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Jun 13
There is something special about watching ideas travel.
From small teams and long hours to a global stage in France.
At Bharat Innovates 2026, 12 startups from the IAN Group ecosystem are representing India among 120 deeptech portfolios. It is a proud moment and a meaningful marker of how far Indian innovation has come.
Across AI, spacetech, semiconductors, climate tech, robotics and more, these founders are building with depth, discipline, and intent. Their work addresses complex challenges while shaping technologies that will define the future across industries and geographies.
What stands out is the scale and the consistency behind it. IAN Group is backing the highest number of deeptech companies from India at the event, reflecting a sustained belief in long-term, high-impact innovation.
At the centre of it all are the founders. Individuals who chose difficult problems, stayed with them, and built patiently. Today, their work is finding its place on a global stage.
To all the founders and co-founders featured here, we are proud to be part of your journey and excited for what lies ahead.
From India, by India, and for the world.
@TheSaurabhSri @padmajaian @DhruvaSpace @BrainSightAI @ahammune @Noccarc @endureair @ManastuSpace
#IANGroup #DeepTech #BharatInnovates #StartupIndia #Innovation #VentureCapital
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Jun 12
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป?
Thatโs exactly what @Aquapulse_asia is building. The Bhubaneswar-based startup has raised โน45 crore in a round led by NABVENTURES Limited, with participation from IAN Alpha Fund, to strengthen its tech-led, farm-to-export platform.
By enabling better disease management, real-time monitoring, and direct market access, Aquapulse is solving some of the toughest challenges faced by small shrimp farmers. As Indiaโs seafood exports continue to surge, solutions like these are not just improving efficiency, they are reshaping how farmers connect to global markets.
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#Aquaculture #AgriTech #SeafoodExports #StartupIndia #IANGroup
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Jun 12
It is meaningful to see Aquapulse receive DeepTech Startup recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (@DPIITGoI ), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
As an IAN Alpha Fund-backed company, Aquapulse reflects the kind of companies IAN supports: built from India, creating solutions for India and the world, and addressing challenges that affect shrimp farmer livelihoods, farm productivity, and market access.
This recognition is a testament to what @ianetwork Group has consistently backed: founders building close to Indiaโs sectoral challenges, with solutions that can serve local communities and global markets.
Congratulations to founders Abhishek Dwivedy and Abhilash Dwivedy, and the entire Aquapulse team.
#Aquapulse #DeepTech #StartupIndia #Aquaculture #AgriTech #Fisheries #BlueEconomy #PondToPort
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Jun 12
A new era of preclinical research is emerging, powered by human biology rather than animal models.
Biodimension is at the forefront of this shift, and we are excited to announce that the company has raised โน8 crore in a funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from Campus Angels Network, Dr Sampath Srisailam, and Aaryan Baid. By developing biofabricated human tissue and organoid models, Biodimension is enabling more accurate, human-relevant approaches to research, safety assessment, and drug discovery across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and cosmetics.
At @ianetwork Group, we believe transformative innovation happens when visionary founders tackle complex global challenges with deep science and cutting-edge technology. Biodimension is building solutions that have the potential to reshape the future of preclinical research, and we are proud to support their journey as they scale across India and the world.
Read more: entrackr.com/snippets/biodimโฆ
#IANGroup #DeepTech #BiotechInnovation #StartupFunding #HealthcareInnovation
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Jun 11
๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ ๐
๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ โน8 ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐จ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Backing the future of human-relevant drug testing, IAN Angel Fund led a โน8 crore funding round in Bengaluru-based Biodimension Technology Private Limited, a company specialising in new approach methodologies and tissue engineering. The round also saw participation from Campus Angels Network, Dr Sampath Srisailam, and other angel investors including Aaryan Baid. The capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand lab infrastructure, and strengthen teams for global scale.
As the shift toward human-relevant testing gains momentum worldwide, Biodimension is developing biofabricated tissue and organoid models that offer more predictive and ethical alternatives to animal testing. This investment reinforces our commitment to backing innovations that advance scientific research while positioning India as a leader in next-generation biology.
#IAN #Biodimension #LifeSciences #DeepTech #StartupEcosystem
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Jun 11
Wonderful to see Aquapulse featured on @CNBCTV18News and bringing much-needed attention to the opportunities within India's aquaculture sector.
What makes this journey particularly inspiring is the team's focus on creating real value for shrimp farmers through technology, better market access, and a stronger, more sustainable seafood ecosystem. As the sector evolves, it is encouraging to see founders taking on complex challenges and building solutions with long-term impact.
Congratulations to the Aquapulse team on this well-deserved spotlight. Wishing you success as you continue to help shape the future of India's blue economy.
Jun 10
Betting big on India's shrimp export opportunity.
@Aquapulse_asia raises โน45 Cr in a funding round co-led by @NABVENTURES1and backed by @ianetwork
Co-founder @abhishekdwivedy speaks to @Arundathi_Ram on growth plans, farmer empowerment & building farm-to-port platform.
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Jun 10
Behind every successful startup is a mission that goes beyond business. For the team at Aquapulse, that mission is about empowering smallholder shrimp farmers, building sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening India's position in the global seafood ecosystem.
We are proud to back founders Abhishek Dwivedy and Abhilash Dwivedy as they combine deep domain expertise and technology to create meaningful impact from pond to plate. Their journey is a reminder that when innovation meets commitment, entire communities can benefit.
Wishing the AquaPulse team continued success as they scale their vision across India and beyond.
@TheSaurabhSri @padmajaian
#Aquaculture #SustainableFoodSystems #StartupIndia #ImpactInvesting #IANGroup
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Jun 9
Strong outcomes are often the result of backing founders who identify changing customer needs and build solutions that create lasting value.
