🔋 Why We Invested in Kazam: The Future of EVs in India🔋 India's EV market is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with sales surging 4X in just two years! 🚀 As EV adoption accelerates, the need for robust and accessible charging infrastructure becomes critical. Enter Kazam, bridging this gap with its comprehensive full-stack charging platform. Our Director of Investment, Himanshu Jain, shares why we invested in Kazam's vision and how they're set to transform the EV landscape in the region. Here are the highlights: 1️⃣ Solving Core Challenges: Kazam addresses pressing issues of charging accessibility and range anxiety with innovative, in-house charging hardware and management systems. This positions them as a key enabler for the next wave of EV adoption. 2️⃣ Strategic Market Position & Expansion: Partnering with top OEMs and fleet operators, Kazam is conquering India while eyeing expansion into Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Their growth aligns with India's ambitious EV30@2030 goals, targeting widespread electrification across vehicle segments. 3️⃣ Seasoned Leadership Team: Founders Akshay Shekhar and Vaibhav Tyagi bring invaluable experience in the EV sector and tech development, equipping Kazam to lead in this dynamic market. 4️⃣ Ecosystem Integration: Kazam goes beyond charging, venturing into battery swapping and offering end-to-end solutions for all players in the EV value chain, making them a critical partner in the EV revolution. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g8_3YuAx Are you building in the EV space? Reach out to us here: https://lnkd.in/gRGEBDZC #EVRevolution #SustainableMobility #VertexVentures 🚗⚡
Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Sector Agnostic VC • Seed, Series A/B focused • Investor- Operator model • Southeast Asia & India based • Global minded
About us
Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India partners with founders who are creating innovative, transformative and scalable businesses. It has a long and strong track record of investing in early-stage startups and building champions like Grab, PatSnap, Nium, FirstCry, XPressBees, Licious, 17LIVE, and others. VVSEAI supports its portfolio companies with unmatched operating experience and deep access to the capital, talent, partners and customers they need to build truly global businesses. VVSEAI is one of seven major funds in the Vertex Global Network which includes Vertex Ventures Israel, Vertex Ventures China, Vertex Ventures US, Vertex Ventures Japan, Vertex Ventures HC and Vertex Growth. These funds each focus on investments in their region and industry specialization. With the combined regional expertise and global reach, each team can leverage the Vertex Platform to get a broad view of innovation and share learning experiences across the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.vertexventures.sg or follow us on our social media https://linktr.ee/vertexventures
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External link for Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India
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- 51-200 employees
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- Singapore
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Employees at Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India
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We welcome Fendiani Wen to the #Vertex family! Prior to joining Vertex, Fendi was a Manager of the Forensic & Integrity Services team at EY Indonesia. Throughout her tenure, she was responsible for managing and overseeing multiple forensics projects involving investigation, forensic accounting, forensic data analytics, financial crime compliance assessment and improvements (e.g., Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption, Anti-Fraud, AML/CTF, Sanctions), internal audit, integrity-based due diligence, and internal control monitoring. She has experience managing forensics engagements in multiple industry sectors including FMCG, manufacturing, retail and trading, oil and gas, mining, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, and telecommunication. However, she was predominantly focused on and particularly keen on the financial industry. Fendi holds a Master of Commerce degree, specializing in Financial Crime and Governance from Macquarie University, Australia, and a Bachelor of Economics degree from Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia. She graduated from both degrees with outstanding awards. During her free time, she enjoys baking and is a fan of travelling. #newhire #welcome #welcometotheteam
Fendiani WEN - Vertex Team Member
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🇮🇳 Let’s Connect at Global Fintech Fest 2024! Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India will be attending the Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai! This is a great opportunity to connect with key players in the fintech ecosystem, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discuss the future of financial technology. If you’re attending and would like to meet with us, don’t hesitate to reach out via email at [email protected] We’d love to connect and explore potential collaborations! 🚀 See you in Mumbai! Kanika Mayar Piyush Kharbanda Nikhil Marwaha Abhijit Gupta Himanshu Jain Ram Balasubramanian Shradha Nigam #GlobalFintechFest #Fintech #VertexVentures #Networking
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Our First Mixer in Vietnam! 🎉 On August 23rd, we celebrated our first mixer in Vietnam at the Blank Sky Lounge in Ho Chi Minh City. With over 150 attendees, including founders, partners, and investors from the Vietnamese startup ecosystem, the event provided an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration. A special thanks to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, Singapore’s Ambassador to Vietnam Mr. Jaya Ratnam, and Mr. Pang Te Cheng, Singapore’s Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City, for joining us. Deputy Minister Bich Ngoc shared the need for a vibrant innovation ecosystem and the crucial role of venture capital in driving the growth of Vietnam's innovation ecosystem. Ambassador Jaya Ratnam reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening economic ties between Vietnam and Singapore. We believe that Vietnam is an extremely promising market and are keen to explore more investment opportunities there. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to building strong partnerships and contributing to Vietnam’s innovation landscape. 🌟 Want to know more about the event? Read here: https://lnkd.in/gJP8Nuvf Tuyet Vu Genping Liu Tuan Anh Nguyen Binh Tran Phuong Ha Nhu Pham Hiep Nguyen Xuan Lan Nguyen Hoai #VertexVentures #StartupEcosystem #Vietnam #Networking #InvestmentOpportunities
