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Fynd, India’s largest omni channel platform and multi-platform tech company, pioneers retail tech and products in AI, ML, big data ops, gaming+crypto, image editing, and the learning space. Founded in 2012 by three IIT Bombay alumni: Farooq Adam, Harsh Shah, and Sreeraman MG, Fynd is headquartered in Mumbai. With over 1000 brands under management, more than 10k stores, and servicing 23k+ pin codes, Fynd collaborates with major retail giants like Reliance, working on projects for Jio, Reliance Retail, and Reliance Digital, among others

One Impression is India's largest and first of its kind Full-Stack IMaaS (Influencer Marketing as a Service) Platform. We help brands manage high-impact influencer marketing campaigns. We are active in over 12 countries including India, US, Australia, the Middle East, etc, and have a network of over 6.5 Mil + influencers across Instagram & YouTube. Our creator network is one of the largest ranging from top celebrities to nano creators in 10+ languages.

Backed by some of the top investors in the country including founders of Livspace, MamaEarth, Vedantu, Wow Skin Sciences, OML, People Group etc. as well as celebrities like KL Rahul, Zakir Khan, Masoom Minawala, our ultimate vision is to capture 25% of the global media spend by becoming the world's de-facto influencer marketing platform.

Blinkadz is an AI-powered marketing automation platform tailored for startups and small businesses looking to scale without the high costs of traditional agencies. Our platform streamlines the creation of video and image ads, automates lead generation, and handles follow-ups, enabling businesses to focus on growth while we take care of their marketing needs.

With features like AI-driven ad generation, targeted campaign management, and seamless scheduling, Blinkadz empowers businesses to run impactful campaigns across multiple platforms effortlessly. Our mission is to make cutting-edge marketing accessible to all, delivering smarter solutions that drive real results.

About the Company:

Giga ML is an applied AI lab focused on building end-to-end customer care agents!

At GigaML, we’re transforming how enterprises manage customer support by deploying AI agents that resolve +1M customer tickets monthly for a single client through voice and chat. We’re trusted by industry leaders like Postman and Zepto (YC’s fastest-growing company), and we’re scaling fast to meet growing demand.

We are YC-backed startup specializing in building end-to-end AI customer support agents for B2C companies, offering both voice and chat capabilities. Based in San Francisco and Bengaluru, GigaML has quickly established itself as a leading player in the AI customer service space, with their solution being recognized by Y Combinator's Managing Partner as one of the best AI customer support agents in the world.

About the Co-founders:

GigaML was co-founded by Varun Vummadi and Esha Manideep Dinne. Varun Vummadi left his PhD program in AI at Stanford University in 2023 to pursue this venture, showing his commitment to the company's mission. Esha Manideep Dinne, who graduated from IIT Kharagpur in 2023 brings strong technical expertise to the team. Both founders have been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List.

About the Funding:

We raised $3.7 million in seed funding, led by Nexus, and are part of Y Combinator's S23 Batch. Garry Tan, CEO of YC, personally invested in us.

OpenIAM is a pioneering Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions provider that has been transforming enterprise security since 2008. Based in New York, this self-funded and profitable company has established itself as an innovator in the IAM space, being the first to introduce a converged architecture stack and fully containerized suite for cloud environments. With a global presence and partnerships with major systems integrators like Thales and Indra, OpenIAM serves mid to large enterprises across various sectors including financial services, healthcare, education, and manufacturing.