Perkant Tech Raises INR 6.6 Cr in Seed Funding Round
Perkant Tech, an Indore-based health tech startup, has secured INR 6.6 crore (USD 771K) in a seed funding round led by YourNest Venture Capital. Additional support came from the Atal New India Challenge (INR 1 crore), Villgro Foundation (INR 35 lakh), and Sanchi Connect (INR 25 lakh). The funds will be utilized to enhance its AI-powered medical technology, expand its team, and accelerate its commercial rollout following successful pilots.
Perkant Tech’s flagship product, ‘Abhay Parimiti,’ is an AI-integrated medical device capable of scanning a person’s health in under 60 seconds, even in rural settings lacking doctors. Founded in 2020 by engineers Lokant Jain and Saniya Jeswani, the startup aims to democratize preventive healthcare using real-time predictive insights.
“This investment marks a pivotal step in our journey that began when Lokant and I were in our early twenties,” said Saniya Jeswani, Co-founder and CEO. “We’re passionate about delivering predictive health insights that empower individuals everywhere, even in remote areas.”
DriverShaab Secures INR 2.82 Cr in Pre-Series A Funding
DriverShaab, a Kolkata-based B2B mobility solutions provider, has raised INR 2.82 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) and Firstport Capital. The fresh capital will be used to scale DriverShaab’s tech-enabled driver aggregation platform, enhance operational efficiency, and fortify its backend technology infrastructure.
Founded in 2019 by Avijit Das, DriverShaab offers on-demand driver services, delivery logistics, and employee transportation solutions for businesses across India. By simplifying the driver aggregation model, the startup ensures seamless deployment, reduced downtime, and improved service reliability for enterprises.
“Partnering with IPV has been a transformative experience for DriverShaab, empowering us with the resources and mentorship to scale our vision of redefining the logistics and transportation sector in India,” said Avijit Das, CEO of DriverShaab.
To date, the company has facilitated transactions worth INR 26 crore, highlighting the strong market demand and operational success of its platform. DriverShaab’s tech-first approach tackles pressing challenges in driver supply, fleet management, and logistics support, positioning it to tap into India’s USD 900 million mobility market.
