AAA game studio building its flagship title, eCricket, which is slated for release on mobile this year. The game will feature tactical batting and bowling systems, physics-driven gameplay (i.e. real time simulation of physical laws in the real world), AI commentary, and broadcast-style presentation. It has secured global player roster rights for over 600 professional cricketers, including Chris Gayle, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Kane Williamson, Pat Cummins, Jos Buttler, Travis Head, and Andre Russell. It is also building Escape.ai, a creator marketplace and distribution platform. $11M Pre-Series A led by Blume, V3 Ventures, MIXI, Times Internet. The round also saw participation from Indian cricketers including MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Tilak Varma, Sai Sudharsan, and Hardik Pandya. It last raised an $8.5M seed round in Apr 2024 led by Blume, along with MIXI and Gemba. Founded in 2024, Bengaluru based. Founders: CEO Karan was previously CMO at Unacademy for a year, before which he was the head of brand marketing at Xiaomi India for four years. CPTO Anurag (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology '05) was the CTO of LivingCities for a year, before which he was at Improbable for four years. CPO Tina (XLRI Jamshedpur '07) was previously at Unacademy for three years, before which she was at Tencent Games as the HR head for India for two years.

Electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft). Trial runs underway since December 2025. ₹10CR cheque from IndiGo Ventures, a likely Series A extension following on the company's $10M Series A1 from Accel in Jan 2025. Accel first led the company's $1.7M seed round. Founded in Jun 2023, Bangalore based. Founders: CEO Adrian (Pforzheim University '19; The New School '23) worked on product and operation design at German-based Lilium (electric VTOL planes); CTO Rakesh (Shivaji University '06; Coventry University '09) was a founding member of Lilium's product design team and co-founded Dreiwelt (3D modeling studio for consumer goods all the way to cars); Chief Innovation Officer Shivam (GTU '15; San Jose State Univ. '18) was a software engineer at US-based Joby Aviation (also electric VTOL) and was a firmware engineer at Samsung Semiconductor in SF.

AI-powered growth platform that helps brands scale revenue by identifying gaps, optimizing performance, and automating key functions across digital commerce. Acting as a data-driven growth agent, it analyzes patterns, surfaces opportunities, and enables teams to make faster, more effective decisions. $15M Series A ed by Susquehanna (SIG), along with existing investors InfoEdge Ventures and Kae Capital. Founded in 2024, Gurugram based. Founders: CEO Manas (IIM Bangalore '07, IIT Delhi '05) was in the core leadership team at Blinkit for 6 years, before which he was a Director in Standard Chartered Bank for a year; CBO Srikumar (IIT Bombay '07) was the head of category at Blinkit for six years, before which he was a senior manager in the supply chain department at Snapdeal; CTO Nitish (IIIT Allahabad '12) was previously the director of technology at Blinkit for five years, before which he was in PayU Payments for three years.

Provides smart energy metering and billing solutions for residential, commercial and co-living properties. Its systems enable real-time monitoring, prepaid billing, and automated payment collection, helping property owners improve cash flow and reduce disputes (i.e. near-complete bill recovery across multiple tenants and use cases). $3.2M Pre-Series A led by Big Global JSC, with participation from YourNest and HBeon Labs. Founded in 2018, Noida based. Founders: CEO Anant, CIO Aakarsh and COO Bhavya (VIT '20) founded Aliste straight out of college. Aakarsh (VIT '20) was head of electrical engineering at Team RoverX (a Mars Rover project) for three years during college.

AI-powered hiring platform that uses autonomous agents to streamline recruitment workflows. Its agents handle tasks like background verification and candidate sourcing, enabling faster, more accurate, and scalable hiring. By combining multiple AI agents, the platform connects data, decisions, and workflows to simplify talent acquisition. The company’s flagship agent, Trace, is now used by nearly 300 enterprise customers across India and Europe for automated background verification. $8 million Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with IIFL co-investing as a strategic partner. Founded in May 2020, based in Delhi. Founders: Jaibir (Pepperdine University '20) was previously a partner in the Nihal Singh Family Office (his family's) for six years. Armaan (UCLA '20) joined almost straight out of college, during which time he was an intern at SoftBank Investment Advisors and the WEF.

Alcobev brand offering low-calorie, zero-sugar hard seltzers as an alternative to beer and cocktails. With a 6% ABV and a light, balanced taste profile, it targets young consumers looking for easy, session-friendly drinks. The brand offers "fruit forward" flavors, e.g. lemon, peach, and berries. Pre-Series A round of an undisclosed amount from The Chennai Angels, along with existing investors including Mumbai Angels, Chandigarh Angel Network, ah! Ventures, and other angels. Founded in 2020, Noida based. Founders: CEO Ruchi (VIT '10, IBS Hyderabad '12) was previously a brand manager at Apppl Combine for less than a year, before which she was a director at BREWINK for 3 years; no previous work experience publicly available for Gaurav (Delhi College of Arts and Commerce '12).

Vehicle servicing platform that connects car owners with verified service centers. It enables booking, upfront pricing, and real-time tracking of repairs, making the maintenance process more transparent and convenient. ₹2.4CR Pre-Series A from undisclosed investors. Founded in 2019, based in Faridabad. Founder & CEO Pawan (VBS Purvanchal University '08) was previously the head of sourcing and supply chain at Lohia Auto for 2 years.

EV financing and asset management platform. Its services include leasing, asset management, maintenance, roadside assistance, and recovery. It has enabled financing for over 25,000 EVs across two-wheelers, cars, buses, and trucks. $6.4M Series A led by IvyCap Ventures, along with existing investors Asian Development Bank, Advantedge Founders, as well as Trucks Venture Capital. The company raised $3M in March 2025. Founded in Apr 2023 in partnership with Grip Invest, Gurgaon based. Founder and CEO Kunal (IIM Bangalore '05) was previously the CEO of CARS24, was Executive VP at Bain Capital, and was MD and CEO of CEAT Specialty Tyres. He started out at BCG (eight years).

Wealth management firm offering tailored investment solutions for high-net-worth individuals. It combines portfolio management with access to boutique private equity opportunities. AUM recently crossed ₹200CR. It is moving beyond metros to Tier 2 cities, strengthening its presence in cities like Jaipur and Kanpur. ₹2CR pre-series A round by some family offices based out of Jaipur and Mumbai. Founded in Apr 2025, Gurgaon based. Founders: Valmik (NMIMS '19) was previously an investment advisor at Kotak for less than a year, before which he was a senior associate at Client Associates for 4 years; Shivansh (Delhi College of Arts and Commerce '20, IMI Delhi '23) was in the family office for one of India’s largest gaming companies (name undisclosed) and a private banker at Client Associates for a year each.

Fresh food platform offering fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-cook meal solutions. It focuses on providing clean, high-quality produce while simplifying healthy eating. Operates in 50 cities and on six quick commerce platforms which comprise over 60% of business. ₹85CR in revenue in FY25. $10.8M in a funding round from existing investor Euro Gulf Investment. Exponentia led the $5M seed round in 2022. Founded in Aug 2021, Mumbai based. Founder & CEO Pratik (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University '04, IMT Ghaziabad '08) was the Founder of Wadi.com (online groceries) in the UAE. Wadi.com raised $97M and was acquired by Carrefour (Majid Al Futtaim). He was subsequently global head of digital and e-commerce at Marico.