Wipro Consumer Care Ventures
Investment Details
Investor Type
Corporate VC
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, South Africa, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Israel, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
- E-commerce
- Manufacturing
- Food
- Wellness
- Personal Care
- Nutraceuticals
- Lighting
- Home Care
- Pet Care
- Snacks
- Office Furniture
- Health Food
Investment Size:
10,000,000 to 25,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2019
Wipro Consumer Care Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, focusing on investing in promising startups within the consumer sector across India and Southeast Asia. The firm primarily targets companies in personal care, home care, wellness, food, and pet care industries, aiming to bridge the gap between emerging startups and enterprise customers. Their investment approach emphasizes strong founders committed to building sustainable and scalable models for the long term.
The venture capital firm operates with two funds totaling ₹4500 million, with the first fund fully deployed and the second fund of ₹250 crore focusing on packaged foods and pet care sectors. Wipro Consumer Care Ventures typically invests between ₹10 crore to ₹25 crore, acquiring minority stakes in the startups it backs. The firm has a history of strategic investments, including in brands like Goofy Tails, Let's Try, and Youvit, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative consumer brands.
With a portfolio of around 15 companies, Wipro Consumer Care Ventures has made significant strides in the consumer sector, particularly in the packaged foods and pet care segments. The firm's strategic investments aim to foster growth and innovation in these sectors, leveraging Wipro's extensive market presence and expertise to create value beyond capital for its portfolio companies. This approach underscores Wipro Consumer Care Ventures' dedication to nurturing and scaling consumer-focused startups in the region.
Requirements
- Strong founder commitment
- Sustainable and scalable business models
- Focus on consumer sectors
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Goofy Tails
- Let's Try
- Youvit
- Anveshan
- Gynoveda
- LetsTry
- Soulflower
- Ustraa
- LetsShave
- Moom
- DSG Consumer Partners Fund IV
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