Ikin Global Raises $2 Million In Funding

Kochi-based IoT smart lock startup Ikin Global has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A2 funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures, Callapina Capital, and AWE Funds. The funding will support the company’s global expansion, product development, and manufacturing growth.

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MyKare.ai Secures $3.2 Million in Funding

MyKare.ai has secured $3.2 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-native healthcare operating system for clinics and hospitals. The fresh capital will help the startup enhance its AI platform and expand its presence across international markets.

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HR-Tech Startup Zappyhire Raises Funding

Zappyhire has raised around ₹5 Crore in funding, with participation from Manorama Online Elevate. The AI-powered hiring platform helps job seekers find suitable opportunities within minutes and reported revenue of around ₹5 Crore in the last financial year.

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Estro Tech Robotics Raises Seed Funding

Kerala-based Estro Tech Robotics has raised ₹1 Crore in a seed funding round led by Genrobotics Innovations. The investment will support a strategic collaboration that combines Genrobotics' expertise in robotics and technology commercialisation with Estro Tech's capabilities in AIoT, automation, and intelligent systems.

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Lokam.ai Raises $350k to Expand AI Solutions for Automotive Dealers

Kerala startup Lokam.ai has raised $350,000 in funding, led by its customer World Auto Group, after the successful deployment of its platform. The startup is also backed by the NVIDIA Inception Program and LvlUp Ventures and aims to help automotive dealerships increase vehicle sales and improve customer retention.

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Past Events

VC 101 BOOTCAMP, 15 July

KSUM's VC 101 Bootcamp, held on 15 July, 2026, featured Shashank Randev, Founder of 247VC, who shared practical insights on venture capital, fundraising, and building investor-ready startups.

VC 101 BOOTCAMP, 27 June

KSUM successfully organised the VC 101 Bootcamp on 27 June 2026 in Kochi. The bootcamp featured sessions by Arpit Agarwal, Partner at Blume Ventures, and Prince Jacob, Founder & CEO of MetaShot.

Deep-Tech Startup RoshAI Raised ₹22 Cr from IAN

RoshAI, a Kochi-based deep-tech startup, has raised ₹22 crore in a funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund. The company plans to use the funds to improve its products, expand deployments, and grow its presence in global industrial markets.

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Aman Gupta Invested in D2C Startup Fulva

Fulva, a Kerala-based confectionery brand, has raised fresh funding from Aman Gupta through SailThru Ventures, along with participation from other investors and industry leaders. The investment marks a key step in the brand’s growth within India’s D2C food sector.

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Startups Raise Investments at Manorama Elevate Season 2

Manorama Online Elevate – Season 2 witnessed strong investor interest as multiple startups secured significant funding commitments during the program. Zappy Hire emerged as the highest-funded startup, raising ₹1 crore from Anne Sajeev, Alex K Babu, and Dr. Tom M Joseph.

Other funded startups included Tuttifrutti with ₹50 lakh, backed by Navas Meeran and Anne Sajeev; Naturup with ₹50 lakh from Alex K Babu and Anne Sajeev; Eight Times Eight with ₹50 lakh from Alex K Babu, Dr. Tom M Joseph, and Rahul Abraham Mamman; and Evide, which secured ₹30 lakh from Rahul Abraham Mamman, Navas Meeran, and Dr. Tom M Joseph.

In addition to investments, Anne Sajeev and Alex K Babu also extended advertisement support, further boosting visibility for participating startups.

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Bloq Chosen for National Quantum Mission Funding to Boost Enterprise Adoption

Bloq, a quantum technology startup, has been selected for funding under the Government of India’s National Quantum Mission. It is one of nine startups chosen and the only one under the IISc-based FQCI hub, with plans to develop advanced quantum software and support enterprise adoption.

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Emversity acquired Kerala based Edtech Lanstitut for $4.25 Million.

Emversity, a skilling and recruitment platform, has acquired Kerala-based healthcare startup Lanstitut Technologies for about $4.25 million through cash and stock. This is Emversity’s first acquisition and will help the company meet rising global demand for trained Indian healthcare professionals.

