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Upekkha AI SaaS Accelerator

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Upekkha AI SaaS Accelerator is a distinctive fund and accelerator program dedicated to empowering Indian founders in building globally competitive B2B software brands. Based in San Francisco, Upekkha differentiates itself through its "Value SaaS" philosophy, which prioritizes capital efficiency, sustainable growth, and profitability over a rapid, often capital-intensive, scale-at-all-costs approach. This focus aims to cultivate resilient businesses that can thrive in the long term without excessive reliance on external funding rounds.

As an investment vehicle, Upekkha manages a significant $65 million Value SaaS Fund, which underscores its commitment to the sector and its capacity to support a substantial portfolio. The accelerator typically invests between $100,000 and $500,000 in early-stage SaaS companies that have demonstrated strong product-market fit and a clear pathway to profitability. This initial capital is provided in exchange for a minority stake, aligning Upekkha's success with that of its portfolio companies.

Beyond financial investment, Upekkha offers a comprehensive accelerator program. This includes intensive mentorship from experienced SaaS operators, access to a vibrant community of fellow founders, and structured guidance on various aspects of building a global SaaS business, from product development and marketing to sales and scaling. The program is designed to equip founders with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve capital-efficient growth and expand their reach internationally.

Upekkha's model has proven effective, having supported over 100 SaaS companies in their journey to become profitable, global enterprises. Their emphasis on foundational business principles, combined with strategic capital deployment and hands-on support, positions them as a crucial partner for Indian SaaS startups aspiring to make a significant impact on the global stage.

Investor Profile

Upekkha AI SaaS Accelerator has backed more than 59 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 56 rounds, about 95% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Information Technology, SaaS.
  • Led 5 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $100K – $500K.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (85%)
  • Seed (10%)
  • Series Unknown (3%)
  • Series A (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (54%)
  • India (37%)
  • Singapore (5%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Internet
  • Machine Learning
  • Human Resources
  • Enterprise Software
  • B2b
  • Security
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Who does Upekkha AI SaaS Accelerator frequently co-invest with?

Better Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 1
Kube VC
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
PeerCapital
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 1
Eight Roads Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Upekkha AI SaaS Accelerator often collaborate with?

Mahendra Negi
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
Mohan Karuppiah
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
Ramanathan RV
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Upekkha AI SaaS Accelerator?

Nuvepro

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

We provide Hands On Labs for Training

Cloud StorageCRMInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb3
SeedJan 31, 2025
Amount Raised: $125,000
Rapidflare

Los Gatos, California, United States

Rapidflare is an AI company that accelerates Technical Sales in the Electronics Industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ElectronicsInformation TechnologySaaSSales EnablementSoftwareTechnical Support
Pre SeedJan 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $125,000
Nimo Planet

Bukit Merah, Central Region, Singapore

Nimo Planet is an e-commerce company that provides sun classes.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceFashion
SeedNov 20, 2024
Amount Raised: $125,000
Bolna

Dover, Delaware, United States

Bolna offers voice AI agents that transforms business to qualify leads, boost sales, automate customer support, and streamline recruitment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Business DevelopmentSales
Pre SeedNov 5, 2024
Amount Raised: $125,000
Rootflo

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Generate insights from calls & text conversations with customers to track quality, identify upsell opportunities & improve customer service.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Customer ServiceInformation TechnologyInternet
Pre SeedSep 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $125,000
Umwelt PeopleTech Solutions Inc

Seattle, Washington, United States

SaaS based Employee Engagement and People Analytics Platform

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Human Computer InteractionHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyMachine LearningPredictive AnalyticsSaaSSoftware
SeedJul 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $125,000
Bryckel AI

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Bringing GenAI capabilities to commercial real estate teams. Mitigate risks and improve insights.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Commercial Real EstateMachine LearningReal Estate
Pre SeedApr 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $125,000
Recooty

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Modernise your company's recruiting with Recooty.

Human ResourcesRecruitingSaaSSmall and Medium BusinessesSoftware
Pre SeedApr 4, 2024
Cloodot

Kochi, Kerala, India

Cloodot is an omni channel customer experience management platform.

Mobile AppsProductivity ToolsSoftware
SeedMar 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,885
Intellohire

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Workflow Management Saas that revolutionises the way staffing and recruiting professionals manage their operations

CRMInformation TechnologyRecruitingSaaSSoftware
Pre SeedDec 10, 2023
Amount Raised: $100,000