About Saama
Saama is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. It is primarily based out of Bengaluru, India. As of Jul 2026, Saama is an active investor, having invested in 92 companies, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months. 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 Retail and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Seed round of Typsy Beauty Overall, Saama portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 4 IPOs and 21 acquisitions including key companies like BlueStone, Paytm and Bigbasket. A lot of funds co-invest with Saama, with names like Amit Singhal sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Saama has team of 9 people including 3 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Seed & 4 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Saama's List of Top Investments
Saama has a portfolio of 92 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in Digiaccel and Goa Brewing Co..Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Singapore and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Retail, Consumer and 28 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Seed and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by Saama:1. BlueStone
Retailer of gold diamond platinum and gemstone jewellery and coins. This business provides various accessories including rings earrings pendants bangles bracelets necklaces and chains. It offers products crafted from precious metals and stones for men women and children. The inventory includes items for daily wear and special occasions. Customers can purchase gold coins in different weights and purities. The business maintains an online store and physical retail outlets to facilitate product sales. It provides services related to the exchange and buyback of jewellery items.
Key facts about BlueStone
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $255M
- Employee Count: 1,943 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Dragoneer Investment Group, Steadview and 64 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 14, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Paytm
Provider of digital payment processing and financial service management tools. This platform facilitates electronic money transfers, utility bill payments, and mobile recharges. It enables merchants to accept payments through various digital methods including online gateways and point of sale systems. The service supports travel bookings for flights, trains, and buses, alongside movie and event ticket reservations. Users access credit reports, personal loans, and investment options for stocks, mutual funds, and gold. The infrastructure includes tools for insurance premium payments, loan installment settlements, and municipal tax remittances. Business software solutions are provided for merchant billing, inventory management, and credit tracking.
Key facts about Paytm
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Noida (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2026
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.76B
- Employee Count: 39,368 as on Mar 31, 2025
- Investors: Intel, Berkshire Hathaway and 77 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Nov 20, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
3. Bigbasket
Online retailer of grocery, household, beauty, and personal care products. It provides a selection of food items, cleaning supplies, and personal care products. The business offers delivery options with varied time slots. It also provides an express delivery service for immediate needs in select areas.
Key facts about Bigbasket
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $943M
- Employee Count: 22,095 as on May 31, 2025
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, LionRock Capital and 64 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Nov 20, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Supertails
Online pet store specializing in supplies for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The product catalog includes dog and cat food, treats, grooming tools, toys, accessories, and waste disposal products. The pet pharmacy provides prescription medicines, supplements, dewormers, and flea control.
Key facts about Supertails
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $63.8M
- Employee Count: 307 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Nippon, Fireside Ventures and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 10, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Mokobara
Chains providing luggage, bags, and travel accessories. The company offers a range of travel gear including suitcases, trolley bags, backpacks, briefcases, and various lifestyle accessories designed for travel and daily use.
Key facts about Mokobara
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹100 - ₹500 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $42.1M
- Employee Count: 324 as on May 31, 2026
- Investors: Sauce, Chona Family Office and 61 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 05, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Saama's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Saama has invested in 92 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 5 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 4 investments, while as of Jul 2026, it has made 5 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Typsy Beauty and most recent follow-on round was in Koparo.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2025 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
2024 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
2023 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
2022 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
2021 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
2020 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
2019 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
2018 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
2017 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
Saama's Investments by Stage
Saama has made 34 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $4.86M, 32 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.34M and 5 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $12.8M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 34 |
Seed | 32 |
Series B | 5 |
Series C | 2 |
Series D | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Saama's Investments by Sector
Saama has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Retail, Enterprise Applications, Consumer Goods and FinTech. Notably, it has invested in 69 Tech companies, 56 Consumer (B2C) companies, 42 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 27 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 30 |
Retail | 22 |
Enterprise Applications | 15 |
Consumer Goods | 14 |
FinTech | 11 |
Others | 93 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Saama's Investments by Geography
Saama has made most investments in India (56), followed by United States where it has made 16 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
India | 56 |
United States | 16 |
Singapore | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Saama's recent investments
Saama has made 5 investments in 2026 so far. Typsy Beauty and Koparo are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Saama:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 21, 2026 | India | Seed | 9613 | [+4] | |
Jul 20, 2026 | India | Seed | 1825 | [+7] | |
Feb 10, 2026 | India | Series C | 2093 | [+5] | |
Jan 12, 2026 | United States | Seed | 8435 | [+1] | |
Jan 07, 2026 | India | Seed | 6378 | [+9] |
Unicorns in Saama's Portfolio
Saama has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Snapdeal. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Snapdeal which became a unicorn in 2014, 1 years after Saama first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Saama's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 | Online retailer of clothing, shoes, and home decor items | 2010 | Gurugram | Series H | xaivhyy |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Saama's Portfolio
4 of Saama's portfolio companies have become public. BlueStone got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE), in Aug 2025 at marketcap of $897M and Sula Vineyards got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $363M.Here are Saama's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 19, 2025 | Jan 24, 2012 | Series A | 6560 | |
Dec 22, 2022 | - | - | 2982 | |
Nov 18, 2021 | - | - | 8230 | |
Feb 20, 2008 | - | - | 6356 |
Acquired companies in Saama's Portfolio
21 companies from Saama's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Solethreads in Mar 2026 by Tauseef Mirza for $*****.Here are Saama's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30, 2021 | Series A | 1917 | |
May 16, 2025 | Oct 05, 2016 | Series A | 7421 | |
Feb 12, 2025 | Jun 21, 2011 | Seed | 6590 | |
Feb 12, 2024 | Apr 09, 2020 | Seed | 3620 | |
Jan 15, 2024 | - | - | 5731 |
Team profile of Saama
Saama has a team of 9 members including 3 Partners and 2 Principals located in India and United States. Saama's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Saama:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Palo Alto | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | Bengaluru | - | ||
Principal | Bengaluru | - | ||
Principal | Chennai | - | - |
Co-investors of Saama
Over the past 20 years, 1507 investors have co-invested in Saama's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Saama: Nexus Venture Partners, DSG Consumer Partners and 642 others have invested in rounds before Saama. There are 4 companies where Nexus Venture Partners has invested before Saama and 4 companies where DSG Consumer Partners has invested before Saama.
- Top Co-investors of Saama: 414 investors entered a company along with Saama. These include investors like Amit Singhal (9 companies).
- Invested after Saama: A total of 449 investors have invested in Saama's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Alteria Capital (9 companies), Stride Ventures (8 companies) and Innoven Capital (6 companies).
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Typsy Beauty Raises ₹20 Cr for Quick Commerce and Retail ExpansionViestories•Aug 06, 2026•Typsy Beauty, Saama, Genesis Luxury, Aminu.com and 6 others
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Deepinder-backed Gully Labs Set To Get $5–8 Mn From Saama CapitalThe New Indian•Nov 28, 2025•Gully Labs, Saama
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[Funding Alert] MyMuse Bags Rs 9.5 cr in the Latest Seed Funding ...Indian Retailer•Nov 09, 2025•MyMuse, Sauce, Whiteboard Capital, Saama
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Koparo Raises Rs 14.5 Crore in FundingIndian Startup News•Mar 29, 2025•Koparo, MVP, DSG Consumer Partners, Saama
