GIVA secures Rs. 255 crore in Series B funding, led by Premji Invest and existing investors. "We are impressed by the Giva team's strong commitment and relentless drive to build a best-in-class shopping experience for fine jewelry customers. We are excited to increase our investment as we partner with Giva on their growth journey," said Kaveesh Chawla, Partner, Premji Invest. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gjeWP_a9 #GIVA #PremjiInvest
About us
At Premji Invest (PI), our primary objective is to support the philanthropic initiatives of the Azim Premji Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, to improve the lives of the underserved and underprivileged in society. We do so through our investments in India and overseas. Our charter backs emerging and disrupting technologies, nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in the country. We strongly believe in the transformative role of technology in improving productivity, thereby driving social upliftment. Our core investment areas include financial services, technology, consumer, healthcare, industrials, and buyouts.
- Industry
- Capital Markets
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bangalore
- Type
- Privately Held
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Bangalore, IN
Employees at Premji Invest
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Vikash Rathi
Healthcare Investments at Premji Invest I Ex-Portfolio Management Leader & Digital Marketplace CFO
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Vijaya Rangaswamy
Human Resources | Hiring Lead | Learning & Leadership Development | Change Management | Ex-Cisco & HP | MBTI Practitioner | Power Brands Awardee |
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Udit Agarwal
Consumer Investing | Investment Banking | ISB | CA
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Mukesh Lodha
CFO - Investment and Portfolio - Manufacturing, Industrial, & Healthcare I Scaling D2C brands | P&L Ownership I Retail and Service |Start Up | M&A |…
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“The generative AI landscape in India will evolve differently from how it's evolving in the US. We believe that a massive opportunity exists in the vertical LLM agents space where lots of Indian startups will be built. We're already seeing the first cohorts crop up in the US, such as our portfolio companies Hippocratic AI building a vertical LLM in healthcare and Poolside which is building a platform to reimagine software development. India’s strength in sectors like enterprise solutions and digital transformation will help in leading the next generation of AI-led services businesses. India will also uniquely lead solutions involving government services using digital public infrastructure. At Premji Invest, we’re evergreen capital and excited to back companies with the potential to build businesses that last generations, across India and the US, from series A to pre-IPO, " notes Manjot Pahwa, Head-Early stage Technology Investments, Premji Invest in The Economic Times. https://lnkd.in/g47QCcQ3
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Do e-commerce businesses in India have long-term potential? Kaveesh Chawla, Partner at Premji Invest, was a panelist at the ETRetail E-Commerce & Digital Natives Summit 2024 focusing on insights for e-commerce businesses to drive growth and optimize operations. At the summit, he discussed how Premji Invest works closely with vertical ecommerce and omni-channel startups in their scale up journey. He also talked about Premji Invest’s experience with partnering with several horizontal and vertical e-commerce companies over the years, including, Flipkart, Myntra, Lenskart, Firstcry, Purplle, Giva and The Sleep Company. Kaveesh was also one of the jury members for the ET eDNA Awards 2024 to celebrate India’s best and brightest e-commerce and D2C brands and leaders. #FutureOfTech #TechTrends #InnovativeTech #PremjiInvest
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We were delighted to organize Capital Access Conclave and exclusive panel discussions on "Unlocking Capital Access and IPO Readiness," in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Goldman Sachs, and Global Fintech Fest. Saravanan Nattanmai, Partner at Premji Invest, shared insights on the strategies and challenges of navigating the complex landscape of capital raising and IPOs through two panel sessions involving scaled fintechs in India and large Indian and global investors. The panel focused on a range of topics that are critical to increase the appeal of scaled fintechs as they gear up to access public markets and alternative capital sources to maintain their growth momentum in a sustainable way. Don't miss the highlights below. Advika Gupta Dhruv Shah Neetu Chitkara Roshni Rathi Seethalakshmy Narayanan Sudarshan Ramakrishnan Tirtha Chatterjee Vikram Khanna Vipin V Yashraj Erande #IPO #CapitalRaising #BusinessGrowth #Investment #Fintech #PremjiInvest #BCG