Congratulations to the @brevistay team on this significant milestone as @ixigo acquires a majority stake in the company. Since IAN Group's investment, Brevistay has built India's largest flexible-stay hotel network, creating a distinctive offering for travellers while helping hotel partners unlock greater value from their inventory. This milestone represents an approximately 3.4x return for IAN over a holding period of 46 months and reflects the impact that can be created when founders execute with clarity, discipline, and a deep understanding of the market.
We wish the Brevistay founders and the combined ixigo-Brevistay team continued success as they work to create a more comprehensive and flexible accommodation ecosystem for travellers across India.
Read more: travel.economictimes.indiatiโฆ
#IANGroup #Brevistay #ixigo #HospitalityTech #StartupEcosystem
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Jun 8
๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐.
We are proud to see 12 startups from the IAN Group ecosystem representing India at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, showcasing breakthrough technologies across AI, spacetech, quantum technologies, climate tech, advanced manufacturing, energy innovation, robotics, cybersecurity, and more.
These founders are building deep technology with global relevance while addressing critical challenges across industries and societies. Their presence at one of the world's leading technology events reflects the growing strength, ambition, and maturity of India's innovation ecosystem.
At IAN Group, we have always believed that transformative ideas can emerge from anywhere. Today, Indian entrepreneurs are translating that belief into world-class technologies that are finding resonance far beyond our borders.
Congratulations to all the founders representing the IAN ecosystem at Bharat Innovates 2026. We are excited to see Indian innovation inspire new possibilities and contribute to shaping the technologies of tomorrow.
โจ From India, for India and the world.
@ahammune Nayam Innovations Pvt. Ltd. @Noccarc Pandorum Technologies Astrome BigEndian Semiconductors Morphing Machines @DhruvaSpace @endureair @ManastuSpace e-TRNL Energy
#IANGroup #DeepTech #StartupIndia #Innovation #AI #SpaceTech
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Jun 8
What happens when someone spots a problem faced by millions of people every day and decides to solve it using first principles?
For the team at The Sweet Change, it started with a simple observation from Manvi Agnihotri's work as a clinical nutritionist: reducing sugar should not mean compromising on taste.
That insight led to the creation of a brand reimagining how India sweetens its food and beverages through clean, innovative alternatives. In just over a year, the company has crossed โน1.5 crore in revenue, fulfilled more than 12,500 orders, and introduced India's first gut-friendly monk fruit sweetener powder.
We are proud to support entrepreneurs who combine deep consumer understanding with the ambition to build category-defining brands, and we look forward to being part of The Sweet Change's continued growth journey.
#FounderStories #ConsumerBrands #StartupJourney #IANGroup #BackingFounders
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Jun 8
๐๐๐ซ๐'๐ฌ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค ๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ!
Join us for a round-up of startup ecosystem updates with the IAN Group Startup Wrap.
#IANGroupStartupWrap #Funding #StartupNews #IndianStartups
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Jun 5
India's global competitiveness will increasingly be shaped by its ability to build, own, and scale breakthrough technologies. From space tech and semiconductors to biotech, AI, advanced manufacturing, and defence, deeptech is becoming a key driver of innovation, economic resilience, and technological sovereignty. At IAN Group, we've believed in this potential for nearly two decades, backing founders solving complex challenges through science and engineering-led innovation.
With โน625 crore invested across nearly 50 deeptech startups, our conviction in the sector continues to grow. As India strengthens its innovation ecosystem, we remain committed to supporting founders who are building globally relevant technologies and creating long-term impact.
@TheSaurabhSri @padmajaian Chintan Thakkar
#IANGroup #DeepTech #Innovation #StartupInvesting #FutureOfTechnology
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Jun 5
RT @indianweb2: IAN Group's IAN Alpha Fund backs Aquapulseโs โน45โฏcr round led by NABVENTURES Limited, scaling techโenabled #shrimpfarming aโฆ
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Jun 5
Most people think environmental impact begins with consumption. In reality, it begins much earlier, with the decisions made when an idea is first being built. The materials chosen, the technology developed, the processes designed, and the behaviours encouraged all shape the footprint that follows. As investors who value sustainable business models, what excites us most is backing founders who are not just creating new products and services but also rethinking entire systems to make them more efficient, responsible, and resilient.
This World Environment Day, we celebrate the power of innovation to create outcomes that are good for business, good for people, and good for the planet.
#WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateInnovation #ImpactInvesting #Startups #IANGroup
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Jun 4
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๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐, ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐โ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ.
The Bhubaneswar-based startup has raised โน45 crore in a funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund. What stood out to us was Aquapulseโs deep understanding of a sector that remains highly fragmented despite Indiaโs position as a global seafood powerhouse. By combining technology, traceability, and strong on-ground execution, the company is helping small shrimp farmers improve productivity, access better market opportunities, and participate more effectively in global supply chains.
Founded in 2023, Aquapulse works closely with farmers across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal through its aquapreneur-led model. From water quality monitoring and disease management to harvesting support and export logistics, the platform is building a more connected and efficient value chain. We are excited to support the team as they continue scaling across Indiaโs aquaculture sector.
Read more: entrepreneur.economictimes.iโฆ
#IANAlphaFund #Agritech #Aquaculture #IndianStartups #VentureCapital
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Jun 4
๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐จ
TrueFan AI has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3Partners, with participation from IAN Alpha Fund and 3Lines Venture Capital.
As enterprises increasingly shift toward video-led communication, the need for scalable and personalised content continues to grow. IAN Group is delighted to back TrueFan AI as it builds a category-defining AI company from India for the world. With its proprietary AI video technology, support for 175 languages, and deep enterprise integrations, the company is helping businesses transform communication and engagement across customer journeys, marketing, and enterprise operations.
#TrueFanAI #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #VideoAI #IANGroup
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