GobbleCube is a Bengaluru-based startup that helps consumer brands grow faster by acting like an AI-powered “growth assistant.” It tracks massive amounts of data from apps like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart, covering things like product pricing, visibility, and ad performance and turns all of that into insights brands can actually use. In just nine months after launch, they’ve already hit $2M in annual revenue and work with over 200 brands. They’re now starting to expand to new markets like MENA and LATAM. $3.5M Pre‑Series A round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with continued support from Kae Capital, to deepen AI precision and broaden global reach. Manas Gupta, Co‑founder & CEO leads AI strategy and scaling. Srikumar Nair, Co‑founder had co-led Blinkit’s early-stage growth efforts. Nitesh Jindal, Co‑founder had overlooked Blinkit’s data systems.

Cookd is a Chennai-born digital-first cooking brand blending recipe content, community, and consumer goods. From its app featuring over 800+ easy-to-follow recipe videos, Cookd empowers home cooks with meal planning, grocery guidance, and helpful cooking tips. It extends its reach via D2C food kits such as masalas, gravies, and cooking pastes, available both online and in 1,600+ retail outlets. The fresh funding will support deeper penetration in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, accelerated product innovation, and expansion of its cooking kit range. $16CR Pre‑Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital, with participation from Eternal Capital, Sun Icon Ventures and PeerCheque. PeerCheque is not linked here. Aathitiyan V S, the Founder & CEO is the driving force behind Cookd’s content-to-commerce journey.

CIMware is a Bengaluru-founded startup on a mission to redefine how data centres operate. At its core is the Composable Infrastructure Module (CIM)- a patented, rack-level “smart switch” that unites compute, storage, and networking in one compact unit. It’s specifically designed to handle the heavy workloads of AI, machine learning, and cloud applications. By using high-speed memory to directly connect processors, their tech significantly cuts down on power usage and equipment costs, bringing down total cost of ownership by up to 80%. With working prototypes already built, the company is now focusing on expanding to international markets and forming global partnerships. $2.3 M Pre‑Series A round led by Transition VC, which will fuel hardware production, software team growth, and global go-to-market execution. Rajiv Ganth, Founder & CEO- brings deep expertise in distributed systems from roles at Intel, EMC, CloudSimple and led the CIMware R&D and go-to-market strategy.

Coratia Technologies is a deep‑tech startup focused on underwater inspection. Born out of an NIT Rourkela student project in 2021, it developed cutting-edge remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that inspect infrastructure like dams, bridges, ports and even support national defence surveillance. Today, their Jaladuta and Jalasimha drones, capable of reaching depths of 150m and 300m respectively, are supported by clients including the Indian Navy, Railway, Tata Steel etc. $2M Pre‑Series A round led by MGF Kavachh to scale R&D, build Bangalore & Bhubaneswar production wings, and advance AUV capabilities. Debendra Pradhan, Co‑founder & CEO, turned his NIT Rourkela project into a commercial robotics firm and secured India’s first underwater robotics deal via Shark Tank. Biswajit Swain, Co‑founder & CTO, the technical architect behind Jaladuta and Jalasimha, piloting their sonar and autonomy systems.

Lamark Biotech is an Ahmedabad-based biopharma startup working to make essential biologic drugs like insulin and antibodies easier to store and transport. Their core innovation, the ProteoStrong platform, helps stabilize these drugs so they don’t need constant refrigeration, which is a major barrier in low-resource or remote areas. By removing cold-chain dependence, Lamark aims to make life-saving treatments more accessible and affordable, especially in places where medical infrastructure is limited. $ 6.5CR Pre‑Series A round led by IAN Group (via IAN Alpha Fund and BioAngels). It also included angel participation from Dr Vinayender Tulla, Dr Nita Roy, and Venkataraman KNK, all domain experts in biotech and healthcare. Two of them are not linked here. Dr Vaibhav Bhatia, Founder & CEO- biochemist turned entrepreneur who has led Lamark from campus to incubator and now to biotech innovation.

