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Lumikai leads $1.2 Mn seed round in AskMyGuru

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
Lumikai leads $1.2 Mn seed round in AskMyGuru
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Interactive spiritual-tech platform AskMyGuru has raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round led by interactive media and gaming VC fund Lumikai, which invested $800K, along with participation from MPL and select angels, including ex-Match Group Americas CEO Amarnath Thombre. The proceeds will be utilized to enhance the product roadmap, advance its proprietary Ved Vyas AI engine, and expand language support beyond English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, AskMyGuru said in a press release. Co-founded in 2025 by Krishna Mohan Vedula and Vivek Sadamate, AskMyGuru is rooted in the teachings of the Vedic Shastras and aims to reimagine spirituality and astrological guidance through new-age interactive experiences. The platform blends AI, gamification, and deeply researched Indic knowledge systems to shape a new genre of spiritual tech that is both culturally resonant and globally relevant. AskMyGuru aims to redefine the spiritual industry for the digital age while empowering gurus with sustainable income through the platform. It reimagines spiritual guidance as an immersive digital journey, creating meaningful connections through thoughtfully designed interactions. The startup embodies “Systems of Play,” i.e., products disrupting legacy industries with lean-forward, interactive, and gamified experiences. AskMyGuru also plans to deepen its domain expertise across financial, relationship, and career guidance. It may compete directly or indirectly with other platforms in this space, such as Astrosage and Astrotalk. Lumikai is an interactive media and gaming VC that invests in companies at the intersection of technology, culture, and new media. It has backed some of India’s leading interactive media companies, including Elo Elo, Bombay Play, All Star Games, Studio Sirah, Supernova, Autovrse, Vobble, and Mayhem Studios, amongst others.

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Zivy raises $1.2 Mn in pre seed round

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Lumikai, a gaming and interactive media venture capital firm, plans to make 10-12 investments in pre-seed and Series A companies from its $50 million India fund II. The firm currently has $58 million in assets under management from 15 portfolio companies, with over 70% of them generating revenue. Lumikai is focused on interactive media sub-sectors, including content, platforms, tools and technology infrastructure, and systems of play. The Indian gaming industry has seen increased interest from various investors, leading to a surge in game development studios and the return of experienced talent. However, Lumikai sees limited potential in real money gaming and has adjusted its growth forecast for the sector.

Intellend raises $1.2 Mn in seed round led by Incubate Fund Asia

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
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Intellend raises $1.2 Mn in seed round led by Incubate Fund Asia Mumbai-based embedded lending technology startup Intellend Technologies Advisors has raised $1.2 million (Rs 10.6 crore) in a seed funding round led by Incubate Fund Asia. The round also saw participation from M Venture Partners, Atrium Angels, and angel investor Dhananjay Tiwari. The proceeds will be used to expand the core team, enhance product capabilities, and execute the company’s go-to-market strategy. Founded in May 2025 by Brotish Das, Som Chatterjee, and Bodhisattwa Gupta, Intellend is building a full-stack lending-as-a-service platform focused on enabling embedded credit for MSMEs within digital merchant ecosystems. The platform allows merchant platforms and financial institutions to offer loans directly at the point of need using data-driven underwriting and automated risk assessment. Intellend has partnered with multiple merchant ecosystems that collectively serve over one lakh merchants, enabling access to credit through integrated lending workflows. It focuses on providing structured and affordable credit access to small businesses that typically face limited access to formal lending. Intellend also plans to scale partnerships with additional merchant platforms and financial institutions while expanding its lending product suite. The founding team brings prior experience across Indian and global financial institutions, including Citi, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Axis Bank, and other large lenders, with backgrounds in digital lending, risk management, and embedded finance.

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