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Cureous Labs, a Bengaluru-based medtech startup, has raised ₹1.66 crore in a seed round backed by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) and joined by Anthill Ventures.

The funds will be used to manufacture the first batch of Eturnal™, build inventory, expand the sales and business development team, launch the company’s first disinfection centre, and complete product safety testing and certifications.

The startup also plans to grow its B2B product portfolio in India.

Founded by Asish Mohandas in 2019, a Biodesign Fellow from AIIMS and IIT Delhi and the first National James Dyson Awardee for a medical device, Cureous Labs focuses on preventing pressure injuries and enhancing caregiver efficiency through affordable automation.

Its flagship device Eturnal™ is priced at one-fifth of international alternatives and is deployed across hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and home care setups.

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The startup has recorded over 30,000 hours of use and 14,000 automated patient turns, and is running active B2B and B2C pilots across South India.

The global market for elderly and bedridden patient care is valued at $277 billion, with India’s total addressable market estimated at $8.34 billion.

MangoPoint, a Chennai-headquartered agritech startup specializing in premium mango exports, has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round.

The investment was led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), and included contributions from The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum India, Fondation Botnar, IIM-CAN, Metis Family Office, and JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation.

With this capital infusion, the company plans to expand its operational footprint, enter new international markets, and broaden its portfolio of mango-based offerings, while also strengthening backend systems, it said in a statement.

Launched in 2018 by Manjula Gandhi Rooban and Prasanna Venkatarathnam, MangoPoint delivers single-origin, naturally ripened Indian mangoes along with a range of processed mango products, primarily to North America and Europe. The startup handles over 2,000 metric tonnes of produce each year and is targeting a tenfold increase in volume to 20,000 metric tonnes as part of its scale-up plan.

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The company operates a fully certified post-harvest facility in Tamil Nadu, approved by APEDA, NPPO, and FDA, enabling seamless export to strict regulatory regions including the US, Canada, Europe, and China.

As the $60 billion global mango market with India contributing about $20 billion continues to grow steadily at a 4.9%–8% CAGR, MangoPoint is positioning itself as a key player in the premium export segment.

Insurtech startup Bharatsure has raised ₹6 crore in a funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with additional participation from Capital A and Atrium Angels. 

The startup aims to scale its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform and expand embedded and group insurance offerings across India, targeting businesses, SMEs, and partner-led ecosystems. 

Founded by Anuj Parekh and Sanil Basutkar in 2021, Bharatsure provides modular insurance solutions that can be directly integrated into platforms. The IaaS model supports organizations in delivering scalable employee benefits, group health covers, and wellness solutions. Revenue is driven by policy distribution, premium commissions, and value-added insurtech services.

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The company claims to have covered 2,00,000+ lives, processed over 10,000 claims, and doubled revenue in FY25. Operating across 50 cities with 1,500+ stations and 70,000 drivers, Bharatsure reports a 4.9/5 Google rating and aims to reach ₹100 Cr in revenue by FY28. 

The startup recently partnered with Battery Smart, an EV battery-swapping network, to launch natural calamity insurance for station partners. The product offers protection against fires, floods, earthquakes, and personal accidents. 

Bharatsure competes with other players in the insurtech space like SecureNow, BimaKavach, and Pazcare. 

IoT-powered smart parking startup Parkobot has raised Rs 2.09 crore (approximately $243,000) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from high-net-worth individuals.

The company aims to use the capital to expand its infrastructure, enter new Indian markets, improve backend operations, and diversify its product portfolio. The goal is to reduce urban congestion by optimizing underutilized private parking spaces with smart, tech-enabled solutions.

Founded in 2023 by Amrit Choudhury, Raj Kumar Bihani, and Animesh Mukherjee, Parkobot is currently in stealth mode as it prepares for broader market expansion. The founding team brings experience across IoT development, urban mobility, and systems engineering.

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Parkobot’s proprietary platform integrates IoT-powered parking space barriers with a mobile app, enabling users to rent out unused private parking spots on an hourly basis. The real-time platform manages over 20,000 bookings each month and supports automated, pre-booked parking with minimal manual input.

The startup has already deployed its smart barriers at key high-traffic locations and operates on a custom-built tech stack that includes scalable IoT devices and an in-house Parking Management System (PMS). Parkobot plans to leverage this technology to modernize parking infrastructure in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities across India.

Premium home services startup Clean Fanatics has raised Rs 17 crore ($2 million) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).

The round also saw participation from Blume Founders Fund, Let’s Venture (LVX), Trica, TiE Angels, and a host of prominent angel investors.

The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen the team, upgrade technology infrastructure, and scale new service verticals, particularly in civil construction and home renovation. The funding is expected to help Clean Fanatics accelerate its pan-India footprint and deepen its offerings in premium home maintenance.

Founded by BJ Arun in 2024 , Clean Fanatics offers a curated range of high-quality home services such as deep cleaning, painting, marble polishing, and renovation solutions.

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The company currently operates at an MRR of Rs 2 crore in Bengaluru, servicing over 2,500 homes per month.

Over the last two years, Clean Fanatics has grown its revenue 8X, largely fueled by strong customer retention, referrals, and a tech-enabled operations model that ensures quality and consistency.

Protein-focused nutrition startup FitFeast has raised ₹5.5 crore ($642K) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).

The round also saw participation from strategic investors including Raghav Singhal (Swasthum Wellness), Santosh Govindaraju, and HSBC executives Abhishek Chopra and Aabhas Khanna.

