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1Crowd functions as both an equity crowdfunding platform and a SEBI-registered early-stage venture capital fund. It specializes in backing pre-seed to Series A+ Indian startups, connecting them with diverse investors. The firm also co-invests, offering comprehensive services including deal origination, strategic planning, and post-investment monitoring, employing an institutionalized approach to venture development.
Anup Kuruvilla, Anil Gudibande, and Natasha Kothari co-founded 1Crowd in 2015. Their insight was to build a dynamic family of funds, nurturing startups throughout their lifecycle, from inception to maturity. Recognizing inherent entrepreneurial challenges, they established a platform providing financial backing alongside active support in organizational development and strategic guidance.
1Crowd serves investors seeking curated opportunities and entrepreneurs requiring capital and growth support. It champions founders with exceptional vision and drive, focusing on transformative innovation. The company's vision is to foster successful ventures via a robust ecosystem, guiding them efficiently through fundraising stages for lasting market impact.
Key people at 1Crowd.
1Crowd was founded in 2015 by Anup Kuruvilla (Co Founder) and Anil Gudibande (Co Founder).
1Crowd was founded in 2015 by Anup Kuruvilla (Co Founder) and Anil Gudibande (Co Founder).
1Crowd has 8 tracked investments across 7 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.5M Pre-Series B in Policy Exchange in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Policy Exchange | $1.5M Pre-Series B | 1crowd, True Blue Holding, VLS Finance Group | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Akashalabdhi | $1.2M Pre-Seed | — | Romesh Sobti, Suraj Nalin, Uday Chatterjee, Riceberg Ventures |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Vituscare | $2.7M Series A | Rohini Prakash | 3I Partners |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Rocketium | $5.3M Other Equity | Tenacity Ventures | Blume Ventures, Emergent Ventures |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Rocketium | $3.2M Series A | — | Blume Ventures, Ankur Jain |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Mynvax | $4.1M Series A | Mahendran Balachandran | Kotak Investment Advisors |
| May 26, 2020 | Hoi Foods | $2.0M Pre-Series A | 1crowd | Jaideep Mehta, Mukund Kulashekaran, Samar Singla, AngelList, Sprout Venture Partners |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Smoodies (Muddy Puddle Foods Pvt Ltd) | $500K Pre-Series A | 1crowd, Brand Capital | — |
Key people at 1Crowd.
