Investment stages

The investment activity of Annapurna Ventures is focused on two areas: 


Seed and early stage funding

With seed and early stage funding we select new companies with proof-of-concept technologies, assessing their market opportunity, business idea and management team.  The deal flow is generated by an international network of incubators and industry professionals. Annapurna helps the portfolio companies with business model definition, extensive networking and way out support through an international network of corporate buyers.

First stage and second round funding

With first stage and second round funding we aim to invest in already developed technologies with scaling potential and the chance to enrich our portfolio as a whole. In particular, we are focusing on B2B services in order to maintain a strong connection with target industries and to ensure up-to-date technical and marketing competences. We define a rigorous path of firm development, business model evolution and exit, motivating management teams to add measurable value and aligning their interests with those of shareholders.

Approach

Our target is focused on three main areas of digital technologies: 


• Consumer internet
  - Vertical search platform
  - Digital Media
  - Social Media
  
• Enterprise software and services
  - Social Marketing Platforms
  - E-commerce platforms
  - Digital Advertising
• Mobile
  - Apps
  - Mobile advertsing