Indian startups ZFunds, WickedGud, and Voicing.AI have secured early-stage funding. ZFunds, a Gurugram-based wealth-tech company, has raised ₹25 crore (about $3 million) in seed funding led by Elevation Capital and Policybazaar co-founder Yashish Dahiya. ZFunds aims to improve the mutual fund investment experience and outcomes for investors, and the fresh funds will be used to enhance services for end consumers.
Shilpa Shetty-backed WickedGud, a Mumbai-based food brand, has secured ₹20 crore (about $2.4 million) in funding led by Orios Venture Partners and Asiana Fund, among others. WickedGud, which positions itself as a “better-for-you” indulgent food brand, plans to use the funds to expand its distribution network, increase branding and marketing efforts, and strengthen its core team.
Voicing.AI, a Mumbai-based autonomous company, has also secured funding. LTIMindtree’s US subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to invest $6 million in Voicing.AI, which specializes in voice AI autonomous agents for customer calls and related tasks. The funding will enable LTIMindtree to leverage Voicing.AI’s offerings and deliver advanced solutions to potential customers.