Naagin is a bold and flavour-first Indian hot sauce brand founded in 2019 by Mikhel Rajani, Arjun Rastogi, and Kshitij Neelakantan. The company fuses regional chilli heritage with chef-crafted sauces, oils, and spice blends, all designed for modern kitchens. Today it’s available in over 700 premium Indian retail outlets and on international platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Carrefour, having served over one million customers to date . With a focus on sustainable, traceable sourcing using blockchain tools and operating a plastic-neutral business- Naagin is positioning itself as a global contender in the spicy condiment category. The company recently raised ₹18CR (c. $2.1M) in a pre‑Series A round led by 360 ONE Asset. Existing investor 8i Ventures participated for the third time, alongside 12 new and returning angel investors. The proceeds will fund factory scaling, team expansion, R&D, and marketing- fueling growth across B2B, D2C, quick commerce, and global exports. Mikhel Rajani, Co‑Founder & CEO, brings deep experience in F&B innovation from Francesco’s Pizzeria and Mandala; Arjun Rastogi, Co‑Founder & COO, is an alumnus of BlackRock and EY; Kshitij Neelakantan, Co‑Founder & Head of Operations, comes with a background in public policy and supply chain, holding a degree from SOAS London.

Pehle Jaisa is a Gurugram-based agritech startup that transforms village-level organic and agricultural waste into high-quality organic fertilizers and bio-stimulants. Using decentralized processing units integrated into local waste centers, it slashes the “first-mile” logistics cost and enables villages to produce their own fertilizers, gas, and electricity, empowering a circular rural economy. After selling over 1,500 MT of fertilizer and generating ₹2.5 crore in FY25, the company is targeting ₹100 crore in revenue in the coming years. $300K Pre-Series A. Founders: Pankaj Pandey previously founded Eggoz, CropCoin and KrishiGo; Ehtesham Farooqui has deep expertise in sustainable agriculture and climate-tech.

Kisah Apparels is a rapidly scaling ethnic wear brand for Gen Z and millennial men, headquartered in Kolkata. Since its inception in 2018, the company has evolved from a marketplace-first play to a digitally-native, omnichannel fashion label. Kisah seamlessly combines direct-to-consumer online strategies with physical retail presence—currently operating two stores and planning three more—while achieving a ₹25CR revenue in FY24 (a 42 percent YoY increase) and reaching a run‑rate of approximately ₹100CR in FY25, all while remaining cash-flow positive and profitable.The company recently raised ₹13CR in a pre‑Series A round, led by Sagar Daryani, founder of Wow Momo. Other investors in the round: Apoorv Salarpuria (Salarpuria Investments), Rahul Todi (Shrachi Group), Vinod Dugar (RDB Group), Inflection Point Ventures . Yash Sarawagi, Co‑Founder and CEO, previously worked as an investment banker, bringing a strong strategic and data-led mind to the business. Yashwi Sarawagi Ladsaria, Co‑founder & Director, was formerly a consultant at EY and manages Kisah’s design and operations . Recently, Saurav Kothari, an e-commerce specialist, joined the founding team to strengthen their digital retail engine.

Vecmocon Technologies is a Delhi-based deep-tech startup founded in 2016 by IIT and ISB alumni to drive the transition to smart, sustainable electric mobility. Its full-stack solutions include safety-compliant Battery Management Systems (BMS), smart chargers, motor controllers, vehicle intelligence modules, secure over-the-air update platforms, and AI-driven analytics. With deployments across 100K+ EVs- from two- and three-wheelers to light commercial vehicles, the company is enabling OEMs and fleet operators in India and globally to build connected, software-defined EVs tailored to Indian conditions. The company closed an $18M Series A round, with Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) leading both the initial $10M tranche in November 2024 and the latest $8M segment in June 2025. Other participants in this round: Aavishkaar, British International Investment (BII), Blume Ventures (follow-on). This capital will fuel R&D in embedded EV systems, 5G-enabled connectivity, high-voltage platforms, and domestic manufacturing. The team comprises five tech-focused Co-Founders: Peeyush Asati, CEO and IIT Delhi alumnus; Adarshkumar Balaraman, Co‑founder; Shivam Wankhede, Co‑Founder & CTO; along with Akash Bansal and Nikesh Bisht, who hold board-level roles and drive engineering innovation for Ve­cmocon’s hardware-software stack.

Janitri is an India-based medtech startup developing smart, AI-enabled wearable tools for real-time monitoring of maternal and fetal health during the 1,000-day journey from pregnancy through postnatal care. Its flagship device, Keyar, enables continuous tracking of vital signs in labor and remote settings, aiming to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality across hospitals and homes. With deployment across 800+ hospitals and monitoring over 200,000 mothers monthly, Janitri recently posted revenue of ₹8.5 crore in FY24–25 and expects to double in Q1 FY26 . $1.4M pre‑Series A round. Other investors in the round: Prateek Maheshwari; Pradip Todi (O2 Angels); tal64 syndicate. Founders: CEO Arun Agarwal is a VIT graduate who, inspired by preventable maternal deaths in Rajasthan, built Janitri’s mission-driven device ecosystem; lead technologists and co-founders are documented on Janitri’s site and LinkedIn, leading R&D in wearable diagnostics

SpaceTech meets pharma manufacturing: the company plans to process pharmaceutical compounds in space and literally bring them back to earth with its reusable satellites. Microgravity (near to zero gravity) makes it possible to produce high-quality protein and drug crystals that can't be produced on earth. Pre-seed round of an undisclosed amount. Founders: Antariksh (CEO) recently graduated from the Technical University of Munich with an M.S. in Applied Physics; Jivitesh Debata (CTO) graduated and worked at the Rochester Institute of Technology; Dr. Monica Ekal (Chief of Space Systems) is a research scientist at German Aerospace Center with a Ph.D. in Space Robotics from Instituto Superior Tecnico, Portugal.

