About Helion Venture Partners
Helion Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. It is primarily based out of Gurugram, India. As of Apr 2021, Helion Venture Partners has invested in 87 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in India based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Consumer and Retail. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series F round of Gupshup Overall, Helion Venture Partners portfolio has seen 2 unicorns, 6 IPOs and 40 acquisitions including key companies like Flipkart, MakeMyTrip and PropTiger. A lot of funds co-invest with Helion Venture Partners, with names like Accel sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Helion Venture Partners has team of 5 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 3 more
Portfolio IPOs
Helion Venture Partners' List of Top Investments
Helion Venture Partners has a portfolio of 87 companies, including 2 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Stelling and Stelling.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Singapore and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Retail and 25 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 3 more. Here is the list of top investments by Helion Venture Partners:
1. Flipkart
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries. The business provides an array of items such as mobile devices, laptops, televisions, and home appliances. Customers can also find clothing, footwear, beauty products, and home furnishings. Additionally, the retailer offers grocery items, baby care products, and sports equipment.
Key facts about Flipkart
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $12.1B
- Employee Count: 18,938 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, SeedFord Partners and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. MakeMyTrip
Provider of online booking services for flights hotels and travel. This digital platform enables users to search and reserve domestic and international air travel, hotel accommodations, holiday packages, train tickets, bus tickets, and cab rentals. Additionally, the system facilitates travel insurance procurement, visa application processing, and currency exchange services for consumers and corporate entities. Customers can manage bookings, track flight status, and access various travel-related products through the website and mobile interface.
Key facts about MakeMyTrip
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $39M
- Employee Count: 7,464 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, Prosus and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. PropTiger
Provider of digital real estate listings and home buying services. This platform facilitates the search and discovery of residential properties for individuals seeking to purchase new homes. It offers assistance throughout the acquisition process, including site visit scheduling, unit booking support, and legal guidance. Furthermore, the service provides access to mortgage lending resources and financial calculation tools for potential property buyers.
Key facts about PropTiger
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: SGD 10M - 50M as on Mar 31, 2022
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $99M
- Employee Count: 1,241 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jan 10, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Housing
Online platform for buying, renting, and selling residential and commercial properties. The platform facilitates property transactions, connects property owners with potential tenants and buyers, and offers related services such as home loans and property value estimation. It also provides news, advice, and research on the real estate market.
Key facts about Housing
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹500 - ₹1,000 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $146M
- Employee Count: 1,197 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures and 32 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 23, 2016, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. redBus
redBus is a consumer-facing travel brand enabling customers to buy tickets on the internet and mobile. The company partners with bus operators and enables travelers to book inter-city bus tickets and hire buses. The company also added hotel booking capabilities. Owned around 70% of the market share in online bus ticketing. Its mobile app is available for download across Android, iOS and Windows devices. Launched a pilot project for dynamic pricing in Ahmedabad with cheap tickets for early birds. Planning to expand its global footprint by launching operations SEA & LATAM countries. Acquired by Ibibo Group in June 2013.
Key facts about redBus
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $10M
- Employee Count: 800 as on Jan 31, 2026
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, Accel and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 14, 2011, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
Helion Venture Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Helion Venture Partners has invested in 87 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 10 years. Its most recent first time investment was in BYJU'S and most recent follow-on round was in Gupshup.Helion Venture Partners' Investments by Stage
Helion Venture Partners has made 40 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $5.14M, 18 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $1.67M, 12 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $14M, 3 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $15.1M and 1 investment in Series F stage with an average round size of $796M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 40 |
Seed | 18 |
Series B | 12 |
Series C | 3 |
Series F | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Helion Venture Partners' Investments by Sector
Helion Venture Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Retail, Travel and Hospitality Tech and Business Services. Notably, it has invested in 65 Tech companies, 52 Consumer (B2C) companies, 37 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 29 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 31 |
Enterprise Applications | 23 |
Retail | 15 |
Travel and Hospitality Tech | 7 |
Business Services | 6 |
Others | 51 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Helion Venture Partners' Investments by Geography
Helion Venture Partners has made most investments in India (62), followed by United States where it has made 15 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 62 |
United States | 15 |
China | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Helion Venture Partners' recent investments
Helion Venture Partners has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Helion Venture Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 08, 2021 | India | Series F | 2245 | ||
Apr 07, 2021 | India | Series F | 5122 | [+20] | |
Jan 11, 2021 | India | Series D | 3082 | [+7] | |
Nov 21, 2020 | India | Series B | 4228 | [+4] | |
Jul 28, 2020 | India | Series D | 7853 | [+5] |
Unicorns in Helion Venture Partners' Portfolio
Helion Venture Partners has 2 unicorns in its portfolio - Axtria and Ola. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Axtria. It became a unicorn in 2021, 5 years after Helion Venture Partners first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Helion Venture Partners' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
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53 | Provider of AI-powered data analytics and commercial solutions for life sciences | 2009 | Berkeley Heights | Series D | xboeycc | ||
72 | Operator of a network providing on-demand transportation and mobility solutions | 2010 | Bengaluru | Series J | ardabqg |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Helion Venture Partners' Portfolio
6 of Helion Venture Partners' portfolio companies have become public. PubMatic got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Dec 2020 at marketcap of $903M and Equitas Small Finance Bank got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $503M.Here are Helion Venture Partners' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 09, 2020 | Jan 01, 2008 | Series A | 6886 | |
Nov 02, 2020 | Apr 2010 | Series B | 5717 | |
Aug 23, 2019 | - | - | 5739 | |
Aug 19, 2019 | - | - | 8085 | |
Aug 12, 2010 | Dec 15, 2006 | Series B | 6826 |
Acquired companies in Helion Venture Partners' Portfolio
40 companies from Helion Venture Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Housing in Jul 2026 by Aurum PropTech for $*****.Here are Helion Venture Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 16, 2026 | Mar 24, 2014 | Series B | 9314 | |
Jul 23, 2025 | - | - | 6723 | |
May 27, 2024 | Oct 10, 2008 | Series A | 5907 | |
May 16, 2024 | May 15, 2015 | Series A | 2614 | |
Mar 13, 2024 | Sep 18, 2008 | Series A | 1950 |
Team profile of Helion Venture Partners
Helion Venture Partners has a team of 5 members including 2 Partners and 1 Principal located in India. Helion Venture Partners' team sits on the board of 5 companies.Here is a list of all team members in Helion Venture Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Gurugram | Bigbasket, Azure Power and 7 more | ||
Partner | India | - | - | |
Principal | Delhi | - | - |
Co-investors of Helion Venture Partners
Over the past 20 years, 791 investors have co-invested in Helion Venture Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Helion Venture Partners: Brand Capital, Powai Lake Ventures and 212 others have invested in rounds before Helion Venture Partners. There are 3 companies where Brand Capital has invested before Helion Venture Partners and 2 companies where Powai Lake Ventures has invested before Helion Venture Partners.
- Top Co-investors of Helion Venture Partners: 105 investors entered a company along with Helion Venture Partners. These include investors like Accel (10 companies).
- Invested after Helion Venture Partners: A total of 472 investors have invested in Helion Venture Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Tiger Global Management (5 companies), The Times Group (4 companies) and Trifecta Capital (4 companies).
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