Kaplavriksh Fund

Kalpavriksh Fund, a Bengaluru, India-based venture capital firm, specializes in investing in cross-border direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, primarily in the health, wellness, and beauty sectors. The fund manages investments across multiple rounds in its portfolio companies. It was acquired by Prowess Advisors Pvt Ltd. in 2023, now led by Chairman Rajesh Srivastava and MD & CEO Rohit Bahadur. A notable portfolio company, The Ayurveda Experience, founded by Rishabh Chopra, has raised over $41 million in total funding and serves more than 1.38 million customers. In July 2024, Kalpavriksh Fund successfully exited its investment in The Ayurveda Experience, realizing over 6x returns after initial Series A investment in 2018 and subsequent follow-on rounds. The firm focuses on primary focus on D2C health, wellness, and beauty brands with cross-border operations.