AI Startups
Reporting, analysis and features from AIM's AI Startups section.
The Startup Turning India’s Trash Into Data Gold
Recykal is using AI, digital traceability, and marketplace platforms to formalise India’s fragmented waste ecosystem and accelerate the circular economy.
Smruthi Nadig ·
How Apna’s Hiring Problem Led to Blue Machines Voice AI Startup
‘Blue Machines is not a foundation model company.’
Siddharth Jindal ·
VerbaFlo Is Building What Real Estate Always Lacked
Founded in 2024, the startup distinguishes itself with a hybrid AI architecture and a per-bed subscription model, targeting large real estate operators.
Smruthi Nadig ·
The Usual Suspect Behind Why Indian Startups are Firing More and Hiring Less
Startups targeting productivity now emphasise cross-functional AI capabilities over headcount.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Investors Map India’s Next AI Opportunity at Happy Llama 2026
Despite the rapid growth of AI startups in India, access to capital remains a critical challenge facing deep tech ventures.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Benchmarks Don’t Tell the Full Story of Sarvam AI
Sarvam’s 105B model beats DeepSeek R1 on Browse Comp. However, it trails others in coding capabilities.
Siddharth Jindal ·
Uniphore’s Enterprise AI Play is More Than Just a Sovereign AI Bet
Uniphore is building enterprise AI around orchestration, sovereignty, and flexibility, not model size.
Smruti S ·
Armed With $1.2 Bn, Neysa Takes on Hyperscalers With Affordable AI Cloud Compute
Through its Velocis platform, Neysa offers GPU-as-a-service, giving businesses on-demand access to high-performance compute capacity.
Siddharth Jindal ·
Amid SaaSpocalypse Fears, This Startup Wants to Improve Salesforce With RevOps
Y Combinator-backed Ressl AI looks to close the gap between Salesforce processes and revenue reality.
Smruti S ·
TestMu AI is Positioning Itself as “Quality Layer” in AI Code Generation
As AI accelerates code generation, TestMu AI is betting on validation to define the next era of enterprise software.
Smruti S ·
Indore or Orbital Space, Cash is King for NeevCloud's Data Centre Push
NeevCloud recently partnered with Agnikul Cosmos to deploy a space-based AI data centre.
Siddharth Jindal ·
India’s AI Founders Stare at the Credit Cliff
Startups relying on free computing resources may incur unsustainable costs, revealing inefficiencies in the system.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Why India’s PE Funds Are Doubling Down on Buyouts
Since 2020, the technology sector has dominated buyouts, accounting for $20.1 billion across 35 deals.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Funding Reset: Why Karnataka Faced a 28% Drop While Maharashtra Held its Ground
Late-stage funding in Karnataka collapsed nearly 50% YoY to $1.8 billion in 2025.
Shalini Mondal ·
Why Deep Tech Startups Keep Dying in India
Many Indian deep tech startups fail not because of poor technology, but because the ecosystem isn't ready for innovation.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Are India’s Law Schools Falling Behind the AI Curve?
India’s law schools face urgent questions about AI ethics, accountability, and practical readiness.
Smruthi Nadig ·
Startups Feel Left Out as Budget Bets Big on Infra Over Innovation
Budget 2026 offered no clear roadmap or funding strategies for startups, even as the global AI race heats up.
Smruthi Nadig ·
What the Economic Survey Signals for India’s Startup-Led AI Push
The survey highlights a shift in India’s startup ecosystem towards high-value innovation, particularly in the AI sector.
Smruthi Nadig ·
What Shadowfax IPO Says About Investor Faith in Gig-Driven Logistics
Shadowfax’s stock market debut signals a shift in investor thinking about the role of gig workers in logistics.
Pallavi Chakravorty ·
Edtech 3.0: AI Implementation in Schools Gives Startups New Hope for Growth
Foundational AI models can’t run classrooms, creating an opportunity for edtech startups to serve Indian schools.
Smruti S ·