Manu Iyer

OptoML is a fabless semiconductor startup redefining the efficiency limits of AI. By fusing Analog In-Memory Compute (AiMC) with a high-bandwidth Optical Highway, optoML is building a hardware fabric that scales seamlessly from ultra-low-power edge devices to massive hyperscale data centers. Established in 2024, with presence in Singapore and Bengaluru India.

Currently building the worlds first fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle, Razor Crest Mk-1. The company is founded to significantly reduce space transportation costs, enable quick scientific growth, and catalyze civilizational progress.

AutoNxt Automation Pvt Ltd is an automation technology startup which is currently focused on launching India’s first electric, autonomous (self-driving) tractor into the market soon. Our goal is to revolutionize and redefine the agricultural tractor industry by introducing a new leasing and distribution model for the Hulk. The cost saving technology reduces the operating expenses by upto 4 times when compared to the conventional tractors currently in the market today. The silent operation of the electric engine (versus traditional diesel tractors) and the autonomous nature of the tractor prevents health risks like spinal injuries and hearing loss. It is founded by a young and dynamic entrepreneur, Kaustubh Dhonde, backed by a strong award winning team of over a dozen engineers from different fields of engineering (combined team experience of 40+ years) including Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, etc, and guided by experienced startup advisors (IITians) - Jason Morais and Swadeep Pillarisetti.

Inflection Point Ventures was started in 2018 with the aim of driving exponential value creation by being India’s most accessible & efficient network connecting a diverse investor community with a carefully set of curated startups. IPV is an early-stage angel investing platform, which provides both monetary and non-monetary support to the startups, as well as complete transparency around valuation, findings during due diligence, and personal interest (if any) to its investors. Today, it has 14,000+ angel investors, with the community having expanded beyond CXOs to include HNIs who come from varied backgrounds, professions and areas of expertise. IPV caters to investors pan India, and overseas, giving them access to startups and deals, making the group location and region agnostic. Since inception, we have invested in 250+ startups, with more in advanced stages of negotiations. IPV evaluation process screens startups and presents to investors only those, we feel have the potential to scale up. Till date we have considered startups spanning various industries such as Healthcare, Sports and Fitness, Retail Finance, HR, AI in hiring, Education, Supply Chain and Logistics etc, which shows that we do not have any predefined restrictions. For more information please visit our website.

Enabling infrastructures be environment friendly through our automated energy consumption modules that constructs an optimized Building Management Systems. We at ZedBee Technologies are building intelligent BMS solutions for associative issues, energy savings, and localized comfort.

Detect Technologies is a leading Industrial AI company that is building innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology for the industrial ecosystem. At Detect, our mission is to re-engineer and automate industrial processes, deliver maximum and sustained industrial productivity, and accelerate the path to industry 4.0 Our broad portfolio of patented technology and AI solutions are indigenously researched and designed with the customer in mind. We unite data, workforce, equipment, and processes to solve complex industrial problems that were previously unsolvable. With the vision of making industries safe and efficient, we are a team of passionate people working together to build state-of-the-art technology and lead a new era of industrial technology. Founded in 2016, Detect Technologies meets the highest industry standards of safety and compliance and builds solutions for various asset-intensive industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, power, fertilizers, metals, pharmaceuticals, renewables, and more. With machine vision, sensors, robotics, and machine learning, we aim to bring complete industrial automation through patented hardware and industrial AI. Serving clients across 6 regions, we have over 25 IPs and trademarks and have successfully deployed solutions across 100 sites globally. Detect Technologies is trusted by some of the biggest enterprises like Shell, ExxonMobil, Adani Group, Reliance Industries, Vedanta, Aditya Birla Group, GAIL, LOTTE, Hindustan Petroleum, Indian Oil, Cipla, and many more. Visit our website to see our unique suite of industrial solutions. Unlock operational insights for maximum productivity, reduce industrial downtime, predictively maintain asset integrity, mitigate damages, and do a lot more with Detect Technologies.

Mage™ is the leading solutions provider for data security and data privacy software for global enterprises. Built upon a patented and award-winning solution, the Mage platform enables organizations to stay on top of privacy regulations while ensuring security and privacy of data. Top Swiss Banks, Fortune 10 organizations, Ivy League Universities, and Industry Leaders in the financial and healthcare businesses protect their sensitive data with the Mage™ platform for Data Privacy and Security. Deploying state-of-the-art privacy enhancing technologies for securing data, Mage™ delivers robust data security while ensuring privacy of individuals.