Sahi is a Bengaluru-based trading platform designed for active retail investors, introduced in December 2024. The app prioritizes a “chart-first” experience, offering real-time values, open-interest tracking, technical indicators, AI-enhanced insights, and lightning-fast execution, all wrapped in a streamlined UI. With over 200,000 app downloads to date, the platform grows by more than 50% in active users each month, and about 20% of users have completed over 500 trades in under six months. $10.5M Series A round led by Accel and Elevation Capital. Dale Vaz, Co‑founder & CEO- former CTO at Swiggy, now steering product and tech strategy for Sahi. Manish Jain, Co‑founder & CPO - previously Vice President at Kotak Securities (and earlier with Fisdom), leading trading product innovation and user experience

Loopworm is a Bengaluru-based biotech startup rethinking how the world produces protein- by using silkworms instead of traditional industrial reactors. Their “reactor-free” approach lets them grow useful proteins, enzymes, and other materials directly inside insect biomass, making the process faster, cheaper, and more scalable. Founded in 2019, the startup runs a 6,000-tonne/year insect-processing plant that exports products globally- serving aquaculture, pet food, diagnostics, and animal vaccine markets and has secured international certifications. $3.25M Pre‑Series  A round led by WaterBridge Ventures and Enrission India Capital. Ankit Alok Bagaria, Co‑founder & CEO- leads vision and commercialization after developing Loopworm’s core biotech process. Abhi Gawri, Co‑founder & CTO oversees tech development and product innovation direction.

Fabheads is a Chennai-based deep-tech venture founded in 2015, focused on automating composite manufacturing. Their proprietary Adaptive Tow Placement technology, including Asia’s first continuous-fiber 3D printer, enables automated fabrication of lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber parts. The startup serves aerospace, defense, mobility, drones, and clean-energy clients, including ISRO, Tata Group, and Motherson Group, and is building a new 100,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Bengaluru to support rising demand. $10M Series A round led by Accel, with senior participation from Trifecta Capital, which contributed $2.3M in venture debt- bringing Fabheads’ total funding to $13M. The fresh capital will be used to expand manufacturing capacity, deepen R&D, and scale leadership and engineering teams in Bengaluru’s Aerospace Park. Dhinesh Kanagaraj, Co‑founder & CEO, an IIT‑Madras alumnus and former ISRO engineer who personally developed early 3D‑printer prototypes. Abhijeet Rathore, Co‑founder & CTO, an IIT‑Delhi alum who previously designed rocket components at ISRO.

Jobizo is a Gurgaon-based HR-tech startup modernizing healthcare staffing by linking hospitals and clinics with vetted medical professionals—doctors, nurses, lab technicians—available for both temporary and long-term roles. Leveraging AI-powered matching and compliance tools, the platform has facilitated over 18,500 short-term assignments and 875 full-time hires in India, and manages a network of 60,000+ healthcare workers, operating across more than 41 countries . $1.4M Pre‑Series A round led by Alkemi Growth Capital, with follow-on investments from Inflection Point Ventures and Incubate Fund Asia . Naveen Trehan, Co‑founder & Chairman – leads strategic vision, and previously co-founded IFANglobal. Avishek Agarwal, Co‑founder & CEO – heads product roadmap and growth, with prior experience in healthcare recruitment at IFANglobal.

Skippi is a Hyderabad-based clean-label ice pop brand reviving India’s nostalgic frozen treats with a modern, health-conscious twist. The company uses RO-purified water and natural ingredients to create preservative-free popsicles in a variety of fruity and tangy flavours. With increasing traction among urban families and school-focused distributors, Skippi is gearing up for international expansion, starting with the Middle East. ₹12CR extended pre‑Series A round led by Dubai-based Surya family offices (₹10CR), with the remaining ₹2CR coming from a set of angel investors. Bestvantage Investments advised on the transaction. The capital will go towards new product development, senior-level hiring, marketing initiatives, and setting up new distribution channels overseas. Ravi Kabra (Co-founder & CEO) gained national visibility after securing a full-house deal on Shark Tank India and has since led Skippi’s scale-up efforts. Anuja Kabra (Co-founder) heads product innovation and supply chain operations, bringing deep domain expertise in consumer goods manufacturing.