Ideabaaz
Ideabaaz took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Seed rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was Sychedelic on 20 May 2026.
About Ideabaaz
Ideabaaz has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | SYSychedelic | seed | $3.5M | Participant | Cultadvisors LLP, Turbostart, Praveek Ventures | Story |
| 13 January 2026 | DRDrickle | seed | INR 6 crore | Participant | Param Kandhari, Naresh Krishnaswamy, Abhinav Mathur, Hemanshu Jain, Vinay Bhopatkar, Vaibhav Sisinty +3 | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Ideabaaz took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 2 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
| Healthcare & Life Sciences | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Abhinav Mathur | 1 |
| Cultadvisors LLP | 1 |
| Dalvir Suri | 1 |
| Hemanshu Jain | 1 |
| Naresh Krishnaswamy | 1 |
| Param Kandhari | 1 |
| Praveek Ventures | 1 |
| Rishit Jhunjhunwala | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- DRDrickleCommerce & Consumer Brands · in at Seed · 2026
- SYSychedelicHealthcare & Life Sciences · in at 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.
Ideabaaz in the news
- SYSychedelic · Funding · 20 May 2026 · $3.5MSychedelic raises $3.5 million to expand AI-powered mental wellness headphonesSychedelic is a Delhi NCR-based startup developing AI-powered mental wellness headphones that use real-time biofeedback and neuromodulation technologies
- DRDrickle · Funding · 13 January 2026 · INR 6 croreDrickle raises INR 6 crore in seed roundDrickle is a coffee-first beverage QSR brand operating seven compact outlets in Bengaluru
Questions about Ideabaaz
How many investments did Ideabaaz make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Ideabaaz in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Sychedelic on 20 May 2026 ($3.5M).
Which sectors does Ideabaaz invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Ideabaaz invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round) and Healthcare & Life Sciences (1 round).
Does Ideabaaz lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Ideabaaz joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.