From AI Applications to AI Infrastructure: How Sudheesh Narayanan Is Building the Foundation for Enterprise AI with Voice India
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly moved from boardroom discussions to enterprise-wide implementation. As organizations race to integrate AI into their operations, a new challenge has emerged: building secure, compliant, and scalable AI infrastructure that enterprises can truly trust. While much of the industry remains focused on AI applications, companies that are developing the foundational infrastructure powering […]
MANNLICH Wants to Make Men’s Skincare Specific Again
Founder Pritam Kudev on building MANNLICH alongside a full-time job, creating products for overlooked men’s skincare concerns, and scaling the brand after achieving profitability. India’s men’s grooming industry has expanded rapidly over the last few years, driven by increasing awareness around personal care and wellness. Yet, despite the influx of products into the market, one […]
From Leaving Home at 16 to Leading AI-Driven SEO: Shanta Narang’s Journey of Grit, Growth and Purpose
“Rankings don’t build businesses. Revenue does.” That simple philosophy has shaped the career of Shanta Narang, one of India’s leading SEO and organic growth experts. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped brands like Tata Motors, BMW, Medanta, Bewakoof, and Zell grow through long-term organic strategies while mentoring hundreds of aspiring SEO professionals. […]
CARPL.ai Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding Led by IFC to Expand AI-Powered Medical Imaging Platform
Healthtech startup CARPL.ai has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), with participation from existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners and other undisclosed investors. The funding will support the company’s efforts to strengthen its AI-powered medical imaging platform and expand its global footprint. The latest investment follows […]
Wiffy Raises $3 Million in Series A Funding Led by Earth Fund to Scale AI-Powered Field Services Platform
Organized post-sales installation and services platform Wiffy has raised $3 million in a Series A funding round led by Earth Fund, with participation from Japan-based Persol Holdings and existing investor Capria Ventures. The latest investment will help the company strengthen its AI-driven field service platform and accelerate expansion across India. The funding comes after Wiffy […]
UpKraft Raises ₹1.6 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding Led by PedalStart to Expand AI-Powered Extracurricular Learning Platform
AI-powered extracurricular learning startup UpKraft has raised ₹1.6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, with participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s product innovation, market expansion, and team growth as it scales its personalized learning platform. According to the company, the funding will be utilized […]
Farm Watt Innovations Raises ₹32.5 Crore Co-Led by IAN Alpha Fund and Rainmatter to Expand Biomass Supply Chain
Climate-focused agribusiness startup Farm Watt Innovations has raised ₹32.5 crore (approximately $3.36 million) in a funding round co-led by IAN Alpha Fund and Rainmatter. The investment will support the company’s mission to strengthen India’s biomass supply chain and accelerate the country’s transition towards renewable bioenergy. The fresh capital will be utilized to expand Farm Watt […]
NeuralKart Raises ₹2.35 Crore in Seed Funding Led by Inflection Point Ventures to Scale AI-Powered Insurance and Industrial Safety Solutions
AI-powered insurtech startup NeuralKart has raised ₹2.35 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen product development, enhance AI and machine learning capabilities, accelerate customer acquisition, expand go-to-market initiatives, and support working capital requirements. Founded in 2024 by Manoj Raju, Shreyas R. Halageri, […]
BUSINESSNEXT Raises $40 Million in Series C Led by ServiceNow Ventures, Valued at $700 Million
BUSINESSNEXT, an India-headquartered autonomous banking platform ranked No. 1 globally by Forrester for Financial Services CRM, has secured USD 40 million in a Series C funding round led by ServiceNow Ventures, taking the company’s valuation to USD 700 million. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the development of private artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities […]
Building with Tenacity: Why India’s DeepTech Future Needs Patient Capital, Resilient Founders, and Long-Term Thinking
In conversation with Gourav Bhattacharya, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Tenacity Ventures “DeepTech deserves dedicated growth capital, not just early-stage funding.” India’s startup ecosystem has matured rapidly over the last decade. While capital has become increasingly available for consumer businesses and early-stage startups, one crucial segment continues to remain underserved in the growth-stage funding landscape for […]
