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Mashman Investments' Business Model and Breakdown
I founded Mashman Investments on January 3rd, 2022. It's the second business under the MASHMAN umbrella and acts as my private investment firm.
ChargeBee: How India’s 49th unicorn is simplifying subscription management for businesses
Current Valuation: $3.5 billion (June, 2022) Funding Raised: $468.2 million (Feb, 2022) Funding Rounds: 10 No. Of Investors: 8 Profit/Loss: (no information available) Revenue: $115.4 million in FY22
Groww: How India’s 46th unicorn helped investors grow
Current Valuation: $3 billion (November 2021) Funding Raised: $393.3 million (November 2021) Funding Rounds: 8 No. of investors: 21 Loss: $29.16 million Revenue: $52.11 million in FY22
Meesho: How India’s 43rd unicorn empowered entrepreneurs through social commerce
Current Valuation: $4.9 bn (as of Feb 2023) Funding Raised: $1.1 bn No. Of Funding Rounds: 11 No. Of Investors: 33 Loss: ₹3,247.8 crore Revenue: ₹6,670.2 crore in FY22
Infra.Market: How India’s 40th unicorn introduced efficiency to the construction business
Current Valuation: $2.36 billion as on Aug 12, 2022 Funding Raised: $505 million Rounds of Funding: 19 Number of Investors: 47 Profit: ₹185.9 crore in FY22 Revenue: ₹6,236 crore in FY22
Theka Coffee | Marketing Simplified
Coffee… We all love it! Most of us have it as the first thing in the morning. To be honest, I have a full stack of it always tucked in my kitchen cupboard because I practically run on it.😜
Zenoti: How the Koneru brothers built India’s 35th unicorn and the 1st global spa & salon unicorn
Did you know Zenoti, India’s 35th unicorn was previously called ManageMySpa and was later renamed to rebrand itself in 2015 as a broader service provider in the wellness industry?
RazorPay: How two IITians’ perseverance powered the growth journey of India’s 32nd unicorn
Did you know that, before founding India’s 32nd unicorn, Razorpay, co-founders Harshil Mathur and Shashank Kumar were initially rejected by 100+ banks?
How Falguni Nayar Built India's 29th Unicorn, Nykaa & Became The Richest Self-Made Woman In India
Did you know, India’s 29th unicorn is one of the few companies which follows an inventory-based eCommerce model, with warehouses in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru, adding a layer of authenticity to its offerings?
Unlocking the Secrets of Netflix's Unique and Inspiring Company Culture
Netflix used to sell and rent DVDs to its subscribers. It had merely 100 employees and 300 subscribers after two years of its inception. They had $57 million in losses. When they attempt to sell Netflix to Blockbuster (one of the largest media companies at the time).
GupShup: How automated interactions powered the journey of India’s 48th unicorn*
Current Valuation: $957 million (June 2023) Funding Raised: $386M (March 2022) Funding Rounds: 7 No. Of Investors: 24 Profit: $4.88 million (FY22) Revenue: $122.02 million (FY22)
PharmEasy: How India’s 45th unicorn pioneered digital pharmacy services in India
Current Valuation: $4.4 billion (May 2023) Funding Raised: $1.1 billion Funding Rounds: 16 No. of investors: 127 Loss: $334 million in FY22 Revenue: $720 million in FY22
FirstCry: How India’s 42nd Unicorn Transformed The Baby and Kids' Product Market In India
Current Valuation: $2.0 billion (Public information from Feb 2022) Funding Raised: $965 million Rounds Of Funding: 10 No.Of Investors: 63 Loss: ₹79 crore in FY22 Revenue: ₹2400 crore in FY22
Innovaccer: How India’s 39th unicorn rode the digital wave and revolutionized healthcare
Did you know that India's 39th unicorn, Innovaccer, was recognized as one of the fastest-growing health technology companies in the United States for 4 consecutive years (2018-21) by Inc. Magazine?
Glance: How Naveen Tewari shaped the success story of his second and India’s 37th unicorn
Did you know that Glance, India’s 37th unicorn has been established by the founder of India’s 1st unicorn InMobi, Naveen Tewari?
PhonePe: How three ex-Flipkart employees built India’s 34th unicorn
Did you know that India’s 34th unicorn, PhonePe was acquired by Flipkart, and Walmart within a year of its founding?
Unacademy: How a YouTube channel became India's 31st unicorn
Did you that India’s 31st unicorn, Unacademy has Indian cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar as its strategic investor?
From Urban Clap to Urban Company: The growth journey of India’s 50th unicorn
Current Valuation: $2.8 billion (September 2022) Funding Raised: $470 million Funding Rounds: 12 No. Of Investors: 33 Loss: $62.71 million in FY 2022 Revenue: $53.39 million in FY 2022
ShareChat: How India’s 47th unicorn is empowering voices and bridging divides
Current Valuation: $5 bn (June 22) Funding Raised: $1.7 bn (May 22) Funding Rounds: 17 No. Of Investors: 45 Loss: $363.7 million (FY22) Revenue: $42.3 million (FY22)
Cred: How India's 44th unicorn made credit card payments a rewarding experience
Current Valuation: $6.4 billion (June 2022) Funding Raised: $1.04 billion Funding Rounds: 10 No. of investors: 69 Loss: ₹1,279 crore (FY22) Revenue: ₹422 crore in FY22
Five Star Business Finance: How India’s 41st unicorn empowered SMEs to accomplish their dreams
Current Valuation: $1.4b (as of Mar 2021) Funding Raised: $456.1M Rounds of Funding: 18 Number of Investors: 64 Profit: ₹224.24Cr Revenue: ₹354.49Cr
Digit: How India’s 38th unicorn simplified insurance for Indians
Did you know India’s 38th unicorn, Digit Insurance has star Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli as its investor and brand ambassador?
Dailyhunt: How India’s 36th unicorn redefined the news experience for Indians
Did you know Dailyhunt, India’s 36th unicorn provides content from over 1000+ publishers in over 14 Indian languages?
Transforming the Way India Buys and Sells Used Cars: The Story Of India's 33rd Unicorn, Cars24
Did you know that Cars24, India’s 33rd unicorn is the only business in the used-cars industry that has an end-to-end transaction approach for its consumers?
Postman: How solving the API problem led to the success of India's 30th unicorn
Did you know that India’s 30th unicorn, Postman, had started out as a side project for co-founders Abhinav Asthana, Ankit Sobti, and Abhijit Kane?