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Genrobotics Wins Singapore Contract, Beats 600 Competitors

Genrobotics, an Indian robotics company, has secured a contract from PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, after competing with over 600 global companies. The project will involve deploying robotic systems for sewer inspection and water infrastructure management in Singapore.

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Past Events

VC 101: Bootcamp - Kochi, March 28

KSUM hosted a VC 101 Bootcamp in Kochi in partnership with HubSpot For Startups, bringing together 100+ early-stage founders for an in-depth session on venture capital and fundraising.

Sulesh Kumar of Ideaspring Capital shared key insights on VC expectations and funding dynamics, followed by Aravind Jayendran of LatentForce, who offered a candid perspective on navigating early-stage fundraising.

MyDesignation Raises Rs 40 Crore in Series A Funding

Kerala-based D2C fashion brand MyDesignation.com has raised Rs 40 crore in a Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures. Existing investors Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures, and Dominor Investments also participated in the round.

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Deeptech Marine Robotics Startup EyeROV Raises Pre-Series A

Marine robotics startup EyeROV has raised Rs 13 crore in a pre-Series A funding round co-invested by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures. Funds raised will be used to accelerate R & D, drive new product innovation and support market expansion across India and global markets.

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Vashishtha Research Raises Rs 5 Cr Investment from Supreme Industries

Vashishtha Research Private Limited has secured a strategic investment of Rs 5 Crore from The Supreme Industries Ltd. The funding will support the development and commercialization of advanced composite storage solutions, especially high-pressure gas storage systems for alternative fuels such as CNG and hydrogen.

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Healthcare Startup Preventify raises Rs 2 Cr pre-seed funding.

Healthcare startup Preventify has raised Rs 2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, with participation from Angel Investors including Viren Shetty, Jatin Kakrani, and the founders of Supertails and Agrizy.

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Global Validation for Kerala Deep-Tech: U.S. Firm Acquires Kerala Startup Inntot

Kerala-based Inntot Technologies acquired byUS-headquartered Visteon. Inntot is a Deep Tech Company with SDR IP Solutions for Digital Radio Mondiale. Financial details were not disclosed. Post acquisition, Inntot will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary, with founders and team continuing in their roles.

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Entri App join hands with Udemy for Native-Language Skill Training in India

Udemy has partnered with Entri to expand career-focused training across India through native-language courses. The collaboration combines Udemy’s global learning platform with Entri’s regional expertise to offer technical and soft skills in languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, helping millions of learners improve employability and AI readiness.

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SuperBryn is among “30 Startups to Watch” List

SuperBryn has been featured in Inc42’s “30 Startups to Watch” list, selected from leading startups across India. With Voice AI attracting over $1.4B in global funding in the past year, SuperBryn is addressing a major gap by offering unbiased, third-party evaluation and monitoring of voice agents for enterprises, highlighting its growing role in India’s AI ecosystem.

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Upcoming VC Bootcamp - 28th March 2026

VC 101: Bootcamp for Startups is back on 28 March 2026 at Kochi will feature Sulesh Kumar, VP at Ideaspring Capital, and Aravind Jayendran, Founder of LatentForce, who will share insights on how startups secure funding, navigate investor meetings, and build successful fundraising strategies.

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Cureous Labs, the Kerala-based medtech startup focused on improving patient care and nursing efficiency, has raised ₹1.66 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from Anthill Ventures.

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Fireside Ventures to Invest in Kerala Consumer Startups

Fireside Ventures, an early-stage consumer-focused venture capital firm, is looking at the Kerala market to offer support for consumer brands. Launched in 2017, Fireside Ventures manages close to ₹3,000 crore of AUM

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Upcoming Events

VC 101: Bootcamp - October 24th, Kochi

The next edition of VC 101: Bootcamp is here. Get insights on fundraising and venture building.

