Marwari Catalysts Group has reported a surge in investor interest during the last quarter, with seven portfolio startups announcing significant funding rounds. The combined investments include INR 5 crore for independent music platform Damroo and approximately INR 30 crore for construction technology company Mad Over Building, among others. This momentum underscores the Group's evolving role as an emerging family office bridging high-potential founders from Tier-II and Tier-III India with long-term strategic investors.
Portfolio Companies Secure Multi-Crore Funding
Damroo, founded by Ram Mishra, raised INR 5 crore, while Mad Over Building, led by Kumar Vivek, secured about INR 30 crore. INKA, an AI-powered insurance platform founded by Vaibhav Kathju, also announced a funding round to accelerate growth. Additionally, InteliQuant AI (founder Kapil Soni) and Leap Ahead (founder Divya Multani Jain) attracted notable investor interest. In total, around seven startups from the Marwari Catalysts ecosystem announced funding rounds during the quarter, reflecting growing confidence in ventures emerging from smaller cities.
Integrated Ecosystem Beyond Capital
Marwari Catalysts has evolved from a conventional startup accelerator into a comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Group now operates across pre-incubation, incubation, acceleration, venture studio, strategic mentoring, investor readiness, and family office-led investment initiatives. Sushil Sharma, Founder of Marwari Catalysts Group, stated, "Our objective has never been limited to helping startups raise capital. We focus on building fundamentally strong companies that investors are confident backing." He emphasized that the integrated ecosystem provides founders with knowledge, networks, capital, and long-term strategic support under one umbrella.
Founder and Investor Testimonials
Kumar Vivek, Founder & CEO of Mad Over Building, shared, "Marwari Catalysts has been much more than an accelerator for us. Their ecosystem gave us access to experienced mentors, investors, strategic guidance, and meaningful business relationships." Investor Khurshed Dordi, Independent Director of State Bank of India and ex-MD of Deutsche Bank, noted, "Marwari Catalysts has built an ecosystem that creates value for both founders and investors. Their hands-on engagement from validation to governance results in stronger businesses." Dr. Seema Chaudhary, MD of Seema Finechem Industry, added, "The next wave of innovation in India is coming from beyond the metro cities. Marwari Catalysts is preparing these startups for institutional investment through structured mentorship."
Strategic Network and Future Outlook
The Group has become a trusted deal-flow partner for prominent business families and family offices, including DS Group, Dr. Lal Path Labs, Malpani Ventures, Navneet Group, and Somany Impresa Group. By connecting founders with patient capital, strategic mentorship, and industry networks, Marwari Catalysts aims to enable globally competitive businesses from smaller cities. The Group reaffirms its mission to ensure exceptional founders—regardless of geography—have access to the capital, mentorship, and partnerships needed to build successful global companies.
