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

Secured lending platform with a Loan Against Mutual Funds (LAMF) product, in collaboration with Bajaj and NBFCs. ₹6.75 crore pre-seed round. growX ventures (not linked below) also participated in the round.

AI-driven search for the workplace, that brings together a user's files, notes and information across apps while ensuring data privacy/security. The goal is to become an alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive - cloud storage with easily collatable information. Pre-seed, amount undisclosed.

Longer lasting, fast-charging batteries for agricultural drones. Existing drone batteries result in a short flying time which requires drone operators to carry up to six additional battery packs. The company specialises in Graphene and Lithium-ion based batteries, allowing drones to spray 40 litres of chemicals and pesticides over 4 acres in a single charge. $1.4M seed round.

Lab-grown diamond brand. Focused on contemporary designs, a customised offering, will launch online followed by flagship retail stores. Founded by Priyanka Gill, Venture Partner at Kalaari Capital; formerly Founder of POPxo (sold to Good Glamm Group). Angel round, amount and investors undisclosed.

AI presentation maker - "ChatGPT for presentations". In the company's own words it has "gone on to amass millions of users and millions of dollars in profit, not just revenue". $3M seed round. Twenty angels participated including Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm), Kunal Shah (CRED), Girish Mathrubhootham (Freshworks).

Virtual platform for users to book pujas, receive prasad via home delivery and consult with priests. Partners with 60 lakh temples and gets 300K monthly organic site visits. Will enter spiritual merchandising. ₹6.4CR seed round. Previously raised ₹2CR seed from India Quotient (June '23).

AI-driven fashion search engine. “For Gen-Zs, over 75% of fashion inspiration discovery happens on Instagram and Pinterest. We started Shoppin’ seven months ago with the idea of bridging the gap between inspiration discovery on social platforms and e-commerce discovery on marketplaces and D2C brand websites.” Launching in beta in Feb 2025. $1M round.

Beauty and wellness brand focused on teen self-care. Teens get a platform to co-create products that cater to their unique needs. ₹10CR seed round. Angel investors: Nihir Parikh, Sachin Parikh and Shantanu & Nikhil Mehra.

Footwear brand, pre-launch. Catering to Gen-Z/millennials in the mass premium segment (~$50 price point). Design, R&D and manufacturing from a factory in Tamil Nadu. Deepak Patil is the 4th co-founder (not linked below). $2.5M seed round. Bluestone also invested $1.3M earlier, in Nov 2024.

Marketplace for home loans. Connects banks and NBFCs with home buyers, 15K customers served so far. Pranav Khattar and Ashish Lohia are also co-founders (not linked below). $7M raised through a combination of seed and Pre-Series A rounds.