Date & Venue: 24th October 2025, 3pm onwards at Kerala Startup Mission Kochi

Speakers: Rajesh Sehgal, Equanimity Investments & Jery Althaf, Kolo

Founders RSVP here

Calling all Investors to Huddle Global 2025

Join us at Huddle Global on December 11-13 to connect with some of India’s most promising startups and emerging innovators shaping the future.

Connect - fasil@startupmission.in

Past Events

Impact D2C Roadshow - Kerala Chapter

The Impact D2C Roadshow in Kochi, hosted by Ideas to Impact Hub in collaboration with Kerala Startup Mission & Pine Labs Online, brought together over 50 passionate founders for an evening of ideas, collaboration, and community.

VC 101: Bootcamp - September

VC 101: Bootcamp for DeepTech founders wrapped up successfully in Kochi & Calicut, sparking valuable insights and networking.

VC 101 Bootcamp – Kochi Edition (17th September 2025)

Speakers – Vishesh Rajaram, MD at Speciale Invest & Sandith Thandasherry, Founder of Navalt Solar & Electric Boats

VC 101 Bootcamp – Calicut Edition (26th September 2025)

Speakers – Ajay Jain, Founder & Managing Partner at Silverneedle Ventures & Dr Ananthu S, Co-Founder of Xylem Learning

Pitch Deck Teardown Webinar

Hubspot for Startups, in collaboration with Kerala Startup Mission, Plug and Play and Transfong, conducted the live pitch deck teardown session where they discussed the real pitch decks from Airbnb, Canva, and other unicorns that convinced investors to write their first cheques.

Join us at the VC 101: Bootcamp for DeepTech Founders, a focused session where you can learn directly from VCs and founders.

Our Speakers

Led by Mr. Vishesh Rajaram , Managing Partner at Speciale Invest, a prominent DeepTech VC that has invested in companies like Ultraviolette, Agnikul, and ePlane.ai.

Dr Roshy John, founder of Rosh.Ai, building India’s very own autonomous driving stack, will be sharing the founder’s perspective on fundraising

This event offers a complete overview of the fundraising process from start to finish, with a focus on building DeepTech startups

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Date: 17th September 2025, 3 PM Onwards

Location: Amphitheatre, Kerala Startup Mission, Kochi

Contact: 8089210075/mubashir@fellow.startupmission.in

August 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bring your idea—big, bold, or breakthrough—and pitch it directly to the ivi team.

Make it count, and you could fast-track straight to the final interview round of the program.

Who should pitch - Startup Founders

What’s in it for you?

- Join ivi Cohort 3 – a 6-month, on-campus entrepreneurship programme at ISB, with 50 passionate founders.

- Get up to 100% scholarship on tuition fees and access up to ₹40L in funding.

- Build your venture with support from top mentors, investors, and industry leaders.

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Thiruvananthapuram-based semiconductor startup Netrasemi has raised Rs 107 crore in the Series A round from Zoho Corporations Ltd & Unicorn India Ventures. This is perhaps India’s largest fundraise by a semiconductor startup. In the earlier rounds, the company had raised a total of Rs 125 crore.

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Mobility Startup Navalt Bags PE Investment

Kochi-based Navalt Solar & Electric Boats has secured investment from leading mid-market Private Equity firm BanyanTree. The investment will support Navalt’s expansion in manufacturing, R&D, and global exports, strengthening its leadership in sustainable marine mobility.

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Zeus Hygia Raises Rs 22 Crore

Kerala-based entrepreneur Arunkanth Krishnakumar, who led Zeus Hygia, has raised Rs. 22 crore ($2.5 million) in Series A funding from NABVENTURES Fund, the venture capital arm of NABARD.

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Energy Startup Zerowatt to Invest Rs 115 Crore in the UK

Zerowatt Energy, a Kerala-based AI-powered energy intelligence platform, is investing Rs.115 crore to establish its global headquarters in Leicester, UK.

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Bharath Pitchathon 4.0 - Kochi Edition

The Kochi edition of the Bharath Pitchathon, curated by Kerala Startup Mission in partnership with Headstart, brought together 12 preselected startups to pitch their innovative ideas before a panel of investors from Indian Angel Network, Malabar Angels, and AWE Funds.

