Bertelsmann India Investments
Corporate VCNoida · Series A–Late Stage · 27 people tracked
Investment thesis
BII is a sector-agnostic venture capital fund investing directly from its balance sheet as the strategic Indian investment arm of Bertelsmann. It focuses on early growth-stage tech startups across sectors such as healthtech, fintech, agritech, and edtech, backing companies from Series A through Series C. Initial cheques range from $5M to $15M and can scale to $40M as companies grow. With $500 million committed over five years, the firm partners with leading VCs, maintains reserves for follow-on support, and positions itself as a long-term growth partner offering global reach with local insight.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 27 people
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What they invest in
from 13 of 16 portfolio companiesFintech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Future of Work ×4EdTech ×3SaaS ×3Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2Enterprise Software ×2
HQs:India×9United Arab Emirates×1United States×1
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 42024 · 28 dated
BASIC Home Loan operates an AI-assisted advisory platform that helps homebuyers in India compare and choose home loan offers from 150+ lenders, providing personalized lender matching, eligibility checks, and end-to-end guided support at zero advisory fee.
AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechGurugram, IN
Atul Monga(Founder & CEO)inKalyan Josyula(Founder & CTO)inPranav Khattar(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsLVX VenturesPICUS CAPITALSprint VcVenture Catalysts
Emeritus provides online education and lifelong learning programs, working with universities to offer courses and degree programs to consumers and professionals.
EdTechFuture of Work
Co-investorsAccelSilver Lake PartnersSoftBank Vision FundCPP InvestmentsGSV Ventures
Emeritus (Eruditus) offers executive education programs delivered in collaboration with top global universities, serving individual professionals and companies through group enrollments, private cohorts, and tailored content.
EdTechFuture of Work
Co-investorsLiquidity CapitalPeak XV Partners
Inito provides fertility and reproductive health services, advised by reproductive endocrinologists and infertility specialists.
FemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessBengaluru, IN
Varun AV(Founder)inAayush Rai(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetter CapitalOwl CapitalY Combinator
KdT is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in frontier science and deep technology startups.
Deep Tech
Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesLevel VenturesNimble PartnersVintage Investment PartnersTribe Capital
Lendingkart is a lending platform providing loans; this page contains corporate governance documents such as board policies, director information, and related party transaction policies.
Fintech
Co-investorsAnicut CapitalFullerton Financial HoldingsIndia QuotientMayfield FundSaama CapitalMayfield India+2 more
Bengaluru, IN
Vivek Gupta(Founder)in
Co-investors3one4 CapitalMayfield FundVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.
Rozana is a rural e-commerce platform offering over 1,000 products—including groceries, FMCG, electronics, footwear, and personal care—to underserved rural communities in India using a hyperlocal delivery model.
Ankur D.(Founder)in
Co-investorsFireside Ventures Advisory Llp3one4 Capital
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 CapitalNotable CapitalPeak XV Partners+6 more
Shiprocket is an end-to-end technology platform that simplifies logistics, checkout, payments, fulfillment, and cross-border trade for Indian e-commerce merchants and MSMEs.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMarketing TechSaaSNot stated, IN
Saahil Goel(MD & CEO)Gautam KapoorSunil Kumarin
Co-investorsPayPal VenturesTemasek500 GlobalDas & Co.Evolution VC PartnersMarch Capital Partners+5 more
Snabbit operates an on-demand home services platform connecting verified and trained female home helpers with urban families across India, with a focus on speed and safety.
ConsumerFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesIndia, IN
Co-investorsElevation Capital
Swish is a marketplace where consumers discover and purchase newly launched physical products from independent makers and brands before they reach mainstream retail.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US
Iolanthe Stronger(Founder)Aniket Shah(Founder)inUjjwal Sukheja(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAccelBain Capital Ventures
Tetr College is a business school offering bachelor's and master's programs with a curriculum structured around applied workshops, real business building, and personal development.
EdTechFuture of WorkDubai, AE
Co-investorsOwl Ventures
Wealth.com provides financial advisors with a technology platform that integrates estate planning, tax analysis, and AI-powered insights to help families manage their financial legacies and estate plans.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS
Rei Carvalho(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)inRafael Loureiro(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsPruVen Capital PartnersTitanium Ventures
WealthyIN Broking Private Limited operates a stockbroking and depository participant business, providing trading and demat account services to retail investors in India.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN
Prashant Gupta(Founder)inAditya Agarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalEmphasis VenturesGlobevestorGood CapitalInvestopadTracxn labs
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKDT Ventures · startbase.com · Aug 20, 2026
Wealth · tipranks.com · Aug 14, 2026
Snabbit · yourstory.com · Aug 3, 2026
Tetr · khaleejtimes.com · Jul 19, 2026
Swish · moneycontrol.com · Jun 30, 2026
Rozana · impactalpha.com · Mar 10, 2026
Rupeek · m.economictimes.com · Feb 10, 2026
Inito · ascendants.in · Dec 13, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Bertelsmann India Investments made?
- Bertelsmann India Investments has 5 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Bertelsmann India Investments invest at?
- Bertelsmann India Investments invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Bertelsmann India Investments's typical check size?
- Bertelsmann India Investments typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.
- What sectors does Bertelsmann India Investments focus on?
- Bertelsmann India Investments focuses on AgTech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Bertelsmann India Investments located?
- Bertelsmann India Investments is headquartered in Noida, IN.
- Does Bertelsmann India Investments lead rounds?
- Yes, Bertelsmann India Investments leads investment rounds.
- Who does Bertelsmann India Investments co-invest with?
- Bertelsmann India Investments most often shares deals with Mayfield Fund, 3one4 Capital, March Capital Partners, among 16 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBertelsmann India Investments: Focusing On Series A To C Investments | Rohit Sood | Startup Central
ET NOW · Rohit Sood
What Is The Evolving Role Of VCs ? Know From Pankaj Makkar, MD, Bertelsmann India Investments
CNBC-TV18 · Pankaj Makkar
Pankaj Makkar Of Bertelsmann India Investments On The Unicorn Boom In India | CNBC TV18
CNBC-TV18 · Pankaj Makkar
Bertelsmann India Investments MD Pankaj Makkar on edtech bets
TechCircle · Pankaj Makkar
Capital Insider Series| Episode 5 with Pankaj Makkar, MD, Bertelsmann India Investments
Entrepreneur India · Pankaj Makkar
Pankaj Makkar, Bertelsmann India Investments, on Investing in Growth Stage Startups
The Neon Show · Pankaj Makkar
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