Nandan Nilekani

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore

Description

Nandan Nilekani was the chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), author of Imagining India, philanthropist, and forme...

Investor Profile

Nandan Nilekani has backed more than 17 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Series A, Series Unknown, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in India.
Strong thematic focus on Leisure, Tourism, Software.

Stage Focus

Series A (24%)
Series Unknown (24%)
Series B (24%)
Series D (12%)
Seed (6%)
Series E (6%)
Series C (6%)

Country Focus

India (100%)

Industry Focus

Leisure
Tourism
Software
Mobile Apps
Travel
Enterprise Software
E-commerce
Health Care
Health Diagnostics
Pharmaceutical

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Nandan Nilekani frequently co-invest with?

Blume Ventures

Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai

Co-Investments: 8

Orios Venture Partners

Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai

Co-Investments: 2

Kalaari Capital

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore

Co-Investments: 2

Helion Venture Partners

Africa, Port Louis, Mauritius, Port Louis Town

Co-Investments: 6

Samsung Venture Investment

Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seocho

Co-Investments: 2

Accel

North America, California, United States, Palo Alto

Co-Investments: 4

Bessemer Venture Partners

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 2

Inventus Capital Partners

North America, California, United States, San Mateo

Co-Investments: 2

Fundamentum

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore

Co-Investments: 2

Omidyar Network

North America, California, United States, Redwood City

Co-Investments: 8

Which angels does Nandan Nilekani often collaborate with?

N.R.Narayana Murthy

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore

Shared Deals: 1

Rohit Bansal

Asia, Haryana, India, Gurgaon

Shared Deals: 1

Kunal Bahl

Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi

Shared Deals: 1

Neeraj Arora

North America, California, United States, Mountain View

Shared Deals: 1

Girish Mathrubootham

North America, California, United States, Burlingame

Shared Deals: 1

Mohandas Pai

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru

Shared Deals: 1

Anupam Mittal

Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai

Shared Deals: 1

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Nandan Nilekani?

RailYatri

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

RailYatri's goal is to provide standardized & quality experiences during travel in India.

LeisureMobile AppsTourism

Series BFeb 24, 2020

Amount Raised: $14,285,714

IntrCity

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Today’s tech-savvy Millennial consumers in both metro & tier-2 cities have grown using Ola, Uber Apps for mobility and have a low tolerance for subpar digital experiences. Consumers are increasingly demanding ease of use, cashless/ contactless digital customer services along with superior on-ground experience which can only be provided by connecting these by technology. Our platform provides seamless intercity travel via the \only two real alternative modes - Buses & Trains. IntrCity SmartBus promises comfort, safety, and punctuality to our travelers. We accomplish these goals with defined quality standards, standardized bus configurations, and powered by our proprietary mobility technology.

LeisureSoftwareTourismTravel

Series BFeb 24, 2020

Amount Raised: $14,285,714

PharmEasy

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

PharmEasy is an online health service that connects users to local pharmacies and labs for medicine delivery and diagnostic services.

E-CommerceHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsPharmaceuticalWellness

Series DNov 27, 2019

Amount Raised: $220,000,000

PharmEasy

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

PharmEasy is an online health service that connects users to local pharmacies and labs for medicine delivery and diagnostic services.