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

AI-driven meetings and follow-up assistant for financial advisors in wealth management firms. Currently focused on teams of all sizes in the US, from individual to large RIAs ( registered investment advisors) and asset management firms. Other investors in this $2M seed round include Better Capital, SFMG Wealth Advisors and Gregg Fisher (Founder, Quent Capital).

Third party logistics using EVs. Targeting underserved Tier 2 cities. Aims to deploy 2,500 vehicles. Company was formerly known as EV91Technologies. ₹5CR raised in this seed round.

Skilling platform for the BFSI industry. Corporate training to help students become job ready in this industry. Provides online courses and industry recognised certification, in partnership with colleges. $6M raised in this seed round.

FinTech startup building a lending against property tech stack, using its AI powered property score. Helping banks, NBFCs and HFCs accurately value properties for mortgage calculations. Also developing property insurance and property management tools. $1M raised in this seed round.

Members only, quick commerce-first, omnichannel retailer. Focused on premium products, starting with packaged and fresh foods. Founded by Former CBO of Myntra, who was also the CEO of Cleartrip. Company is pre-launch. $8M raised in this seed round.

Luxury e-commerce marketplace for sneakers and streetwear, based in India with global ambitions. Piloting in six international markets. Targeting ₹50CR in FY25 revenue. Comps: The Mainstreet Marketplace, Crepdog Crew. $2M raised in this seed round.

Allogeneic Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) startup, developing affordable and quality access to curative cell therapies for patients in India and the rest of the world. Fundraise towards setting up an FDA-standard manufacturing facility and entering Phase I trials. $4.2M raised in this seed round.

Carbon management platform - measurement, certificate issuance and trading. Users can discover and purchase carbon credits on the platform with real-time settlement. Also provides climate finance. Global client base includes Coca-Cola, ITC, Unilever. Targeting ₹70CR in FY25. $1.45M raised in this Pre-A round, it's first round of funding.

EV charge stations provider. 550 charging stations in 120 housing societies and hospitality locations setup across six cities. "Hosts" can set up a charger and set their own pricing. $600,000 raised in this seed round.

Pharma startup developing affordable, novel small-molecule targeted therapies leveraging AI. Therapies target GLP-1 and GIP receptors for Cardio-metabolic (CM) diseases, with an emphasis on diabetes and obesity. Angel round, amount undisclosed.