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Forge Innovation & Ventures is an accelerator and incubation organization operating from an undisclosed location that supports technology entrepreneurs through comprehensive product development frameworks and strategic operational guidance. The entity functions primarily through its Forge Academy division to provide structured incubation programs focused on technical innovation and enterprise building. The organization maintains strategic affiliations with established corporate entities, including TVS Capital and Sakthi Group, to facilitate critical industry connections and mentorship for its participating early-stage startups. By establishing dedicated innovation labs, the firm assists emerging ventures in executing complex business challenges, refining their business models, and scaling their initial commercial product offerings across various sectors. While the exact founding year remains undisclosed, Forge Innovation & Ventures was established by co-founder and chief executive officer Vish Sahasranamam alongside executives Lakshmi Meera and Sriram R.
Key people at Forge Innovation & Ventures.
Forge Innovation & Ventures was founded in 2015 by Shankar Vanavarayar (President And Co-Founder) and Vish Sahasranamam (CEO and Co-Founder).
Forge Innovation & Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $61.0M Pre-Series A in Unibose in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Unibose | $61.0M Pre-Series A | O2 Angel Network | In44 Capital |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Torus Robotics | $470K Seed | Karthic Ramamoorthy | SINE IIT Bombay |
| Jul 1, 2023 | Okulo Aerospace | $1.0M Seed | Ideaspring Capital | Java Capital, Rockfort Ventures |
Key people at Forge Innovation & Ventures.
Forge Innovation & Ventures was founded in 2015 by Shankar Vanavarayar (President And Co-Founder) and Vish Sahasranamam (CEO and Co-Founder).