Naganand Doraswamy

Managing Partner & Founder at Ideaspring Capital

📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India🔄 Updated September 2026💼 27 investments📅 14 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2026
VC🌍 India20+ investmentsInvested this year
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Apr 2026
The power of GenAI and humanitys need for a more sustainable future have triggered an inflexion point in the semiconductor industry. HrdWyr leverages these megatrends to catalyze the creation of the next generation of semiconductor products to meet the needs of the future.
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Nov 2024
Tvaster Genkalp is a Molecular Diagnostics company, established in May 2021, specialising in Liquid Biopsy, offering blood based cancer diagnostic solutions. With innovative approach and commitment to quality, Tvaster has developed a groundbreaking screening test for Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) called Episcreen™ Liver. Episcreen™ Liver represents a major leap forward in the early detection of liver cancer (HCC). Rigorously validated through a study involving over 750 patients, this technology has demonstrated exceptional accuracy, far surpassing the current standard blood-based biomarker, AFP. The recent clinical study revealed that Episcreen™ Liver achieved an impressive sensitivity of 90%, in stark contrast to AFP’s 50%. Moreover, Episcreen™ Liver identified 92% of HCC cases missed by AFP, offering a potentially life-saving solution for countless individuals. Tvaster is dedicated to enhancing early cancer detection and improving patient outcomes through its state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions.
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Sep 2024
Gooru Learning builds AI-based Personalized Learning technology and has developed MyGooru LearnBot. MyGooru can be added to any eLearning solution to personalize learning with their content for their cohorts.
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Jul 2024
Gyrophint is an early-stage deep-tech company, spun out of the Indian Institute of Science, specializing in advanced laser spectroscopy and AI technology. Our solutions target critical challenges in security, healthcare, and materials analysis, driving innovation across industries and paving the way for transformative impact and market leadership
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Jul 2024
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Jul 2024
FlyNava Technologies, an AI company, leaders in innovative continuous pricing, strategic insights, and pricing intelligence with its flagship product, Jupiter. Jupiter core maximizes revenue by offering automated pricing decisions with real-time insights and integrates market data through the Market Intelligence (MI) module for comprehensive analysis needed to make informed decisions across B2C, B2B & B2B2C sales channels. The interline module automates end to end SPA management, and the corporate module optimizes contract performance and recommendations. Jupiter helps airlines capture 2-4% of revenue typically missed with traditional methods. FlyNava focuses on customer outcomes, operational efficiency, and sustained market competitiveness.
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Jan 2024
ClearTrust provides security from Invalid Traffic to Publishers and Media Buyers and helps them stay compliant to the Media Rating Guidelines. Available as SaaS, ClearTrust comes loaded with more than 100 in-built filters, readymade filter profiles, super transparent reporting, and marquee support. We are the most sought-after solution for SMEs and SMBs when it comes to protection from IVT. Currently scanning more than 100 Billion events in a month, ClearTrust is gaining ground rapidly and positioning itself as a leader in this space. Backed by Modulor Capital and Pentathlon Ventures, ClearTrust differentiates by using it’s self learning system , intelligence and an open filter framework which allows it to address newer IVT challenges in the fastest turnaround time. If you are a publisher, into revenue monetisation, media buyer or are in the advertising supply chain , don’t hesitate to take our free trial and check it out. We have a promise to not break the bank when it comes to great scanning with the right price. We will see you around on the other side.
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Nov 2023
We are at the front line of the techno-environmental revolution. Working towards a clean, healthy world. Our technology and knowledge can help governments, healthcare and private companies to make informed decisions.
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Mar 2023
Okulo Aerospace has a mission to provide unmatched best-in-class unmanned aerial vehicle platforms for addressing the needs of the global enterprise, industrial and defense customers. Combining renewable energy and precision engineering, we are currently developing solar-electric hybrid aerial platforms that will revolutionize aerial data acquisition. We envision a world where drones can fly continuously without having to land at all and as a first step towards realizing our vision, we are providing aerial monitoring and surveillance services for clients with widespread industrial assets.
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Feb 2023
Kcat Enzymatic is an enzyme/protein engineering group that specializes in providing optimized enzymes for your applications We are a group of computational chemists and biologists with expertise in deriving transition and intermediate states of bio-catalytic reactions using molecular dynamics and quantum mechanics simulations. By capturing these transient events of a reaction, at the atomic and electronic level we implement our internally developed algorithms to examine and derive focused libraries of enzymes with desired properties. Subsequently, laboratory validations are carried out by performing experiments such as mutagenesis, protein purification and biochemical studies to determine enzyme activity and kinetic resolution. The products of our services are tangible samples of enzymes that work according to the clients requirements
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Feb 2023
BluJ Aero is formed with the vision of making Aviation Simpler & Sustainable. We are working on cutting-edge Vertical Take-off and Landing ( VTOL) technologies and aim to cut down travel time for cargo and humans significantly. We are looking for passionate and ambitious people to form our core foundation team.