The Calicut edition is scheduled on 23rd August 2025.

Startups - Apply now | Investors - Reach out

Pitch Day For Startups

Pitch day is our platform for fundraising startups to come and present in front of angels/VCs to get constructive feedback related to fundraising.

Be a part of the next Pitch Day

Othor AI, a vertical AI startup founded by Unni Koroth, has raised $50,000 in a follow-up pre-seed funding round. The round attracted participation from Vara Kumar Namburu (co-founder of Whatfix), Madan Galla, and Mithun Nair, an angel investor from Kerala’s startup community.

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Zoho Acquires Asimov Robotics

Kochi-based deeptech startup Asimov Robotics has been acquired by Zoho Corporation. The official announcement was made during the inauguration of Zoho's R&D Centre at Kottarakkara, Kerala.

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Travlounge Raised Funding from Gokulam

Travlounge, a facility designed to assist travellers, has received a second round of funding amounting to ₹25 crore from Gokulam Group. This initiative was jointly introduced by Azcco Global and Beacon Group.

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VC 101 Bootcamp: Master VC Fundamentals

The VC 101: Bootcamp for Deeptech founders was led by Ranjith Menon, MD of Chiratae Ventures, followed by an AMA session from Kannappa Palaniappan, co-founder of IROV Technologies.

Pitch Day—June Edition

Pitch day is our platform for fundraising startups to come and present in front of angels/VCs to get constructive feedback related to fundraising.

Be a part of the next Pitch Day

Bharat Pitchathon 4.0

Kerala Startup Mission, in collaboration with Headstart will host the Kochi edition of Bharat Pitchathon 4.0 on 26th July at KSUM office, Kochi

Submit Your Pitch

Join us at the VC101: Bootcamp — a monthly, sector-focused session where you can learn directly from VCs and founders.

Led by Ranjith Menon, MD at Chiratae Ventures.
Chiratae is a top-tier VC firm that has invested in 136 startups, including 8 unicorns and 4 IPOs.

Date: 5th July 2025, 3 PM Onwards

Location: Amphitheatre, Kerala Startup Mission, Kochi

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Contact: 8086591605/mubashir@fellow.startupmission.in

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ReplyForward

KSUM-backed deep-tech startup VitalView AI predicted the possibility of Nipah virus incidence in Kerala’s Malappuram district months before a positive case was confirmed.

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Space-Tech Startup Augsenselab Raised $0.5M

Thiruvananthapuram-headquartered quantum sensing and remote sensing startup Augsenselab has raised $0.5 million in pre-seed funding from Emul Tek Pvt Ltd, a 100 percent subsidiary of Solar Industries India Limited.

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CloudSEK Raises ₹160 Crore

CloudSEK, the cybersecurity firm led by Malayali founder Rahul Sasi, has raised Rs 160 crore through series A2 and B1 funding rounds. The round saw participation from investors such as MassMutual Ventures, Inflexor Ventures, Prana Ventures, Tenacity Ventures, Comvault, the Meeran family , startup EXseed, Neon Fund, and Xfinity Ventures.

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TIEA Connectors Secures ₹22 Crore

Malayali entrepreneur Ajith Sasidharan led TIEA Connectors has raised ₹22 crore in its pre-series A funding round led by Jamwant Ventures and Valour Capital.

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VC 101 Bootcamp May’25 Sparks

The VC 101 Bootcamp for D2C and brands, hosted by KSUM was concluded on 29th May 2025. The session was led by a masterclass from Siddhant Gupta, ex-VP of Investments at Sixth Sense Ventures, followed by an experience-sharing session from Swaroop Krishnan, co-founder of MyDesignation.

Weekly Pitch Day

First steps of raising capital!

Are you building the next unicorn and looking for investor connections ?

Meet us on pitch day.

KSUM Organizes Fundraising Workshops

Sandeep Balaji and Pushkar Singh talking about fundraising strategies, go-to-market planning, and brand-building through content.

