
1Crowd
Description
1Crowd is a prominent equity crowdfunding platform based in Mumbai, India, established with the mission to bridge the funding gap for promising startups and early-stage ventures. The platform serves as a crucial intermediary, connecting a curated selection of high-growth companies with a diverse pool of investors, including high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and institutional investors. By leveraging a robust due diligence process, 1Crowd aims to provide investors with vetted opportunities and startups with efficient access to capital, fostering growth within the dynamic Indian startup ecosystem.
The platform's operational model focuses on facilitating capital raises for companies across various stages, from early seed rounds to more mature growth-stage funding. While sector-agnostic in principle, 1Crowd has demonstrated a strong portfolio presence in emerging and high-potential sectors such as FinTech, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), DeepTech, Healthcare, and Consumer brands. This broad focus allows them to cater to a wide array of innovative businesses seeking to scale operations and expand their market reach.
Since its inception, 1Crowd has played a significant role in democratizing startup investments in India. The platform has successfully facilitated the raising of over ₹200 crores (approximately $24 million USD) for more than 70 distinct startup deals. These funding rounds typically range from ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore (approximately $120,000 to $1.2 million USD), reflecting their focus on providing substantial growth capital rather than micro-investments. Their structured approach ensures that both investors and entrepreneurs benefit from a transparent and efficient fundraising process, contributing to the overall maturity and vibrancy of India's venture capital landscape.
Investor Profile
1Crowd has backed more than 21 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 38% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Hospital.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $120K – $1.2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (48%)
- Series A (38%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Equity Crowdfunding (5%)
Country Focus
- India (95%)
- United States (5%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Software
- Hospital
- Medical Device
- E-commerce
- Biotechnology
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Video
- Information Technology
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