vLookUp

What vLookUp does

vLookUp is a Singapore-based, AI-enabled SaaS mentoring platform founded in July 2021 that connects women in or entering the workforce with global industry mentors across 13 professional domains. The core product is a free consumer-facing web platform complemented by native iOS and Android mobile applications, offering AI-driven mentor-mentee matching layered with human refinement, an 8-question self-assessment diagnostic, real-time mentor availability tracking, and 13 domain-based community hubs for ongoing engagement. Beyond the B2C platform, vLookUp operates a B2B enterprise motion that delivers customizable white-label mentoring programs and bespoke program design services to organizations pursuing D&I and women's leadership objectives, with marquee engagements including P&G/Olay's STEM mentoring in India (since 2022), Dell Technologies' Polytechnic initiative in Singapore (since 2022), MODEC's HERIZON Women Leadership program, and Pernod Ricard India's Diksha Mentoring Programme.

The company monetizes exclusively on the enterprise side through annual SaaS subscriptions and professional services engagements, while mentors volunteer and mentees access the platform free of charge. vLookUp Pte. Ltd. (UEN: 202122656W) operates from 18 Cable Road, Singapore, is led by Founder Kanchana Gupta, and runs with a lean team of 18 employees. The platform claims 662 mentors, 2,500+ mentees, 500 partner organizations, and 12,000+ mentoring hours facilitated across 52 countries, with active operational presence in Singapore, India, and Indonesia. The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or acquisitions to date, and is PDPA-compliant under Singapore data protection law.

The business model is a hybrid B2C/B2B freemium: the consumer flywheel (free for mentees, volunteer mentors) drives network scale and engagement data, while bespoke enterprise programs and white-label SaaS licensing monetize that network. GTM is split between PLG self-serve on web/mobile and direct enterprise sales targeting D&I leaders, HR, and talent development teams at corporations, polytechnics, and NGOs. Distribution is augmented by content marketing (resource hub, newsletter, blog, SEO), community building, events, and partnerships with educational institutions (Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic) and professional networks (WITCircle/Singapore Computer Society). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company appears to be at an early-commercialization stage relative to its platform scale.

Name

vLookUp

Legal name

vLookUp Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://vlookup.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

vLookUp is a Singapore-based AI-enabled SaaS mentoring platform, founded in 2021, that connects women professionals with global industry mentors across 13 domains and monetizes via enterprise B2B programs and white-label SaaS licensing for D&I initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Mentoring Software

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Employment Services (5613), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentoring, Coaching, Alumni Networking & Peer Support Platforms (EDAFAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI), Recruiting Administration Outsourcing (Recruitment Support, Scheduling, Onboarding Ops) (BPACAKAG)

Keywords

• Mentoring platform
• Women mentorship
• Diversity inclusion programs
• Career development software
• Enterprise mentoring SaaS

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B SaaS Platform Licensing: Organizations pay for access to the AI-enabled mentoring platform and program management tools. Customizable front-end and workflow solutions tailored to organizational goals.
2. Bespoke Mentoring Program Services: Customized mentoring program design and delivery for organizations' D&I initiatives. Includes mentor onboarding, development frameworks, masterclasses, resources, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

vLookUp operates a free global SaaS mentoring platform that connects women professionals with global industry leaders for one-on-one domain-specific career guidance, using AI-driven matching combined with human refinement. The platform is complemented by a B2B enterprise offering that lets organizations license customizable branded mentoring programs to support diversity and inclusion initiatives, along with structured programs (IGNITE, Diksha, HERIZON, vElevate, Olay STEM Mentoring, Oleo Femme, WITCircle), 13 domain-based professional communities, and a Resource Hub for content and toolkits.

Product overview

vLookUp is a free global SaaS mentoring platform connecting women in workforce or aspiring to join with global industry leaders. The core offering consists of the vLookUp SaaS mentoring platform with companion iOS and Android mobile apps, enabling one-on-one AI-driven mentor-mentee matching. For enterprise clients, vLookUp offers a B2B platform with customizable features for organizations to implement bespoke mentoring programs. The platform is complemented by structured programs (IGNITE, Diksha, HERIZON, vElevate), domain-based communities (13 professional domains), a resource hub with blogs and toolkits, and a self-assessment diagnostic tool. The AI-powered recommendation engine analyzes mentee goals, preferences, and context to generate quality mentor-mentee matches, which are then refined through human oversight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HERIZON: Women leadership development program by MODEC in Singapore
• Diksha
• IGNITE Women Network
• Oleo Femme
• WITCircle
• Olay STEM Mentoring
• vElevate

