Adith Podhar (鴉涅箝)

Building a Seed VC Fund @ Gemba Capital in India | Ex Private Equity | Entrepreneur | Ex I-Banker

📍 Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, India🔄 Updated September 2026💼 21 investments📅 21 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2020𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 India20+ investments
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4
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Mar 2020
Unnati is one of the largest distribution platforms for Agri inputs in India. Through its digital platform it enables retailers to engage digitally with farmers and fulfill all their input requirement needs
Seed Investor
Mar 2020
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
Mar 2020
At scale, logistics becomes a data problem, not just an operations problem. When youre shipping thousands of orders daily, manual carrier selection breaks. Exception handling becomes chaotic. Thats where brands lose customers - on delivery execution, not product quality. ClickPost was founded with the 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 to help brands deliver on their promise at scale. Were the post-purchase intelligence layer turning logistics complexity into competitive advantage for Walmart, Nykaa, Mars, Adidas and hundreds more. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐭 Our platform manages post-purchase - tracking, exceptions, returns - across 600+ carriers through a single API.AI allocates shipments to optimal carriers. Branded tracking keeps customers informed. Voice agents resolve delivery exceptions before orders fail. Smart returns push exchanges over refunds when data supports it. The infrastructure scales. The intelligence improves with volume. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Failed deliveries cost customer relationships. Every frustrated customer shares that experience. The goal is converting one-time buyers into repeat customers through logistics that consistently delivers, whether managing peak season volume or competing with marketplace expectations. Weve processed millions of shipments globally. At scale, intelligence wins. Post-purchase execution matters more than marketing spend. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: become the global standard for post-purchase intelligence, where logistics complexity never limits growth.
Investor
Feb 2020
Lal10 is a global apparel sourcing and manufacturing venture, partnering with the world’s leading brands and retailers to deliver high-quality, design-led apparel solutions. One of our core strengths is our ability to assess design needs, stay ahead of emerging trends, and provide design and merchandising support. We offer an end-to-end manufacturing ecosystem encompassing design, sourcing, and production, backed by a highly skilled team of designers, merchandisers, fabric specialists, tech innovators, operations experts, and quality assurance professionals. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 We collaborate with 55 apparel brands, leveraging a network of 50 partner factories and 2 owned manufacturing units to ensure agile and reliable production. Built with a strong focus on unit economics and profitability, we have scaled sustainably from the ground up, ensuring efficiency and long-term value creation. Core Strengths ✅ Customer-Centric Approach: Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. ✅ Optimized Manufacturing: We enable mid-to-large manufacturers to scale exports with 100% capacity utilization, ensuring faster turnarounds, minimal wastage, and flexible MOQs. ✅ Full-Stack Transparency: Our digital platform provides complete traceability from sourcing to finished goods, driving higher retention, improved margins, and sustained year-round capacity for MSMEs. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Headquartered in Noida, Lal10 operates with a 110-member team, supported by offshore teams in the US and Japan, bridging markets and enabling seamless global trade.
Seed Investor
Jan 2020
Plum helps companies care better for their employees by offering insurance and health benefits that are simple, inclusive, and accessible. We eliminate the complexities associated with insurance and make it easy for employees to understand their policies, use their insurance & benefits, and initiate claims. Plum is backed by Tiger Global & Sequoia Capital.
early stageInsurance
Investor
Dec 2019
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Board Observer
Oct 2019
Finly ensures CFOs & Finance Teams gain complete control & visibility over payables. All of this while increasing the Finance Teams' productivity by over 80% by automating manual & repetitive operations and by simplifying remote collaboration within Finance Teams, through a powerful Finance Communication Framework. Streamline invoice approvals, automate reminders, auto-update GLs on Accounting Systems, ensure audit compliance & governance with a system designed & built for Finance Teams.
Investor
Sep 2019
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Investor
Sep 2019
We’re an online sleep solutions company committed to delivering the joy of rest in each of our products, so youll love coming home to them. Were reimagining the way India sleeps and rests, through our product innovations – rooted in the science of sleep. Established in 2017, we’re home to The Ultima, Indias first mattress that keeps you 4º cooler with the revolutionary CoolTEC™️ fabric. We are also the pioneers of delivering mattresses-in-a-box in India. We’re proudly made in India and are creating for consumers who are invested in their sleep well being. SleepyCat – like no other.
early stageFurniture
Seed Investor
Aug 2019
Founded in February 2017, SureClaim is India’s first independent claim advisory, dedicated to solving customers’ health insurance claim issues when a medical urgency arises. With an eclectic team of operations executives, technical specialists and claim advisors, SureClaim has helped in the fast and easy settlement of over 20,000 claims. From resolving insurer queries and identifying the right documents to step-by-step claim guidance, online claim preparation and filing, SureClaim experts have the know-how and technological expertise to settle your claim easier and faster. At SureClaim, we strive to provide easy, secured, and transparent health insurance claim assistance. Having closely worked with both insurers and policyholders, we understand the complications in the health insurance claim settlement process. Our customer centricity stems from setting the best practices in the insurance industry and bringing a hassle-free claim experience to all. To this effect, we offer expertise in · Answering all your doubts · Helping with online self-claim preparation · Guiding step-by-step through claim process · Identifying the right documents · Resolving insurer’s query · Filing a claim
early stageInsurance
Investor
Aug 2019
DIRECT (Earlier ShopKirana) is a B2B - commerce company focused on technology and supply chain innovation that aims to empower retailers to be competitive by providing technology, operational expertise and scale advantage. Idea is to partner with millions of retailers (by becoming part of their supply chain) and making it the biggest and quickest go-to-market channel for products and services. ShopKirana directly works with brands to give them a boost on the demand side and reach to masses with transparency and deep market intelligence.  ShopKirana is a b2b platform, started with a vision to empower millions of retailers which connects 1.2 Bn+ population of India in terms of trade. Even after ages of Internet in India, small mom pop stores holds more than 90% of all India retail trade & are the backbone of our economy. We connect retailers directly with brands with the help of technology & supply chain innovation to source products within 48 hrs. Our "execution on ideas"​ journey started in 2015...We started very first fmcg/grocery b2b multibrand platform for unorganised kirana stores in India.
