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Celebrating Diwali with gratitude and a commitment to fostering innovation. Here’s to bright beginnings and backing startups that shape tomorrow. ✨ Vaani Malik Pankaj Makkar Rohit Sood Jayesh Bavle Swati Murarka Keshav Bagri Raghav Syal Naman Wadhwa Muskaan Sharma Aryaman Wadhwa Ayushi Gupta Akshay Chiripal liza baweja Yogeshwari Chawla Padmaja Sadagoban Tejas Bode #Diwali2024 #Bertelsmann #VentureCapital #Innovation #startups #investor

As India's healthtech sector races towards a projected $21 billion market by 2025, swipe through to look at the trends shaping this digital healthcare wave—bringing essential services closer to a billion people. This infographic, part of BII's TrendWatch series, highlights the hottest sectoral trends in venture capital. Watch this space for more such insights! #TrendWatch #Healthtech #DigitalHealth #Telemedicine #AI #BertelsmannIndiaInvestments

India’s economy is thriving. Seeing and discussing the tremendous potential of the growing market on the ground is absolutely essential. Bertelsmann Investments took an early start in India and established Bertelsmann India Investments in 2012 already. As a mid to late stage focused investor BII has built an exciting portfolio that capitalizes on the key growth drivers of the Indian economy incl. digitization, e-commerce, fintech, education and healthcare, and massive investments in infrastructure. Recently we met with Pankaj Makkar and our investment team as well as colleagues from Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA’s Indian businesses. Thank you all for your amazing work! We are proud and committed to being part of this dynamic market and eagerly look forward to our joint journey. #India #BII #VentureCapital #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #Growth

From a small startup to a trusted Agritech leader, AgroStar has transformed farming for millions, offering high-quality inputs and critical market insights. Swipe through to slide 6 for a deeper look at how they’re driving change in Indian agriculture. With over 10 million farmers already connected, their journey is just beginning. As the now-profitable AgroStar gears up to empower 130 million more, it’s proving that a farmer-first approach is the future of Indian agriculture.  If you’re working in this space, we’d love to connect! Vaani Malik Keshav Bagri Rohit Sood Pankaj Makkar Shardul Sheth Sitanshu Sheth #AgroStar #Agritech #HelpingFarmersWin #BertelsmannIndiaInvestments #PortfolioHighlight #farmers #agriculture

Exciting news for our portfolio company, Eruditus Executive Education! They've just raised $150 million in their latest Series F round led by TPG’s The Rise Fund, marking a significant milestone as they continue to push the boundaries of online education. Ashwin Damera, CEO of Eruditus and Emeritus, said, "In a rapidly evolving business environment, we have reimagined education by bringing programs from the world's leading universities to learners around the globe. Education is the key to transformation for individuals, companies, and society, and we're appreciative of the support of our investors who enable us to accelerate our growth." We’re excited to watch Eruditus advance AI-powered learning experiences to bring impactful education to more individuals and enterprises across the world! Chaitanya Kalipatnapu | Pankaj Makkar #Eruditus #EdTech #BertelsmannIndiaInvestments #PortfolioHighlight 

Just in time for Diwali! Our portfolio company, Pepperfry, is teaming up with Infra.Market to offer a brand-new experience for homeowners across India! This partnership creates a one-stop shop, combining stylish home décor with essential building materials—all under one roof. From October onwards, Pepperfry will set up in Infra.Market stores across key cities, offering modular furniture, renovation services, and more. Meanwhile, IVAS will drive Pepperfry’s modular furniture offerings in its existing outlets. Together, they will offer a curated selection from multiple brands, providing a seamless shopping experience that allows customers to effectively visualize and plan their home projects in one convenient setting. Proud to back Pepperfry as they make home-building easier and more accessible for Indian consumers! Ashish Shah #Pepperfry #InfraMarket #HomeBuilding #BertelsmannIndiaInvestments #Partnership

Today is one of those rare moments in an entrepreneur’s journey that makes all the challenges, pain, sacrifices, and sleepless nights worth it! It’s a day Sitanshu Sheth and I get to proudly say that we've built a large, impactful and PROFITABLE business! Building a good business from scratch requires time. We certainly took ours, but we are extremely proud that over the last decade, we have built AgroStar as a Brand that is truly loved and trusted by millions of farmers across our country! We have built something that matters! This journey would have been too hard to travel, and this milestone impossible to achieve without the dedication, hard work, and belief of our team of amazing AgStars. Thank you for being by our side through thick and thin 🙏 Ritesh Alladwar Hasmukh Dave Sunil Jain Priyanjali Kharbas Dr. Dev Raj Arya Faraz Hussain Saheel Joshi Rignesh Patel Chaitanyaa Patel Puneet Sethi Peeyush Uttav Vivek Kumar Bhushan Watghare Kaushik Tiwari Vasan Subramanian Jignesh Joshi Sujatha Bhambure Akshay Halbe Tushar Bhatt Varun N. Sandeep Rakholia We are incredibly fortunate to have the support of our investors who have believed in us, encouraged us and fueled our growth. Thank you 🙏 vineet rai TCM Sundaram Prashanth Prakash Rohit Sood Martijn Scholtes Abhishek Chandra Mohit Dhawan Viswanathan Parameswar (Param) Kunal Bahl Rohit Bansal Aavishkaar Capital Chiratae Ventures Accel in India Bertelsmann India Investments Rabo Frontier Ventures Evolvence India Schroders British International Investment IFC - International Finance Corporation To the numerous ecosystem enablers, our suppliers, bankers, channel partners, logistics providers, agri-industry veterans, and many more - a huge thank you for your belief that an alternate model to service Indian farmers is possible and for your support and partnership throughout the years to make it happen. 🙏 We are incredibly proud of positively touching the lives of over 10 million Indian farmers… 130 million more to go! Onwards and Upwards 🚀  #HelpingFarmersWin! AgroStar

Breast cancer remains a leading cause of death, with 1 in 12 women at risk—making early detection absolutely critical. And with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s more important than ever to spotlight solutions that can save lives. A special shoutout to Niramai Health Analytix, a Bangalore-based organization revolutionizing early breast cancer detection with its AI-powered, portable device. Their cost-efficient, radiation-free screening tool is designed for women of all ages, and with Niramai Thermalytix now available in 30 cities across 200+ hospitals and diagnostic centres; they’re making life-saving screenings accessible to both urban and rural communities. Proud to highlight their work in making healthcare accessible for all! #BreastCancerAwareness #Niramai #BertelsmannIndiaInvestments

Proud to be a part of Orange Health Labs' journey to help doctors diagnose better, as they set the benchmark for fast, reliable, and patient-centred care across major metros with a footprint in 1000+ clinics and 250,000+ households!

The passing of Ratan Tata marks the end of an era. As long-term investors, his influence and values serve as a blueprint for our efforts to build businesses in India for the next hundred years. At Bertelsmann India Investments, we believe that the core values that drove Mr. Tata—purpose, integrity, and long-term vision—are essential in creating not just quick-win companies but businesses that stand the test of time. His life's work reminds us that lasting value lies in the impact we leave behind, and we are dedicated to carrying forward that spirit with every founder we support.