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Ennoventure

Cambridge, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 71 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Ennoventure provides covert, cryptographic authentication signals embedded invisibly into product packaging artwork using standard printing equipment and conventional inks, verifiable via any smartphone. It serves brands for anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, offering AI-based verification, market intelligence analytics, and integration through APIs and SDKs.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Founders & leadership

Ennoventure was founded in 2018 by Padmakumar Nair and Shalini Nair.

PNPadmakumar Nair
Padmakumar NairFounder and CEOPadmakumar Nair is founder and CEO of Ennoventure, which develops cryptographic authentication technology embedded in product packaging for anti-counterfeiting and brand protection. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and has over a decade of senior leadership experience in international markets.
SNShalini Nair
Shalini NairFounderShalini Nair is an IIM Bangalore alumnus with two decades of experience in information technology and services, including roles as a Chief Technology Officer. She holds multiple patents and co-founded Ennoventure, which develops cryptographic authentication technology for anti-counterfeiting and brand protection.

Board

AE
Adrienne EiflerBoard director
AGAbraham George
Abraham GeorgeMember of Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer
CK
Chad KiteBoard director
ST
Sunil ThamaranBoard director
AC
Ahmad ChatilaBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2024

▶$4MraisedOct 2024 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Padmakumar NairExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Shalini NairDirector, Promoter
  • Adrienne EiflerDirector
  • Abraham GeorgeDirector
  • Chad KiteDirector
  • Sunil ThamaranDirector
  • Ahmad ChatilaDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Oct 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.6MraisedJul 2021 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Padmakumar NairExecutive Officer, Director
  • Shalini NairDirector
  • Abraham GeorgeDirector
Offering amount
$5.6M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 2

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In the news

India Digest: The ePlane Company raises funds; Tanglin backs Ennoventuredealstreetasia.com · Nov 2024Brand protection and authentication solutions provider Ennoventure raises $8.9 millionindianstartupnews.com · Nov 2024Ennoventure raises $8.9M for AI-driven cryptographic anti-counterfeit technology - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Nov 2024Ennoventure Raises $8.9M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Nov 2024Yourstoryyourstory.com · Jul 2021Ennoventure raises $5 million in funding from Fenice Investment Group - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com · Jul 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Ennoventure do?
Ennoventure provides covert, cryptographic authentication signals embedded invisibly into product packaging artwork using standard printing equipment and conventional inks, verifiable via any smartphone. It serves brands for anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, offering AI-based verification, market intelligence analytics, and integration through APIs and SDKs.
Who founded Ennoventure?
Ennoventure was founded by Padmakumar Nair, Shalini Nair in 2018.
Who are Ennoventure's investors?
Ennoventure's investors include Tanglin Venture Partners.
How much funding has Ennoventure raised?
Ennoventure has disclosed $6.6M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Ennoventure headquartered?
Ennoventure is headquartered in Cambridge, US.