Thiruvananthapuram-based D2C fashion brand Mydesignation has raised $1.25 million in its seed funding round with participation from Veltis Capital, Sattva Ventures, Dominor Investment Holdings and Green Trunk Ventures.

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KiranaPro Raised Seed Round

AI based Quick commerce platform KiranaPro raised their seed round funding from Arjun Vaidya, Co-founder of V3 Ventures and a leading D2C entrepreneur.

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Startup Pitch Reality Show Manorama Elevate Open Doors To Funding

The Shark Tank-inspired business pitch reality show, Manorama Online Elevate, where ideas connect with investors, witnessed Investors like Navas Meeran, Tom M Joseph, Sunil Kumar V and Rahul Mamman investing in Eceego, Travelgene, Carbon & Whale, Playspots, Fulva, PaisaOnClick, The Green Meat and Bio-Aryavedic Naturals.

This event not only brought visibility to startups by showcasing their potential but also helped the general public learn about startup investments.

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Investor Cafe April ’25 Concludes

Kerala Startup Mission’s Investor Cafe, a platform for 1:1 meetings between startups and investors, witnessed participation from 9 prominent investment firms and 11 startups. The event facilitated engaging discussions, feedbacks, and networking opportunities.

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For Keralites, it’s a moment to rejoice for satellite ‘Nila’ is up in the skies with a device that will control the movement of critical components in space missions. The satellite was launched by SpaceX’s Transporter 13 mission on March 15 and will control parts such as solar arrays and antennas.

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Femisafe raises ₹3 crore in seed funding

Kochi-based women’s wellness brand FemiSafe has raised ₹3 crore in seed funding to expand its product range and strengthen its market presence. The round saw participation from multiple investors, including Kerala Angel Network, Jess of Lunar Family Office, BeyondTeQ Ventures (Oman), Musthafa Koori of Black Pepper Holdings and Tom M Joseph of Jain University.

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iHub Robotics raises ₹4.3 Cr pre-seed funding

Kerala based startup iHub Robotics has raised Rs 4.3 crore in a pre-seed funding round from U.S investors.

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Pitch Deck Teardown session concludes successfully

The Pitch Deck Teardown Webinar, curated by Kerala Startup Mission and hosted by HubSpot for Startups in collaboration with Antler & Elevation Capital was successfully organized on 27th March 2025 with a participation of over 200 enthusiasts from the startup ecosystem.

Looking to raise ? Join Investor Cafe on Apr 30th

Investor Cafe, an initiative of Kerala Startup Mission provides a 1:1 connect opportunity for startups and investors in the ecosystem.

On 30th April 2025 at Kochi

Startups looking for raising funds - Submit your pitch

Investors who are interested to be a part, reach out fasil@startupmission.in

🚀 Perfect Your Pitch Deck!

Join HubSpot for Startups, Antler, Elevation Capital, and Kerala Startup Mission for a Live Pitch Deck Teardown!

📅 27 March 2025 | ⏰ 11:00 AM IST

💡 What You’ll Get:

• Real-time feedback from top investors.

• Actionable tips to boost fundraising success.

🎁 Free Resources:
✅ 40+ Unicorn pitch decks (Airbnb, LinkedIn, Canva, etc.).
✅ Database of 250+ APAC VCs.
✅ Ready-to-use pitch deck templates.

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Kerala received investment proposals worth Rs 1.53-lakh crore during the two-day Invest Kerala Global Summit, which concluded in Kochi on 22nd February.

“A total of 374 companies have expressed interest in setting up, expanding, diversifying, and reinvesting in the state, submitting Expressions of Interest, amounting to a consolidated investment of Rs 1,52,905 crore,” said Minister P Rajeev.

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Othor AI secures $30,000 pre-seed funding

Othor AI, the second startup from Kerala based entrepreneur Unni Koroth, has raised $30,000 in pre-seed funding. The investment round was led by friends and angel investors from the startup ecosystem, including the Kerala-based investors Narayan Babu and Thomas Mathew.

