Led · Seed · Jul 2026

UpKraft operates an AI-powered extracurricular learning platform aimed at augmenting learning outside the classroom. The company is Bengaluru-based and plans to expand operations to Gurugram following its latest fundraise. UpKraft raised Rs 1.6 crore in a pre-seed round led by PedalStart with participation from angel investors and startup ecosystem leaders. It said the capital will be used to strengthen its AI-driven learning ecosystem and to hire high-performing teams across key functions. The article references team members Tejasvi Singh Kushwah, Varun Mangal and Kritika Varandani. No revenue, user metrics, or founding year were disclosed in the coverage.

Led · Equity · Apr 2026

Axten Hospitals operates specialised surgical facilities focused on standardised care delivery, operational efficiency, and fixed pricing under its “Honest Surgery Price” approach. The company concentrates on high-volume procedures across general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ENT, and oncology. It launched a pilot facility in East of Kailash, New Delhi, in FY25 and reported about Rs 9 crore in revenue in its first year while remaining EBITDA positive. Axten plans an asset-light expansion strategy, aiming to open three new facilities in the next 12 months through partnerships and branding, and to launch a technology platform for patient discovery, booking, and post-operative care. The startup targets building a network of over 25 facilities across the top five metro cities and reaching Rs 250 crore in revenue over the next five years. The company was founded by Gauttam Chhabra.

Led · Seed · Mar 2026

Founded in 2023 by Manish Paul, Moe Puppy is a direct-to-consumer pet care brand focused on grooming and wellness products including dry shampoo and anti-tick spray. The brand serves customers through its website, major marketplaces (Amazon), quick-commerce platforms (Blinkit, Zepto) and pet-focused platforms such as Supertails. Moe Puppy reports having served over 1 lakh customers, a repeat purchase rate of around 30%, and 10x growth over the past year. With the recent pre-seed raise, the company plans to invest in marketing, product R&D, supply-chain optimisation and selective hires across growth, operations and customer experience. The article positions the startup within a growing Indian pet care market where demand for premium and wellness-focused products is increasing.

Led · Seed · Feb 2026

Preventify operates a hybrid, clinic-centred healthcare model that blends in-clinic consultations with digital monitoring and structured follow-ups. Its protocol-driven care targets chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and respiratory diseases for patients in underserved regions. The company currently runs three clinics in Kerala and has treated more than 40,000 patients. Preventify employs a cluster-based expansion strategy to standardise care delivery while controlling costs. Near-term plans call for building an initial cluster of ten clinics, integrating diagnostics and pharmacy services, and launching subscription-based managed care programmes. The startup will also enhance its technology stack and hire additional clinicians, nurses, care coordinators and central medical staff over the next 12–18 months. Founded by Nirmal NR and Dr. Rakesh, Preventify is positioning itself as an accessible preventive-care platform. The company recently secured Rs 2 crore in pre-seed funding to support these initiatives.

Led · Seed · Jan 2026

Founded in June 2025, MiniPix has built a premium, mobile-native video platform that streams short-form, vertical micro-dramas in multiple Indian languages aimed at "Bharat" users in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The app has crossed 100,000 downloads within six months of launch and already counts more than 20,000 paying subscribers. Viewers have generated over 3 million episode views, amounting to 35,000+ hours of streamed content. These engagement levels translate into an annual recurring revenue of more than Rs 3 crore, underscoring early product-market fit. With its fresh capital, the company plans to deepen regional content creation, enhance its platform capabilities, and hire an execution-focused team. Management aspires to build a long-term, culturally rooted entertainment brand that feels native to India’s mobile consumption habits.