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9Unicorns Accelerator Fund
AcceleratorMumbai · Pre-Seed–Growth · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The firm operates an accelerator program for early and growth-stage Indian startups, aiming to transform outlier ideas into unicorns. Beyond capital, it provides mentorship from experienced founders and industry veterans, strategic guidance and business opportunities through sector anchors, global exposure via demo days, access to growth-stage capital events, and corporate governance coaching. It positions itself as a lifelong partner to visionary founders, supporting both first-time and seasoned entrepreneurs to become leaders in their categories.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from curatedWhat they invest in
from 12 of 27 portfolio companiesConsumer ×4Fintech ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3E-commerce ×3Enterprise Software ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Deep Tech ×2EdTech ×2
HQs:India×9Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×23 founders×1
Portfolio companies · 27 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
BrightCHAMPS is an education company that teaches children future-ready life skills through its learning programs.
ConsumerEdTech
Ravi Bhushan(Founder)in
Co-investorsGSV VenturesManta Ray VenturesPremji InvestXeed VenturesBEENEXT
Ethereal Machines provides precision CNC manufacturing services, machining aerospace-grade parts on in-house 3- and 5-axis platforms with full traceability and quality certifications (AS9100D, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001).
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareBengaluru, IN
Navin Jain(Founder)in
Co-investorsAvataar Venture PartnersPeak XV PartnersSurgeBlume VenturesSteadview Capital
Flam's Connect product builds humanlike AI visual agents that use natural language understanding and low-latency streaming to deliver real-time conversational experiences based on a company's knowledge base.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Shourya Agarwal(Founder)inMalhar Patil(Founder)in
Co-investorsDholakia VenturesRTP GlobalSeafundUpsparks CapitalInventus Capital PartnersTwin Ventures
Kosh provides digital lending to blue-collar workers in India through a joint liability model that uses social networks to assess creditworthiness and reduce costs.
FintechGurugram, IN
Sahil Bansal(Founder)inAayush Goel(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesIIMA VenturesIndia QuotientVentureSouqY CombinatorLVX Ventures+1 more
Power Gummies makes dietary supplement gummies formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and vitamin E to support skin hydration, brightness, and protection from within.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsNB VenturesSharrp VenturesDSG Consumer PartnersVenture Catalysts
Fintech NBFC providing embedded financing to retailers.
Pallavi Shrivastava(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlackSoilCreation Investments Capital ManagementGemba Capital Venture PartnersgrowX VenturesMerak VenturesPeak XV Partners+2 more
Rupeek provides online gold loans in India, offering low-interest loans against gold with door-to-door pickup and return of valuables.
ConsumerFintech
Sumit Maniyar(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelSequoia CapitalBetter CapitalElevation CapitalLightboxNotable Capital+7 more
SignalX provides a unified risk management platform that helps organizations discover, verify, monitor, and manage risk across business relationships, vendors, suppliers, and investments.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSHyderabad, IN
Piyush Arora(Founder)in
Co-investors3Lines Venture CapitalHyderabad Angels
Snapmint operates an online shopping platform where customers can buy consumer products such as irons and garment steamers and pay in monthly installments through 0% EMI options.
ConsumerE-commerceFintechRetail Tech
Abhineet Sawa(Founder)inAnil Gelra(Founder)in
Co-investorsElev8 Venture PartnersGeneral AtlanticKae CapitalPegasus India Evolving Opportunities FundAnicut CapitalNorthern Arc Capital
Vedantu is an online learning platform that provides free chapter-wise NCERT solutions and study materials for Class 12 CBSE students across Science, Commerce, and Arts subjects.
EdTech
Co-investorsAccelCoatue ManagementKaizenvestNotable CapitalTrifecta Capital AdvisorsAccel India+5 more
VideoVerse is an AI-powered video technology platform that creates automated highlights and transforms live and archival sports video content.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalAudacity Venture CapitalCathexis VenturesEvolvence India FundHyderabad AngelsMoneta Ventures+4 more
Provides affordable and unlimited internet to lower-income households
Delhi, IN
Ashutosh Mishra(Founder)Maanas Dwivedi(Founder)inNishit Aggarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelGlobal BraingrowX VenturesRTP GlobalAlteria CapitalOmidyar Network+1 more
Wyvern develops high-resolution hyperspectral imaging satellites and delivers satellite-based earth observation data for model-based predictions.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechDeep TechSpace TechEdmonton, CA
Chris Robson(Founder)inKurtis Broda(Founder)inKristen Cote(Founder)inCallie Lissinna(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelerate FundCortado VenturesEmerging VenturesForesightMaC Venture CapitalMaple Leaf Angels+16 more
Zypp Electric is an India-based EV rental platform that rents electric scooters and loaders to gig-economy delivery workers, providing IoT-enabled vehicles, battery-swapping infrastructure, and 24/7 support.
CleantechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Akash Gupta(Founder)in
Co-investorsChakra Growth FundDholakia VenturesGoodyear VenturesIAN GroupLVX VenturesPeaceful Progress+10 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesEthereal Machines · yourstory.com · Jun 12, 2026
Progcap · trysignalbase.com · Feb 17, 2026
Flam · globenewswire.com · May 13, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund made?
- 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund has 27 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund invest at?
- 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund focus on?
- 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund located?
- 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund is headquartered in Mumbai, IN.
- Who does 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund co-invest with?
- 9Unicorns Accelerator Fund most often shares deals with Accel, Peak XV Partners, Sprint Vc, among 44 tracked co-investors.
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