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Licious, our portfolio company, is taking a step into offline retail, with plans to open 25 stores by the end of FY 2024-25, starting in Bengaluru. As one of Licious's earliest backers, we’ve always believed in their ability to innovate and disrupt the meat and seafood market. This expansion is more than just growth—it's about creating an omnichannel experience that meets customers where they are, whether online or in-store. While continuing to lead in the online meat and seafood market, Licious is thoughtfully expanding its reach, and exploring acquisitions of smaller offline meat chains to solidify its presence. With a clear focus on achieving an ARR of Rs 1,200 crore and profitability by FY25, Licious is set to enhance customer engagement and build trust across multiple channels. We’re looking forward to seeing how Vivek Gupta & Abhay Hanjura’s visionary leadership will guide Licious through this next phase of growth and innovation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gqbCNWZD #VertexVentures #Licious #LiciousExpansion
Licious expands offline presence, plans to open 25 stores in FY25
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"With Fund V, we're increasing this to six to eight transactions per year," said Kanika Mayar. Our Partner, Kanika Mayar, shares insights on Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India's expanded investment strategy in India and Southeast Asia. With Fund V, Vertex Ventures SEA and India aims to capitalize on the region's growth potential by increasing deal frequency and exploring new sectors like healthcare, mobility, and sustainability. The firm is also interested in Japan due to its advanced technology sector and high-income population, aiming to invest in local Japanese tech companies and help expand their reach into Southeast Asia and India. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dHsDXDhx If you're fundraising, reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/gRGEBDZC. We invest at Series A and B stages across sectors! #VertexVentures #VentureCapital #StartupInvestment #TechInnovation #HealthTech #Sustainability
Vertex Ventures’ Kanika Mayar on India deal volume, new focus sectors and more
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🌟 Meet the VVSEAI Team series is back! 🚀 Say hello to Himanshu Jain, our August feature of the "Meet the VVSEAI Team" series! Based in Bengaluru, Himanshu’s expertise from McKinsey & Company and his diverse academic background are just the start of his impressive journey. 🎓 Before joining us, Himanshu was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he drove strategy and digital transformation across various sectors. His impressive background includes leading annual Digital and Analytics summits with top CEOs and CXOs. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. 🎓 Outside work, he enjoys doodling, travelling, and is a passionate Liverpool Football Club fan! ⚽✈️ Learn more about him here: https://lnkd.in/ghbMqWBd Catch our last feature on Andri here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gpG3Mt4W #TeamSpotlight #MeetVVSEAITeam #VertexVentures #MeetTheTeam
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Kazam, our latest investment portfolio company, is making waves in Southeast Asia's EV charging market! 🚀 With a strong foothold in India, Kazam is set to expand into Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. This move follows their recent $8 million Series A3 funding round led by Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, aimed at enhancing their technology and product offerings. Founded during the pandemic by Akshay Shekhar and Vaibhav Tyagi, Kazam has quickly become a leader in the EV charging market, boasting over 25,000 charging points that power 15 million kilometers monthly. Their innovative solutions cater to a diverse range of electric vehicles, including two- and three-wheelers, which dominate the Indian market. As Kazam embarks on this journey, we look forward to seeing how they leverage partnerships with key players in SEA to establish their presence in new markets. Stay tuned for more updates on their progress! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gn6Z2PSm #Kazam #EVCharging #Investment #SoutheastAsia #SustainableFuture #VertexVentures
India’s Kazam powers up to roll out EV charging in Southeast Asia
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Our portfolio, Pilgrim, onboards Rashmika Mandanna as the new Brand Ambassador for its hair care range, highlighting the brand's commitment to quality and innovation. This partnership coincides with Pilgrim's new campaign, "The Secret is in the Mix," emphasising the importance of expertly blending ingredients for effective beauty solutions. Pilgrim is rapidly expanding its portfolio, aiming for Rs 1000 crore in annual recurring revenue by 2025. As Pilgrim continues to disrupt the beauty market, this collaboration marks a significant step forward in reaching a broader audience. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gtKptKxq #Pilgrim #VertexVentures #HairCare
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From portfolio to IPO, Congratulations to FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Ltd.)! We're proud to have been early believers in FirstCry.com (BrainBees Solutions Ltd.)'s vision to revolutionize the newborn, baby, and kids products market. As FirstCry takes this major step, marking another milestone for India's thriving startup ecosystem, we are delighted to have supported founders Supam Maheshwari and Amitava Saha in building this innovative brand. FirstCry's journey from inception in 2010 to becoming a publicly-listed company is a testament to their vision, dedication, and hard work. Congratulations to the entire FirstCry team on this significant achievement! We look forward to seeing your continued success as you navigate the exciting landscape of public markets. Learn more about FirstCry's IPO here: https://lnkd.in/gHUy2V6E If you're fundraising, reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/gRGEBDZC. We invest at Series A and B stages across sectors! #FromPortfolioToIPO #VentureCapital #IndianStartups
FirstCry IPO: Shares make stellar market debut, list at 40% premium - CNBC TV18
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