Led · Seed · Sep 2021

Trillbit builds a proximity intelligence platform that lets standard audio speakers and smart devices communicate and authenticate using acoustic channels without the need for internet or any additional hardware. Its technology transmits data over sound so any existing device with a microphone can operate on the platform with no added infrastructure. The company says its protocol is PSD2‑compliant and is aimed at IoT authentication and voice commerce use cases, positioning itself to help circumvent deep fakes. Trillbit is Techstars- and Cisco-backed and claims to be working with several companies across India and the US on applications from device provisioning to device authentication. Founded in 2017 by Bhaskar Deo, Shashikant Burnwal, and Mrigesh Parashar, it is Boston-based with an office in Bengaluru. The startup raised $1.5M in seed funding to be used for business development activities in the USA and other geographies.

Participated · Series A · Aug 2019

Orbo.ai develops deep learning–powered imaging and visual enhancement technology to automatically improve imagery and provide higher resolutions for pictures and videos on mobiles, laptops and display devices. The company serves multiple industries including media and entertainment, 5G, retail, and e-commerce and has collaborated with organisations such as Intel to bring research-based vision products to hardware. Founded in 2015, Orbo has built core IP around automated visual enhancement and positions its platform for broad cross-domain applications. The startup plans to use the new funding to ramp up AI-based research and to create a seamless, automated visual enhancement stack. Management also intends to expedite expansion and hiring across R&D, engineering, product development, sales, and marketing. The company recently raised a Pre-Series A round of $1.6M to fund these efforts.