Participated · Seed · Aug 2026

Founded in 2022 by Ankit Dass and later joined by co-founder Vidushi Chaudhary, Zaydn is a Delhi-based sneaker brand with in-house manufacturing capabilities and a digital-first presence. The company offers trend-led, expressive sneakers positioned at mass-premium price points and targets Gen-Z consumers. Product features highlighted include a wide toe box, lightweight TPR soles, dual cushioning, memory foam insoles, and breathable uppers intended for everyday wear. Zaydn aims to make premium-looking sneakers accessible to Indian consumers by bridging the gap between aspirational designs and accessible pricing. The brand plans to use recent seed funding to scale inventory and production capacity, strengthen working capital, expand across D2C and marketplaces, and invest in product development, brand building, technology, and team growth. The articles note India’s sneaker market size and growth but do not disclose Zaydn’s revenue, users, or other financial metrics.

Led · Equity · Aug 2026

Invisel develops and sells invisible nano coatings that form a protective layer on surfaces such as glass, marble, tiles, fabric, leather and metal, with a single application lasting between 6–12 months and taking minutes to apply. The company sells direct-to-consumer, works with institutional OEM partners in the furniture industry, and offers professional application services across multiple cities. Within just over a year of commercial operations it has served more than 60,000 customers across 900+ pin codes, generated ₹5.2 crore in FY26 revenue, and achieved profitability without prior external funding. Founded by Atharva Ulangwar (Founder & CEO) and Sumedh Yeolekar (Co-founder & CMO), Invisel has built in-house formulation and manufacturing capabilities and plans to establish a dedicated manufacturing and research facility in Pune. Future plans include expanding its professional application network from three to twelve cities, launching in the UAE later this year, introducing five new product categories, and investing in advanced materials research and patent development.

Led · Equity · Apr 2026

Founded in April 2023 in Udaipur, Kingdom of Chess operates an AI-powered adaptive learning engine that personalises chess education for children aged 4 to 15. Every session combines real-time AI insights with human coaches—100+ internationally rated tutors and 30+ FIDE Masters—to provide a human-in-the-loop experience. The platform is gamified and positions chess as a cognitive development tool rather than solely chess instruction. Kingdom of Chess reports 10,000+ active students across 30+ countries and has achieved 5x revenue growth in the last 12 months while remaining profitable and bootstrapped until this round. Its track record includes producing 100+ champions, developing 15+ FIDE-titled Masters, and students winning World Championship bronze and Commonwealth gold medals. The company plans to scale to 100,000 children, expand its coach network, launch full AI tutoring tools, and pursue offline expansion after a future raise.

Led · Seed · Mar 2026

Mannlich operates as a D2C men's grooming brand offering personal care products directly to customers. The company recently raised $294,000 in a seed round to support its growth. It plans to use the capital to enhance research and development and to grow its team, especially in R&D and branding functions. The seed round brought institutional investors as well as notable angel backers, indicating early external validation. The article does not disclose revenue, user metrics, founding year, or location. Mannlich's near-term focus appears to be product development and brand building backed by the new funding.

Led · Seed · Feb 2026

Founded in 2021, WellWith is a Noida-based wellness startup that leverages Himalayan sea buckthorn to create science-backed products for immunity, skin health, digestion, energy, and overall preventive care. The company blends traditional wisdom with modern research, prioritizing transparency, minimal processing, and ethical sourcing. Its pan-India direct-selling network, supported by Studentpreneur and Mompreneur programs, has driven consistent revenue growth through repeat purchases and strong organic demand. WellWith seeks to build a scalable, impact-focused business grounded in responsible practices and long-term value creation. With fresh capital, the team plans to conduct structured clinical studies to validate product efficacy and safety. It will also deepen sourcing, processing, and logistics capabilities in Ladakh and the broader Himalayan region to enhance quality and scalability.