Products and services

• vLookUp SaaS Mentoring Platform A cloud-based SaaS mentoring platform enabling one-on-one connections and domain-specific career guidance between aspiring women leaders and global industry mentors, featuring AI-driven matching, real-time recommendations, and integrated process management.
• vLookUp Mobile App (iOS) iOS mobile application enabling mentees to access mentorship, browse mentors, receive AI recommendations, and manage mentoring engagements on the go.
• vLookUp Mobile App (Android) Android mobile application enabling mentees to access mentorship, browse mentors, receive AI recommendations, and manage mentoring engagements on the go.
• B2B Enterprise Mentoring Platform Customizable B2B platform for organizations to create and scale bespoke global mentoring programs, with branded interface, real-time tracking, impact reporting, and D&I initiative support.
• IGNITE Women Network Mentoring Program Structured mentorship program supporting mid-career growth and leadership readiness for women in Indonesia.
• Diksha Mentoring Program Leadership acceleration program connecting women at Pernod Ricard India with mentors for career development.
• HERIZON Women Leadership Development Program Women leadership development program by MODEC in Singapore combining personalized mentoring and leadership development.
• vElevate NGO Program NGO program supporting ambitious young women from underserved communities across India, partnering with organizations like Swadha, SSISM, and i-Saksham.
• Resource Hub Knowledge platform featuring blogs, career toolkits, people stories, points of view, newsletters, and videos covering mentorship, leadership, and career development topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ mentoring hours facilitated across 52 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• P&G OlaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022P&G's Olay partnered with vLookUp since 2022 to implement and scale their STEM mentoring program in India. vLookUp serves as technology and program partner, supporting Olay's unique and ambitious mentoring efforts to grow Indian women talent in STEM fields. Includes end-to-end mentor onboarding and development frameworks with interventions, masterclasses, resources, tips, and tools.
• Dell TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Dell Technologies partnered with vLookUp in 2022 for their initiative of mentoring women at Polytechnics in Singapore. Supports career readiness mentoring for women students from local polytechnics.
• Nanyang PolytechnicsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuiding students and alumni through workforce transitions with industry-aligned mentoring. Students gain access to industry mentors and role models to help enter the workforce with confidence.
• MODECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMODEC HERIZON Women Leadership Development Program combining personalized mentoring and leadership development to shape future women leaders in oil & gas. Bespoke program design tailored to MODEC's strategic goals.
• Pernod Ricard IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiksha Mentoring Programme accelerating leadership journeys by connecting women employees with the right mentors at the right time. Part of broader D&I initiatives to retain and grow women talent.
• Republic PolytechnicsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer readiness mentoring for students and graduates. Partnership offers students and graduates access to industry mentors and role models.
• Unioleo IndonesiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to create the unique 'Oleo Femme Mentorship Program'. High potential and aspiring women leaders were matched with global vLookUp mentors for mentoring engagement supporting their growth and career development.
• WITCircle - Singapore Computer SocietysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring women STEM graduates to launch successful careers in tech. Partnership with professional network to advance women in technology careers.
• The Executive CentreminorOthersPartnering organization - Senior Manager - Community (Southeast Asia) Nindya Saraswati Hadinoto serves as mentor on platform
• Sahi.comminorOthersPartnering organization - People & Culture Partner Pratik Kulkarni serves as mentor on platform
• Straits InteractiveminorOthersIndustry Development Manager Raani Arunasalam serves as mentor on platform

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MentorcliQ: MentorcliQ is an enterprise mentoring software platform serving HR and D&I teams with AI-enabled matching, program management, and analytics. Closely comparable to vLookUp on core product, target buyer, and D&I use case.
• Chronus: Chronus provides mentoring, coaching, and learning circles software for enterprises and higher education, with AI-powered matching. Directly comparable SaaS platform, target market, and feature set to vLookUp.
• Together Software: Together is a mentoring and talent development platform focused on D&I, leadership, and employee resource groups. Overlaps directly with vLookUp's enterprise D&I mentoring programs and SaaS delivery model.
• Everwise: Everwise operates a SaaS mentoring and coaching platform for women and underrepresented groups, pairing employees with external mentors. Closely comparable to vLookUp on mission, women-focused mentoring, and enterprise D&I buyers.
• Qooper: Qooper is a mentoring and employee engagement software platform with AI-based matching for enterprises, universities, and associations. Comparable to vLookUp on platform technology and customer segments (corporate and education).
• PushFar: PushFar is a mentoring and career progression platform with matching, programs, and analytics. Comparable to vLookUp on platform mechanics and professional development focus, though PushFar serves a broader demographic.

Broad incumbents

• ADP (including ADP Mentoring): ADP is a large HR and payroll incumbent that offers mentoring and talent development capabilities as part of its broader HCM suite. Comparable as a competitor and potential partner for enterprise D&I buyers served by vLookUp.
• Workday: Workday is a major HR and talent management platform that could integrate or compete with mentoring workflows. Comparable buyer base and D&I use cases, but Workday operates as a broad enterprise suite rather than a mentoring specialist.
• LinkedIn (LinkedIn Learning / Mentoring): LinkedIn offers career development, learning, and increasingly mentoring features integrated into its professional network. Comparable to vLookUp's career mentorship positioning for working women, but serves a much broader user base.

Others

• SCORE: SCORE is a nonprofit mentoring organization connecting entrepreneurs with volunteer business mentors. Comparable to vLookUp's volunteer-based mentoring model and mission-driven positioning, though focused on small business rather than corporate D&I.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vlookup_ai

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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