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Chain of clinics to address chronic pain - knee, back, shoulder and neck pain - which effect 20% of Indians. The clinics offer a combination of expert pain consultations, minimally invasive procedures, physiotherapy and guided lifestyle interventions. Clinics are in Delhi and Mumbai with satellite clinics in markets like Jaipur and Lucknow. They have completed more than 40,000 patient consultations and around 5,000 minimally invasive procedures so far. $7M Series A led by Sorin, along with existing investors W Health Ventures, Endiya Partners, Rebright Partners who led the $4.25M seed round in Feb 2025. Founders: Nivesh (UCLA '01; Wharton '10) previously built Medbay (fintech in healthcare space) and was COO at Ridge IVF; Vishwas (IIT Kanpur '06) is from ops roles at PayU, Shuttl, 1MG, HealthKart. Comps: FlexifyMe, OSSO.
HealthTech company built around a managed-care model that combines health insurance with ongoing medical support. Instead of standalone coverage, it offers a subscription-style membership that includes unlimited doctor consultations, diagnostics, and cashless hospitalisation coverage of up to ₹50 lakh across partner hospitals. The platform emphasises preventive and continuous care, especially for chronic and lifestyle conditions alongside everyday medical needs. It is moving towards a managed care model and opened its firs hospital in Bangalore. $20M extended Series A round led by existing investors Lachy Groom and Alpha Wave, along with new investor Sharrp Ventures, following on its $30M Series A in Nov 2024 which includes Khosla Ventures. Founded in Apr 2020, Bangalore based. Founders: Mayank (Oxford '14) was previously the Co-Founder of Compass News (in the UK); Matilde (Luiss Guido Carli University '14, LSE '15) was also the Co-Founder of Compass News and a Principal at Hambro Perks (VC); Alessandro (UCL undergrad '13 and Master's '14) has a PhD in Machine Learning from Cambridge ('21).
Operates NeuroEquilibrium, a wholly owned subsidiary and network of vertigo care and dizziness diagnostic and rehabilitation clinics. It operates 300 clinics across India and 16 countries that diagnose and treat chronic neurological conditions such as vertigo, dizziness, migraine and tinnitus. Instead of managing symptoms alone, the platform focuses on identifying the underlying cause, whether linked to the inner ear or the brain and delivering targeted, protocol-driven therapy. ₹104CR funding led by Carnelian Asset Management LLP, with participation from other investors. Founded in Aug 2019, Jaipur based. Founders: Rajneesh Bhandari (IIT Delhi '89) is the Founder of Cosmo Infrasolutions (telecom infra service provider); Dr. Anita Bhandari is a neurotologist who worked as an assistant professor at SMS Medical College from 1997 to 2006.
As the name suggests, a biotech startup focused on human longevity and understanding ageing at a molecular level using biomarker analysis and gut microbiome science. The company is working on one of the ‘most advanced’ whole genome gut microbiome analysis systems, providing high resolution insights into microbial diversity and its influence on immunity, metabolism and ageing pathways. This research will be used to create a new generation of research driven supplements. ₹14.48CR Pre-Series A round led by Krishna Prasad Chigurupati (Chairman of Granules India ~₹15K CR market cap, pharma API manufacturer). Founded in Nov 2020, Bangalore based. Founders: CEO Parth was previously the founder of ISP City Broadband; Chief Science Officer Darshit previously taught at Bharati Vidyapeeth. co-founder Rakesh built Sumicot Limited, a cotton yard manufacturer, for over a decade.
Med-tech startup that’s reinventing how cancer diagnostics get done, by automating the core yet painstakingly manual processes in histopathology (the study of tissues). Its flagship products, RoboTome (a robotic precision cutting equipment that slices biopsy blocks) and MorphoLens (a high-throughput slide scanner using AI-driven imaging) together aim to replace labour-intensive tissue slicing and slide scanning, drastically cutting down diagnostic time while boosting consistency and scalability. Founded in Apr 2017, Bangalore and NY based. $5M Series A round led by Inflexor Ventures. Founder & CEO Rohit (IIT Kharagpur) previously worked as an engineer at Walmart Labs and was Co-founder & CEO at BigClozet (fashion discovery).