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PE firm Multiples acquires QBurst

Multiples Alternate Asset Management, along with its co-investors, announced that it has signed definitive documents to acquire a controlling stake in Kerala based high-growth digital product engineering platform, QBurst. This transaction, with an investment of around USD 200 million, marks Multiples' largest control investment in technology services.

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Kerala startups shine brighter on National and Global platforms

Four Kerala startups excelled on National and Global platforms. Two Kerala-based startups secured spots in the Forbes India 30 Under 30 list, while another was named among the Top 100 most promising clean energy and climate tech startups by the SET100 List 2025. Adding to the glory, Kochi-based AI startup Riafy's co-founder received the Google Cloud Partner All-Star Award.

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Budget 2025: Key takeaways for the Startup Ecosystem

KSUM CEO Anoop Ambika remarked, “The budget proposals align well with the State’s transition into a knowledge-based economy, a remarkable journey in which the innovation ecosystem is expected to contribute immensely.”

This budget reflects Kerala’s strategic focus on strengthening its startup ecosystem, fostering innovation, and positioning the State as a hub for technology-driven enterprises.

Kerala-based banana chips brand Beyond Snack has raised $8.3 million in a funding round led by consumer business-focused fund 12 Flags Group. The round also saw participation from Japanese venture capital firm Enrission India Capital and existing investors like Faad Network and agriculture and food-focused early stage fund Nab Ventures.

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Gaming Startup MetaShot Secures ₹11 Cr in Seed Funding Led by Sauce.vc

Bengaluru-based gaming startup MetaShot has raised ₹11 Cr (approximately $1.2 Mn) in a seed funding round led by Sauce.vc, with participation from Sharrp Ventures and Panthera Peak Capital.

Founded in 2021 by Kerala based Entrepreneur Ajith Sunny, Prince Thomas, Ranjit Kumar and Behera MetaShot is known for its flagship product, the MetaShot smart bat.

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Xplor Secures ₹1.5 Crore to Transform Public Transit

Xplor, a smart public transportation solutions provider, has raised ₹1.5 Crore Dubai-based investors. The funding will drive the company's mission to revolutionize transit systems in India and beyond, integrating advanced technology, efficiency, and sustainability to enhance fleet operations and commuter experiences.

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Edtech Startup NumberOne Academy raised Rs 3 Cr Funding

NumberOne Academy, an AI-powered EdTech platform dedicated to empowering SME entrepreneurs, has secured an investment of Rs 3 crore from Santosh Nair. With this funding, NumberOne Academy plans to expand its range of business courses in Hindi and other regional languages, targeting India’s vast Hindi-speaking market.

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Reliance Industries Acquired Karkinos Healthcare

Reliance Industries acquired Karkinos Healthcare for Rs 375 crore through its subsidiary Reliance Strategic Business Ventures. Karkinos provides technology-driven solutions for the early detection and management of cancer.

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Q-Comm Startup, KiranaPro raised pre-seed funding

KiranaPro, a quick commerce app dedicated to empowering local Kirana stores and supermarkets, has raised from a mix of angel investors and early-stage venture firms, including Unpopular Ventures, Blume Founders Fund, Snow Leopard Ventures, angels including Yatish Talvadia (MilkBasket) and Vikas Taneja (BCG).

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Techstars NYC Backed Engagespot Raises $250K

Engagespot, a Thiruvananthapuram based startup, has become the first company from Kerala to be selected for the prestigious Techstars New York City Accelerator Programme. As part of this programme, the company also secured $250,000 in funding.

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Money Conclave 2024 Concludes Successfully in Kochi

The two-day Money Conclave 2024, held on December 18 and 19 at the CIAL Convention Centre in Kochi, brought together key stakeholders in the financial and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Highlights included a 'Pitchathon' that awarded $10,000 in funding .

Kerala-based AI Startup, Premagic secures funding from Kerala Angel Network in its latest funding round. The funding round saw participation from a distinguished group of investors in the Kerala Angel Network. The newly secured funds will be used to expand its market presence in the Middle East and the US.

