Nugen develops Domain-Aligned AI™ technology aimed at improving interpretability and alignment of AI models for enterprise use. The startup operates out of Mumbai and San Francisco and is building a research team to advance its capabilities. Its technology is intended to enable Fortune 500 companies to deploy AI in critical workflows with greater confidence, particularly in sectors such as legal and corporate finance. Co-founders Aakash Patil and Mrunmayee Shende lead the company’s research efforts. Nugen is positioning its product for reliability and trustworthiness rather than consumer-facing metrics. The company announced a funding event that will support continued research and team growth.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Aug 2025