About Unbound
Unbound is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Jun 2026, Unbound is an active investor, having invested in 17 companies, with 1 new investment in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in United States 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 $***** Seed round of Pramaana Labs Overall, Unbound portfolio has seen 4 unicorns and 1 acquisition including key companies like Cars24, Forto and Motorway. A lot of funds co-invest with Unbound, with names like Freemark Partners sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Unbound has team of 5 people including 1 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series C & 3 more
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Unbound's List of Top Investments
Unbound has a portfolio of 17 companies, including 4 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in mPharma and VAHA.Their portfolio spans across United States, India, United Kingdom and 6 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 14 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series C and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Unbound:1. Cars24
Retailer of used vehicles, new vehicle information, loans, and related services. The business facilitates the buying and selling of pre-owned cars. It provides information regarding new cars, including specifications and comparisons. Additionally, the entity offers various financial products, such as used car loans, personal loans, and credit cards. Vehicle-related services, including vehicle history checks and challan payments, are also available.
Key facts about Cars24
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $1.08B
- Employee Count: 4,618 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: SoftBank Group, La Maison Partners and 73 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Dec 20, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Syfe
Provider of digital wealth management brokerage and cash savings services. This platform facilitates the management of investment portfolios, the trading of stocks and exchange traded funds, and the allocation of capital into interest bearing savings products. Users access tools for automated asset allocation, rebalancing, and fractional share purchasing across various financial markets. The service enables individuals to maintain diversified holdings and generate passive income through structured investment strategies.
Key facts about Syfe
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Annual Revenue: SGD 10M - 50M as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $139M
- Employee Count: 241 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Valar Ventures, Presight Capital and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Forto
Provider of tech-enabled freight forwarding services. Its platform enables multi-modal cargo transport and freight forwarding. It includes features like fulfillment and warehousing through its logistics partners, contract management and negotiation, online shipment booking and tracking, real-time quotations, documentation, customs clearance, and goods consolidation.
Key facts about Forto
4. Motorway
Online platform providing vehicle valuation and sales services to individuals. It offers a way for individuals to value and sell their vehicles. The platform facilitates connections between sellers and a network of dealers. It arranges for vehicle collection and payment processing upon sale completion.
Key facts about Motorway
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £50M - £100M as on Dec 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $276M
- Employee Count: 469 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: Index Ventures, Trinity Capital and 29 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Dec 23, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Bioniq
Provider of personalized nutritional supplements using patented Swiss granules. These products consist of vitamins, minerals, and prebiotic fibers designed for daily consumption. The formulas are created based on individual health assessments or biological analysis to address specific wellness requirements. The granules utilize a sustained release technology to facilitate nutrient absorption within the digestive tract. The production process adheres to regulatory standards for safety and quality control. Each batch is prepared to meet the specific health profile of the recipient.
Key facts about Bioniq
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $34.2M
- Employee Count: 48 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: TQ Ventures, Global Founders Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 16, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Unbound's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Unbound has invested in 17 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 3 investments, while as of Jun 2026, it has made 1 investment in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Pramaana Labs and most recent follow-on round was in Syfe.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
2020 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Unbound's Investments by Stage
Unbound has made 5 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $9.52M, 5 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $77.6M, 3 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $8.3M, 3 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $14.5M and 1 investment in Series D stage with an average round size of $100M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 5 |
Series C | 5 |
Series A | 3 |
Series B | 3 |
Series D | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Unbound's Investments by Sector
Unbound has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Enterprise Infrastructure, FinTech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 17 Tech companies, 12 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 12 Software companies and at least 8 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 7 |
Consumer | 4 |
Enterprise Infrastructure | 3 |
FinTech | 3 |
Retail | 3 |
Others | 21 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Unbound's Investments by Geography
Unbound has made most investments in United States (5), followed by India where it has made 3 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 5 |
India | 3 |
United Kingdom | 3 |
Germany | 2 |
China | 1 |
Others | 4 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Unbound's recent investments
Unbound has made 1 investments in 2026 so far - Pramaana Labs.Here are the most recent investments by Unbound:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jun 17, 2026 | United States | Seed | 5970 | [+5] | |
Jun 05, 2025 | Singapore | Series C | 1464 | ||
Apr 23, 2025 | United States | Series C | 7056 | [+3] | |
Feb 19, 2025 | Czech Republic | Series B | 4341 | ||
Nov 01, 2024 | United Kingdom | Seed | 1759 |
Unicorns in Unbound's Portfolio
Unbound has 4 unicorns in its portfolio - Alpaca Securities, Motorway, Forto and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Alpaca Securities. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in Unbound's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
54 | Internet-first stock broker | 2015 | San Mateo | Series D | fssvnqi | ||
66 | Online platform providing vehicle valuation and sales services to individuals | 2017 | London | Series C | ijebvdb | ||
69 | Provider of tech-enabled freight forwarding services | 2016 | Berlin | Series D | itpwwvh | ||
78 | Retailer of used vehicles, new vehicle information, loans, and related services | 2015 | Gurugram | Series G | ovrszws |
Acquired companies in Unbound's Portfolio
1 company from Unbound's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was VAHA in Dec 2022 by Bioniq for $*****.Here are Unbound's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 06, 2022 | Dec 01, 2020 | Series B | 6976 |
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Team profile of Unbound
Unbound has a team of 5 members including 1 Partner and 3 Principals located in India, United Kingdom and 1 more location. Unbound's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Unbound:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | - | - | ||
Principal | Delhi | - | ||
Principal | United Arab Emirates | - | ||
Principal | London | - |
Co-investors of Unbound
Over the past 9 years, 246 investors have co-invested in Unbound's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Unbound: Global Founders Capital, Exor and 101 others have invested in rounds before Unbound. There are 2 companies where Global Founders Capital has invested before Unbound and 1 company where Exor has invested before Unbound.
- Top Co-investors of Unbound: 62 investors entered a company along with Unbound. These include investors like Freemark Partners (1 company).
- Invested after Unbound: A total of 81 investors have invested in Unbound's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Unbound (4 companies), SoftBank Vision Fund (3 companies) and Endeavor (2 companies).
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