Abhilasha M.

Investment Director @ Forward Capital

📍 India🔄 Updated September 2026💼 8 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2026
VC🌍 India
8
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7y
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Board Observer
2026
Grip Invest is a one-stop destination for fixed returns. You can start your investment with just Rs. 1,000 and earn up to 8-12.5% fixed returns. SEBI Registration No.: INZ000312836, NSE Member Code: 90319 Our Offerings Include: - Bonds - SDIs (Securitised Debt Instruments): LoanX, InvoiceX - High Yield FDs The platform is trusted by a community of 6 Lakh+ investors, and has enabled investments worth ₹2,500 Crore (as on Nov25) since our inception in 2020. All opportunities available on Grip Invest are carefully selected by our in-house investment team and also receive credit-rating from independent rating agencies like CRISIL, ICRA, CARE etc. Grip Invest is backed by marquee investors like Venture Highway, Stride Ventures, LC Nueva, Anicut Capital, AdvantEdge, ITI Capital Limited, and Multiply Ventures. Key Milestones: - Listed the first-ever SDI on NSE in October 2022 - Launched 24X7 investing option for Indian debt market via AMO (After Market Order) feature - Launched Indias 1st privately-placed ₹10,000 face value investment-grade bond - Featured in leading publications such as Fortune, Forbes India, Business Standard, CNBC TV18, ET, Business Today, and Inc42 - Launched Sell Anytime to enable flexibility for retail investors - Was awarded the ‘ET NOW Top 100 BFSI Leaders 2025’ - Launched ‘Marketplace’ to enable liquidity for retail investors, where investors can buy bonds that others are selling - Launched SDI at just ₹10,000 under SEBIs new SDI regulations Why Choose Grip Invest: - SEBI-regulated platform - Earn high returns of up to 12.5% - Credit-rated investment instruments - Non-market linked assets - Rigorous due diligence
Investor
Apr 2025
Haus & Kinder is Indias leading Home Lifestyle brand for the Millenial Women. We are differentiated on our Modern Design Philosophy and Offer Great Quality essentials. Discover our products on our own website and on Indian Marketplaces - Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, Firstcry and now shop us in 10 minutes on Blinkit, InstaMart and Zepto!!
Investor
Dec 2022
NimbleEdge’s on-device AI platform empowers mobile apps to scale to billions of users. By running optimized AI models directly on smartphones, we deliver real-time insights and enable personalized, privacy-first adaptive experiences without relying on the cloud. Our on-device infrastructure deciphers complex user intentions to enhance everyday interactions, overcome cloud and energy limitations, and bring AI-driven intelligence to apps worldwide for seamless, private, and scalable experiences. Headquartered in San Francisco, NimbleEdge works with some of the largest mobile apps across US and India, helping them deliver stellar user experiences with real-time personalized AI, without breaking the bank on cloud costs. We’re backed by top VCs (NeoTribe Ventures, Sistema Asia Capital) and AI leaders from OpenAI, Meta, Paypal, UC Berkeley and OpenMined.

