Digital Society
We support innovators who promote the adoption of responsible tech practices: inclusion, privacy, security, transparency and good governance.
An investment firm focused on impactPartnering bold and purpose-driven entrepreneurs
who are working to improve the lives of India’s Next Half Billion
Strong and
responsive institutions
responsive institutions
Opportunities
for employment and productivity
for employment and productivity
Protection of
individual agency
individual agency
Strong and
responsive institutions
responsive institutions
The Next Half Billion or the NHB are the 500 million first-time internet users that have come online via their mobile phones in the five years from 2018 to 2022
They represent the second big wave of internet users in India hence the term “Next”
The NHB represent the hustle and ambition of an aspiring India and will define our country’s trajectory of growth, well-being and prosperity
They represent the second big wave of internet users in India hence the term “Next”
The NHB represent the hustle and ambition of an aspiring India and will define our country’s trajectory of growth, well-being and prosperity
Read more about the Next Half Billion
The Next Half Billion or the NHB are the 500 million first-time internet users
that have come online via their mobile phones in the five years from 2018 to 2022
They represent the second big wave of internet users in India, hence the term “Next”
The NHB represent the hustle and ambition of an aspiring India
and will define our country’s trajectory of growth, well-being and prosperity
that have come online via their mobile phones in the five years from 2018 to 2022
They represent the second big wave of internet users in India, hence the term “Next”
The NHB represent the hustle and ambition of an aspiring India
and will define our country’s trajectory of growth, well-being and prosperity
Read more about the Next Half Billion
Investments to help create a holistic impact on the NHB
We invest in start-ups that serve the NHB. For a more meaningful and large-scale impact, we support a much wider range of efforts, including research that provides insights to entrepreneurs and policy makers, lighthouse projects with demonstration effects, orgs partnering governments in pioneering initiatives, communications and awareness building, and digital infrastructure
part of a
global network
~699
million lives touched
$725 mn
Assets Under Management
~ 699 million
lives touched
Our focus areas
Emerging Technology
We invest in iconic, innovative technology companies in impactful areas with the potential to achieve massive impact at scale.
Education
We invest in solutions that can improve learning outcomes for millions of students by reimagining what is taught and how students learn in the 21st century.
Financial Inclusion
We invest to help create financial products that are flexible and affordable for the aspirational Indian, small businesses, and small and marginal farmers.
Cities & Innovation
We invest in innovators who focus on strengthening the relationship between individuals, communities and government.
Property Inclusivity
We invest in solutions and technologies that help
every Indian secure access to stable land and shelter and create opportunities to transform these into
economic assets.
