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Smile Group

Asia, Haryana, India, Gurgaon

Description

Smile Group is Asia’s leading platform that builds internet businesses through incubation, global partnerships and investments.

Investor Profile

Smile Group has backed more than 16 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 13% of its total and boasts 19 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in India, United States, Hong Kong.
  • Strong thematic focus on Apps, Metaverse, Internet.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (38%)
  • Series Unknown (19%)
  • Series D (13%)
  • Series A (13%)
  • Series C (6%)
  • Series J (6%)
  • Series B (6%)

Country Focus

  • India (56%)
  • United States (19%)
  • Hong Kong (13%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Indonesia (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Apps
  • Metaverse
  • Internet
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Big Data
  • Health Care
  • Mobile Apps
  • Blockchain
  • Casual Games
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Smile Group frequently co-invest with?

CA
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Liberty City Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Abbott
North America, Illinois, United States, Illinois City
Co-Investments: 1
Senvest Capital
North America, Quebec, Canada, Montreal
Co-Investments: 1
10T Holdings
North America, Connecticut, United States, Greenwich
Co-Investments: 2
HongShan
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 2
Kingsway Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Alpha Wave Global
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
Quadrant Capital Advisors
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Janus Henderson Investors
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Smile Group often collaborate with?

RK
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 1
Ritesh Agarwal
Asia, India
Shared Deals: 1
JL
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AL
Europe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Düsseldorf
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Rohit Bansal
Asia, Haryana, India, Gurgaon
Shared Deals: 2
GM
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Shared Deals: 1
Anupam Mittal
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 2
CB
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Shared Deals: 1
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Smile Group?

Nexstem

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Nexstem develops non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface solutions for technology interaction.

BiotechnologyHealth CareNeuroscienceRoboticsSoftware
SeedNov 7, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,500,000
Spyne

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Spyne is a Deep Tech startup helping businesses and marketplaces create and upgrade high-quality product images and videos at scale with AI.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningMetaversePhoto EditingSaaSSoftware
Series AApr 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Swiggy

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Swiggy is a food delivery platform that brings food from neighborhood restaurants directly to customers' doors.

Series JJan 24, 2022
Amount Raised: $700,000,000
Animoca Brands

Cyberport, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Animoca Brands is a metaverse and gaming company focused on driving digital property rights through NFTs.

AppsBlockchainCasual GamesDeveloper PlatformMetaverseVideo Games
Series UnknownJan 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $358,888,888
GajiGesa

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

GajiGesa is a financial wellness platform helping Indonesians achieve financial dignity and security from their work.

Employee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechPersonal FinanceSoftware
SeedNov 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,591,981
Animoca Brands

Cyberport, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Animoca Brands is a metaverse and gaming company focused on driving digital property rights through NFTs.

AppsBlockchainCasual GamesDeveloper PlatformMetaverseVideo Games
Series UnknownOct 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Zingbus

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Zingbus is an emerging brand in the intercity bus services.

Transportation
SeedFeb 9, 2021
Zupee

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Zupee is an online gaming company that develops real money-earning skill-based games.

AppsDigital EntertainmentGamificationGamingInternet
Series AApr 8, 2020
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Bigfoot Biomedical

Milpitas, California, United States

Bigfoot Biomedical is a medical device company changing diabetes care for people with insulin-requiring diabetes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataDiabetesHealth CareMedical DevicemHealthPredictive Analytics
Series CJan 13, 2020
Amount Raised: $55,128,488
Bira 91

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Bira 91 is a craft beer manufacturer and taproom that offers a portfolio of beers made out of wheat, barley, and hops.

BrewingCraft BeerFood and BeverageWine And Spirits
Series BMay 25, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,260,000