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Key people at Zodius Capital.
Zodius Capital was founded in 2011 by Neeraj Bhargava (Founder, Senior Managing Director, Chairperson of Investment Committee & CEO).
Zodius Capital operates as an early-growth private equity firm, strategically investing in India's digital, technology, and consumer sectors. The firm specializes in providing growth capital to promising "new economy ventures," managing dedicated investment vehicles such as the Zodius Technology Fund and Zodius Technology Opportunities Fund, which target companies poised for significant expansion within these evolving markets. Its investment approach emphasizes deep engagement with portfolio companies to foster their development.
The firm was co-founded in 2011 by Neeraj Bhargava, Gautam Patel, and Shilpa Kulkarni. Neeraj Bhargava, with his prior experience as CEO of WNS Global Services, brought a significant understanding of the technology and business process outsourcing landscape. The founders identified a critical need for focused growth capital to support the burgeoning digital and technology ecosystems in India, which underpinned the firm’s establishment and investment thesis.
Zodius Capital primarily serves innovative companies operating within the consumer and enterprise technology domains, seeking to scale their operations. The firm's vision centers on harnessing capabilities to build market-leading companies across India's growth capital segments, ultimately striving to deliver robust returns to its limited partners. It aims to be a key partner in nurturing the next generation of successful digital enterprises.
Key people at Zodius Capital.
Zodius Capital was founded in 2011 by Neeraj Bhargava (Founder, Senior Managing Director, Chairperson of Investment Committee & CEO).
Zodius Capital has 8 tracked investments across 6 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.7M Other Equity in Zivame.com in September 2019.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2019 | Zivame.com | $2.7M Other Equity | Avendus, Zodius Capital | — |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Zivame.com | $8.7M Series C Extension | Zodius Capital | — |
| Aug 20, 2018 | OfBusiness | $28.6M Series C | Creation Investments, Falcon Edge Capital | Matrix Partners India |
| Aug 28, 2017 | MedGenome | $30.0M Series C | Peak XV Partners (Sequoia Capital India), Xiao Tian LOI | Lakshmi Narayanan, Senapathy Gopalakrishnan |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Pepperfry | $31.0M Other Equity | Goldman Sachs, Norwest Venture Partners, Zodius Capital | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | BigBasket | $150.0M Series D | Omar Lodhi | Bessemer Venture Partners, Ascent Capital, Helion Advisors, International Finance Corporation, Sands Capital |
| Aug 1, 2015 | BigBasket | $50.0M Series C | Bessemer Venture Partners | Growth Story, Ascent Capital, Helion Venture Partners, ICICI Venture |
| Feb 1, 2015 | Culture Machine | $18.0M Series B | LEE Fixel | Addition, Times Internet |