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CLR

CLR Facility Services is a leading integrated facility management company providing a full spectrum of services including housekeeping, engineering maintenance, payroll management, staffing, pest control, security, and horticulture. Founded in 2002 by Rajaram Anantrao Pathak, CLR operates across 80+ cities in India and employs over 20,000 people.

The company’s core focus is on delivering reliable, process-driven, and technology-enabled facility solutions to clients across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, real estate, and infrastructure. CLR emphasizes workforce formalization, compliance, and sustainability as part of its value proposition.

CLR’s ISO-certified operations span over 100 million sq. ft., serving 400+ clients across sectors. A recent strategic investment by British International Investment (BII), following earlier backing from First Bridge in 2018, has further strengthened its growth and impact agenda.

Website: https://clrservices.com

Innefu

Innefu Labs is a deep-tech cybersecurity and AI analytics company delivering advanced solutions in predictive intelligence, surveillance, and identity authentication. Founded in 2010 by Tarun Wig and Abhishek Sharma, Innefu serves critical sectors including defense, law enforcement, and enterprise cybersecurity across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

The company’s flagship platforms include Prophecy, an AI-driven predictive analytics engine for real-time surveillance and threat detection, and AuthShield, a multi-factor biometric authentication system used by intelligence agencies and critical infrastructure operators. Its products combine AI, facial recognition, NLP, and data correlation to deliver actionable insights from massive unstructured data sets.

With growing relevance in national security and cyber-resilience, Innefu has built a strong client base of government and enterprise accounts. The company’s focus on self-reliant IP development, data sovereignty, and cross-border expansion positions it as a category-defining player in AI-led security infrastructure.

Panthera Growth Partners invested $30M in Innefu Labs in 2026. Firstbridge partially exited its investment.

Website: https://innefu.com

Leap

Leap India is a leading provider of pooling and returnable packaging solutions for India’s supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company offers shared assets such as pallets, crates, containers, and foldable large containers to manufacturers and retailers across sectors like FMCG, agriculture, dairy, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.

Leap’s model addresses inefficiencies in traditional logistics by offering reusable, standardized assets on a pay-per-use basis. This asset-light and circular logistics approach improves supply chain visibility, reduces environmental waste, and enhances cost efficiency for clients.

With a presence in 20+ states, 25 warehouses, and over 6 million assets under management, Leap India plays a critical role in strengthening India’s supply chain infrastructure. Backed by KKR and other institutional investors, the company is scaling rapidly to meet rising demand for tech-enabled, sustainable logistics solutions. FirstBridge invested in LEAP along with KKR  in December 2024. The funds were utilized to acquire CHEP India.

Website: https://leapindia.net

Nautinati

Omega Designs is a D2C kidswear company operating under the brand NautiNati, offering stylish, affordable apparel for infants, toddlers, and young children. The company built strong in-house capabilities across design, manufacturing, branding, and online retail, catering to India’s fast-growing children’s apparel segment.

With a presence across leading e-commerce platforms and a dedicated D2C footprint, NautiNati gained recognition for its contemporary designs, value pricing, and quality-first approach. The brand scaled efficiently by integrating digital marketing with lean manufacturing and omnichannel fulfillment.

In a strategic move, Omega Designs was acquired by Aditya Birla Group’s TMRW—a platform focused on building next-generation digital-first fashion brands—marking a successful exit for early investors including First Bridge.

Website: https://www.nautinati.com

Tea Post

Tea Post is a rapidly expanding tea café chain with over 200 outlets across urban and semi-urban India. Founded in 2013 by Darshan Dashani, the brand addresses a large, underpenetrated market by offering affordable, hygienic tea and snacks tailored to everyday consumption habits. Its focus on value-driven pricing and standardized quality makes it a strong contender in the organized QSR space.

Tea Post operates through a franchise-led model, enabling capital-efficient, scalable growth. This asset-light approach, supported by centralized procurement and operational systems, has allowed the company to maintain strong unit economics and consistent performance across diverse geographies.

With a growing consumer base and expanding footprint, Tea Post is positioned as a leading player in India’s mass-market food retail segment. The company has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI.

Website: https://teapost.in

Treo Engineering

Treo Engineering is a fast-growing clean-tech company delivering automated, cost-efficient vehicle cleaning solutions under the brand FourWin. The company designs and manufactures high-quality automated wash systems for the automobile sector, helping OEMs and dealers reduce water usage, labor dependency, and operational costs.

With a strong focus on automation and sustainability, Treo addresses the growing demand for standardized, efficient, and eco-friendly vehicle cleaning systems across India. Its proprietary technology offers modular, scalable solutions suited to both 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler applications.

Treo has received approvals from leading OEMs including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, TVS, Mahindra & Mahindra, MG Motors, KIA, and Nexa, and is increasingly integrated into dealer infrastructure nationwide. Backed by First Bridge, the company is expanding its footprint through OEM partnerships and large-format deployments.

Website: https://treo.co.in

Zuppa

Zuppa is a deep-tech drone systems company developing indigenous, cyber-secure autopilot and UAV platforms for defense and commercial use. Founded by Venkatesh Sai and based in Chennai, Zuppa aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by offering fully built, locally designed drone solutions.

Its flagship product line, including the Ajeet Mini series, features India’s first indigenously built micro-armed drone platform, validated at high altitudes. These drones are powered by Zuppa’s proprietary NavGati autopilot system, built on a patented architecture ensuring precision, autonomy, and data security.

