91 Ventures

Overview

91 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in India, focusing on early-stage investments in technology-driven startups. The firm is led by Pranay Gupta, a co-founder of 91springboard, India's first co-working space company. With a background in IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad, Pranay has been deeply involved with startups and has invested in over 100 companies, many of which have achieved exits through acquisitions and secondaries. The firm's investment approach is sector-agnostic, concentrating on areas where they possess deep understanding and can add significant value. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes evaluating startups based on critical skills required for the next 18 months, resources needed to reach the next level, and the quality of co-investors involved in the funding round. They prioritize working with entrepreneurs they wish to support, rather than being driven by a minimum target of investments per year. This selective approach has led to a strong network of co-investors and a reputation for closing funding rounds swiftly, allowing founders to focus on their business. 91 Ventures has a diverse portfolio of companies across various sectors. Notable investments include 10 Club, Ayushpay (DoctCo), CRIB, Hoopr, LOYKA, Mohash, Monitra Health, Omnivio, Park+, Portkey.ai, Questt, Raising Superstars, Snackible, SocialLending (Loan Kuber), and Spintly. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting innovative startups that address challenges across multiple industries, from healthcare and e-commerce to logistics and education.