Led · Seed · Jun 2026

Clairva sources, licenses, and structures real-world data from content owners, production houses, studios, archives, institutions, and contributor networks to create provenance-backed datasets for AI foundation models, embodied AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. The company is developing proprietary technology across the data pipeline, including licensed dataset ingestion, rights and provenance tracking, automated enrichment, metadata generation, action and object tagging, temporal segmentation, quality validation, and dataset packaging. Clairva is initially focused on addressing underrepresented languages, environments, behaviors, gestures, workflows, and objects in India, Southeast Asia, and other Global South markets. It was founded in 2025 by Sunil Nair, Sabari Raju, Dushyant Verma, and Amit Parashar. Following its pre-seed raise, Clairva plans to strengthen its licensed data supply network and expand partnerships with content owners and institutions while supporting commercial engagement with global AI customers.

Participated · Equity · Apr 2026

Optimized Electrotech develops battle-tested electro-optic platforms that combine advanced sensors and AI for defence and related applications. The company has deployed ground-based systems in mission-critical defence environments and cites an ADITI win as strategic validation. It has secured initial orders for a satellite platform and is designing programmes with scale toward a constellation capable of delivering persistent, real-time imaging and surveillance. Optimized Electrotech describes its technology as AI-native imaging engineered for convergence across land and space domains. The company plans to use recent funding to accelerate satellite development and build constellation-scale infrastructure while expanding its presence in defence and homeland security markets. Coverage frames the firm as positioning itself as a sovereign sensing-stack provider that integrates hardware, software, and intelligence layers.

Participated · Series A · Mar 2026

Founded in 2021 and based in Noida, Kidbea designs and sells bamboo-led apparel and childcare products for infants and toddlers, including rompers, onesies, nightwear, newborn essentials and accessories. The brand emphasizes comfort, breathability and sustainability in its product portfolio. Kidbea operates an omnichannel business and recently launched exclusive brand outlets in Pune, Hyderabad and Indore as part of its offline expansion. The company reports an annual recurring revenue of Rs 100 crore and has plans to open over 100 exclusive outlets and enter more than 200 multi-brand stores in the next 12–24 months. Kidbea will also invest in product development and category expansion following its Series A raise. The company has been recognized among India’s Fast 42 brands and received the Best Kids Brand award in 2025.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

Workroom Automation provides a connected factory platform that integrates data from ERP, MES, machines and shop-floor workflows to enable production planning, real-time progress tracking, efficiency improvements and quality control. The company emphasizes an AI planning engine as a core capability and plans to enhance that engine with proceeds from its Seed round. The startup intends to expand its automation capabilities and scale go-to-market and enterprise sales efforts using the new capital. It was founded by Abhinav Atthota and Rohan Agarwal and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company operates in the Manufacturing AI/Industrial Automation software category. The article does not disclose revenue, user counts, or a valuation.

Participated · Series A · Mar 2026

Kult operates a technology-led beauty and personal care marketplace that uses artificial intelligence to tailor product recommendations to individual consumers’ skincare needs. Its visual catalog is designed to be inclusive of a wide spectrum of Indian skin tones, making product discovery more relevant for domestic shoppers. Founded by Karishma Singh and Ruchika Pallavi, the company is focused solely on e-commerce and currently has no plans for offline distribution. Kult is negotiating with multiple global beauty brands to secure exclusive distribution deals on its platform, expanding its assortment beyond what is already available on competing sites. Management and new investors believe India’s online beauty and personal care market will reach $10 billion by 2027, providing significant headroom for growth. Following its Series A raise, Kult’s backers have publicly targeted a valuation of roughly Rs 5,000 crore (≈$600 million) within the next 12 months, although the company has not disclosed current revenue or user numbers.