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Elixiir Foods operates a tech-driven grocery and quick commerce platform focused on fresh, healthy, and regional products. It combines AI for inventory, supply chain optimization, and personalized recommendations with fast delivery. Serves urban consumers via app and dark stores. Early traction includes rapid customer acquisition and expansion in multiple cities. Stage: Seed ($9 Mn from 3one4 Capital and Incubate Fund Asia).
↳ Arvind Mediratta, Ambuj Narayan
Emergent creates horizontal AI apps for enterprises, automating workflows, delivering real-time insights, and optimizing operations for Indian businesses. Features intuitive dashboards and seamless integrations. Bengaluru-based with strong YC/Lightspeed traction and early adoption. Website excels: dynamic, interactive demos, modern gradients, fast-loading, premium tech vibe. Small team focused on practical AI impact. Stage: Early Stage/Seed.
↳ Mukund Jha (CEO) and Madhav Jha (CTO)
Entellus Industries manufactures rare earth metals and alloys like NdPr for permanent magnets used in EVs, wind turbines, and electronics, addressing supply chain gaps in India. Chennai-based with Tamil Nadu plants, it has proven technical capabilities and media recognition for pioneering domestic production. Traction includes partnerships and expansion funding. Stage: Series A (₹50 Cr led by ZeroW).
↳ Simha Kumar, Nagarajan Mahadeven
Exotel AI develops cloud communication platforms with conversational AI, call automation, and omnichannel customer engagement tools. Enterprises use it for call centers, messaging, and voice bots integrated with CRM systems. The platform supports scalable communication infrastructure for fintech, e-commerce, and mobility companies. Widely used across Asia and emerging markets. Stage: Series D funded.
↳ Shivakumar Ganesan, Ishwar Sridharan
Exponent Energy develops 15-minute rapid charging technology for electric vehicles. In news for their massive expansion in the commercial 3-wheeler segment and battery-as-a-service model. Stage: Series B.
↳ Arun Vinayak, Sanjay Byalal
Sarvam AI is building full-stack AI infrastructure for India — including sovereign large language models trained on Indian languages, speech APIs, and enterprise AI deployment tools. Founded by IIT alumni and ex-Microsoft researchers, Sarvam is backed by Peak XV and Lightspeed.
↳ Vivek Raghavan, Pratyush Kumar
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