Healthians founder pledges $10M to fuel India’s next startup wave
Deepak Sahni, founder of the Indian diagnostic startup Healthians, has pledged $10 million to back early-stage ventures over the next three years. The former CEO plans to support 20 to 25 startups with both funding and hands-on mentorship.
Sahni has already invested around $490,000 (Rs 4.5 crore) across multiple Indian startups. His current portfolio includes companies like Handpickd, Beanly, Repill, and Gignaati AI, as well as Indian Sneaker Fest, Fiona Diamonds, and Live Empire Events.
His focus lies in areas such as consumer behaviour change, digital ecosystems, and deep technologies. Beyond capital, he will offer strategic guidance to help young entrepreneurs scale their businesses. No details have been released about the specific startups he will fund between 2026 and 2028.
The $10 million commitment aims to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem by combining financial support with experienced mentorship. Sahni’s involvement is expected to help early-stage companies grow in key sectors over the next three years.
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