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Vecton AI raises Rs 6 crore in pre-seed round led by Zeropearl VC to scale AI solutions for financial institutions; expands BFSI presence

Bengaluru-based Vecton AI has secured Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC. The funds will enhance its AI solutions for financial institutions, expanding its presence in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, where it currently serves 10 clients.

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Bengaluru-based Vecton AI has raised Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, aimed at enhancing its AI solutions for the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. Founded by Himanshu Goyal and Gaurav Mandlecha in 2022, Vecton AI focuses on building production-ready AI systems for mid-market and enterprise financial institutions.1345

The fresh capital will be utilized to accelerate the development of enterprise-ready AI solutions and strengthen Vecton AI’s Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) model. The company currently serves 10 clients, including several publicly listed firms, and claims its AI solutions are already deployed in live production environments.2

With this funding, Vecton AI aims to deepen its engagement with financial institutions and expand its FDE-led delivery model. The recent funding activity in the fintech sector highlights a growing interest, as Indian fintech startups raised $935.5 million across 10 deals in the previous month. Vecton AI's strategic focus on the BFSI sector positions it well to capitalize on this trend, as it continues to innovate in AI and autonomous agent solutions.

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“The round will accelerate enterprise-ready AI and autonomous agent systems, with Vecton AI already serving 10 customers including publicly listed firms. Founded by Himanshu Goyal and Gaurav Mandlecha, the company focuses exclusively on mid-market and enterprise financial institutions.”
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“What's the deal? , a developer of interface coating materials and solid-state electrolytes, has raised a pre-seed round backed by and the Shanghai Science and Technology Venture Capital Group. The round was announced in August 2026.”
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Indian Startup Times
“Bengaluru-based AI transformation company has raised Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, with participation from other investors.”
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Indian Startup Times
“Pune-based freight technology company has raised Rs 5 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by HighLeaf, with participation from Vijender Yadav, Puru Gupta and Aeravti Ventures.”
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