Bengaluru-based biotech startup building solutions for diagnostics, gene editing and bioengineering. Its core aim is to make molecular diagnostics, genome engineering and rare-disease therapeutics accessible and affordable across human, animal health and food safety, through its platforms such as PathCrisp (for rapid diagnostics), EdiCrisp (for genome editing and strain engineering) and CurieCrisp (for preclinical & rare disease therapeutics). $3M Pre-Series A round led by Spectrum Impact (the family-office of Aarti Industries Chairman Rajendra Gogri). Founded in Oct 2020. Founders: Vijay (UCLA, MIT) was a faculty member at tge Indian Institute of Science (IISc), National Institute of Advanced Studies and also a council member at ABLE India, UNESCO's panel on Science & Technology for Development. No background information available on co-founders Sunil and Aditya.
Medical devices startup that designs and manufactures surgical navigation systems, i.e. devices that use images from CT or MRI scans to project how instruments shoule be placed. The company's devices are used for complex cranial, spine and ENT procedures, with the aim of making advanced image-guided surgery accessible to hospitals of all sizes. Its main product, easyNav, integrates with existing operating room infrastructure and has been used in over 20K surgeries. $5M Pre-Series A round. Other investors in the round: India EXIM Bank, KITVEN. Founded in Jan 2015, Bangalore based. Founders: CEO Arpit Paliwal previously served in multiple roles at Stryker Corporation, one of the world's largest medical devices companies (revenue: $22B) - as a business manager, product manager and tech lead in India; no background information available on COO Shweta Paliwal.
Aether MindTech is a Hyderabad-based neuro-wellness startup that’s redefining mental health through science-backed wearables. Its flagship product, Evolv28, is a device worn around the neck and delivers ultra-low magnetic fields to promote stress relief, better sleep, focus, and overall mindfulness. The device is backed by roughly 4 years of R&D and comes with multiple safety certifications like FCC, CE, and WPC. ₹4.5CR Pre-Series A round, backed by Anthill Angel Fund, MeitY Startup Hub–linked investors, and deep-tech family offices (Max Nemmers and Radhika Laxmikanth) to accelerate clinical trials, regulatory approvals, product advancement, and market expansion. Co-founder and CEO P V Shyam Sunder leads the vision and clinical strategy, while Co-founder and CTO Sreeram Vanga heads product innovation and R&D execution.
Zeus Hygia is a research-led nutraceutical ingredient company, making high-quality health ingredients from plants, backed by science. These ingredients go into supplements, medicines, skincare and food products made by other brands. They focus on solving problems like joint pain, weight issues, hormonal health, ageing and energy levels, using natural extracts that are clinically tested and patented. Based in Hyderabad, they sell to companies in 15+ countries and have recently expanded to the U.S. Their tech ensures the ingredients are safe, effective, and easy for the body to absorb. $2.5 M Series A round led by NABVENTURES (the venture arm of NABARD). The CEO and Co-founder, Dr. Arunkanth Krishnakuma is a PhD in nutraceutical sciences who drives the company’s scientific strategy and innovation agenda. The CTO, director and Co-founder- Shankaranarayanan Jeyakodi heads the technical and platform development teams responsible for science‑driven formulation technologies.
Dial4242 is one of India’s first tech-enabled ambulance networks, built to ensure faster and more reliable emergency care across the country. Using a lightweight, tech-first infrastructure, the Mumbai-based startup connects users to ambulances in real time through its app and call centre, complete with automated dispatching, GPS tracking, predictable fares, and 24/7 coordination. The platform has already reduced average ambulance response times to under 12 minutes, with plans to bring it down further. It leverages partnerships with hospitals and digital platforms to democratise urgent medical access, including subscription-based emergency services and medical centres in underserved areas. ₹9CR Pre‑Series A round led by IAN Group, with investments from BioAngels, NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore, and several angel investors. Jeetendra Lalwani, Co‑founder & Director – drives the vision and strategy, inspired by a personal mission to prevent avoidable delays in emergencies. Nilesh Mahambre, Co‑founder – shapes product and operational excellence. Atin Verma, Co‑founder – adds leadership to technology and network scale