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Sep 2022
H(AI) there! The future is here and so is your AI Shopping Copilot - mason. 🚀 We accelerate sales and help you own your revenue. DM us for an in-depth shopping audit for your brand today - we bet our 50+ AI-powered apps are going to power you to the top of the game. Loved by 10,000+ customers worldwide, mason has been awarded NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award as the top new commerce platform to watch out for. mason for Shopify (ModeMagic) is Golden Kitty for eCommerce winner 2021 as well as Shopify 2020 Commerce Award winner. In 2023, we made the following Wellfound lists 🎉: • Top Tech Startups In Canada • Top Conversion Optimization Startups In North America • Top e-commerce startups On Earth
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Aug 2022
As demand for maritime digitalization increases for managing performance, compliance, reliability, and predictability: Smart Ship Hub (SSH) becomes the platform of choice for globally leading vessel owners, operators, and classification societies. Here is a brief snapshot of the SSH digital platform: Smart Ship© Hub (SSH) is a ready-to-deploy the cloud-based platform to help manage: Vessel & fleet performance, Fuel utilization, Compliance, Maintenance through condition and health monitoring, Charter Party terms, CII ratings, and a host of other features. The digital platform is being used by globally leading vessel owners, operators, charter parties, and insurers to enable on-demand actionable intelligence in areas of Vessel & Voyage optimization.
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Jul 2022
GrowthPal fuels your inorganic growth engine with laser-focused precision. Our AI-powered platform matches you with curated "ready-to-transact" companies in just 2 weeks. Skip the endless search and unlock a curated top funnel of ready-to-merge, acquire, or partner targets, and secure exclusive off-the-market deals in record time. Its like having a dedicated M&A matchmaker on speed! GrowthPal empowers you to: - Fast-track strategic growth: Expand to new markets, fill product gaps, or boost market share through targeted acquisitions, roll-ups, bolt-ons, or acqui-hires. - Invest smarter: Leverage data-driven insights and expert analysis to identify "Ready to Transact" companies perfectly aligned with your goals. - Close deals faster: Streamline your M&A pipeline with end-to-end solutions, from target identification to seamless deal closure. Whether youre: 1. A Fortune 500 seeking strategic expansion 2. A mid-sized company eyeing market dominance 3. A high-growth company looking to double your revenue 4. A nimble startup looking for the perfect acqui-hire GrowthPal is your growth partner, accelerating your M&A journey with targeted matches and data-driven intelligence. Stop searching, start acquiring. Get matched with your perfect M&A partner today.
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Apr 2026
The power of GenAI and humanitys need for a more sustainable future have triggered an inflexion point in the semiconductor industry. HrdWyr leverages these megatrends to catalyze the creation of the next generation of semiconductor products to meet the needs of the future.
2025
2024
Board Member
Nov 2024
Tvaster Genkalp is a Molecular Diagnostics company, established in May 2021, specialising in Liquid Biopsy, offering blood based cancer diagnostic solutions. With innovative approach and commitment to quality, Tvaster has developed a groundbreaking screening test for Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) called Episcreen™ Liver. Episcreen™ Liver represents a major leap forward in the early detection of liver cancer (HCC). Rigorously validated through a study involving over 750 patients, this technology has demonstrated exceptional accuracy, far surpassing the current standard blood-based biomarker, AFP. The recent clinical study revealed that Episcreen™ Liver achieved an impressive sensitivity of 90%, in stark contrast to AFP’s 50%. Moreover, Episcreen™ Liver identified 92% of HCC cases missed by AFP, offering a potentially life-saving solution for countless individuals. Tvaster is dedicated to enhancing early cancer detection and improving patient outcomes through its state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions.
Board Member
Sep 2024
Gooru Learning builds AI-based Personalized Learning technology and has developed MyGooru LearnBot. MyGooru can be added to any eLearning solution to personalize learning with their content for their cohorts.
Board Member
Jul 2024
Gyrophint is an early-stage deep-tech company, spun out of the Indian Institute of Science, specializing in advanced laser spectroscopy and AI technology. Our solutions target critical challenges in security, healthcare, and materials analysis, driving innovation across industries and paving the way for transformative impact and market leadership
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