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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
Lamark Biotech is an Ahmedabad-based biopharma startup working to make essential biologic drugs like insulin and antibodies easier to store and transport. Their core innovation, the ProteoStrong platform, helps stabilize these drugs so they don’t need constant refrigeration, which is a major barrier in low-resource or remote areas. By removing cold-chain dependence, Lamark aims to make life-saving treatments more accessible and affordable, especially in places where medical infrastructure is limited. $ 6.5CR Pre‑Series A round led by IAN Group (via IAN Alpha Fund and BioAngels). It also included angel participation from Dr Vinayender Tulla, Dr Nita Roy, and Venkataraman KNK, all domain experts in biotech and healthcare. Two of them are not linked here. Dr Vaibhav Bhatia, Founder & CEO- biochemist turned entrepreneur who has led Lamark from campus to incubator and now to biotech innovation.
Jobizo is a Gurgaon-based HR-tech startup modernizing healthcare staffing by linking hospitals and clinics with vetted medical professionals—doctors, nurses, lab technicians—available for both temporary and long-term roles. Leveraging AI-powered matching and compliance tools, the platform has facilitated over 18,500 short-term assignments and 875 full-time hires in India, and manages a network of 60,000+ healthcare workers, operating across more than 41 countries . $1.4M Pre‑Series A round led by Alkemi Growth Capital, with follow-on investments from Inflection Point Ventures and Incubate Fund Asia . Naveen Trehan, Co‑founder & Chairman – leads strategic vision, and previously co-founded IFANglobal. Avishek Agarwal, Co‑founder & CEO – heads product roadmap and growth, with prior experience in healthcare recruitment at IFANglobal.