Led · Seed · Aug 2026

Kily develops AI agents that collect marketplace data and combine it with a brand's business goals and operating requirements to automate decisions and workflows across product visibility, advertising, pricing, inventory and other commerce operations. The platform supports e-commerce and quick commerce channels including Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart, and the startup has worked with consumer brands such as ITC. Kily was founded in 2025 by Sankalp Mehrotra, Anurag Singh and Sharad Chitlangia. The company says its agents are designed to reduce reliance on spreadsheets, dashboards and manual processes by automating commerce management and decision-making. Following the recent Rs 30 crore raise, Kily plans to use the funds to strengthen product capabilities, expand go-to-market operations and increase adoption among consumer brands in India.

Participated · Series A · Aug 2026

HomeRun operates a quick-commerce marketplace for construction and interior materials, offering SKUs such as cement, plywood, electricals, plumbing supplies, hardware, adhesives and finishing products. The Bengaluru-founded startup (2024) serves homeowners and contractors, promising delivery within 60 minutes. Over the past year it has fulfilled over 100,000 orders and reported eight-fold growth across top categories. The company plans to use fresh capital to expand geographically, invest in its supply chain and technology, and broaden into new categories. Founders include Pukhraj Grewal, who previously cofounded Tornado and Project Hero. Financially, HomeRun completed an earlier raise of $6.6 million in February prior to this $12 million round.

Led · Seed · Jun 2026

Aivar Innovations provides AI-first technology services to startups, technology-led businesses, and large enterprises to operationalise artificial intelligence across core business workflows. Founded in 2024 in Coimbatore, India, the company focuses on building engineering and research capabilities and AI accelerators to support customer deployments. Following the $4.6M seed raise, Aivar plans to expand its geographic presence across India, the United States, and the Middle East. The company will use the proceeds to grow its engineering and research teams and to invest in go-to-market activities. The article does not disclose revenue, users, or other operating metrics.

Participated · Series A · Feb 2026

Founded in 2020, FREED operates an online platform that counsels consumers and negotiates with creditors to settle unsecured debt. The company has assisted more than 2 million (20 lakh) customers, maintains over 120,000 active accounts, and currently manages in excess of INR 3,200 crore in outstanding debt. Its technology stack supports personalized repayment plans, underwriting, and creditor negotiations, aiming to create transparent paths to financial rehabilitation. With consumer credit penetration rising across India, FREED plans to widen its geographic reach, deepen institutional partnerships, and enhance its product and underwriting capabilities. The firm positions itself as a critical player in India’s evolving financial-health ecosystem, focusing on innovation and compliance to scale responsibly.

Led · Series A · Jan 2026

Nivaan Care offers a specialized healthcare platform that combines interventional pain management, physiotherapy, and coordinated patient support to create a standardized care pathway for chronic pain sufferers. The company differentiates itself from generalist settings through a clinician-centric, outcomes-measured approach intended to deliver consistent improvements for patients. By centralizing diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, Nivaan aims to address the fragmented access that affects an estimated 270 million Indians living with chronic pain. Investor commentary highlights the team’s clinical depth and its ability to scale specialty care without sacrificing quality. With fresh capital, the company plans to accelerate national expansion, open additional locations, and deepen its platform capabilities to make specialist pain care more accessible and repeatable. Although specific revenue or user metrics were not disclosed, the sizable market opportunity and operational focus have attracted multiple healthcare-focused investors.