Helion is a technology venture capital firm that primarily invests in early-stage technology startups in India. They provide capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to help these startups grow and succeed in the market.
Helion was founded in 2006 by Ashish Gupta, Sanjeev Aggarwal, and Kanwaljit Singh.
In 2007, Helion announced their first fund with a corpus of $140 million.
They made their first investment in TechTribe, an online social network for IT professionals in 2007.
Over the years, Helion has invested in several successful companies like Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, ShopClues, RedBus, and BigBasket.
In 2019, Helion announced the launch of their fourth fund with a target corpus of $100-150 million.
They have a strong focus on sectors like consumer internet, enterprise software, SaaS, healthcare, and fintech.
As of now, Helion has made over 60 investments across multiple sectors and continues to support promising startups in India.
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Helion provides investment capital to early-stage technology startups to help them grow their business and scale their operations.
Helion offers strategic guidance and industry expertise to the startups they invest in, helping them make better decisions and navigate challenges.
Helion provides operational support to their portfolio companies, assisting them with various aspects of business operations such as hiring, marketing, and product development.
Helion typically invests in early-stage companies in sectors like consumer internet, healthcare, enterprise software, SaaS, and fintech. They look for startups with strong teams, innovative products, and a scalable business model.
You can reach out to Helion through their official website and submit your pitch deck. They evaluate potential investment opportunities based on various factors like market potential, team capabilities, and product differentiation.
Yes, Helion does provide follow-on funding to its portfolio companies during subsequent funding rounds if the company shows growth potential and meets their investment criteria.
Helion has had significant success in investing in companies like Flipkart, MakeMyTrip, and RedBus, which have all achieved successful exits. They have a strong track record of supporting startups from early-stage to successful growth.
While Helion primarily focuses on investing in Indian startups, they have also made investments in companies with an India-focus operating in other geographies.