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“Green Worms“ receives funding from Rainmatter by Zerodha

Kerala-based waste management startup, Green Worms has been funded by Rainmatter by Zerodha. Green Worms, started by Jabir Karat, began in 2014, wanting to tackle the waste crisis in India and improve the working conditions of waste workers.

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Quantum Computing Startup - Bloq Secures Pre-Seed Funding from Inflection Point Ventures

Bloq an AI quantum software startup based in Kerala, founded by Sreekuttan Sukesh has secured a pre-seed funding of Rs. 1.3 Cr from Inflection Point Ventures. Bloq offers a low-code platform for quantum computing businesses and speeds up development.

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Kerala Startup, HeyFarmer selected to NVIDIA’s Inception Program for Startups

Hey Farmer, a Kerala-based agritech startup, focusing on sustainable agriculture through transforming urban landscapes into thriving agricultural hubs has been selected as NVIDIA’s flagship Inception Program for Startups. HeyFarmer was founded by Christin Joe Reji, Jerin J Mathew, Sarath Krishna, and Thejas Krishna. HeyFarmer aims to enhance its platform further by integrating NVIDIA’s advanced AI tools.

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KSUM Wrapped up VC 101: Bootcamp at Kochi for D2C Startups

KSUM has wrapped its VC 101 Bootcamp for D2C startups. The session was led by Siddhant Gupta (Former VP at Sixth Sense Ventures) and Dr. Nayana Sivaraj (Founder, of Vanaura Organics). The session covered key aspects of venture capital fundraising and running a D2C venture from scratch.

IPV IdeaSchool Inviting Applications

IPV IdeaSchool Batch 2.0 is inviting applications from startups. Bloq - a quantum computing startup has been funded through this program.

Apply by August 15th, 2024

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Call for Investors to be part of Huddle Global

We invite Investors to be part of Huddle Global 2024, from November 28-30, 2024, at Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum.

Why should you attend?

1. Open Pitches - Discover Top 30 Startups 

2. 1:1 Meetings - Matchmaking with curated Startups

3. HNI & Family Office Networking event.

4. Startup Showcase - 50 Innovative Startups showcase. 

5. Sessions, Networking, Beachside Huddle.

Please get in touch with us for 100% discount code.

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Eduport, founded by Ajas Mohammed Jansher, aims to make quality education accessible and affordable, focusing on NEET, JEE, and entrance coaching. Eduport has secured seed funding from Eduprenuer Tom Joseph through Verso Capital to enhance its technology infrastructure and expand its market reach.

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Kerala-Based InsurTech Startup “Finsall“ Secures Funding

Finsall, a Kerala-based Insurance Tech startup founded by Tim Mathews and Prabhal Khanna, secured funding of INR 15 Crore on its bridge round led by Unicorn India Ventures and Seafund with additional involvement from other institutional investors. With the funding, they aim to set up a non-bank financial company (NBFC) to scale lending operations and deliver more value to customers in insurance premium financing.

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Kerala’s Startup Ecosystem Growing 5x Faster than Global Average: GSER

According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report of 2024, the Kerala startup ecosystem is thriving and has grown 5 times faster than the global average. Kerala was also ranked 4th for “Affordable talent“ which measures the ability to hire tech talent, while the State is on the top-30 list regarding the ‘Performance’ of startup ecosystems across the continent, according to the GSER.

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Zepto Raised $665 Mn, boosting investor confidence in Qcommerce

Quick commerce startup Zepto raised $665 Mn in their latest funding round led by New York-based Avenir Growth Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners and a maiden investment from Avra Capital. With the latest round Zepto aims to double the number of dark stores in high-demand neighborhoods to over 700.

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Initiatives & Events

KSUM Wraps Up VC 101 Bootcamp at Kozhikkode

The VC 101 Bootcamp, organized by Kerala Startup Mission in association with Seafund, was held on 14th June 2024 at UL Cyberpark, Calicut. The session was packed with insights from Manoj Agarwal and Shameel Abdulla founder of Clootrack.

Upcoming: VC 101 Bootcamp for D2C Startups

KSUM is organizing the latest VC Bootcamp 101, at Kochi, for D2C Startups! This opportunity is for you if you are a startup working in the D2C sector!

