of Top Investments
Prosus has a portfolio of 177 companies, including 20 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Captain Fresh and Shipper.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Brazil and 32 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 30 other sectors, across stages such as Series B, Series A and 10 more. Here is the list of top investments by Prosus:1. Swiggy
Online platform that enables users to order food, groceries, and dining‑out options. It coordinates pickup and delivery services for a wide range of restaurants and retail partners.
Key facts about Swiggy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.62B
- Employee Count: 4,488 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Harmony Partners, Harmony Venture Partners and 90 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Provider of home maintenance repair and personal care service professionals. This business facilitates the booking of technicians for appliance repair, plumbing, electrical work, and cleaning tasks. It also connects individuals with practitioners for salon, spa, and grooming treatments performed at residential addresses. The service model coordinates scheduling for various household maintenance and wellness requirements.
Key facts about Urban Company
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $376M
- Employee Count: 2,111 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: ABG Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group and 51 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Jun 29, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. MakeMyTrip
Provider of online booking services for flights hotels and travel. This digital platform enables users to search and reserve domestic and international air travel, hotel accommodations, holiday packages, train tickets, bus tickets, and cab rentals. Additionally, the system facilitates travel insurance procurement, visa application processing, and currency exchange services for consumers and corporate entities. Customers can manage bookings, track flight status, and access various travel-related products through the website and mobile interface.
Key facts about MakeMyTrip
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $39M
- Employee Count: 7,464 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, Elevation Capital and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Ixigo
Online platform providing booking services for flights trains and hotels. This service enables users to search for and reserve air travel, rail transportation, and lodging accommodations. The platform provides real-time information regarding transportation status, availability, and scheduling updates to assist with itinerary management. Travelers can utilize search tools and digital interfaces to compare options and facilitate reservations across various travel categories.
Key facts about Ixigo
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $92M
- Employee Count: 1,144 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: GIC, Malabar Investments and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Oct 10, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Avito
Online marketplace platform offering multi-category second-hand products. Its product catalog includes pet supplies, automobiles, fashion, stationery, property, electronics, beauty, home products, and more. Its mobile application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Avito
Prosus' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Prosus has invested in 182 companies over the last 26 years, with an average of 13 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 43 investments, while as of Sep 2026, it has made 17 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Emilia and most recent follow-on round was in Arivihan.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 6 | 11 | 17 |
2025 | 33 | 10 | 43 |
2024 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
2023 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
2022 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
2021 | 35 | 9 | 44 |
2020 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Prosus' Investments by Stage
Prosus has made 40 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $48.3M, 37 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $32.7M and 22 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $8.94M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series B | 40 |
Series A | 37 |
Seed | 22 |
Series C | 9 |
Series D | 8 |
Others | 17 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Prosus' Investments by Sector
Prosus has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, FinTech, Retail and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 167 Tech companies, 104 Consumer (B2C) companies, 90 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 84 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 55 |
Consumer | 44 |
FinTech | 31 |
Retail | 26 |
High Tech | 24 |
Others | 156 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Prosus' Investments by Geography
Prosus has made most investments in India (38), followed by United States where it has made 31 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 38 |
United States | 31 |
Brazil | 10 |
Australia | 7 |
Indonesia | 6 |
Others | 45 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Prosus' recent investments
Prosus has made 17 investments in 2026 so far. Arivihan and Ema are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Prosus:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Sep 30, 2026 | India | Series A | 6361 | [+1] | |
Sep 23, 2026 | United States | Series B | 7301 | [+2] | |
Sep 15, 2026 | United States | Seed | 2326 | - | |
Aug 19, 2026 | India | Series C | 5991 | - | |
Jul 20, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series B | 9853 | [+16] |
Unicorns in Prosus' Portfolio
Prosus has 20 unicorns in its portfolio - CuspAI, Emergent, Navi and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is CuspAI. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Prosus' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 | Developer of artificial intelligence systems for accelerated industrial materials discovery | 2024 | Cambridge | Series B | gqrpxth | ||
73 | Developer of platforms that build full-stack applications using AI | 2024 | San Francisco | Series C | mnjrrzx | ||
73 | Provider of financial products including UPI, loans, insurance, and mutual funds | 2018 | Bengaluru | Series C | wvztkgb | ||
83 | Provider of an intra-city bike taxi ride-hailing service offering affordable, quick, and comfortable rides | 2015 | Bengaluru | Series F | uiww{dl | ||
73 | SaaS-driven reward-based rental management solution for residential properties | 2021 | New York City | Series B | fveuzrp |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Prosus' Portfolio
13 of Prosus' portfolio companies have become public. Meesho got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Dec 2025 at marketcap of $5.57B and Urban Company got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $1.69B.Here are Prosus' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 01, 2021 | Series E | 1491 | |
Sep 17, 2025 | Apr 27, 2021 | Series F | 8105 | |
Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 22, 2024 | Series F | 6145 | |
Nov 13, 2024 | May 29, 2017 | Series E | 8228 | |
Jun 18, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | Post IPO | 5887 |
Acquired companies in Prosus' Portfolio
27 companies from Prosus' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Advolve in Nov 2025 by iFood for $*****.Here are Prosus' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 12, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | Seed | 6790 | |
Aug 22, 2025 | - | - | 2894 | |
Jun 09, 2025 | Jan 09, 2023 | Series A | 2245 | |
Jan 29, 2025 | Aug 18, 2021 | Series B | 3614 | |
Dec 14, 2023 | Apr 22, 2021 | Series C | 8770 |
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Team profile of Prosus
Prosus has a team of 50 members including 26 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 12 Principals located in India, United Kingdom and 5 more locations. Prosus' team sits on the board of 4 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Prosus:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Sao Paulo | - | ||
Partner | Mumbai | |||
Partner | Mumbai | - | ||
Partner | Los Angeles | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | South Africa | - | ||
Partner | Hong Kong | - | - | |
Partner | Delhi | - | ||
Partner | Amsterdam | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of Prosus
Over the past 26 years, 1778 investors have co-invested in Prosus's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Prosus: Accel, Peak XV Partners and 1007 others have invested in rounds before Prosus. There are 15 companies where Accel has invested before Prosus and 11 companies where Peak XV Partners has invested before Prosus.
- Top Co-investors of Prosus: 414 investors entered a company along with Prosus. These include investors like Naspers (10 companies).
- Invested after Prosus: A total of 355 investors have invested in Prosus's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Vision Fund (4 companies), Goldman Sachs (4 companies) and Tencent (3 companies).
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Ema raises $77M to deploy AI employees across enterprise HR, IT, and financeSiliconAngle•Sep 23, 2026•Ema, Creaegis, Creaegis, Prosus and 3 others
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Emilia AI Secures $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Prosus Ventures to Expand in Latin AmericaThe SaaS News•Sep 15, 2026•Emilia, Prosus, Arivihan, Accel
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Prosus Invests in $50M Series A for AI Robotics Startup Flexion to BEAMSTART•Aug 02, 2026•Flexion Robotics, Prosus
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