The Venture Codex

Participated · Seed · Feb 2026

Founded in 2023, Gushwork deploys a network of AI agents to automatically generate SEO-optimized content, build 10–20 backlinks per client through 200–300 partner sites, and track inbound leads in an integrated CMS. The Delaware-headquartered company, with a 70-person team in India, serves more than 300 paying customers—95% of them in the U.S.—mainly high-ticket B2B service providers, industrial distributors, and contract manufacturers. Subscriptions average $800–$900 per month, translating to $9,000–$10,000 in annual contract value. After only three months of offering its AI search product, Gushwork is running at roughly $1.5 million in annualized recurring revenue and is growing 50%–80% month over month, aiming for $3 million–$3.5 million ARR within the next quarter. Internal data show that AI-based search now represents 20% of website traffic but delivers 40% of inbound leads for clients, with some customers closing up to $350,000 in new contracts. More than 800 additional businesses sit on the company’s waitlist. The new capital will fund engineering hires, model accuracy improvements, and expanded go-to-market efforts.

Led · Seed · Aug 2025

Rifa AI develops AI-powered voice agents and an enterprise call-center platform that automates customer service conversations using advanced AI models, structured decision trees, policy-based workflows, and API integrations. Its modular, scalable voice solutions are designed to be regulatory compliant for industries such as insurance, health care, and financial services, meeting standards like HIPAA and TCPA. Founded in 2023 by IIT‑Bombay graduates Sameer Fulzele and Shubham Khoker, the company focuses on creating human-like voice agents that autonomously manage customer conversations in real time. Rifa AI has secured $1.1M in pre-seed funding led by Seaborne Capital with participation from NASSCOM and FalconX. The funding will be used to grow its pre-seed fund, expand operations in North America, and extend its platform to more enterprise customers, particularly in high-compliance environments. The company emphasizes data integrity, security, and compliance while aiming to bridge the gap between intelligent voice technology and regulated enterprise workflows.