1E9 Advisors

AdElement is an online advertising startup based in Pune. We do AI driven ad personalization for video and display ads. Audiences are targeted algorithmically across biddable sources of ad inventory through real time bidding. We are looking to grow our teams to meet the rapidly expanding market opportunity.

ChicMic Studios is a mobile focused software development company with core forte being app and game development.

Services that we offer: 

- Game Development 

- iOS and Android Mobile App Development

- Blockchain, Web 3.0 and Decentralization

- Metaverse Development

- NFT Design & Development, Cryptocurrency Wallet

- Full Stack Responsive Web App Development

- Art services including game concept art, 2D & 3D game asset creation, animations.

- App Design services including UI/UX Design

Company's Website: http://www.chicmicstudios.in/

InMobi is a leading global consumer technology and advertising company redefining how businesses connect with mobile-first consumers and how people discover content, commerce, and experiences on their devices. Originally launched as a mobile search service, InMobi has since evolved into one of the world’s most advanced ad-tech platforms, combining cutting-edge AI, programmatic technology, and consumer insights to help brands, advertisers, and publishers grow and engage audiences at scale.

✨ Our most popular consumer brands are -

Glance - A consumer technology company and an unconsolidated subsidiary of InMobi Group. It operates an AI-driven lock-screen content and commerce platform that delivers personalized experiences, entertainment, news, and commerce directly to users’ lock screens. Glance also includes properties such as Roposo and Nostra under its umbrella. It was founded in 2019 and is backed by investors including Google, Jio Platforms, and Mithril Capital while being owned by InMobi.

1Weather - A weather forecasting app used globally that has been incorporated into InMobi’s offerings through strategic partnerships (notably delivering weather alerts via Glance lock screens in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department). The app is leveraged by InMobi’s ecosystem to power weather updates and real-time alerts, integrating with Glance’s lock-screen platform to bring actionable weather insights directly to users,

👥 Founders & Leadership

Founded in 2007 as mKhoj, InMobi was started by Naveen Tewari (Founder & CEO) along with co-founders Mohit Saxena, Amit Gupta, and Abhay Singhal. What began in a Bangalore apartment as an SMS-based service evolved into a global mobile advertising and consumer technology company. Today, InMobi’s leadership team includes seasoned executives driving growth across revenue, product, and technology worldwide.

💰 Funding & Financials

InMobi has raised $215M+ in equity funding since inception, including a landmark $200M Series C led by SoftBank in 2011. More recently, the company secured $100M in debt financing in 2024 and $350M in growth capital in late 2025, with discussions underway for a $400M Series E at an ~$8B valuation.

🏆 Milestones

• 2011: Achieved unicorn status with major investment from SoftBank; launched China operations.
• 2019: Launched Glance — a lock-screen content discovery platform, and acquired social video platform Roposo.
• 2020–22: Expanded product portfolio with AI-enabled solutions like InMobi Pulse, InMobi DSP, InMobi Telco, UnifID, and Meson mediation platform.
• 2024–25: Secured $100M AI-focused financing, explored a potential $400M Series E at ~$8B valuation, and raised $350M in growth funding ahead of IPO preparations.
• 2025: Founders bought back a major SoftBank stake, increasing founder ownership and positioning the company for a future public listing.

🌍 Global Footprint & Impact

With offices across Asia, Europe, and North America, InMobi’s platforms power advertising campaigns that reach over a billion devices globally, serving billions of impressions every month. It has become one of the world’s largest independent mobile ad networks, competing with major players while maintaining deep technology innovation in programmatic and AI-driven marketing

MyOperator is India's cloud communications leader trusted by 10000+ businesses. MyOperator offers an omni-channel SAAS platform with:

- Cloud Call Center/ Contact Center Software

- WhatsApp API

- IVR and Toll-free Number

- Multi-store telephony

- Enterprise Mobility

MyOperator has been adopted by 10000+ businesses including IRCTC, Razorpay, Amazon, PwC, E&Y, Apollo and more.

MyOperator has been rated as a champion in India's cloud communications segment(Software Suggest), awarded for ease of use by Capterra and for exceptional customer service at UBS India BPO Conclave.

In 2022, MyOperator launched SMB focused conversation app Heyo Phone backed by super-angels Amit Chaudhary (Lenskart), Aakash Chaudhry(Aakash-Byjus)

Fluxon (www.fluxon.com), founded by a team of ex-Googlers and experienced startup founders, is a high end consultancy that is trusted by world leading brands and high-growth startups to build top-notch software. We’re passionate about our work, obsessed with quality and focused on results.

Our mission is to build the world’s most innovative products and realize your fullest potential.

We are a global product development studio that has partenered with startups and tech companies (like Google, Stripe) to design, build, and launch software, offering full-cycle development from strategy and UI/UX design to engineering and launch support, acting as an extended, high-quality tech team for businesses needing expert development. We focus on software engineering, data analysis, AI, mobile/web apps, and provide services like staff augmentation and full product builds. 

🌟 About us

Flam is building cutting-edge AI infrastructure that powers immersive advertising for brands across every channel - Digital, Broadcast TV, Retail, Communications, Print, OOH, and beyond.

We are redefining how consumers engage with ads, content, retail environments, live broadcasts, and fan moments - turning every touchpoint into a personalized, interactive experience. Flam is shaping the future of brand-consumer interaction through intelligent, omnichannel innovation. Flam is already being used by 100+ global brands including Google, Samsung and Emirates who are embracing engaging media at scale. Flam-built real-time mixed reality campaigns have reached over 580 million users.

The next phase of growth is to accelerate R&D on its app-less GenAI infrastructure that lets brands create, publish and measure high-fidelity MR, 3D & Digital experiences in <300 ms on any smartphone- no app download required.

Key Focus Areas

• Product Roadmap: Upcoming releases include GenAI-driven 3D asset generation, democratising MR deployment at scale, Enterprise Suite of Products across Industries, and Infrastructure for broadcasters and fan engagement.
• Geography: Funds will support new enterprise pods in North America, Europe and the Middle East while deepening Asia operations.
• Partnerships: Flam will expand its partner program for creative studios and global platforms, enabling Fortune 500 brands to move from pilot to rapid global roll-out.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Founding team and leadership

Flam was founded in 2021 by BITS Pilani alumni Shourya Agarwal (CEO), Malhar Patil (Co‑founder), and Amit Gaiki (Co‑founder & CTO).

💰 Funding

• Seed & Pre‑Series A: Raised $3.5 M in 2021 and $4.5 M in 2024 from investors including Turbostart, Twin Ventures, Alphatron Capital, Inventus Capital Partners, and 100Unicorns.
• Series A: Raised $14 M in 2025 led by RTP Global with participation from Dovetail and others, bringing total funding to $22M+.

🏆Milestones

• Platform used by 100+ global brands including Google, Samsung, Emirates, Britannia, AJIO, Flipkart, Tanishq, Mahindra, among others.
• Mixed reality campaigns have reached between 380M-580M users across touchpoints.
• Recognized in industry awards including Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (Consumer Tech 2022), Visual 1st Awards in San Francisco, and specific MR/AR campaign awards.

Building the most advanced ad blocker on the planet!🌎

Loved by 3,50,000+ users on Chrome!