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Government of Karnataka
Bangalore, Karnataka
Overview
The Government of Karnataka is a state government in India that actively fosters the startup ecosystem through its Department of Electronics, IT, Bt and S&T. It provides funding to technology-based startups through grants, venture funds, and various policies under its 'Startup Karnataka' initiative.
Year Founded
1956
Portfolio Companies
35
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeoPhage Biotech Private Limited | Jan 2026 | Grant | Lead |
| CircleChess | Jun 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Bow Chat | Sep 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| ShanMukha Innovations Private Limited | Dec 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Prayasta | Mar 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
