Upekkha
Bengaluru SaaS accelerator and fund for pre-seed startups
Upekkha took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Pre-seed rounds in Enterprise Software & IT; its latest was Dartle on 18 September 2026.
About Upekkha
Upekkha is a Bengaluru accelerator and fund for B2B SaaS and AI startups building for global markets. Inc42 reported a fixed $125K pre-seed cheque for 7% equity and plans for up to 70 startups a year. WestBridge Capital led its fund raising.
Investment thesis
- Pre-seed B2B SaaS and AI for global customers
- Fixed cheque and equity terms
- Cohort-based programme
Stages
Sectors
Typical cheque: $125K for 7% equity
Team
Funds
- Upekkha fund (2024) · $40M (first close $15M) · Led by WestBridge Capital
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 September 2026 | DA Dartle | seed | $100,000 | Participant | Inflection Point Ventures | Story |
| 23 June 2026 | SASherlocks AI | pre-seed | ₹7.5 crore | Participant | SenseAI Ventures | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Upekkha took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | 1 | 0 |
| Seed | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Software & IT | 2 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Inflection Point Ventures | 1 |
| SenseAI Ventures | 1 |
Best bets in India
Indian portfolio
- AA
AarogramSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- AL
AlmabaseSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- APAPI PlatformSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- BA
Bolna AIAI & deep tech · in at Pre-seed · 2024 · LedLed a Nov 2024 round
- CL
ClassproSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- CL
CloudbankinSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- DADartleEnterprise Software & IT · in at Seed · 2026
- GA
Gimlet.aiSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- IM
iMochaSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- KL
KloudleSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- LA
LabellerrSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- ME
MedpiperSaaS · in at Pre-seedNamed as a portfolio company
- SASherlocks AIEnterprise Software & IT · 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.
Upekkha in the news
- DADartle · Funding · 18 September 2026 · $100,000Dartle raises seed funding to scale sports platformDartle provides a vertical B2B SaaS (software built for a specific industry) platform to manage youth sports and football academies
- SASherlocks AI · Funding · 23 June 2026 · ₹7.5 croreSherlocks AI raises ₹7.5 crore from SenseAI VenturesSherlocks AI builds an AI-native platform for managing cloud incidents and performing root cause analysis
Questions about Upekkha
How many investments did Upekkha make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Upekkha in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Dartle on 18 September 2026 ($100,000).
Which sectors does Upekkha invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Upekkha invested most often in Enterprise Software & IT (2 rounds). Its stated focus: SaaS and AI & deep tech.
Does Upekkha lead rounds?
In the 2 rounds StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Upekkha joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.
What is Upekkha's first cheque size?
Upekkha's typical cheque, as it states it: $125K for 7% equity.
Sources: inc42.com · yourstory.com · caplight.com · altss.com · checked 2026-10-18