Somany Impresa Group Launches Venture Capital Arm ‘Tattva’

27 Feb 2025 CW Team

Somany Impresa Group (SIG), a diversified conglomerate with brands across packaging, sanitaryware, faucets, consumer appliances, and plastic pipes, has launched ‘Tattva,’ its corporate venture capital (CVC) arm.

Tattva will invest in start-ups focused on deep-tech manufacturing, enterprise SaaS, clean technologies, next-gen e-commerce, and disruptive product innovations. Beyond capital, it will offer strategic guidance, industry access, and operational expertise to drive innovation and accelerate SIG’s transformation.

Derived from Sanskrit, “Tattva” means “essence” and “fundamental truth,” reflecting SIG’s commitment to impactful, long-term innovation.

“With a history of market leadership, SIG is committed to shaping the future by supporting the next wave of disruptive innovators,” said Sandip Somany, Chairman, SIG.

Shashvat Somany, Strategy Head, SIG, added, “Tattva is more than an investment arm—it’s our bridge to the next generation of ideas that will redefine industries.”

Startups can reach out at cvc@agigreenpac.com, connect on LinkedIn (SIG Tattva), and stay tuned for the website launch. SIG has also partnered with IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, and IIM Bangalore to identify and support high-potential ventures.

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