DERBI Foundation

Derbi Foundation, established in 2015 and based in Bangalore, India, is a not-for-profit technology business incubator recognized by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Its primary aim is to support early-stage startups by providing mentorship programs and grants. The foundation focuses on incubating ventures within various sectors, including technology, healthcare technology, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, machine learning, and wellness. Through its initiatives, Derbi Foundation fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, helping startups navigate the challenges of launching and growing their businesses.

Dr. Lakshmi Jagannathan

CEO

28 past transactions

Coexin Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Coexin develops Electronic Cognitive Diagnostic and Exercise tools for mental fitness.

Vidcare

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vidcare Innovations is a startup focused on creating portable health tests aimed at enhancing the convenience and accessibility of diagnostic testing. The company develops user-friendly medical diagnostic tools, particularly for blood tests, which allow consumers, especially in developing nations, to obtain quantitative results easily. By prioritizing accessibility, Vidcare Innovations seeks to make healthcare more available to a broader population, thereby improving health outcomes through efficient and straightforward testing solutions.

Semantic Web Tech Private Limited

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Semantic Web Tech (SWT) is a data science company with core strengths in building knowledge integration platforms using semantic intelligence technologies. SWTs Genomics AI vertical is focused on building cutting edge data analysis software for Genomics Diagnostics and Research. The Genomics vertical is building a cloud-based SaaS platform for affordable and comprehensive analysis of genome variants using digitized DNA generated by Next Generation Sequencing technologies to enable diagnosis and research of rare genetic disorders in humans. SWTs Public Data Applications vertical focusses on building monetizable services and products using open data available on the public domain.

Bagmo Pvt

Seed Round in 2022
Bagmo Pvt Ltd is a startup based in Cochin that originated from BIRAC’s Social Innovation Immersion program, focusing on maternal and child health. The company has developed a cloud-connected blood bag monitoring device that tracks each blood bag unit throughout the supply chain. This innovative device is designed to enhance stock management, camp management, test analysis, analytics, and reporting, while also ensuring blood bag traceability. By providing these solutions, Bagmo aims to significantly reduce blood wastage within the blood supply chain, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.

ASPIC Innovations

Seed Round in 2022
ASPIC Innovations focuses on developing products and solutions for education, health and agriculture sector using AI/ML and IOT.

Neuphony

Seed Round in 2021
Neuphony is a company that specializes in the development of wearable EEG neurofeedback devices aimed at enhancing mental health. Its flagship product, a smart headband, measures the electrical activity of the brain and connects to a mobile application via Bluetooth. This technology allows users to monitor their sleep quality, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall brain health. The mobile app utilizes sensor data to recommend personalized meditation techniques, guiding users to achieve their desired mental states. Through consistent use, the device trains the brain to attain these states independently, providing a convenient solution for mental wellness in the comfort of home.

Biovantis

Seed Round in 2021
Biovantis ensures clinical development compliance in clinical trial and drug development process for companies.

zeuron.ai

Grant in 2020
Zeuron is a technology company focused on developing a platform for assessing, monitoring, and supporting therapy for brain and brain-related disorders. It aims to revolutionize the management of neurological diseases, particularly stroke, through innovative solutions that integrate neuromorphic computing and artificial intelligence. The company's flagship product, MiMo, is the first neuro-compute phygital gaming system, designed to analyze brain, body, and behavior for enhanced therapeutic outcomes. The platform incorporates high-performance computational hardware, a brain-inspired operating system, and a suite of embedded sensors that monitor various physiological parameters. These features enable patients to manage conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers and neuropathy more effectively. By bridging neuroscience and medical technology, Zeuron fosters a developer ecosystem that promotes innovations in digital health and addresses rare disorders through data-driven insights and decision-making.

KBCols Sciences

Seed Round in 2020
KBCols Sciences Pvt. Ltd., established in 2018 and headquartered in Pune, India, specializes in biotechnology-driven processes. The company extracts natural colors from agro-industrial waste, producing a wide range of hues including blue, violet, pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. These colors find applications in various industries such as cosmetics, textiles, paints, food, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. KBCols Sciences' innovative technology enables the production of consistent, sustainable, and reproducible bio-colors, aiming to transform the dyeing landscape in the apparel industry.

