Bharat Kalia
Bharat Kalia took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (1 as lead), most often Pre-seed rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was BUILT on 13 July 2026.
About Bharat Kalia
Bharat Kalia has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | BUBUILT | pre-seed | $2 Mn | Lead | Tanglin Venture Partners | Story |
| 13 May 2026 | INInstafix | pre-seed | ₹7.55 crore | Participant | Titan Capital, 8i Ventures, Anish Srivastava | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Bharat Kalia took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | 2 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
| Professional & Local Services | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| 8i Ventures | 1 |
| Anish Srivastava | 1 |
| Tanglin Venture Partners | 1 |
| Titan Capital | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- BUBUILTCommerce & Consumer Brands · in at Pre-seed · 2026 · Led
- INInstafixProfessional & Local Services · in at Pre-seed · 2026
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Bharat Kalia in the news
- BUBUILT · Funding · 13 July 2026 · $2 MnBUILT raises $2 Mn to bring natural movement footwear to IndiaBUILT is a direct-to-consumer footwear startup that designs and sells shoes with wider toe boxes, minimal heel drop, and greater flexibility to encourage…
- INInstafix · Funding · 13 May 2026 · ₹7.55 croreInstafix raises ₹7.55 crore pre-seed roundInstafix provides doorstep smartphone repairs within 30 minutes at home or office
Questions about Bharat Kalia
How many investments did Bharat Kalia make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Bharat Kalia in 2026 so far, 1 of them as lead. The latest was BUILT on 13 July 2026 ($2 Mn).
Which sectors does Bharat Kalia invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Bharat Kalia invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round) and Professional & Local Services (1 round).
Does Bharat Kalia lead rounds?
Yes. StopDown's records name Bharat Kalia as lead or co-lead in 1 of the 2 rounds it took part in during 2025 and 2026, 1 of them in 2026.