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

One-stop-shop to help students answer all their questions regarding colleges, courses and exams - covering 6,000 institutions across 500 cities. Content on the platform is a funnel to drive 1-1 counselling sessions. Seed round of an undisclosed amount. Sanjay was CBO at Collegedunia.

Ride-hailing platform operating on zero commission, fixed monthly subscriptions fees for drivers. Claims to be the only platform with an LOI to operate auto services in Chennai; 45,000 drivers; 75,000 passengers (monthly or till date, unknown). Operates in Chennai, Salem, Tiruppur, Erode, Coimbatore. ₹1.5CR seed round. The founder Pinku was CTO and then CEO of Remote Backup Services. Comps: Rapido, Namma Yatri - Uber itself has moved to the zero subscription model for autos this February.

Listings platform for luxury real estate, with a portfolio management arm. $2.5M seed round. Sumesh, the CEO, was the COO of property developer Sunteck Realty.

Humanoid robotics startup. Has developed Tara Gen-1, a semi-humanoid robot, for use in hospitality and customer service roles. ₹4.3CR pre-seed round, investors undisclosed. The three founders are from the Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore and started soon after graduating.

Carbon offset platform. Enables high-quality carbon removal at scale. Companies globally can offset their emissions by leveraging its dMRV stack, carbon credit assessment engine and on-ground presence. ₹1CR round. Angels in this round: Anindya Sengupta, Mohan Alexander, Sameer Prabhudesai, Sandeep Datta, Shantanu Pratap Singh, Sidd Gandhi, Sumit Harit, Tanmay Das. Founders: Vineet is former CEO of SG Analytics, Director at Moody's; Utkarsh worked at Eximius Ventures; Anwita is a lawyer turned sustainability consultant. Info on this round has only been disclosed to us, so far.

Digital speech therapy for stuttering and other communication disorders. Eloquent, it's first app, has resulted in a 53% reduction in stuttering severity and a 34% improvement in communication confidence. $500K pre-seed round. The founder was most recently Chief Data Scientist at DeepTek (AI in Radiology), while the CTO was also a data scientist at the same firm.

Pre-launch venture that will establish medical and surgical oncology facilities in Delhi and Mumbai, with plans for 10 cities over the next three years. Fully integrated care, with shorter wait times for treatment, mental health support, nutritional care and pain management. $10M seed round, in a JV between the renowned hospital group and a healthcare focused VC firm. 2070 Health is the venture studio arm of W Health Ventures The founding team/CXOs are undisclosed, the company has no online presence as yet.

Hybrid-casual gaming studio. It's first game, Ludo Hero, released this Feb. $1M pre-seed round. Other investors in the round: Ventana Ventures, 91 ventures, Untitled Ventures. Dhananjai brings experience from GamesKraft/Mayhem Studios/Dream Game Studios. Neeraj spent close to nine years at Zynga.

Laser weeding - an AI-powered laser weeder (pre-launch) attaches to tractors, cameras and AI models detect weeds, and robotic actuators burn them with high-power lasers. This reduces costs for farmers, boosts yields and promotes organic farming. ₹5CR seed round. Both founders are from Mahindra University, the CEO was a robotics researcher at Farming Revolution, a German startup with a similar product.

Nutrition brand with a range of flavoured oats. Pre-seed round, amount undisclosed.