Amelioratebiotech

Angel Round in 2020
Amelioratebiotech is a biotechnology company dedicated to enhancing healthcare through the development of high-quality recombinant therapeutic proteins and diagnostic kits. The firm focuses on innovative formulation development to meet unmet medical needs globally. By providing cost-effective and convenient solutions, Amelioratebiotech aims to improve access to advanced diagnostics and affordable medicines for disease treatment and diagnosis. The company emphasizes integrity, excellence, performance, teamwork, and social responsibility in its operations, striving to deliver effective healthcare solutions that benefit patients and the broader community.

HeartHealth Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HeartHealth Technologies Private Limited, incorporated on April 24, 2019, is a medical diagnostics company that specializes in high-quality medical imaging services aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to provide advanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis and clinical decision support specifically for ischemic heart disease. By delivering precise and rapid imaging of the cardiovascular system, HeartHealth Technologies enables clinicians to make informed treatment decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Makerinme

Seed Round in 2019
There is Maker in each of us and they want to provoke that creator. Their Vision is to empower creators with innovative tools to bring their dream creations into being. So, they make stuff that enable the Makers to Make! Cretile is a kit of plug-n-play Robotic, Automation, IoT and Electronic modular building blocks. Cretiles are simple to use maker building blocks making it an excellent STEM Education tool.

NOOS Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
NOOS Technologies is a research-oriented company specializing in security solutions aimed at brand protection. It provides a range of technologies designed to combat issues such as counterfeiting, tampering, and warranty fraud. Utilizing a combination of computer vision, proprietary algorithms, and artificial intelligence, the company develops digital packaging solutions that generate over 16.8 billion unique signatures for product identification. This innovative approach enables businesses to effectively address brand-specific challenges while reducing revenue losses caused by duplicate products. Through its advanced packaging security technology, NOOS Technologies supports real-world applications, including anti-counterfeit measures and tamper detection, making significant contributions to the integrity of product markets.

Quahog Life

Venture Round in 2019
Their mission is to develop an artificially intelligent patient companion application that collects various health parameters of the patient and daily monitors the health of various body parts and recommend strategies before it accumulates. By constant monitoring, they have greater control over its performance and can be assisted for self repair at a very early stage. This optimization technique can naturally lead to healthier long life at the least by 50%.

CamfyVision Innovations

Venture Round in 2019
CamfyVision Innovations, established in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, specializes in developing intelligent computer vision algorithms powered by AI and deep learning. The company offers a range of AI-driven products and services, including facial recognition and video analytics solutions, catering to both government and corporate sectors. Their customizable solutions span retail analytics, traffic management, smart city initiatives, and solar power plant compliance, demonstrating a broad application of their core technology.

Senseprise

Seed Round in 2019
Internet of Things company in the domain of Smart Cities, Smart workspace innovation, Real estate management of offices, Smart infrastructures,

Ambee

Seed Round in 2019
Ambee is a climate and environmental data intelligence company that specializes in providing hyperlocal data through various products and APIs. The company has developed a portable air monitoring device that collects essential information on air quality, temperature, humidity, and location. This data enables users, including consumers, businesses, and government entities, to assess environmental risks and make informed decisions. By offering accurate real-time air quality data, Ambee facilitates predictions and insights that contribute to health and wellness. The company positions itself as a comprehensive resource for understanding and addressing climate-related challenges.

Evoride motors

Venture Round in 2019
They design and develop performance Electric products for enthusiasts, with focus on precision engineered components, aesthetics and shared mobility. They are creating aspirational electric vehicle platforms, to encourage the transition towards Electric mobility, creating a sustainable solution.

soujhe

Venture Round in 2019
SOUJHE Innovative Devices Pvt. Ltd. focuses on revolutionizing medical rehabilitation with its IoT-enabled gamified devices. These innovative products are designed to assist individuals facing physiotherapy challenges, particularly those with upper limb-related issues. By integrating smart technology and engaging games, the devices facilitate various motions in both passive and active modes. This approach not only enhances the rehabilitation process but also enables users to monitor their exercise progress effectively. SOUJHE aims to provide an accessible and efficient solution for patients seeking to improve their physical health through interactive rehabilitation.

