Kaalari Capital
Description
Kaalari Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm which focuses on technology-related companies in India. The Bangalore-based firm is passionate about investing in entrepreneurs with a vision to redefine the narrative of innovation and technology in India. With a total investment of $160 million and $650 million in assets under management, Kaalari Capital is paving the way for global recognition in technology-focused investments. As of date, the company has raised more than $800M in capital and funded more than 100 start-ups.
The firm focuses on early-stage investment, particularly on Seed and Series A rounds. Their average ticket size is between $1M to $5M. In 2015, Kaalari’s investment of $290M marked a pivotal financial moment as it was the largest fund by an Indian venture capital at that time.
The company’s sector-agnostic approach does not limit itself to a specific industry or sector but has helped it to diversify its domain by investing in sectors such as Consumer Tech, Enterprise tech, Health Tech, Fin Tech, Supply Chain and logistics.
Kaalari’s portfolio companies include Zocket, MedPlus, Samosa Party, Scoop Whoop, Snapdeal, Toffee, Your Story, Vogo, and Urban Ladder. The firm has witnessed over 15 exists with notable companies like Myntra and Snapdeal with a partial exit from Zivame.