The recent funding secured by startups Hala Mobility, Mihup and Viraa Care highlights a shifting focus in India’s startup ecosystem towards solutions with tangible social impact as well as tech-driven innovation. The sectors are like electric vehicle services, conversational AI and pediatric health.
EV-as-a-Service platform Hala Mobility secured ₹51 crore in a pre-Series A funding round that blends debt and equity. Its ambitions are set high with the support from founders and individual investors. It plans to scale EV fleet, expand to six additional cities and deploy 10,000 new electric vehicles by next year. Its model is uniquely tailored to meet demands of India’s gig economy. It is serving e-commerce giants like Bigbasket, Zomato and Zepto with a powerful fleet management system that ensures a 95% uptime guarantee.
Conversation intelligence platform Mihup is gaining attention in AI-powered customer service solutions. Its growth highlights the rising importance of conversation analytics in improving customer interactions with ₹50 crore raised from notable investors. It was founded in 2016 and since then has built tools like Mihup AVA virtual assistant and Interaction Analytics.
Health-tech Viraa Care is reimagining pediatric nutrition with a focus on scientifically-backed personalized care models. The $108,000 pre-seed funding round allows the startup to explore childcare systems inspired by successful Northern European practices. Its dedication to education around infant nutrition, breastfeeding and child development reflects a push towards a more informed approach to health.
The three startups are pursuing growth and also are redefining standards within their industries. India’s startup ecosystem appears ready to embrace a more purpose-driven approach and innovation aligns with social and economic challenges. The shift marks a promising future for India’s tech space as emerging companies prioritize sustainable solutions and long-term societal benefits over quick wins.
