DesignX is a Noida-based startup enabling manufacturers to digitize and automate their setup. Its flagship platform, Df‑OS (Digital Factory Operating System), s a plug-and-play software that connects machines, tracks real-time production data, and uses AI to improve output, cut down on waste, and lower emissions. It’s already being used by big names like Unilever, Hero MotoCorp, and Dabur. With this new round of funding, DesignX is looking to expand into markets like APAC, Japan, and Europe. $2M pre-series A round led by Rockstud Capital, with participation from We Founder Circle, Piper Serica, and some existing clients. CEO & Co‑founder Rajat Srivastava, an engineer-turned-factory-tech innovator oversees platform vision and customer deployment. CTO & Co‑founder Nishant Srivastav leads the technical architecture behind real-time analytics and process automation for Df‑OS.

Arivihan is a Bengaluru-based AI-native edtech startup delivering fully automated, personalized coaching for Class 12 students in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Founded in 2024, its platform offers AI-generated video lessons, instant doubt clearance, and dynamic study plans in over 80% Hindi-medium formats. Their scalable approach enables affordable, teacher-less learning designed for exams like CBSE, NEET, and state boards. Students have shown an average 42% performance improvement within 30 days. $4.17 M Pre‑Series A round led by Prosus Ventures and Accel, with participation from GSF. CEO and Co-founder Ritesh Singh Chandel is an IIT Roorkee alumnus who leads product strategy and has built Arivihan’s AI-first learning system. CTO and Co-founder Sonu Kumar, also from IIT Roorkee heads the technical development of Arivihan’s proprietary AI models. COO and Co-founder Rushabh Kothari is an experienced mathematics educator who oversees content design, academic strategy and operations.

Sharpsell.ai is a Mumbai-based SaaS startup offering an AI-driven sales enablement platform that helps enterprises automate and personalize field sales workflows. The software delivers ready-to-use talk-tracks, dynamically tailored content, and contextual coaching tools, all designed to drive consistency and performance for large sales teams across industries like BFSI, pharma, auto, and consumer durables. Sharpsell.ai claims lakhs of active field users from over 30 major Indian enterprise customers, including LIC, Axis Bank, SBI Life, Mahindra, Bajaj General Insurance, Whirlpool, and IDFC First Bank. The fresh capital will support tighter AI integration, deeper industry adoption, and expansion into Southeast Asia and the MENA region. ₹30CR Series A round led by Equentis Angel Fund, including a ₹10 cr investment from Equentis (its largest single-company cheque), with continued participation from existing backers Cornerstone Venture Partners and Mistry Ventures. CEO and Co-founder Hanuman Kamma leads product vision and go-to-market strategy. Co-founder and Chief Business Officer Arun Subramanian drives enterprise partnerships, industry vertical strategies, and sectoral expansion.

iTuring is a Bengaluru-based AI platform that helps banks, insurers, and other financial firms build smart systems without writing any code. Their platform takes care of everything: cleaning data, building models, testing them, and keeping things compliant with strict industry rules. It’s designed to save time (think hours instead of months), while still making sure the results are clear, trustworthy, and ready for audits. The company works globally, with teams in the U.S., India, and South Africa. $5 M Series A round led by Dallas Venture Capital and Mela Ventures. CEO & Founder Suman Singh drives company vision and product strategy, with prior experience in enterprise AI and data science implementations. Co‑founder & VP of Product Engineering Amit Kumar leads technical development. Co‑founder & VP of Product Development Mohammed Nawas oversees product execution and customer implementation.

EVeez is a platform enabling access to electric bikes via flexible subscription plans primarily for gig workers, delivery partners and small logistics operators. Started in 2019, EVeez operates a fully managed fleet of e‑bikes across 15 cities. The service removes barriers to EV access by offering weekly plans (starting ₹1,100), maintenance support, insurance, and battery swaps letting riders transition from petrol scooters to electric bikes without upfront investment, while boosting their net earnings through lower operational costs. $5.4 M Series  A round led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, with participation from Caret Capital, ThinKuvate, Ev2 Ventures, Barbershop With Shantanu, SailThru Ventures, and Ah! Ventures Fund. CEO & Co‑founder Gaurav Rathore shaped EVeez’s vision to provide affordable, zero‑emission two‑wheeler access for last‑mile delivery partners, increasing adoption among first‑time gig workers. COO & Co‑founder Abhishek Dwivedi leads operations across fleet scaling, partnerships with aggregators, and ensuring vehicle uptime and rider profitability.

