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1About Loyal VC
Loyal is re-inventing early-stage investing. To start with, the fund is evergreen, and re-prices and trades every quarter. Investors can cash out when they want, rather than waiting for portfolio company exits. Entrepreneurs get a fund whose long term viewpoint matches theirs and investors get a fund that optimizes returns by selling at the best price, not the earliest.
Latest Loyal VC News
May 3, 2023
SHARE Share story ZestIoT said it would utilise the fresh funds to double down on AI-driven automation to reduce aircraft turnaround time and enhance passenger experience in the aviation industry Founded in 2016 by Amit Sukhija, ZestIoT is an IoT and AI powered aviation platform which helps the aviation ecosystem digitise last-mile operations It claims to help not only the aviation industry but also manufacturing and oil and gas industries to enhance the safety and security of daily operations through its NoCodeAI platform Deeptech startup ZestIoT has raised a funding of $6.5 Mn (INR 51 Cr) in its Series A round, led by IvyCap Ventures. The funding round also saw participation from global venture fund Loyal VC. The startup said it plans to utilise the fresh funds to double down on AI-driven automation to reduce aircraft turnaround time and enhance passenger experience in the aviation industry. Founded in 2016 by Amit Sukhija, ZestIoT is an IoT and AI powered aviation platform which helps the aviation ecosystem digitise last-mile operations, enhance operational efficiencies, and introduce predictability in day-to-day operations, Headquartered in Hyderabad, the company’s GroundRadar platform brings together airlines, airports, and handlers to collaborate and increase the speed of aircraft turnaround while maintaining operational efficiency and safety. The startup claims to help not only the aviation industry but also manufacturing and oil and gas industries to enhance the safety and security of daily operations by driving operational efficiencies through its NoCodeAI platform. Recommended For You: 6th January, 2023 “With growing demand from the aviation and manufacturing sectors, we see a strong push for automating operations and empowering the workforce for smarter decision-making. With the help of advancements in sensors, edge computing, and various communication technologies, we foresee a new wave of innovative use cases being developed by our customers using our platform,” Sukhija, founder and CEO of ZestIoT, said. There has been a sharp rise in the number of deeptech startups in the country over the last few years. These startups are also seeing increasing interest from investors. Earlier this month, pi Ventures said it has received a commitment of INR 100 Cr from SIDBI-managed Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS). The early-stage venture fund said it would invest the funds in AI and deeptech startups. Meanwhile, the government has also been looking to scale the country’s burgeoning deeptech ecosystem. Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar said last year that the government will launch the ‘Digital India Innovation Fund’ to support deeptech startups in the country.
Loyal VC Investments
175 Investments
Loyal VC has made 175 investments. Their latest investment was in Talent Acceleration Platform as part of their Seed VC on October 10, 2023.
Loyal VC Investments Activity
Date | Round | Company | Amount | New? | Co-Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/4/2023 | Seed VC | Talent Acceleration Platform | $1M | Yes | Undisclosed Angel Investors, Wamda Capital, and World Bank | 1 |
7/26/2023 | Seed VC | Wellx | $2M | Yes | 500 Global, Aditum Investment Management, Annex Investments, DASH Ventures, Dubai Future District Fund, Plug and Play Ventures, Plus VC, Sanabil Investments, and Undisclosed Angel Investors | 2 |
7/25/2023 | Seed VC | Wellx | $2M | Yes | 1 | |
5/30/2023 | Pre-Seed | |||||
5/3/2023 | Series A |
Date | 10/4/2023 | 7/26/2023 | 7/25/2023 | 5/30/2023 | 5/3/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Seed VC | Seed VC | Seed VC | Pre-Seed | Series A |
Company | Talent Acceleration Platform | Wellx | Wellx | ||
Amount | $1M | $2M | $2M | ||
New? | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Co-Investors | Undisclosed Angel Investors, Wamda Capital, and World Bank | 500 Global, Aditum Investment Management, Annex Investments, DASH Ventures, Dubai Future District Fund, Plug and Play Ventures, Plus VC, Sanabil Investments, and Undisclosed Angel Investors | |||
Sources | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Loyal VC Portfolio Exits
1 Portfolio Exit
Loyal VC has 1 portfolio exit. Their latest portfolio exit was Inseact on September 21, 2023.
Date | Exit | Companies | Valuation Valuations are submitted by companies, mined from state filings or news, provided by VentureSource, or based on a comparables valuation model. | Acquirer | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/21/2023 | Acquired | 2 |
Date | 9/21/2023 |
|---|---|
Exit | Acquired |
Companies | |
Valuation | |
Acquirer | |
Sources | 2 |
Loyal VC Team
1 Team Member
Loyal VC has 1 team member, including current Founding Partner, Kamal Hassan.
Name | Work History | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Kamal Hassan | Founder Institute, Skymeter, Bain & Company, and IMAX | Founding Partner | Current |
Name | Kamal Hassan |
|---|---|
Work History | Founder Institute, Skymeter, Bain & Company, and IMAX |
Title | Founding Partner |
Status | Current |
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