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BlackSoil

Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai

Description

Blacksoil Advisory is a boutique advisory firm that provides consultation and financing resources.

Investor Profile

BlackSoil has backed more than 16 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Debt Financing, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in India.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Mobile Apps, Financial Services.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (25%)
  • Debt Financing (19%)
  • Series C (19%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)
  • Convertible Note (6%)
  • Seed (6%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)

Country Focus

  • India (100%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Mobile Apps
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Marketplace
  • Retail
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Ride Sharing
  • Transportation
  • Real Estate
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does BlackSoil frequently co-invest with?

BP Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Survam Partners
Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi
Co-Investments: 3
Mayfield Fund
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Corsa Ventures
North America, Texas, United States, Austin
Co-Investments: 2
Stride Ventures
Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi
Co-Investments: 4
AngelList India
Asia, Delhi, India, Delhi
Co-Investments: 2
Alteria Capital
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 3
WSB Real Estate Partners
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Bandra
Co-Investments: 2
Green Frontier Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
100Unicorns
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does BlackSoil often collaborate with?

Jamshed Jeejeebhoy
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Abdul Paravengal
Asia, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, Jakarta
Shared Deals: 1
Sarath Sura
Asia, India
Shared Deals: 1
Bikky Khosla
Asia, Delhi, India, Delhi
Shared Deals: 1
Shashvat Nakrani
Asia, Delhi, India, Delhi
Shared Deals: 1
KG
North America, New Jersey, United States, Marlboro
Shared Deals: 1
Jasminder Gulati
Asia, Andhra Pradesh, India, Hyderabad
Shared Deals: 1
Ashok Reddy Gudibandla
Asia, Andhra Pradesh, India, Hyderabad
Shared Deals: 1
Nitish Mittersain
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
AY
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by BlackSoil?

Curefoods

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Curefoods is a cloud kitchen platform that acquires and partners with smaller, successful food brands to offer a variety of cuisines.

Food and BeverageRestaurantsSnack Food
Debt FinancingMar 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,562,686
The Hosteller

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

The Hosteller is a travel startup that offers various affordable and accessible backpacker hostels in different locations.

HospitalityHotelTravelTravel Accommodations
Debt FinancingNov 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,897,834
BluSmart Mobility

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

BluSmart Mobility is a ride-hailing startup that provides an electric-shared smart mobility platform for sustainable transportation.

Electric VehicleMobile AppsRide SharingTransportation
Series ADec 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $24,058,169
BluSmart Mobility

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

BluSmart Mobility is a ride-hailing startup that provides an electric-shared smart mobility platform for sustainable transportation.

Electric VehicleMobile AppsRide SharingTransportation
Series AMay 4, 2023
Amount Raised: $37,000,000
Upstox

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Upstox is a fintech company that allows innovative investment options for its users.

Financial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform
Series CSep 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $108,000,000
Lal10

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Lal10 enables creative manufacturing MSMEs to easily digitize, manage, and sell their inventories for cross-border wholesale.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceLifestyleShoppingWholesale
SeedJul 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
BluSmart Mobility

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

BluSmart Mobility is a ride-hailing startup that provides an electric-shared smart mobility platform for sustainable transportation.

Electric VehicleMobile AppsRide SharingTransportation
Series AMay 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Crib

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Crib is a digital ecosystem that connects landlords, tenants, and entrepreneurs.

Mobile AppsProperty ManagementReal EstateRental
Pre SeedJan 10, 2022
Amount Raised: $400,000
Udaan

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Udaan is a B2B trade platform that brings manufacturers, traders, retailers, and wholesalers into a single platform.

B2BE-CommerceInternetRetail
Convertible NoteJan 5, 2022
Amount Raised: $225,000,000
Udaan

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Udaan is a B2B trade platform that brings manufacturers, traders, retailers, and wholesalers into a single platform.

B2BE-CommerceInternetRetail
Debt FinancingNov 18, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,740,728