Ahmedabad : Six Gujarat-based startups have collectively raised Rs 287 crore over the past four months, drawing investor interest in sectors ranging from hydrogen-powered drones and space imaging to artificial intelligence, insurance and travel technology.
Edgeverse India combines edge AI, cameras and radar technologies to enhance vehicle safety. The company is developing rider-assistance systems for two-wheelers and driver-monitoring solutions for commercial vehicles.
Space robotics startup Cosmochute has raised $1.5 million (around Rs 14.2 crore) in a pre-seed funding round led by Prosus Ventures. Travel-tech startup Bucketlistt.com, supported by iHub Gujarat, raised Rs 7.6 crore in seed funding.
Applications across drones, space, EVs, robotics and intelligent machines are becoming increasingly viable,” said Mihir Joshi, managing director of GVFL. “Advances in hardware, semiconductor availability and edge AI now allow systems to process large volumes of data and make intelligent decisions in real time. The company is developing LEAP, a modular lunar mobility platform designed to transport and deploy payloads on the Moon. The capital will be used for platform development, team expansion, and commercialisation. The platform connects travellers with verified experiences while helping operators reach a wider customer base. The company plans to strengthen its platform, expand its operator network and enter new destinations across India.