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Samanth Shetty

Building Nestsure • 13h

🚨 Subtl.ai raised $200K, had real traction… and still shut down. Here’s why this matters. The GenAI startup dreamt of building a ‘Private Google’ for enterprises — automating internal workflows like form filling, ticketing, and info discovery. But despite backing from credible angel investors and early partnerships (even with SBI & defence), Subtl.ai officially shut shop in July 2025. CEO Vishnu Ramesh candidly admitted on LinkedIn: > “I assumed funds would come in based on conversations… This became a big reality check.” The startup’s domain is down. Revenue since 2020? Just ₹55L. Seed round of $1M never closed. And ironically, this collapse came while 57% of VCs said they’re keen to fund early-stage AI startups in 2025. So what gives? 💥 5 Brutal Lessons From Subtl.ai’s Fall: 1. Investor interest ≠ investor commitment. Conversations don’t pay salaries. Get the term sheet. 2. Hype ≠ revenue. Great tech and bold vision won’t survive without monetization clarity. 3. Vertical AI > General AI. They tried to serve multiple sectors too early — but now, Ramesh is pivoting to vertical AI with focus. 4. Founders need to protect their time. Ramesh called out how many VCs waste founders’ energy and don’t value their hustle. 5. Being early isn’t always an edge. Launched in 2019, but couldn’t keep up with the rapid GenAI shift post-2023 boom. Somewhere it feels SUS and somewhere it feels real don't know which to instinct to trust, haha 😂 Source : Inc42 attached below *This Post adhers to all community guidelines and the post is rephrased using ChatGPT*

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