INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
much for his business acumen as for his philanthropy
However, a lesser-known fact was his stellar track record when it came to startup investment.
Tata had, over the years, invested in
offshoot, Ola Electric, its electric vehicle business, and the original Ola Cabs.
Tata had an eye for talent and the conviction to invest
in it, whatever the age of that talent be.
An avid dog lover, he once received a letter from a design engineer at Tata Elxsi with a
who would go on to become one of Tata's closest aides and the youngest general manager at Tata Trust
invested in as many as 40 new-age Indian startups across sectors
These include eyewear brand Lenskart, baby products brand Firstcry, services platform Urban Company, and business-to-business marketplace
Moglix.Indian startups Ratan Tata invested in
Company
Sector
Lenskart
Internet first brand offering eyewear for men,
women and kids
Urban Company
App-based platform for multiple local services
FirstCry
Online retailer offering
multi-category baby products
Ola
App-based platform for booking ride-hailing services
Ola Electric
Developer of
electric scooters
Moglix
B2B marketplace platform offering industrial goods
Snapdeal
Online marketplace platform
offering multi-category consumer products
Curefit
Online platform offering multiple fitness and wellness
services
Upstox
App-based trading platform for stocks
NestAway
Online marketplace to book rental
properties
CashKaro
Web-based platform offering cashback and coupon offers from eCommerce portals
Tracxn
Online
market intelligence platform offering private market data
Lybrate
Online multispecialty telemedicine
platform
Zivame
Internet-first brand offering women's apparel and inner-ware
Paytm Mall
App-based marketplace
offering multi-category consumer products
YourStory
Online publisher of content for the promotion of entrepreneurial
ecosystems
Tork Motors
Manufacturer of electric motorcycles
Ampere Vehicles
Manufacturer of multi-category
electric-vehicles
SnapBizz
Tech-based POS solutions for offline retailers
LetsVenture
Fundraising platform focused
on startups
QikPod
Locker network provider for e-commerce deliveries
Invictus Oncology
Developer of
chemotherapeutics conjugated with antibodies for the treatment of cancer
Axio
Developer of biomaterials-based medical devices
for wound care
Teabox
Online platform offering tea
Niki
Provider of an AI-based automated order-taking app for
concierge services
ThePrint
Online platform offering multi category news
BOHECO
Provider of cannabis-derived
nutritional and wellness products
Team Indus
Developing and building space rovers
MapMyGenome
Provider of personal
genetic testing and diagnostics provider
DogSpot.in
Online shopping platform offering multi-category food products for
dogs
Bollant Industries
Manufacturer of biodegradable and disposable packaging products
MadRat Games
Private label
manufacturer of activity-based learning games for kids
Goodfellows
Provider of companionship platform for senior
citizens
Kaaryah
Online private label brand for women's formal wear
BlueStone
Internet first brand offering
subscription-based precious jewelry
Karkinos Healthcare
Provider of a comprehensive cancer care platform for various oncology
services
HolaChef
Online curated marketplace for chef prepared meals
Repos
App-based platform offering fuel delivery
solutions
iKure
Provider of a population health management platform for primary healthcare
Mailit
Provider of
