Forge Innovation & Ventures

Forge Innovation & Ventures is a Coimbatore-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology startups with a focus on innovation. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of startup catalysis services, including innovation grants, product acceleration, startup investments, market access, strategic advisory, and venture acceleration, aiming to transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises with growth potential.

The firm's investment strategy emphasizes hardware-first, digital-plus (phygital) tech ventures, providing critical programmatic interventions across the entire lifecycle of these startups. Forge Innovation & Ventures operates through six strategic program verticals, offering services such as managed open innovation, corporate venture studio models, and a dedicated fund that facilitates interventions throughout the lifecycle of hardware and digital tech ventures. Additionally, the organization features Forge Labs and Forge Academy, which provide technological resources and accredited educational programs, respectively, to enhance innovation capabilities across various sectors.

Through these initiatives, Forge Innovation & Ventures is committed to redefining manufacturing value chains and accelerating industrial transformation in India. The firm has a portfolio of over 100 startups working to create or take over markets in a variety of industries, including advanced manufacturing, core industrial processes, urban infrastructure, future mobility, and advanced communication systems. Notable portfolio companies include IndusIQ Technologies, Kinexus Robotics, PowerProbe Engineering, AutoSegra Solutions, TerraDrive Mobility, and CogniX Mobility, each contributing to the firm's mission of fostering innovation and growth in the industrial sector.