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Headstart Invites Startups for Bharat Pitchathon 3.0!

Headstart invites applications for Bharat Pitchathon 3.0, This time the chosen startups will pitch at Bangalore Slush’D 2024!

Pitch to Top Funds

The 2024 Edition of TIE’s Capital Café is open now!

TIE Kerala is back with the 7th Edition of Capital Cafe 2024! If you are a founder looking for funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities you can apply for Capital Cafe!

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Agnikul Cosmos has successfully launched their Agnibaan SOrTeD, powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D printed semi-cryogenic engine. We are incredibly proud of the resilience and determination demonstrated by Srinath Ravichandran, Moin SPM, Satya Chakravarthy, and the entire Agnikul team as they worked towards achieving this significant impact on space tech hardware in India.

US SaaS Fund Pienza Ventures to Invest & Accelerate Indian Startups

Jofin Joseph, a successful founder from Kerala has joined as a partner in a US-based SaaS fund that is now set to launch in India. Pienza Ventures, founded by Aaron Bird, CEO of Inflection.io, a US-based SaaS fund aims to assist Indian SaaS startups in succeeding in the US market. Jofin, was the founder of Profoundis, was later acquired by the US-based FullContact

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VC-Backed Dockervision Automates Ports with AI, Driving Efficiency and Impact

Docker Vision, an AI-based port-automating solution, with their dOCR, they have been time-saving and increasing efficiency for port operations. Recently Dockervision secured pre-seed funding through venture capital firms Thinkuvate and SeaFund through SanchiConnect’s PreSeed Accelerator program. With the funding, the team aims to expand their brand.

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Kerala Tech Startup Multiwoven Gets Acquired by US Company AI Squared

US-based AI Squared acquired Multiwoven, founded by Sujoy Golan, Nagendra Dhanakeerthi, and Subin Thattaparambil. With the acquisition, AI Squared will incorporate Multiwoven’s capabilities into its existing enterprise offering to help organizations integrate robust data and AI insights into business applications more efficiently.

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Indian e-commerce Giant Flipkart gets Funded by Google

Google invests $350 million in Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart. Flipkart was founded by Sachin Bansal and Binsal in 2007. Flipkart now commands about 48% of the Indian e-commerce market, according to Bernstein. As part of the agreement, Flipkart is also deepening its collaboration with Google Cloud to strengthen its cloud infrastructure.

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Upcoming Events at KSUM

BOOTCAMP on Cross-border B2B SaaS Sales

KSUM is organizing a one-day boot camp on cross-border B2B SaaS sales, led by Abilash Krishna, CEO of CareStack. The boot camp will provide insights for selling SaaS products internationally.

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Kochi-based Crink.app was among the 10 winners in the prestigious Green Ribbon Fest competition, hosted by STEPSTARTUPS & HDFC Bank Parivarthan. Crink is an online platform that offers courses on parenting.

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Flexicloud Secures Funding from Ramoji Group

Kochi-based cloud hosting startup Flexicloud founded by Vinod Chacko and Anooja Bashir, has secured funding from Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited, the parent company of the Ramoji Group. The fund will be used for R&D and hiring, said the founders.

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Indian Startup Funding Hits Record High for the Year

April 2024 saw a significant spike in venture deals for Indian startups, with the total funding for the week standing at $339 million across 34 deals, This is the highest VC funding that Indian firms have received this year. The surge in venture capital is great news, and it's expected to continue. Read more on the report by YourStory below.

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Application Open: Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First (India)

Google for Startups Accelerator India recently opened the applications for the 2024 class, it’s a 3-month equity-free accelerator program for high potential AI-first Seed to Series A funded startups based in India.

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Innovation Summit For Doctors - Calicut Edn. on 26th May

Malabar Angels in association with IMA Kerala Chapter and KSUM is organizing an Innovation Summit in Healthcare for Doctors at Kozhikode IMA Hall on 26th May 2024. Startups in the healthcare sector can apply for the product showcase at the event below.

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