Chain of eggless dessert cafes starting with Gurgaon, with 10K monthly orders in June. Aiming at 100 stores by FY27. ₹3CR (~$350K) seed round. Founder Vidur had brief stints at OYO and Vodafone Idea, before founding Mulberry Experiences (catering co.).

Chip design company that aims to integrate Gen AI into its design and development workflows. The company believes its AI copilot can cut design cycles from weeks to days, as well as reduce manual iteration in analog integrated circuit design workflows. $4.15M seed round. Founder: Gireesh (CEO), ex-Texas Instruments, founded Steradian Semiconductors (imaging radars); Ashish (CBO) and Rakesh (CPO), also ex-Texas Instruments, were both founding directors at Steradian; the fourth founder, Krishna Sankar (CTO) spent 9 years at LifeSignals Group (patient monitoring devices). He is not linked here. Founded in Mar 2025.

Protein shakes, bars and chips, sold D2C and across marketplaces. Currently at ₹50L (~$60K) monthly revenue. Cricketers Shane Watson and Axar Patel are brand ambassadors. ₹5.5CR (~$650K) seed round. Angels in the round: Raghav Singhal (Swasthum Wellness); Santosh Govindaraju; Abhishek Chopra and Aabhas Khanna (HSBC), cricketers Shane Watson and Axar Patel. Founder Aditya was an analyst at AXA XL for two years. Founded in Sep 2021. Comps: Nuvie (Pedalstart), Phab (OTP, Capri Global), The Whole Truth (Sauce, Z47, Sofina), The Yoga Bar (Fireside, acquired by ITC).

All in one business intelligence AI to optimise operations across industries. For e.g. it provides real time insights into store operations and staff effectiveness, optimizes marketing spends across acquisition channels and forecasts inventory requirements for retailers. $1.4M pre-seed round from undisclosed angel investors. Founders: Amit started IdeateLabs (creative agency) in 1997; Vrutika, ex-GroupM, joined him in 2008. UAE and India based, founded in 2018.

Chain of IVF clinics which has started with a flagship location in Bandra, Mumbai. Services include IVF, egg and embryo freezing, fertility assessments and pre-conception consultations. It claims to be the first IVF chain with an integrated app, allowing patients to track treatment, access reports and stay informed. $4M seed round. Angels in the round: Ameera Shah (Metropolis Healthcare), Vijay Taparia (B2V Ventures). Founder Neha (Narsee Monjee) ran Fitternity.com for a decade (marketplace for 12K gyms and fitness centres - funded by Sixth Sense and Exfinity). Founded in 2024. Comps: Arva Health (All In, iSeed, Bharat Founders Fund).

Compliance automation for financial institutions in the UK and Europe. AI agents continuously read regulations, flag gaps and keep businesses audit-ready at all times, unlike the traditional, point in time manually updated checklists and spreadsheets currently used by financial services clients. Clients include Monzo, Juni and Novobanco. $4.8M seed round. Other investors in the round: No Label Ventures, Start Ventures, angels - Alan Morgan (Adfisco), Richard Davies (Allica Bank), Mark Ransford, Rohit Mathur (Gresham House). Founders: Ritesh (Said Business School) was Co-Founder & COO of ClearGlass (fintech) in the UK; Shashank founded Thirdwatch (fraud prevention, acquired by Razorpay) and was a Director of Product Management at PhonePe. Founded in Aug 2024.

Automobile spare parts marketplace for distributors and workshops, along with a SaaS tool for both parties to manage their orders and accounts. Offers access to over eight million parts across 25 leading car brands. ₹4.55CR (~$530K) seed round. Founders: Shaleen (CEO) was the CEO of India Automotives (Maruti Suzuki parts distributor) for close to a decade; Sahil (CTO) is a software engineer (MS, Adobe, Amazon); Varun (COO) was a Partner at KFL Marketing (commercial vehicle spare parts). Founded in 2019.

SpaceTech company that is developing a reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle (for launching small satellites), as well as researching missile-grade guidance systems. It aims at a first working, reusable prototype in the next two to three years. ₹6.84CR (~$800K) seed round. Founder Suyash started Astrophel in Feb 2021 while at the Pune Institute of Computer Technology. Comps: Skyroot Aerospace (Temasek, GIC), Agnikul Cosmos (Mayfield, pi, Speciale, Celesta, Artha), Abyom SpaceTech and Defence (also developing reusable rockets, seed funded by SCOPE).

Business intelligence AI that pulls in all data sources to build dashboards with automated chart generation and analysis. For use across enterprises - by marketing, sales and finance teams. $80K pre-seed round, including $30K raised earlier in the year. Founders: the CEO Unni (IIT Delhi) is from Whatfix and ran Foradian Technologies (EdTech ERP) for a decade; CTO Nekender joined straight out of college (Poornima University). Founded In Jun 2024.