About Vajra
Vajra is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. It is primarily based out of Chicago, United States. As of Feb 2022, Vajra has invested in 5 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in Japan based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Enterprise Applications and Auto Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of EdgeCortix Overall, Vajra portfolio has seen 1 IPO, namely PowerFleet. A lot of funds co-invest with Vajra, with names like Monozukuri Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Vajra has team of 2 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Vajra's List of All Investments
Vajra has a portfolio of 5 companies. Their most notable investmentis in EdgeCortixTheir portfolio spans across United States, Canada and Japan. They have invested in High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Auto Tech and 6 other sectors, across stages such as Series A stage. Here is the list of all investments by Vajra:
1. EdgeCortix
Developer of energy-efficient AI processors, accelerators, modules, cards, and systems. The company offers a software platform facilitating AI inference across heterogeneous systems. Its technology includes a reconfigurable, highly-parallelized architecture. The company's products handle vision tasks and large language models in low-power environments.
Key facts about EdgeCortix
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Chuo (Japan)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $138M
- Employee Count: 57 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: SBI Investment, Jane Street and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 14, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. PowerFleet
Provider of AIoT solutions for on-road, on-site, and asset operations. The company's platform unifies data from various sources into a single system. It offers tools for compliance, safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The company provides AI-powered video intelligence and IoT solutions for different industries.
Key facts about PowerFleet
- Founded Year: 2008
- Location: Woodcliff Lake (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $50M
- Employee Count: 2,611 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: White Hat Capital Partners, Vajra and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Mar 13, 2019, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Trayt.Health
AI-based clinical decision support platform for neurologists. They utilize technology to address how the body and brain interact, building a shared data platform that records more than 750 symptoms. The company provides clinician- and patient-centered solutions that enable diagnosis and treatment and enhance the provision of brain and behavioral health care.
Key facts about Trayt.Health
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.21M
- Employee Count: 28 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Vajra, DigitalDx Ventures and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 18, 2026, $*****
4. IoTecha
IoTecha makes chargers for EVs that are easy, convenient, and cost-effective for drivers. They solve EV charging challenges with smart features such as Plug and Charge, bi-directional power flow. They work well with different vehicles and service providers.
Key facts about IoTecha
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Cranbury (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $18.9M
- Employee Count: 25 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: BP Ventures, Vajra and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jun 21, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Timecounts
Volunteer database management and tracking software for events. The platform provides features for organizing and mobilizing a community, including easy reporting, scheduling, and management of volunteers. It helps users publish and manage events. It offers a solution for businesses to recruit, onboard, schedule, and track volunteers.
Key facts about Timecounts
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Toronto (Canada)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 3 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Connect Ventures and Vajra
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2012, $*****
Vajra's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Its most recent first time investment was in EdgeCortix.Vajra's Investments by Stage
Vajra has made 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $8M.Vajra's Investments by Sector
Vajra has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the High Tech, Internet of Things - Industry Applications and Semiconductors. Notably, it has invested in 5 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 5 Tech companies, 4 Software companies and at least 2 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
High Tech | 1 |
Internet of Things - Industry Applications | 1 |
Semiconductors | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Vajra's Investments by Geography
Vajra has made most investments in Japan (1).Vajra's recent investments
Vajra has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Vajra:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 28, 2022 | Japan | Series A | 8425 | [+1] |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Vajra's Portfolio
1 of Vajra's portfolio company became public - PowerFleet. It got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jul 1999.Here are Vajra's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 19, 1999 | - | - | 6361 |
Team profile of Vajra
Vajra has a team of 2 members including 2 Partners located in India and United States. Vajra's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Vajra
Over the past 4 years, 15 investors have co-invested in Vajra's portfolio companies. This includes only funds.
- Top Co-investors of Vajra: 2 investors entered a company along with Vajra. These include investors like Monozukuri Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Vajra: A total of 13 investors have invested in Vajra's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SBI Investment (1 company), Global Hands-On VC (1 company) and Renesas Electronics (1 company).
