Mela Ventures
Venture capitalBengaluru · Seed–Series A · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
Mela Ventures invests exclusively in B2B startups within its focus sectors, backing 3-5 companies per year through a rigorous process combining research, expert insights, market analysis, structured evaluation frameworks, and its specialist network. The firm targets startups with differentiated, hard-to-replicate technology and founders who emphasize sound governance, integrity, and transparency. Beyond capital, Mela positions itself as an entrepreneur-first partner offering real-world guidance in every interaction, grounded in its 3Es—Empathy, Experience, and Expertise—and four core values that shape both its investment philosophy and culture.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 11 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9Data & Infrastructure ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2SaaS ×2AgTech ×1
HQs:India×3United States×2
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFLO Mobility deploys autonomous on-site robots as a subscription service for construction sites, handling tasks like hauling materials and maintaining grounds with fleet control.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechRobotics
Co-investorsDevXJITO Angel Network
Co-investorsAxilor Ventures
FirstHive is an AI-powered customer data platform that unifies fragmented customer data from multiple sources and enables real-time, autonomous decision-making and personalized customer experiences across channels.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSunnyvale, US
Aditya Bhamidipaty(CEO)
BoardHemant Asher(Director)inKrishnakumar Natarajan(Director)inSunder Velamuri(Director)Amit Midha(Director)
Co-investorsArka Venture LabsInfo Edge VenturesSaama CapitalSUVAN VENTURESBenhamou Global Ventures
GalaxEye builds Mission Drishti, a satellite carrying both synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and multispectral imaging (MSI) sensors on a single platform to produce aligned, all-weather, analysis-ready Earth observation imagery.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsDholakia VenturesLVX VenturesSeraphim SpaceUpsparks Capital
General Aeronautics develops unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) technologies, including a spray drone platform for precision agriculture and crop protection, and offers aircraft design and UAV development services for aircraft OEMs.
AgTechDeep TechHardware
Hero is a consumer mobile app marketed as an all-in-one "Daily Assistant" that brings a user's tasks, priorities, and daily responsibilities into one place.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFuture of WorkWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesMantis CapitalField VenturesRainmatter
Hero offers an AI-native operating system for public safety agencies, combining dispatch, real-time intelligence, report writing, investigations, and analytics into a single platform.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsBY Venture PartnersMoxxie VenturesAll In CapitalBetter CapitalField VenturesRainmatter
Intugine offers supply chain visibility and logistics technology solutions, and runs a partner program for resellers, consulting firms, and technology providers in the supply chain domain.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBengaluru, IN
Co-investors1CrowdSupermorpheus
KNOLSKAPE builds AI-powered experiential learning and simulation solutions for corporate leadership development and workforce skilling.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR Tech
Rajiv Jayaraman(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsAthera Venture Partners
Co-investorsDholakia Ventures
SimYog provides EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) simulation software for hardware design teams to identify and resolve EMI/EMC issues during the design phase before physical lab testing.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHardware
Co-investors1CrowdIdeaspring Capital
Tessol develops cold chain technology solutions for temperature-controlled storage and distribution, covering secondary and tertiary distribution vehicles, cold rooms, and home-delivery frozen boxes and bags.
CleantechFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investors1CrowdAnkur Capital
VuNet offers a business observability platform (vuSmartMaps) that correlates metrics, events, logs, and traces into digital transaction flows, using AI/ML to detect and resolve issues before they affect customers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Co-investorsDallas Venture Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHero · thehindubusinessline.com · Aug 6, 2026
Hero · thehindubusinessline.com · Aug 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Mela Ventures made?
- Mela Ventures has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does Mela Ventures invest at?
- Mela Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Mela Ventures focus on?
- Mela Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Mela Ventures located?
- Mela Ventures is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.
- Who does Mela Ventures co-invest with?
- Mela Ventures most often shares deals with 1Crowd, Dholakia Ventures, Ideaspring Capital, among 14 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWhat It Takes to Build a Global IT Company | Krishnakumar Natarajan (Mindtree; Mela Ventures) | TON
The Offline Network · Krishnakumar Natarajan
Intugine Insights: In conversation with Krishnakumar Natarajan of Mela Ventures
Intugine · Krishnakumar Natarajan
#19: Session with Mr. Krishnakumar Natarajan, Co-Founder, Mindtree & Managing Partner, Mela Ventures
CEG Connect · Krishnakumar Natarajan
Krishnakumar Natarajan Of Mela Ventures Shares His Views On The Way Forward For Zee & Dish TV
CNBC-TV18 · Krishnakumar Natarajan
#NISC2020: Krishnakumar Natarajan, Mela Ventures on How to Enhance the Value of your Enterprise
NASSCOM SME Connect · Krishnakumar Natarajan
600 Robots. 9 Countries. Built From a Pune Garage | UnBox Robotics
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