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We recently hosted a transformative discussion on ‘Big themes in FinTech and key enablers’ in partnership with Global Fintech Fest and PwC. Our esteemed panelists, including representatives from our partner companies, explored the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the industry. Attendees gained valuable insights into how AI is revolutionizing financial services and how techfin and fintech can collaborate to enhance access and reduce friction. Here are a few highlights from the event. PwC India Anjani Rathor Sandeep Jethwani Sanjay Chaturvedi Sourabh P Banerjee Abhinav Chaturvedi Anup Agarwal Mayank Shiromani Vikram Vaidyanathan #Fintech #AI #Techfin #GlobalFintechFest #PremjiInvest
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Recently, Saravanan Nattanmai, Partner at Premji Invest, was featured on a special episode of the Create Wealth podcast. He along with other investors who played a key role in Dezerv's journey talked about investing, money, and startups. The conversation also touched on the projection of India's wealth market. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of regulatory compliance and transparency in building sustainable businesses. Tune in to the complete conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dnUiBxAf Sandeep Jethwani #WealthManagement #VentureCapital #Fintech #Investing
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Data is just the beginning. We unlock hidden potential through deep analysis, identifying future powerhouses. Combined with our long-term capital, Premji Invest rewrites the investment equation for lasting success. #PremjiInvest #DataDrivenInsights #Investing
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As fintech crafts the new financial frontier, emerging companies must prioritize capital access and IPO readiness to thrive in markets. These key focal points will be front and center at the Global Fintech Fest, where industry leaders will explore the latest trends and strategies in fintech. At the GFF, Saravanan Nattanmai, Partner at Premji Invest is a part of the conclave on 'Unlocking Capital Access and IPO Readiness' along with BCG India and Goldman Sachs! Join him at the fintech fest, where the brightest minds in the industry will converge! #GFF2024 #FinanceLeadership #FutureOfFinance
The perfect platform featuring fintech industry experts, founders, investors, actionable strategies, and networking opportunities! As the Thought Leadership Partner for the Global Fintech Fest, BCG India, along with Goldman Sachs and Premji Invest will conduct a session on 'Unlocking Capital Access and IPO Readiness' that will dive deep into identifying capital sources, securing large-scale funding, and crafting a compelling equity story that drives company success. Gain invaluable insights from industry leaders, network with peers, and engage in 1:1 interactions with top fintech founders and investors. Sudarshan Ramakrishnan Saravanan Nattanmai Kanchan Samtani Yashraj Erande Neetu Chitkara Roshni Rathi Vipin V Vivek Mandhata Dhruv Shah Tirtha Chatterjee Vikram Khanna Ayush Kanwar #BCGinIndia #Fintech #GFF24 #GlobalFintechFest #FintechRevolution
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Can tech and analytics streamline the delivery of financial services to the last mile with efficient customer acquisition, underwriting, and collection/service? Recently, Saravanan Nattanmai, Partner at Premji Invest, joined a panel discussion on 'The Future of FinTech' at Slush'D in Bangalore. As India evolves to become a surplus economy and with democratized wealth creation, a surge in insurance and wealth-focused fintechs in addition to lending fintechs is expected. He also talked about how addressing liability challenges will be key to supporting sustainable credit growth for MSMEs, where friction and gap are significant. Headstart Network Foundation #fintech #PremjiInvest
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Recently, Saravanan Nattanmai, Partner at Premji Invest, joined industry leaders at the 5th edition of the FICCI-IBA #PICUPFintech conference, diving deep into the strategies propelling Indian fintechs onto the global stage. As India transforms its digital infrastructure into a "Global Stack," opportunities for cross-border expansions and diversifications are booming. However, navigating diverse markets, extant digital infrastructure and regulations in these markets present unique challenges. Saravanan shared insights on how fintechs can leverage India's strengths to conquer new frontiers while adapting to local dynamics. FICCI #PICUPFintech #fintech #India #globalexpansion #PremjiInvest