Wipro Strengthens Startup Push With Fresh $200 Mn Investment Wipro Ventures
Wipro announced
that it will be committing USD 200 million to its venture arm, Wipro Ventures,
in its latest round of funding.
This is
the fourth round of funding raised by Wipro Ventures since its inception 10
years ago and is aimed at accelerating the company’s investments in early- to
mid-stage startups.
“Wipro
Ventures is strategically positioned to participate in and contribute to
technological innovation across startup hubs globally,” said Srini Pallia,
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro Limited. “This latest
investment reaffirms our commitment to helping startups grow faster, innovate,
and collaborate with the IT services industry to support large enterprises. We
envision a collaborative ecosystem where these emerging technologies can be
deployed globally, drive progress, and create sustainable value for all
stakeholders involved.”
Wipro
Ventures was founded in 2015 to identify and invest in high-potential
early-stage startups that are at the forefront of technological innovation and
that allow Wipro to deliver differentiated value to clients. The Wipro Ventures
team connects Wipro and its clients to a global ecosystem of startups working
on disruptive technologies, enabling Wipro’s clients to access latest
innovations, while providing startups with access to a global network of
enterprise customers.
Jay Leek,
Co-Founder & General Partner, SYN Ventures, said, “We are delighted to have
worked with Wipro Ventures as co-investors over the years. They are well
positioned to capitalize on emerging trends in the industry. We strongly
believe that the value-add that Wipro brings will enable startups to maintain
their competitive edge and enjoy long-term success.”
In its 10
years of operation, Wipro Ventures has invested in 37 startups in areas such as
artificial intelligence, data & analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud
infrastructure, deployed solutions across 250+ Wipro customers globally and had
12 successful exits.
In
addition to making direct equity investments, Wipro Ventures has also invested
in several early-stage, enterprise-focused and cybersecurity-themed venture
funds in India, the US, and Israel.
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