EduFund is an Ahmedabad-based edu‑fintech platform empowering Indian families to plan, save, and access funding for global and domestic education. Serving over 2,50,000 families, EduFund partners with asset-management firms and lending institutions and provides goal-based investment plans, affordable education loans, visa & forex assistance, and expert counselling, all accessible through a single app. $6 M Series A round led by Cercano Management and MassMutual Ventures. Co-founder and CEO Eela Dubey is the vision driver behind EduFund’s AI-led education planning and financial advisory products. Co-founder and CFO Arindam Sengupta shaped EduFund’s financial architecture, from investments to lending collaborative frameworks.

ANNY is a fashion‑tech brand empowering modern Indian women with curated, trend-forward apparel at accessible price points. ANNY runs on a vertically integrated supply chain with low inventory, allowing it to quickly launch global fashion styles based on real-time trends. By using fast feedback loops and data-driven design, it cuts down on waste and keeps customers happy. The brand has grown 8x in just over a year and sells directly to consumers online, focusing on delivering accessible luxury at scale across India. ₹10 Cr Pre‑Series  A round led by Atomic Capital. Co-founder and CEO Japjot Singh leads strategy and brand vision, driving product innovation via its real-time fashion engine. Co-founder and COO Aveen Kaur is responsible for operations and supply‑chain execution across design, manufacturing and distribution. Co-founder and CTO Rahul Tanwar oversees technology infrastructure and proprietary systems powering ANNY’s trend-driven capabilities..

Hudle is a Delhi-based sports‑tech platform transforming how Indians discover, book, and play recreational sports like badminton, pickleball, padel, football, and box cricket. Launched as a mobile app in 2018, Hudle now connects users to over 2,000 curated venues across 60+ cities, handling more than 1,50,000 monthly games. The company blends venue discovery, player matching, performance tracking, and community features into one seamless experience, making sports participation as easy as booking a coffee table. It aims to build sports as a regular habit, not just a Sunday activity. $2.5M Series A round led by Sky Impact Capital, with participation from Physis Capital, Atrium Venture, and angel investors including Mahesh Bhupathi, Gaurav Kapur, and founders of Blue Tokai and Nitro Commerce. Funds are earmarked for product upgrades, venue expansion into tier‑2/3 cities, and deepening tech and community engagement. Co-founder and CEO Suhail Narain drives the mission to make sports accessible, habitual, and social across India. Co-founder and COO Arjun Singh Verma leads operations and platform growth. Co-founder and Head of Business Development Sonam Taneja is responsible for venue partnerships and strategic expansions.

Netrasemi is a Kerala-based startup that designs chips (they don’t manufacture them) to make small devices like cameras, sensors, robots, and drones smarter and more efficient. Their technology lets these devices process information on their own, without always needing the internet or cloud. making them faster, cheaper, and more secure to run. ₹107 CR Series A round led by Zoho Corporation and Unicorn India Ventures. Co-founder and CEO Jyothis Indirabhai leads product strategy and chip innovation. The other Co‑founders- Sreejith Varma and Deepa Geetha are experts in semiconductor systems.

KNOT is a Mumbai-based quick-commerce fashion platform reimagining how Gen Z and millennials shop for clothes. Launched in early 2025 by two IIT Bombay graduates, KNOT delivers fashion in under 60 minutes across Mumbai, paired with a signature Try ‘n Buy experience, so customers can try on outfits at the doorstep and return what doesn’t fit instantly. The platform also offers AI-powered virtual try-ons and influencer-driven discovery, simplifying style exploration and decision-making. With partnerships spanning 70+ brands including SNITCH, Bonkers Corner, The Souled Store and Off Duty, KNOT is redefining fast fashion retail with a blend of speed, tech and curated discovery. $3M Pre‑Series A round led by Kae Capital with participation from Sparrow Capital, Boundless Ventures LLP, All In Capital, WEH Ventures, Kumar Saurabh (of Aukera Jewellery), and founders of SNITCH, Souled Store and Bonkers Corner. CEO Archit Nanda is an IIT Bombay alumnus who co-founded KNOT in 2025 after pivoting from an earlier venture, Slick, driving the vision for accessible,-speed-first fashion commerce. CEO Rachit Bansal, also an IIT Bombay graduate and co-founder, spearheads operations and customer-centric delivery innovations in collaboration with Archit.