Ashish Basu

Vidyanext is an edtech company established in the k-12 tuition space in India. We do two things well- Train and establish Tutors and give Parents a transparent view of their child's progress. We are set apart by our integrated approach. Every Tutor is certified and part of the organisation. They are not just a name on a list. Every Student is our own, and we cheer their progress all the way. We aid both – Tutor and Student- with tech to help make learning smarter, easier and effective.

This is Capria Ventures’ page dedicated to the startup ecosystem in India (formerly known as Unitus Ventures). Capria Ventures is a Global South specialist venture capital firm investing in applied Generative AI, connecting founders into a uniquely collaborative network. Capria activates strong relationships between hundreds of founders and leading local VC firms in the tech hubs of the Global South - from Sao Paulo to Lagos to Bangalore to Jakarta. Capria brings state-of-the-art venture capital innovation combined with global best practices of sustainable ESG management to select and manage its portfolio of startups serving the fastest-growing economies of the world. Capria manages assets over USD 188M. Capria has offices in Seattle, Bangalore, Nairobi, and Washington DC. Investors and catalytic supporters include World Banks International Finance Corporation (IFC), Bill Gates (in a personal capacity), Ceniarth, Crystal Springs Foundation, Sorenson Impact Foundation, Unitus Labs, Lemelson Foundation, Mohandas Pai, and other leading impact investors.

Vidyanext is an edtech company established in the k-12 tuition space in India. We do two things well- Train and establish Tutors and give Parents a transparent view of their child's progress. We are set apart by our integrated approach. Every Tutor is certified and part of the organisation. They are not just a name on a list. Every Student is our own, and we cheer their progress all the way. We aid both – Tutor and Student- with tech to help make learning smarter, easier and effective.

Safetipin is a technology platform that uses data to make public spaces safer and more inclusive for women and other excluded groups. Data is collected based on 9 parameters (based on physical infrastructure and social usage of a space), and is shared with relevant stakeholders for on-ground change. The My Safetipin app is a free app available globally for users to share their feeling of safety in a city and use the data on the app to make safer decisions for their mobility.

Indus Balaji is an India-based Private Equity Firm, with a focus on India and other emerging markets .Established in 2011, we currently operate a fund focusing on media & entertainment. The team at Indus Balaji focuses on early-stage companies, with the belief that there is significant value to be created from scaling up companies with a mix of investing & operating experience.