Planys is an Indian deep tech start-up creating a paradigm shift in the underwater inspection industry and maritime warfare. Planys prides itself on having steered a new course with ground-breaking innovations in the field of marine robotics, cutting edge underwater Non Destructive Testing methods and AI enabled post-inspection analytical digital reporting dashboard. Planys’ innovative technology solutions aid asset owners & managers in taking data driven decision making for maintenance & repairs. In just a decade, Planys has successfully completed more than 450+ asset inspection globally servicing 120+ clients across sectors such as Ports, Oil & Gas, Dams, Bridges & Power. Planys currently operates in10+ countries across Europe, Middle East and South East Asia. Backed by a team of 120+ experienced professionals, Planys is headquartered out of ‘Planys Labs’ in Chennai (India) with offices in Rotterdam, Dammam, Doha, Singapore and Brunei.

Fyn is a young & vibrant Startup from IIT Madras. We started out our journey as EV manufacturers and eventually moved to EV-As-A-Service to power the fleets of the various Delivery agglomerates, from Large E-commerce, Small businesses to the F&B sector we cater to all your Last-Mile delivery needs. With our experience in building EVs to deploying our vehicles to assist the various fleets, we were able to understand each step involved in the EV Logistics ecosystem. Fyn aims to be the biggest vertically integrated EV ecosystem platform.

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Mobiveil is a fast-growing Technology company that specializes in creation of Intellectual Properties, Frameworks and Solutions for the Networking, Storage, Consumer, Enterprise and Device Mobility markets. The Mobiveil team leverages decades of experience in delivering high-quality, production-proven, high-speed serial interconnect Silicon IP cores and custom and standard form factor hardware boards to leading customers worldwide. With a highly motivated engineering team, dedicated integration support, Flexible business models, strong industry presence through strategic alliances and key partnerships, Mobiveil solutions have added tremendous value to the customers in executing their marketing and engineering goals within budget and on time. Mobiveil is headquartered in the Silicon Valley with engineering development centers located in Milpitas, CA, USA; Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Rajkot, India, and sales offices and representatives located worldwide.

OptoML is a fabless semiconductor startup redefining the efficiency limits of AI. By fusing Analog In-Memory Compute (AiMC) with a high-bandwidth Optical Highway, optoML is building a hardware fabric that scales seamlessly from ultra-low-power edge devices to massive hyperscale data centers. Established in 2024, with presence in Singapore and Bengaluru India.

Currently building the worlds first fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle, Razor Crest Mk-1. The company is founded to significantly reduce space transportation costs, enable quick scientific growth, and catalyze civilizational progress.

AutoNxt Automation Pvt Ltd is an automation technology startup which is currently focused on launching India’s first electric, autonomous (self-driving) tractor into the market soon. Our goal is to revolutionize and redefine the agricultural tractor industry by introducing a new leasing and distribution model for the Hulk. The cost saving technology reduces the operating expenses by upto 4 times when compared to the conventional tractors currently in the market today. The silent operation of the electric engine (versus traditional diesel tractors) and the autonomous nature of the tractor prevents health risks like spinal injuries and hearing loss. It is founded by a young and dynamic entrepreneur, Kaustubh Dhonde, backed by a strong award winning team of over a dozen engineers from different fields of engineering (combined team experience of 40+ years) including Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, etc, and guided by experienced startup advisors (IITians) - Jason Morais and Swadeep Pillarisetti.

One of Indias foremost Angel Networks. Fostering Entrepreneurship. Mentoring Entrepreneurs. Nurturing Ambitions. The Chennai Angels (TCA), formerly known as Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund, was established in November 2007 with the objective of fostering Entrepreneurship with prime focus on nurturing and mentoring new generation entrepreneurs. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas often fumble to translate thoughts into commercially viable ventures. These teething troubles could be attributed to inadequate awareness in taking the ideas forward or paucity of funds. In an effort to help these young minds, a group of prominent successful entrepreneurs came forward to form a consortium called The Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund in Nov 2007, which is now The Chennai Angels (TCA). TCA are a Group of successful leaders who have successfully built, run and in many cases exited enterprises across multiple domains and industries and help entrepreneurs build and grow their ventures and enterprises into success stories.

IAN Group is the country’s single largest platform for seed and early-stage investment platform with IAN Angel Network, BioAngels and IAN Fund I and IAN Alpha Fund enabling entrepreneurs to raise from Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 50 crores. The platform brings money, mentoring from successful entrepreneurs and global market access. The platform is sector-agnostic and has funded innovative startups across 19 sectors in India and 7 other countries, thereby growing the global footprint of companies. IAN has been listed by Forbes as one of iconic business and economic events of Independent India, over 75 years along with LIC, NASSCOM, RBI, Naukri.com amongst others. SEBI Reg: IAN Capital (IN/AIF1/20-21/0862) · IAN Fund I (IN/AIF1/16-17/0220) · IAN Alpha Trust (IN/AIF2/22-23/1127)