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Basil

Techstars '24

New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

Find your way into Basil

784 people in our graph share verified history with the Basil team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Rustyunlockedknows Harshita Kejriwal · together at Techstars (overlapped)
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Basil provides a platform to manage freelancer hiring and administrative tasks, handling onboarding, contracting, tax documentation, and payments for businesses. The service functions as an outsourced freelance department for companies.

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Founders & leadership

Basil was founded in 2023 by Harshita Kejriwal.

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Harshita KejriwalinFounderHarshita Kejriwal worked at BCG before founding Basil, a fresh beverage distribution brand operating across multiple Indian cities.

Investors · 6

TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Golden VenturesreportedToronto · $500K – $2.5M
Hearst VenturesreportedTel Aviv · $2M – $5M
IIMA VenturesreportedAhmedabad
Prime Venture Partnersreported · 2 sourcesBangalore · $6M – $8M

Also in the syndicate · 1

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Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Amogy21 shared keywordsAmogy develops patented ammonia cracking technology that converts ammonia into electric power for hydrogen fuel cells and engines, targeting decarbonization of heavy industries including transportation and maritime. The company offers modular ammonia-to-power systems and high-efficiency catalysts as alternatives to diesel and hydrogen fuel solutions.

Companies competing with Basil for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Kids’ essentials brand Basil raises $2 million in round led by Prime Venture Partners - The Economic Timesm.economictimes.com · Feb 2026Basil Systems Raises $11.5 Million to Help Life Sciences Companies Make Smarter, Faster Decisions with AI-Driven Intelligencebusinesswire.com · Apr 2025Basil Systems Raises $11.5 in Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2025Houseware startup Basil raises ₹3.6 crore seed funding - The Hindu BusinessLinethehindubusinessline.com · Feb 2024Basil Bags $2 Million Pre-Series A to Accelerate Kids Products Expansionsiliconindia.com

Frequently asked questions

What does Basil do?
Basil provides a platform to manage freelancer hiring and administrative tasks, handling onboarding, contracting, tax documentation, and payments for businesses. The service functions as an outsourced freelance department for companies.
Who founded Basil?
Basil was founded by Harshita Kejriwal in 2023.
Who are Basil's investors?
Basil's investors include Techstars, Golden Ventures, Hearst Ventures, IIMA Ventures, Prime Venture Partners.
Where is Basil headquartered?
Basil is headquartered in New York City, US.