Tracking Pre-Series A and Series A deals that close in India every week
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Enmovil is a supply chain platform powering smarter logistics. The software plugs into existing ERP systems to forecast demand, plan dispatches, and track shipments across trucks, warehouses, and ports. Used by players like Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Nestlé, Enmovil says it can cut delays and boost overall efficiency by up to 5x. $6M Series A round led by Sorin Investments, with participation from Capria Ventures and Twynam. Co-founder and CEO Ravi Bulusu drives the company’s strategic vision and product roadmap. Co-founder Nanda Kishore, along with Co-founder Venkat Moganty, shape its engineering and operational execution.
Dashverse is an entertainment startup revolutionizing mobile-native storytelling. Founded in 2023 and based in Bengaluru, Dashverse offers creators easy tools to craft and earn from micro-dramas, comics, and serialized content, all designed for phones. Their products- Dashtoon for AI-generated comics, Frameo.AI for video creation, and DashReels for micro-drama distribution have together attracted over 20 million users. $13M Series A round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from returning backers Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India) and Stellaris Venture Partners. Co-founder and CEO Sanidhya Narain leads product vision and growth, while co-founders Lalith Gudipati and Soumyadeep Mukherjee drive platform strategy and scaling across formats and geographies.
Holiday Tribe is a travel-tech startup reimagining leisure trips through AI-powered personalisation. They offer two main products: instant customized travel packages with the assistance of travel experts for bundled holidays, and an AI-powered platform for independent travellers to create, modify, and book personalized itineraries. They are backed by a vast supply network of over 100,000 hotels and 1 million+ experiences and ties with tourism boards from Abu Dhabi to Switzerland. ₹25CR Pre-Series A round led by Powerhouse Ventures and GSF, with other angels also supporting the mixed equity-and-debt raise. Co-founder and CEO Anshu Sharma drives product and growth strategy, drawing on his leadership experience at MakeMyTrip. Co-founder and CEO Chirag Goyal brings deep travel industry expertise, steering operations and partnerships.
Elever is a digital-first wealth platform that helps people and businesses grow their money through smarter, more automated investing. Instead of relying on gut calls or manual portfolio management, Elever uses data-driven strategies to build customised plans for different financial goals. The idea is to make wealth creation accessible, transparent, and less dependent on market guesswork. $1.1M Pre-Series A round led by Brand Capital (the Times of India Group’s investment arm), with participation from global CXOs, existing investors, and promoters. Co-founder and CEO Anshul Sharan drives vision, strategy, and brand-building. Co-founder and CTO Ram Subramaniam leads tech architecture and product innovation. Co-founder and CMO Santosh R owns distribution, goal-based positioning, and investor engagement. Co-founder and CIO Karan Aggarwal heads investment model design and financial structuring.
TurboHire is a Hyderabad-based Saas startup that helps large companies automate their hiring process. It uses its in-house smart AI technology to speed up and simplify everything from walk-in interviews to senior-level hiring. The platform connects smoothly with popular HR tools like SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, and Workday, so companies don’t need to change their existing systems. Over 120 big companies, including Cipla, Tata Motors, PwC, Lenskart, Britannia, RPG Group, and Ola use TurboHire to cut down on manual work, speed up hiring, and make better decisions using tools like AI, natural language processing, and data analytics. $6M Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures.
Metaforms is a Bengaluru-based AI startup that builds smart workflows for market research agencies. Their platform automates survey creation, data processing, vendor coordination, and reporting using AI agents, cutting hours of manual work into minutes while maintaining quality. Trusted by four of the top 20 global research agencies and used to process over 1,000 surveys monthly, Metaforms plans to expand into voice-based research, automated report generation, and deeper platform integrations. $9M Series A round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Nexus Venture Partners and Together Fund. CEO and Co-founder Akshat Tyagi drives product vision and AI strategy for automating research workflows. Co-founder Arjun S heads engineering and platform delivery.
Snooplay is a Gurugram-based toytech startup that helps parents, educators, and therapists discover the right toys and games based on personality, developmental goals, or learning needs. Snooplay curates a wide inventory across categories like mental health, education, special needs, and skill-building, positioning itself as a discovery-first platform for purposeful play. It also plans to introduce an AI-led product recommendation engine and resale options to expand reach and retention. ₹8 CR Pre‑Series A1 round led by Pravek Family Office. CEO and Co-founder Aanchal Mahajan previously worked in media and content, before launching Snooplay in 2019. Co-founder Brij Raj Singh has a background in digital marketing and operations, and leads growth and partnerships at the company.
Arivihan is a Bengaluru-based AI-native edtech startup delivering fully automated, personalized coaching for Class 12 students in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Founded in 2024, its platform offers AI-generated video lessons, instant doubt clearance, and dynamic study plans in over 80% Hindi-medium formats. Their scalable approach enables affordable, teacher-less learning designed for exams like CBSE, NEET, and state boards. Students have shown an average 42% performance improvement within 30 days. $4.17 M Pre‑Series A round led by Prosus Ventures and Accel, with participation from GSF. CEO and Co-founder Ritesh Singh Chandel is an IIT Roorkee alumnus who leads product strategy and has built Arivihan’s AI-first learning system. CTO and Co-founder Sonu Kumar, also from IIT Roorkee heads the technical development of Arivihan’s proprietary AI models. COO and Co-founder Rushabh Kothari is an experienced mathematics educator who oversees content design, academic strategy and operations.
Sharpsell.ai is a Mumbai-based SaaS startup offering an AI-driven sales enablement platform that helps enterprises automate and personalize field sales workflows. The software delivers ready-to-use talk-tracks, dynamically tailored content, and contextual coaching tools, all designed to drive consistency and performance for large sales teams across industries like BFSI, pharma, auto, and consumer durables. Sharpsell.ai claims lakhs of active field users from over 30 major Indian enterprise customers, including LIC, Axis Bank, SBI Life, Mahindra, Bajaj General Insurance, Whirlpool, and IDFC First Bank. The fresh capital will support tighter AI integration, deeper industry adoption, and expansion into Southeast Asia and the MENA region. ₹30CR Series A round led by Equentis Angel Fund, including a ₹10 cr investment from Equentis (its largest single-company cheque), with continued participation from existing backers Cornerstone Venture Partners and Mistry Ventures. CEO and Co-founder Hanuman Kamma leads product vision and go-to-market strategy. Co-founder and Chief Business Officer Arun Subramanian drives enterprise partnerships, industry vertical strategies, and sectoral expansion.
iTuring is a Bengaluru-based AI platform that helps banks, insurers, and other financial firms build smart systems without writing any code. Their platform takes care of everything: cleaning data, building models, testing them, and keeping things compliant with strict industry rules. It’s designed to save time (think hours instead of months), while still making sure the results are clear, trustworthy, and ready for audits. The company works globally, with teams in the U.S., India, and South Africa. $5 M Series A round led by Dallas Venture Capital and Mela Ventures. CEO & Founder Suman Singh drives company vision and product strategy, with prior experience in enterprise AI and data science implementations. Co‑founder & VP of Product Engineering Amit Kumar leads technical development. Co‑founder & VP of Product Development Mohammed Nawas oversees product execution and customer implementation.