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Combines AI agents and engineering services for enterprise software development and technology projects.

Chemify turns digital chemistry programs into real molecules through software, robotics and AI. Pharmaceutical, biotechnology and materials R&D teams can use its Chemputation platform and automated Chemifarm to design, synthesize and test compounds.

Permian Labs develops USD.AI, a credit protocol that finances AI infrastructure. The protocol issues USDai and yield-bearing sUSDai, then connects depositor liquidity to loans secured by GPU assets so compute operators can fund hardware deployments and capital providers can access exposure to those loans; it is operating with infrastructure-financing partners.

Loora is an AI English-speaking tutor for adult learners. Users practice through natural voice conversations, lessons and role-play; the app adapts to their level and returns real-time feedback on pronunciation and grammar so they can review corrections and build spoken fluency through repeated practice.

retoflow builds grid-planning software for electricity and pipeline operators. Its digital twin brings network and operating data into a computable model so planners can simulate future demand, spot bottlenecks and coordinate network investment and operations.

Payment Nerds provides merchant accounts and payment processing for in-person and online businesses, including higher-risk merchants. Its service combines card and ACH processing, payment-gateway and POS integrations, onboarding, fraud and chargeback tools, and merchant support to help businesses accept and manage transactions.

A curated beauty and personal-care shopping app that uses reviews and ingredient information to help consumers choose skincare and haircare products, with rapid delivery in Gurugram.

Mithrl builds a scientific decision engine for biopharma and research teams. Its biomedical world model combines validated biological knowledge with each organization’s data, then uses AI agents and workflows to help scientists analyze experiments, assess hypotheses and accelerate drug-discovery decisions; the company is preparing its next-generation platform for broader deployment.

Climb is a Databricks-native data and AI consultancy that helps enterprise teams move from data foundations and AI pilots to production systems. Senior architecture, engineering and AI teams deliver defined-scope engagements, using reusable accelerators and Climb’s delivery runtime to implement and operate governed enterprise workflows.

AcouBatt combines passive acoustic sensors and AI software to monitor battery-cell activity during manufacturing, testing and operation.