Forge Innovation & Ventures
Overview
Forge Innovation & Ventures is an Indian accelerator and incubator that provides grants, seed investments, and programmatic support to hardware-first, digital-plus (Phygital) technology ventures.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welkinrim Technologies | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Okulo Aerospace | Jul 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| PetroBot Technologies | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| TriNANO Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Jan 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Susstains Engineering Solutions LLP | - | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Shankar Vanavarayar
Founder
Vish Sahasranamam
Co-Founder & CEO
Arun Suresh
Head, Forge4Fauj (Defence Initiatives) & Principal, Forge.Ventures
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Forge Innovation & Ventures based?
Forge Innovation & Ventures is headquartered in Coimbatore, India.
When was Forge Innovation & Ventures founded?
Forge Innovation & Ventures was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Forge Innovation & Ventures have?
Forge Innovation & Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Forge Innovation & Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Welkinrim Technologies, Okulo Aerospace, PetroBot Technologies, TriNANO Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Susstains Engineering Solutions LLP.
What was Forge Innovation & Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Forge Innovation & Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Welkinrim Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does Forge Innovation & Ventures focus on?
Forge Innovation & Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Forge Innovation & Ventures focus on?
Forge Innovation & Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.