The only way to move is forward
We enable entrepreneurs to build for scale, by providing bespoke alternative funding solutions that assists their growth journey while maintaining their business sovereignty.
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Our Philosophy
We offer venture debt that puts entrepreneurs-first. We protect founders' ownership by offering non-dilutive, custom funding options. Our mission is driven by the passion to innovate inclusive and accessible financing for all startups, while ensuring founders keep control of their businesses. Stride does more than just finance. We work with partners across the ecosystem to help startups grow in a sustainable way.
Our Investment Focus
Large Addressable Market
We look for large addressable markets that can be tapped using technology as a lever and achieve scale in an efficient manner.
Backed by Institutional Investors
We look for reputable institutional investors that have supported the company and partner with them either in subsequent funding rounds or in between rounds.
Favorable Unit Economics
We look for businesses with favourable unit economics and a concrete path to profitability.
Sectoral Leaders
We back sector/category leaders and double down on them with conviction to help them achieve greater milestones.
Our Portfolio
Our sector-agnostic and stage-neutral portfolio boasts over 140+ startups across 12+ sectors, including 12+ unicorns. Our partnerships with both emerging ventures and billion-dollar entities have endowed us with a nuanced understanding of the ecosystem.
Lohum
Lohum designs, manufactures, remanufactures, and recycles lithium-ion battery packs for mobility and energy, extending their life by 3 years and extracting key chemicals for reuse in batteries and industries.
Founders
Key Institutional Investors
Zepto
An application based platform offering on demand grocery delivery service.
Founders
Key Institutional Investors
SUGAR Cosmetics
SUGAR Cosmetics is one of India’s leading omnichannel colour cosmetics brands that caters to the make-up and skincare needs of the younger female demographic, keeping in mind the Indian skin tone.
Founders
Key Institutional Investors
Upstox
Upstox, established in 2010, is an online brokerage providing stock trading services for long-term investors, pro traders, and part-time traders. It facilitates investments in Stocks, IPOs, Mutual Funds, and Futures.
Founders
Key Institutional Investors
Our Team
Our Leadership, embodying the core of our strategic direction, driving innovation and excellence within the startup ecosystem.
Highlights
India Venture Debt Report 2024
India's Venture Debt grows as a primary startup financing option, per the "India Venture Debt Report 2023" by Stride Ventures, based on surveys of VCs, Founders, and Investors.
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Stride Ventures: Venture Debt Investor of the Year
Stride Ventures awarded "Venture Debt Investor of the Year 2023" at APEX '24, marking third consecutive win for investment and support excellence.
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Stride Ventures Achieves First Close of its Third Fund
Stride Ventures Raises $100M for third fund, meets 50% target.
1947 VC: Building a Venture Debt Fund - Ishpreet Gandhi
Decoding the journey of building a venture debt fund from scratch.
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