Zuppa operates with a capital-efficient, partner-driven model that supports rapid scaling across mission-critical sectors. Recent funding and strategic partnerships have further accelerated its deployment and reinforced its position in India’s defense-tech ecosystem.

Website: https://shop.zuppa.io

Berar Finance Limited (BFL)

Founded in 1990, Berar Finance Limited (BFL) is a Nagpur-based NBFC. It offers two-wheeler and MSME loans to self-employed customers across the underserved rural and semi-urban India. It is led by second-generation promoter Sandeep Jawanjal.

It currently operates across Western and Central India through its network of 135+ branches and dealer partnerships. Its key differentiation lies in its deep rural reach, customized underwriting model, faster turnaround time and disciplined collections.

With its strong governance, prudent underwriting, and deep market insight, the NBFC is well-positioned to capture the next wave of opportunity in India’s retail and MSME credit markets.

First Bridge invested in the company in 2025 along with Norwegian fund Abler Nordic, joining existing institutional investors Amicus Capital and Maj Invest.

Website: https://berarfinance.com

Hyugalife

Founded in 2021, Hyugalife (Pratech Brands Private Limited) is a digital-first health and wellness commerce platform.

It offers a curated assortment of protein, sports supplements, vitamins and health foods, serving customers pan-India. It is led by founders Sachin Parikh, Anvi Shah and Neehar Modi and Sachin Parikh.

The platform serves over 1 million monthly active users through its app and website. Its key differentiation lies in its focus on product authenticity, curated assortment depth and personalized discovery — addressing a structural trust gap in the ingestibles category.

As health and nutrition transitions from a niche gym habit to a mass lifestyle routine across India, Hyugalife’s wedge of trust, curation and guided discovery positions it well to become the go-to destination for the next generation of health-conscious Indian consumers.

First Bridge invested in the company in 2026 alongside IvyCap Ventures.

Website: https://www.hyugalife.com

Lavie

Lavie is one of India’s leading women’s fashion accessories brands, offering handbags, wallets, backpacks, footwear, and fragrances. Founded in 2011 by Shobha Tainwala and led by CEO Ayush Tainwala, Lavie has built a strong omnichannel presence with 145+ exclusive outlets, 1,000+ MBOs, and major e-commerce platforms.

The brand combines fast-fashion sensibilities with vertical integration, producing thousands of SKUs annually and refreshing collections every season. To drive capital-efficient growth, Lavie adopted a franchise-led model in Tier II and III cities and is expanding its footprint with 300+ new stores planned.

In 2023, First Bridge invested in Bagzone Lifestyles, Lavie’s parent company, to support manufacturing expansion, category diversification, and offline retail scale-up. Lavie is now evolving into a full lifestyle brand with a balanced online-offline strategy and a focus on fashion-led, accessible pricing.

Website: https://www.lavieworld.com/pages/about-us

Leap

Leap India is a leading provider of pooling and returnable packaging solutions for India’s supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company offers shared assets such as pallets, crates, containers, and foldable large containers to manufacturers and retailers across sectors like FMCG, agriculture, dairy, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.

Leap’s model addresses inefficiencies in traditional logistics by offering reusable, standardized assets on a pay-per-use basis. This asset-light and circular logistics approach improves supply chain visibility, reduces environmental waste, and enhances cost efficiency for clients.

With a presence in 20+ states, 25 warehouses, and over 6 million assets under management, Leap India plays a critical role in strengthening India’s supply chain infrastructure. Backed by KKR and other institutional investors, the company is scaling rapidly to meet rising demand for tech-enabled, sustainable logistics solutions. FirstBridge invested in LEAP along with KKR  in December 2024. The funds were utilized to acquire CHEP India.

Website: https://leapindia.net

Mahaveer Finance

Mahaveer Finance is a Chennai-based NBFC focused on financing pre-owned commercial and passenger vehicles for underserved, first-time buyers. Founded in 1981 and led by the Dugar family, Mahaveer operates across South and Central India through 60+ branches and serves over 15,000 active customers.

Targeting micro-entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals, Mahaveer’s core differentiators include strong customer connect, prudent underwriting, and a proprietary credit engine tailored to informal income segments. Its digitally enabled loan origination and branch-led model support scalable, inclusive credit delivery.

FirstBridge first invested in Mahaveer in Mar-24.

In 2025, Mahaveer raised ₹200 crore in a Series C round led by Elevation Capital. The capital is being deployed to expand its branch footprint, enhance technology, and deepen customer engagement in underserved markets.

Website: https://mahaveerfinance.com

Oshea Herbals

Oshea Herbals is a fast-growing natural personal care brand offering a wide range of herbal skincare, haircare, and wellness products. Founded in 2010 by Jeetendra and Dilip Kundalia, the company combines Ayurvedic formulations with modern R&D to deliver affordable, high-quality beauty products for mass-market Indian consumers.

Operating from Kolkata, Oshea has scaled to over 25,000 retail touchpoints and maintains a growing presence across modern trade, e-commerce, and export markets. With a portfolio of 350+ SKUs, the brand focuses on continuous product innovation and seasonal refreshes to drive shelf velocity and customer retention.

Oshea follows a capital-light distribution model with a strong channel network. Investment from First Bridge has supported expansion into new categories, kiosk formats, and tech-driven sales channels, strengthening the brand’s pan-India footprint.

Website: https://www.osheaherbals.com