Machstatz

Venture Round in 2019
Machstatz is a Bangalore-based Industrial IoT startup that focuses on integrating production floor machinery with statistical analysis. The company develops IoT analytics technology that leverages artificial intelligence and predictive algorithms to enhance operational strategies within manufacturing industries. Its platform offers machine learning diagnostics that facilitate the configuration of sensors and existing machines through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Machstatz's solutions enable manufacturers to analyze data, uncover hidden patterns, and improve production efficiency while minimizing machine downtime and predicting potential failures in real time. The company serves a range of sectors, including steel, chemicals, glass manufacturing, and automotive industries.

Apiria

Venture Round in 2019
Apiria is a company that operates a payroll management platform designed to simplify the payroll process for both employers and employees. Its software provides near-instant payroll calculations and salary payouts, streamlining monthly payment tasks. The platform also features an employee benefits program, allowing users to manage compensation, attendance, leave, and investment-related communication with HR and administrative departments from a single interface. Apiria aims to create a user-friendly experience by ensuring that the software understands the needs of its users, rather than requiring users to adapt to the software.

Inspired Kinematics

Venture Round in 2019
A technology driven retail experience company, dedicated to innovate and define the future of retail. They intend to create new dimensions in retail, merging multiple formats to a single amazing journey for the shoppers, with the aid of technology.

SKaaS

Venture Round in 2019
SKaaS is a skills marketplace that provides innovative solutions for learning, assessment, and recruitment, catering to both job aspirants and corporations. It serves as a comprehensive platform for learners to identify and pursue courses aligned with their education, career interests, work experience, and existing skills. Utilizing its AI-powered SkillsAssured framework, SKaaS offers personalized career paths for each learner, akin to a navigation system. Upon completing their courses, learners undergo assessments to validate their skills, receiving certification based on their performance. This process results in a unique skill-based identity for each individual. Additionally, SKaaS continually suggests job opportunities that match the learners' evolving skill sets, thereby facilitating a smoother transition into the job market. For employers, SKaaS streamlines the hiring process by providing access to pre-validated candidates, enabling companies to efficiently fill technical positions with individuals who possess the requisite skills.

Sympill

Venture Round in 2019
They are living in a time, where people have easy access to things that make them unhealthy than healthy options. Healthcare has exponentially become complex and many times do not have the same desired effect. One such thing is buying your medicines. Though the advancements in Healthcare leapfrogged, patients are still waiting in pharmacies or waiting for their medicines to be delivered. We, at Sympill, want to make your medicine purchase simple. Buy medicines online, when you want it and where you want it, without the hassle of delayed delivery or waiting in pharmacies. Only you can keep yourself Healthy.

UnoTag

Seed Round in 2019
UnoTag is a developer of advanced anti-counterfeiting technology that is non-additive and can be verified through a smartphone application. In addition to its anti-counterfeiting solutions, the company offers a business platform designed to motivate sales teams, channel partners, and influencers by utilizing automated incentives and gamification techniques. The platform incorporates a proprietary AI system that enhances productivity among sales teams and employees through behavioral economics and personalized nudges. This comprehensive gamification toolkit enables clients to improve performance and engagement within their organizations.

Sportelos

Venture Round in 2019
This product offers complete set of modules to manage a tournament with schedules, score keeping, live scorecards, point table, players stats, notification, facebook, infographics, audience engagement thro social channels. Please find attached document for details of our product.

Bevywise Networks

Seed Round in 2019
Bevywise Networks is an IoT Company creating tools and frameworks. System Integrators, IoT Consultants and OEMs can leverage Bevywise IoT Platform, MQTT Broker & Simulation tools to reach market faster. The tools are crafted to scale and perform flawlessly in production scale. These tools can be white labelled and bundled in whatever form needed. We are experts in MQTT and scaling up for millions of connected objects.

UnoTag

Pre Seed Round in 2018
UnoTag is a developer of advanced anti-counterfeiting technology that is non-additive and can be verified through a smartphone application. In addition to its anti-counterfeiting solutions, the company offers a business platform designed to motivate sales teams, channel partners, and influencers by utilizing automated incentives and gamification techniques. The platform incorporates a proprietary AI system that enhances productivity among sales teams and employees through behavioral economics and personalized nudges. This comprehensive gamification toolkit enables clients to improve performance and engagement within their organizations.
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