About Shiva Nandi Ventures
Shiva Nandi Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. It is primarily based out of Bengaluru, India. As of Jul 2022, Shiva Nandi Ventures has invested in 9 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Consumer to Food and Agriculture Tech and Gig Economy. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Bigspoon A lot of funds co-invest with Shiva Nandi Ventures, with names like Venture Farmer sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Shiva Nandi Ventures has team of 2 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Shiva Nandi Ventures' List of Top Investments
Shiva Nandi Ventures has a portfolio of 9 companies. Their most notable investments are in Hoopy Services and Bigspoon.Their portfolio spans across and India. They have invested in Consumer, Food and Agriculture Tech, Gig Economy and 10 other sectors, across stages such as Seed stage. Here is the list of top investments by Shiva Nandi Ventures:_1581685090156.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. DriveU
Provider of on-demand chauffeur services via a digital platform. The platform facilitates connections with background-verified drivers for immediate or scheduled transportation needs. Services include options for booking drivers for commutes, hourly arrangements, and events. The platform also provides options for vehicle maintenance and FASTag recharge services.
Key facts about DriveU
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $8.74M
- Employee Count: 176 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: CreedCap Asia Advisors, Capria and 46 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Sep 08, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. StockGro
Operator of a stock market advisory platform. The company provides real-time market insights and expert-backed stock recommendations. It offers tools tailored for both long-term investors and intraday traders. The platform fosters a collaborative community of experts where traders can engage, learn, and grow together. It also provides free courses and structured learning programs, equipping its users with the necessary knowledge to navigate the stock market effectively.
Key facts about StockGro
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $110M
- Employee Count: 62 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: General Catalyst, Trifecta Capital and 98 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 26, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Hatti Kaapi
Restaurant chain serving coffee. This speciality coffee brand serves consumers looking for genuine flavours and distinctive taste experiences by providing traditional South Indian filter coffee and filter tea via its vending machines and online platform.
Key facts about Hatti Kaapi
4. Bigspoon
Internet first restaurant offering meals and snacks. It is a multi-brand cloud kitchen company offering multiple meals like North Indian cuisine, Classic Indian thali meals, and more. Its brand includes Makhni Brothers, Oven & Grill, and Meals 101. The company offers mobile applications for Android and iOS devices. The users can order through a mobile application or food ordering platforms like Ubereats, and Swiggy.
Key facts about Bigspoon
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Ahmedabad (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2022
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $15.5M
- Employee Count: 46 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: LetsVenture, NB Ventures and 83 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 17, 2023, $*****
Restaurant chain serving multiple dishes. It offers a range of experiences from casual dining and premium lounges to fine dining restaurants and cloud kitchens. It provides groundbreaking events, exceptional food, and curated culinary experiences. It is known for its curated dining experiences and state-of-the-art events, aiming to provide diverse options for customers across different formats.
Key facts about VRO Hospitality
Shiva Nandi Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Shiva Nandi Ventures has invested in 9 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Bigspoon.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 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Shiva Nandi Ventures' Investments by Stage
Shiva Nandi Ventures has made 8 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.11M.Shiva Nandi Ventures' Investments by Sector
Shiva Nandi Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Auto Tech, Food and Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Tech and Gig Economy. Notably, it has invested in 9 Consumer (B2C) companies, 7 Tech companies, 2 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Marketplace.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 3 |
Auto Tech | 2 |
Food and Agriculture | 2 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 2 |
Gig Economy | 2 |
Others | 5 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Shiva Nandi Ventures' Investments by Geography
Shiva Nandi Ventures has made most investments in India (8).Shiva Nandi Ventures' recent investments
Shiva Nandi Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Shiva Nandi Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 13, 2022 | India | Seed | 1417 | [+16] | |
Oct 30, 2020 | India | Seed | 1429 | [+6] | |
Jun 24, 2020 | India | Seed | 2085 | [+30] | |
Mar 04, 2020 | India | Seed | 1945 | [+9] | |
Aug 26, 2019 | India | Seed | 6003 | [+11] |
Team profile of Shiva Nandi Ventures
Shiva Nandi Ventures has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in India. Shiva Nandi Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Shiva Nandi Ventures
Over the past 8 years, 546 investors have co-invested in Shiva Nandi Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Shiva Nandi Ventures: CreedCap Asia Advisors, Vishal Pereira and 216 others have invested in rounds before Shiva Nandi Ventures. There are 3 companies where CreedCap Asia Advisors has invested before Shiva Nandi Ventures and 2 companies where Vishal Pereira has invested before Shiva Nandi Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Shiva Nandi Ventures: 80 investors entered a company along with Shiva Nandi Ventures. These include investors like Venture Farmer (2 companies).
- Invested after Shiva Nandi Ventures: A total of 248 investors have invested in Shiva Nandi Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include NB Ventures (3 companies), CreedCap Asia Advisors (3 companies) and Gruhas (2 companies).
