VC firm Antler India has introduced nine early-stage startups spanning artificial intelligence, climate technology, mobility, enterprise software, fintech, consumer technology, and healthtech in its new cohort.
This move highlights how investors are increasingly backing founders tackling complex industrial and infrastructure problems rather than focusing on consumer internet businesses alone.
The nine companies emerged from stealth at Antler's latest India Showcase in Bengaluru, where founders presented their products and early business traction before beginning wider fundraising discussions.
The cohort comprises an autonomous cargo seaplane developer, a long-duration battery maker, and an AI-powered enterprise software, besides wealth management and consumer hardware startups.
“This cohort reflects the incredible depth of founder ambition we are seeing emerge from India.
