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Project-based businesses transform the world we live in. Deltek innovates and delivers software and solutions that power them to achieve their purpose. Our industry-specific software and information solutions maximize our customers' performance at every stage of the project lifecycle by enabling superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration.

Deltek is the recognized global standard for project-based businesses across government contracting and professional services industries, helping more than 30,000 organizations of all sizes deliver on their mission.

With over 4,200 employees worldwide, our team of industry experts is passionately committed to creating exceptional customer experiences.

Ctruh is building the world’s first AI-powered Unified XR Commerce Studio, enabling brands to create immersive digital commerce experiences directly in the browser. The platform combines artificial intelligence with real-time 3D technology to transform how products are discovered, experienced, and purchased online.

Ctruh’s technology allows companies to instantly create virtual stores, AR try-ons, interactive 3D product pages, and mixed-reality marketing experiences without writing code or requiring specialized hardware. These experiences launch directly through a simple URL and work across web, mobile, and XR devices.

👥 About the Team

Ctruh is a deep-tech startup headquartered in Bengaluru and founded by Vinay Agastya. The team combines expertise across AI, XR, graphics engineering, and enterprise SaaS to build scalable infrastructure for immersive commerce.

Their mission is to democratize XR technology, making immersive digital experiences as easy to create as building a website.

🏆 Milestones

• Founded in 2022
• Built a no-code/low-code web-based 3D engine for XR experiences
• Platform powered by VersaAI, enabling instant text-to-3D asset creation
• Team of ~40+ employees globally
• Achieved approximately $5M revenue in 2025
• Growing community of 39K+ LinkedIn followers

StepSecurity is dedicated to enhancing CI/CD security by providing solutions to prevent pipeline attacks. Founded by seasoned security professionals with experience at Microsoft, Uber, and Plaid, StepSecurity addresses the security gaps highlighted by major breaches like SolarWinds and Codecov.

Founders:

- Varun Sharma: CEO & Co-Founder, formerly at Microsoft.

- Ashish Kurmi: CTO & Co-Founder, with experience at Plaid, Uber, and Microsoft.

Advisors:

- Sekhar Sarrukai, David Cross, Gagan Gulati, Jordan Harband, Ram Shankar Siva Kumar.

Investors:

StepSecurity is backed by leading VCs and notable angel investors, including Anmol Malhotra (Coinbase), Ash Devata (GreyNoise), and David Cross (Rain Capital).

Funding raised: $3M - Seed Funding

For more detailed information, visit - https://www.stepsecurity.io/team

At Lynx Technologies LLC, we are redefining how software, AI, and digital products are designed, developed, and scaled. As a next-generation software development and technology partner, we specialize in building cutting-edge digital solutions for ambitious businesses worldwide.

We combine human creativity, AI automation, and advanced technology to empower startups, enterprises, and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality — faster, smarter, and more efficiently than ever.

Whether it's building custom AI-powered platforms, next-gen websites, mobile apps, enterprise-grade software, or scalable digital marketing solutions — Lynx Technologies delivers with precision, innovation, and future-ready designs.

Our mission is simple: We build software for the world of tomorrow.

ZestFindz Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based startup founded in February 2025.

We simplify online retail by offering a curated marketplace for everyday essentials, fashion, home goods, skincare, and more backed by powerful seller tools. Our goal: make selling and shopping seamless with solid tech, transparent operations and customer-first design.