mid stageWholesale
Board Observer
Jan 2019
Kaarva is a financial health platform that allows employees to get to a happy and healthy place, faster. HRs or company leaders can roll out Kaarva to their people with zero effort, zero cost, zero liabilities. Through a simple digital app, Kaarva allows employees to: - withdraw small parts of salary in any urgencies, without waiting for payroll - access fair affordable advances, with ease and zero discomfort - save every month for their individual goals - use digital tools that help make better money decisions 50+ employer partners are already seeing benefits in improved employee job satisfaction and competitive recruitment advantage. Together, we can change lives - by enhancing choice and financial wellbeing. Join our mission to get 10 Million Young Indians to become financially confident. Kaarva is backed leading fintech investors like EMVC, Better Capital; founder of breakout startups of last decade like InMobi, CitrusPay, BlackBuck, Cloudnine and global drivers of social-financial change like JP Morgan, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Omidyar Network via CIIE IIM. Kaarva. Simple. Right. Mobile.
Seed Investor
Nov 2018
Zvolv is your gateway to intelligent process automation solutions, crafted with drag-and-drop models for swift time-to-value, enabling you to deliver business outcomes in days to weeks. Effortlessly adapt solutions within hours to meet your business needs while maintaining the agility required for seamless delivery. We specialize in customizing workflows, approvals, and seamless integration with your core systems to deliver a single source of truth. Our mission is to empower businesses with hyperautomation, and our vision is to accelerate process excellence through smart applications. At Zvolv, we value innovation and the seamless fusion of technology and business operations, making us a unique partner in your digital transformation journey.
Seed Investor
Nov 2018
Khidki started as an Indian language social network localized by town. Later added commerce layer on top of it focused on unbranded apprarels where buyers create videos or/and do live streaming of the product they bought. Scaled to 600k+ users from Gujarat and Rajasthan with millions of videos and livestreams by users on the platform.
Seed Investor
Jul 2018
Meet Hoi. We have a range of super yummy multi-cuisine meal combo for offices and homes. Every dish is beautifully seasoned with the best ingredients. Whether you are craving butter chicken, chili chicken or daal makhni, our gravies are distinctly flavoured and very tasty. With Hoi, you experience the joy of eating comfort food that makes your heart happy; at prices that make you even happier.
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Investor
Mar 2020
Unnati is one of the largest distribution platforms for Agri inputs in India. Through its digital platform it enables retailers to engage digitally with farmers and fulfill all their input requirement needs
Seed Investor
Mar 2020
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
Mar 2020
At scale, logistics becomes a data problem, not just an operations problem. When youre shipping thousands of orders daily, manual carrier selection breaks. Exception handling becomes chaotic. Thats where brands lose customers - on delivery execution, not product quality. ClickPost was founded with the 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 to help brands deliver on their promise at scale. Were the post-purchase intelligence layer turning logistics complexity into competitive advantage for Walmart, Nykaa, Mars, Adidas and hundreds more. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐭 Our platform manages post-purchase - tracking, exceptions, returns - across 600+ carriers through a single API.AI allocates shipments to optimal carriers. Branded tracking keeps customers informed. Voice agents resolve delivery exceptions before orders fail. Smart returns push exchanges over refunds when data supports it. The infrastructure scales. The intelligence improves with volume. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Failed deliveries cost customer relationships. Every frustrated customer shares that experience. The goal is converting one-time buyers into repeat customers through logistics that consistently delivers, whether managing peak season volume or competing with marketplace expectations. Weve processed millions of shipments globally. At scale, intelligence wins. Post-purchase execution matters more than marketing spend. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: become the global standard for post-purchase intelligence, where logistics complexity never limits growth.
Investor
Feb 2020
Lal10 is a global apparel sourcing and manufacturing venture, partnering with the world’s leading brands and retailers to deliver high-quality, design-led apparel solutions. One of our core strengths is our ability to assess design needs, stay ahead of emerging trends, and provide design and merchandising support. We offer an end-to-end manufacturing ecosystem encompassing design, sourcing, and production, backed by a highly skilled team of designers, merchandisers, fabric specialists, tech innovators, operations experts, and quality assurance professionals. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 We collaborate with 55 apparel brands, leveraging a network of 50 partner factories and 2 owned manufacturing units to ensure agile and reliable production. Built with a strong focus on unit economics and profitability, we have scaled sustainably from the ground up, ensuring efficiency and long-term value creation. Core Strengths ✅ Customer-Centric Approach: Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. ✅ Optimized Manufacturing: We enable mid-to-large manufacturers to scale exports with 100% capacity utilization, ensuring faster turnarounds, minimal wastage, and flexible MOQs. ✅ Full-Stack Transparency: Our digital platform provides complete traceability from sourcing to finished goods, driving higher retention, improved margins, and sustained year-round capacity for MSMEs. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Headquartered in Noida, Lal10 operates with a 110-member team, supported by offshore teams in the US and Japan, bridging markets and enabling seamless global trade.
Seed Investor
Jan 2020
Plum helps companies care better for their employees by offering insurance and health benefits that are simple, inclusive, and accessible. We eliminate the complexities associated with insurance and make it easy for employees to understand their policies, use their insurance & benefits, and initiate claims. Plum is backed by Tiger Global & Sequoia Capital.
early stageInsurance
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