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Omidyar Network India

Omidyar Network India backs tech-driven ventures delivering measurable social impact across financial inclusion, education, health, and agriculture, typically at Seed through Series B stages in India.

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Ticket size$1M – $15M
StagesSeed · Series A +1
Sectors6 focus areas
01 — Snapshot

At a glance

Key signals founders use to decide if this investor is worth a conversation.

Ticket size
$1M – $15M
Stages
Seed · Series A +1
Sectors
6 focus areas
Themes
12 mapped
02 — Focus

Where they invest

Stages and sectors this investor typically backs.

Sector focus

FintechHealthcare / MedtechClimate / SustainabilityEdtechAgritech / FoodSocial Impact
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Lead / invest stages

SeedSeries ASeries B
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03 — Thesis

Investment thesis

Themes this investor is mapped to across the VC Dekho directory.

Omidyar Network India backs tech-driven ventures delivering measurable social impact across financial inclusion, education, health, and agriculture, typically at Seed through Series B stages in India.

Early-stage buildersFounder-led / operator capitalTech-first / product companiesIndia-first / BharatImpact & inclusionGrowth & scale-upsFintech / embedded financeHealthtech / wellnessClimate / sustainabilityAgri / food systemsSeries A / PMF capitalEdtech / skilling
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04 — Portfolio

Portfolio companies

1 company mapped to this fund.

B
Bijak
Agritech
$2.5M · Seed
17 Dec 2019
05 — Story

About Omidyar Network India

Background and context for founders evaluating this investor.

Omidyar Network India is a dedicated impact investment platform operating under the broader Omidyar Network, the philanthropic investment firm founded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. Its India practice focuses on technology-enabled businesses and organisations that create tangible benefit for low-income or underserved communities, spanning financial inclusion, education, healthcare, agriculture, and broader social impact verticals. The fund is active across Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, with typical cheque sizes in the range of one million to fifteen million dollars, making it relevant for founders raising early to growth rounds with a demonstrable impact thesis. What distinguishes Omidyar Network India from purely commercial VCs is its tolerance for longer return horizons and its willingness to back models where social outcomes and financial sustainability are co-equal goals. Founders who have built for Bharat, particularly those serving populations outside metro India, often find the fund receptive to narratives grounded in access and affordability. Warm introductions through its portfolio or affiliated ecosystem organisations tend to improve response rates. When reaching out, lead with the specific population you serve, the problem scale, and how your model creates durable impact alongside a clear path to financial viability.

Its India practice focuses on technology-enabled businesses and organisations that create tangible benefit for low-income or underserved communities, spanning financial inclusion, education, healthcare, agriculture, and broader social impact verticals.

Notes

Impact investing arm of Pierre Omidyar focused exclusively on India. Has backed organisations including Pratham and Kaleidoscope. Known for patient, mission-aligned capital with a strong emphasis on underserved populations and systemic change.

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06 — Investors

Investors at Omidyar Network India

Partners and principals mapped to this fund in the directory.

Partner

Badri Pillapakkam

Omidyar Network India

Angel Investor

Roopa Kudva

Omidyar Network India

07 — Nearby

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SeedSeries ASeries B
FintechHealthcare / MedtechClimate / SustainabilityEdtechAgritech / FoodSocial Impact
Early-stage buildersFounder-led / operator capitalTech-first / product companiesIndia-first / BharatImpact & inclusionGrowth & scale-upsFintech / embedded financeHealthtech / wellness
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