Kaizenvest
Private equitySingapore · Growth
Investment thesis
Kaizenvest is rooted in the belief that social and economic mobility are driven by access to quality education and healthcare, combined with financial inclusion for SMEs. The firm backs growth-stage founders building category-defining companies in impact sectors across emerging markets, creating high-quality jobs and demonstrating that financial returns and social scale align. With 15+ years of sector experience, the firm provides capital and operational support to drive sustainable growth in development economies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
What they invest in
from 14 of 23 portfolio companiesEdTech ×13AI & Machine Learning ×3Impact & Social Good ×3Consumer ×2AdTech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:India×8Singapore×2Vietnam×2
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlue Nudge is an "Education to Action" platform that integrates waste management and sustainability principles into school curriculums to drive behavioral change and community engagement around environmental issues.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEdTechEnergyImpact & Social GoodSingapore, SG
BYJU'S offers online learning programs, video lessons, and a personalized learning app for students in India, including tutoring and exam-preparation programs for competitive tests such as JEE and NEET.
ConsumerEdTech
Byju Raveendran(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAarin CapitalAlkeon InnovationLightspeed Venture PartnersSilver Lake PartnersSmash CapitalSpring Marketing Capital+2 more
Deeksha is an educational institution offering competitive exam coaching aligned with board exam curricula for JEE, NEET, and CET across science and commerce streams, operating 50 campuses across Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
EdTechBengaluru, IN
Dr. Sridhar G(Founder)inMrs. Lalit Sridhar(Co-founder)
Co-investorsAccel
Distance education provider in India
India's leading data science training company
Kaizenvest, in partnership with INSEAD, hosts the Education Symposium 2026 in Singapore, a half-day event focused on innovations in skilling, education, and inclusion.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSingapore, SG
MindX is a technology and AI education platform operating as a leading educational ecosystem across Southeast Asia.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHà Nội, VN
Nguyễn Thanh Tùng(Đồng sáng lập/CEO)Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà(Đồng sáng lập/COO)inNguyễn Quang Huy(Đồng sáng lập/CTO)
Orchids International School operates a network of over 110 branches across India providing K-12 education with technology-integrated curriculum, smart classrooms, and focus on holistic student development.
EdTech
Co-investorsAccial CapitalElevate Innovation PartnersFinch CapitalKube VCSTRIVE
upGrad is an online higher education company offering degrees, certifications, bootcamps, and study abroad programs, as well as recruitment services, in partnership with universities.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Ronnie ScrewvalainMayank KumarinPhalgun Kompalliin
Co-investorsETS Strategic CapitalSapien Ventures / Sapien GroupIFCTemasek
Varthana provides debt financing and operational support to affordable private schools across India to expand their facilities and improve educational quality.
EdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodBengaluru, IN
Brajesh Mishra(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAccionBlue Earth Capital AGBlue Haven InitiativeCeniarthElevar EquitySymbiotics+1 more
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 ManagementNotable CapitalTrifecta Capital Advisors
WizIQ is an end-to-end online learning platform that provides virtual classroom capabilities, course creation tools, assessments, and mobile learning access for educators and training organizations.
Cloud ComputingEdTechSaaS
YOLA is a Vietnamese English-language education provider offering academic English instruction, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, and support for students seeking admission and scholarships to universities abroad.
EdTech
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVarthana · siliconindia.com · Mar 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kaizenvest made?
- Kaizenvest has 23 tracked investments.
- What stage does Kaizenvest invest at?
- Kaizenvest invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Kaizenvest focus on?
- Kaizenvest focuses on EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Kaizenvest located?
- Kaizenvest is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Who does Kaizenvest co-invest with?
- Kaizenvest most often shares deals with Accel, Finch Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, among 24 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelThe Future Is Learning, Not Education - Education Matters - Jan 2026
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Beyond Buzzwords — Who Pays? The Future of EdTech Financing - EdTech Hub Spotlight Sessions
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Closing Remarks - KIES 2025
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Education's Second Wave: Smarter Capital, Stronger Outcomes - KIES 2025
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Driving Impact Through Financing the ABCs in Shifting Macro-economic Times - KIES 2025
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AI Showcase: What Went Wrong and What Went Well - KIES 2025
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