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About Agility Ventures
Agility Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Kuwait City, Kuwait. As of Jun 2023, Agility Ventures has invested in 14 companies. It primarily invests in Seed round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Retail to Consumer and Transportation and Logistics Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of SpeedLabs Overall, Agility Ventures portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 3 IPOs and 1 acquisition including key companies like Swvl, Hyliion and DSV. A lot of funds co-invest with Agility Ventures, with names like Hindustan Media Ventures sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Agility Ventures has team of 1 people including 1 partners.Agility Ventures' List of Top Investments
Agility Ventures has a portfolio of 14 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investmentis in SpeedLabsTheir portfolio spans across India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and 6 more locations. They have invested in Retail, Consumer, Transportation and Logistics Tech and 15 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Post IPO and 2 more. Here is the list of top investments by Agility Ventures:_1581686511122.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
1. Swvl
App-based platform for shuttle services. It offers a platform where users can book buses and vans which can be shared by users going the same routes. It offers features like real-time tracking, variant payment options, etc. It also extends its services for businesses. The mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Swvl
2. Hyliion
Developer of AI-enabled electrified powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles. It offers various products like Hypertruck ex, Hybrid power train, and Battery solutions. The product uses an AI-enabled algorithm to optimize the performance of the vehicle. Its features include a battery pack, electric axle, thermal management system, and regenerative braking. It caters to tractor-trailers, trucks, and hybrid vehicles.
Key facts about Hyliion
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Cedar Park (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $1M - $10M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $46.1M
- Employee Count: 136 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Montauk Ventures, New Era Capital Partners and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 23, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. DSV
Provider of transport and logistics. The company offers alternative routings and flexible schedules to suit even the most demanding logistical requirements to and from all parts of the world. It handles sea freight and air freight. The company partners with customers to design and deliver logistics solutions, adding value by increasing operation and cost efficiency.
Key facts about DSV
- Founded Year: 1976
- Location: Hedehusene (Denmark)
- Annual Revenue: $1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Employee Count: 59,372 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Agility Ventures, Ernst Göhner and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Apr 17, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. SpeedLabs
Chains providing online tutoring and test preparation for school students. They offer courses for grades one through twelve, covering multiple educational boards. The company provides adaptive learning platforms with practice questions and progress analytics. They also offer coding and space technology courses for various age groups.
Key facts about SpeedLabs
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $8.76M
- Employee Count: 11 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: LetsVenture, Agility Ventures and 164 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Nov 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Kidbea
Chains providing sustainable bamboo and organic cotton apparel for children. The company offers a variety of clothing items including rompers, frocks, t-shirts, and coordinated sets designed for infants and young children. These products focus on fabric quality and comfort, utilizing organic materials to ensure safety and breathability for daily wear. The inventory includes seasonal clothing and accessories tailored for different age groups.
Key facts about Kidbea
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Noida (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $4.48M
- Employee Count: 49 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: LetsVenture, Venture Catalysts and 47 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 05, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Agility Ventures' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Agility Ventures has invested in 14 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 1 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in SpeedLabs and most recent follow-on round was in Cargo X.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Agility Ventures' Investments by Stage
Agility Ventures has made 3 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $691K, 2 investments in Post IPO stage with an average round size of $4M, 2 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $15.8M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $10M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 3 |
Post IPO | 2 |
Series A | 2 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Agility Ventures' Investments by Sector
Agility Ventures has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech and Sustainability Tech. Notably, it has invested in 11 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 9 Tech companies, 4 Consumer (B2C) companies and at least 4 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 4 |
Retail | 3 |
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
Food and Agriculture Tech | 2 |
Sustainability Tech | 2 |
Others | 14 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Agility Ventures' Investments by Geography
Agility Ventures has made most investments in India (3), followed by Brazil where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 3 |
Brazil | 1 |
Egypt | 1 |
Kuwait | 1 |
Saudi Arabia | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Agility Ventures' recent investments
Agility Ventures has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Agility Ventures:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 30, 2023 | India | Seed | 9150 | [+10] | |
Jun 22, 2023 | India | Seed | 5505 | [+12] | |
Apr 19, 2023 | India | Seed | 9735 | [+26] | |
Feb 01, 2022 | Saudi Arabia | Series A | 8827 | [+8] | |
Jan 17, 2022 | Egypt | Series A | 4131 |
Unicorns in Agility Ventures' Portfolio
Agility Ventures has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Cargo X. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Cargo X which became a unicorn in 2021, 5 years after Agility Ventures first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Agility Ventures' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
47 | Online marketplace for freight transportation services | 2013 | Sao Paulo | Series F | ricsrsq |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Agility Ventures' Portfolio
3 of Agility Ventures' portfolio companies have become public. Swvl got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Mar 2021 at marketcap of $4.77M and Hyliion got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at marketcap of $281M.Here are Agility Ventures' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 31, 2021 | - | - | 1027 | |
Apr 23, 2019 | Aug 27, 2019 | Post IPO | 8950 | |
Sep 29, 1984 | Feb 08, 2017 | Post IPO | 5332 |
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Acquired companies in Agility Ventures' Portfolio
1 company from Agility Ventures' portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was DSV in May 2022 by RVM for $*****.Here are Agility Ventures' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2022 | - | - | 3024 |
Team profile of Agility Ventures
Agility Ventures has a team of 1 member located in Kuwait. Agility Ventures' team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Agility Ventures
Over the past 10 years, 273 investors have co-invested in Agility Ventures's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Agility Ventures: Agility Ventures, Mumbai Angels and 197 others have invested in rounds before Agility Ventures. There are 3 companies where Agility Ventures has invested before Agility Ventures and 2 companies where Mumbai Angels has invested before Agility Ventures.
- Top Co-investors of Agility Ventures: 33 investors entered a company along with Agility Ventures. These include investors like Hindustan Media Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Agility Ventures: A total of 41 investors have invested in Agility Ventures's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Leaders For India Organization (1 company), VentureSoul (1 company) and Ritesh Malik (1 company).
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