 Visit nimbleedge.com or reach out to contact@nimbleedge.com to learn more.
Investor
Dec 2021
Airmeet - Revolutionizing Webinars and Events At Airmeet, we believe webinars should be more than just digital gatherings—they should be immersive experiences that captivate and connect people across the globe. As a leading virtual events platform, we enable organizations to host engaging, impactful events that drive real results, from conferences, town halls and webinars to career fairs and workshop and trainings. Our platform empowers event organizers, marketers, and recruiters to create experiences that go beyond the ordinary, blending seamless technology with human interaction. We serve a wide range of industries, helping businesses boost engagement, drive ROI, and make lasting impressions—without the hassle of travel or physical constraints. We are trusted by 4000+ global companies like Capgemini, Kaiser Permanente, Unilever, Maximus, Comcast, Pwc, Spotify Let’s make your audience feel like they’re right in the room—no matter where they are. For more information, check - www.airmeet.com
Investor
May 2021
Exotel is your AI transformation partner for customer engagement and experience. Trusted by over 7000 clients globally across various industries, we facilitate over 25+ billion annual conversations through omnichannel, voice, agents, and bots. Exotel’s AI-powered solutions empower agents, bots and customers alike, enhancing interactions with conversational intelligence and optimising resources to deliver exceptional CX and business growth. Exotel wins when you Win.
Investor
Jul 2020
Infra.Market is a Construction Solutions company that leverages technology to provide an enhanced procurement experience for all players in the construction ecosystem. We focus on Construction Products under our own private-label brands. On the customer side, we aim to address concerns around pricing transparency, unreliable quality, fragmented vendor base and inefficient logistics. On the manufacturers side, we ensure higher capacity utilization, steady demand and better customer reach. We cater to institutional customers (B2B) and retail outlets (D2R) in the construction materials sector. support@infra.market
Experience · 11 entries
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Investments (8)
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2026
Board Observer
2026
Grip Invest is a one-stop destination for fixed returns. You can start your investment with just Rs. 1,000 and earn up to 8-12.5% fixed returns. SEBI Registration No.: INZ000312836, NSE Member Code: 90319 Our Offerings Include: - Bonds - SDIs (Securitised Debt Instruments): LoanX, InvoiceX - High Yield FDs The platform is trusted by a community of 6 Lakh+ investors, and has enabled investments worth ₹2,500 Crore (as on Nov25) since our inception in 2020. All opportunities available on Grip Invest are carefully selected by our in-house investment team and also receive credit-rating from independent rating agencies like CRISIL, ICRA, CARE etc. Grip Invest is backed by marquee investors like Venture Highway, Stride Ventures, LC Nueva, Anicut Capital, AdvantEdge, ITI Capital Limited, and Multiply Ventures. Key Milestones: - Listed the first-ever SDI on NSE in October 2022 - Launched 24X7 investing option for Indian debt market via AMO (After Market Order) feature - Launched Indias 1st privately-placed ₹10,000 face value investment-grade bond - Featured in leading publications such as Fortune, Forbes India, Business Standard, CNBC TV18, ET, Business Today, and Inc42 - Launched Sell Anytime to enable flexibility for retail investors - Was awarded the ‘ET NOW Top 100 BFSI Leaders 2025’ - Launched ‘Marketplace’ to enable liquidity for retail investors, where investors can buy bonds that others are selling - Launched SDI at just ₹10,000 under SEBIs new SDI regulations Why Choose Grip Invest: - SEBI-regulated platform - Earn high returns of up to 12.5% - Credit-rated investment instruments - Non-market linked assets - Rigorous due diligence
2025
Investor
Apr 2025
Haus & Kinder is Indias leading Home Lifestyle brand for the Millenial Women. We are differentiated on our Modern Design Philosophy and Offer Great Quality essentials. Discover our products on our own website and on Indian Marketplaces - Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, Firstcry and now shop us in 10 minutes on Blinkit, InstaMart and Zepto!!
Investment Director
Feb 2025
TVC works closely with visionary Founders to help them scale their businesses through a combination of capital & strategic partnership. With skin-in-the-game & long-term alignment, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with the Founders to achieve profitable scale and key milestones like IPO. Towards this, our Founder, Sachin Khandelwal, brings to bear a unique Investor-Operator mindset by leveraging my 10 years of investing + 15 years of operating & consulting experience.
2022
Investor
Dec 2022
NimbleEdge’s on-device AI platform empowers mobile apps to scale to billions of users. By running optimized AI models directly on smartphones, we deliver real-time insights and enable personalized, privacy-first adaptive experiences without relying on the cloud. Our on-device infrastructure deciphers complex user intentions to enhance everyday interactions, overcome cloud and energy limitations, and bring AI-driven intelligence to apps worldwide for seamless, private, and scalable experiences. Headquartered in San Francisco, NimbleEdge works with some of the largest mobile apps across US and India, helping them deliver stellar user experiences with real-time personalized AI, without breaking the bank on cloud costs. We’re backed by top VCs (NeoTribe Ventures, Sistema Asia Capital) and AI leaders from OpenAI, Meta, Paypal, UC Berkeley and OpenMined.

 Visit nimbleedge.com or reach out to contact@nimbleedge.com to learn more.
Investor
Jan 2022
ANSR, an Accel portfolio company, is the global leader in helping organizations build, manage, and scale high-performing teams through Global Capability Centers (GCCs). ANSR’s tech-driven, full-stack platform offers a suite of AI-powered products and solutions, designed to streamline every stage of the GCC lifecycle. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, ANSR delivers end-to-end solutions spanning advisory, talent acquisition, workspace design & management, and business operations. Trusted by leading global brands, ANSR has successfully established over 135 GCCs, comprising 180k professionals, with more than $2 billion in investments across 12 million square feet of workspace. Visit ansr.com for more information.
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