Neuroscience startup which enables greater precision in the diagnosis and treatment planning of neuro-oncological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Provides clinicians an fMRI processing engine and machine-learning models; and a patient care app. In India, now looking at US market entry. $5M raised in this Pre-Series A round, with $925K raised earlier from Pfizer.

Robotics company with diverse use cases. Robots for material movement, lawn maintenance and agricultural spraying. Has a dozen customers including L&T and Zypp Electric. Undisclosed amount raised in this seed round, company had previously raised in Dec 2021 from DevX Venture Fund, Blume Founders Fund and others.

Quantum computing startup. The company aims to develop a general purpose quantum computer in the next five to six years based on photonic quantum technology (i.e. using photons as data units). There are half a dozen startups (at least) developing a photonic quantum computer globally, based in the UK, Canada and the US. $2M 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.

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.

SpaceTech company developing reusable rockets with re-ignitable and throttleable cryogenic engines. End uses include clearing space debris and space research. $2.5M invested by SCOPE in this seed round, with $5.4M being raised in total. Incubated by PIEDS and the TBI Society at BITS Pilani.

Uses nanorobots in dentistry to solve for tooth decay. Has developed two devices, for use by dentists (B2B) as well as a toothbrush-like device to be available over the counter (B2C). Funds to be used towards a manufacturing facility and aiming at clinical trials in 2025. Raised $1.2M in this seed round at a valuation of $7.1M. Incubated at IISC.

Airbound's goal is to build the world's most efficient delivery drones, starting with medical deliveries and aiming at food and grocery. Comps: Red Wing, Tech Eagle in India; Wing, Zipline globally. $1.7M raised in this seed round which was likely closed some time ago (company has just come out of stealth).