Cricket stars Shane Watson and Axar Patel also joined as investors and brand ambassadors.

FitFeast plans to utilise the fresh capital to scale its digital footprint via direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms, marketplaces, and quick commerce channels.

It also aims to strengthen its distribution in metro and tier-I cities, expand its leadership and marketing teams, and roll out new high-protein product innovations.

Founded in 2021 by Aditya Poddar, FitFeast is a Gurugram-based brand focused on delivering protein-rich, flavour-forward nutrition through snacks like protein chips, dessert-inspired protein bars, Malai Kulfi shakes, and nut butters.

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The brand operates primarily through a D2C model and is available across major platforms like Zepto, Amazon, and Flipkart, with a delivery reach of 20,000+ pin codes across India.

FitFeast rose to public attention after being featured on Shark Tank India Season 4 and claims to have sold over 10 million grams of protein to date.

With monthly revenue surpassing ₹50 lakh and a 5x growth in just four months, FitFeast is scaling rapidly.

Health-tech startup Iom Bioworks has raised ₹4 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from other strategic investors. 

The funds will be used to strengthen marketing, secure intellectual property, scale up core infrastructure, and expand both scientific and commercial teams. 

Founded in 2022 by Bipin Pradeep Kumar, Dr. Samik Ghosh, and Dr. Hiroaki Kitano, Iom Bioworks is advancing personalized healthcare by therapeutically modulating key gut bacteria to enhance human health and well-being.

Its proprietary platform uses artificial intelligence and large-scale biological network mapping to deliver food and prebiotic recommendations tailored to individual microbiomes.

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In its first year, Iom Bioworks served over 500 customers, secured two patents (with two more in progress), and published research in leading scientific journals. It offers a fully digital platform, with at-home gut profiling kits and personalized wellness plans, and operates a pan-India logistics network. 

The startup is headquartered in Bengaluru and is actively expanding its capabilities in personalized microbiome-driven healthcare as it looks to become a category leader in India’s growing wellness and diagnostics market. 

AI-powered travel tech startup The Tarzan Way has raised ₹2 crore (~$233K) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).

The round also saw participation from Your Trips Limited (UK), Prateek Maheshwari (Founder, PhysicsWallah), and several angel investors.

The funds will be utilised across key functions including product development (35%), operations (25%), marketing (20%), HR/admin (15%), and miscellaneous areas (5%) as the company prepares to launch its next phase of growth.

Founded in 2020 by Shikhar Chadha and Shivank Tripathi, The Tarzan Way leverages AI to deliver hyper-personalised travel experiences, allowing users to generate custom itineraries within seconds.

The platform is designed to reduce the friction in travel planning and offers instant bookings and round-the-clock concierge support.

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The company is gearing up to launch its new “Exploration App”, an AI-powered travel booking engine designed to streamline trip planning with one-click bookings and real-time assistance.

To date, The Tarzan Way has recorded a gross booking value of ₹13.5 crore, with 300% year-on-year revenue growth and 70% month-on-month user growth. The brand also boasts a strong digital presence with over 35,000 social media followers and more than 10 million content views.

NapTapGo, a pod hotel startup known for its compact and tech-enabled stay solutions, has raised ₹2 crore ($233K) in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). 

The fresh capital will be channelled towards franchise expansion, marketing initiatives, and deeper technology integration, enabling the company to scale operations across major urban centres and religious destinations. 

Founded in 2023 by Nitin Malhotra and Himanshu Shukla, Naptapgo is redefining short-stay hospitality through its affordable pod-style accommodations, hourly check-ins, and AI-powered operational efficiency.

The startup currently operates in the National Capital Region and is now eyeing expansion into Gurugram, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Katra, and Amritsar, with a vision to launch 20 properties by FY27.

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What sets NapTapGo apart is its direct-to-consumer focus—65% of bookings are done directly via its website and WhatsApp channel, reducing dependence on third-party aggregators. 

The founding duo bring a complementary blend of expertise to the venture—Nitin Malhotra, with a background in tech from Texas Instruments and ST Microelectronics, and Himanshu Shukla, who cut his teeth in hospitality through stints at Chaayos and Jaypee Resorts. 

Naptapgo has also gained strategic backing of INR 1 Crore from Balmer Lawrie and recently drew the attention of Anand Mahindra, who endorsed its innovative, accessible approach to modern travel stays. 

Chennai-based robotics startup Vividobots has raised ₹1.47 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).

The fresh capital will support product innovation and help scale the company’s robotic solutions for high-rise real estate maintenance.

Founded in 2021 by Dhinesh B (CEO), Velmurugan B (CPO), and Kesavaraj S (CTO), Vividobots is building AI-powered robotic systems that automate tasks like exterior cleaning and painting of tall buildings. The startup says its technology offers major improvements in safety, speed, and cost compared to traditional manual methods.

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Vividobots claims its solutions can save up to 70% in time, cut costs by 50%, and reduce material usage by 15%. Currently active in Chennai, the company is looking to expand into other major Indian metros.

A part of the Brigade REAP accelerator program, Vividobots was also named one of the Top 10 Real Estate Tech Startups by Mahindra LEAP in 2023.

Backed by strong market potential, the startup is eyeing a share of India’s $4.46 billion serviceable market in vertical maintenance, while the global market stands at $1.56 trillion.