Monday, September 1, 2025 | Hyderabad, Telangana, India: ISB and Maruti Suzuki Launch FundRays to Accelerate Startup Investment Readiness
DLabs at the Indian School of Business (ISB), in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki Innovation, has officially launched FundRays, an Investment Readiness Programme aimed at bridging the divide between high-potential startups and the broader investment ecosystem.
The programme commenced with a cohort of 15 standout startups from the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Alumni network, each representing cutting-edge indigenous deep-tech solutions. These ventures were handpicked through a rigorous evaluation process led by a panel of domain experts.
Programme Highlights
FundRays offers a comprehensive roadmap to investment preparedness through:
- Structured Learning: Expert-led sessions on financial modelling, negotiation tactics, growth strategies, and sustainable business practices.
- Mentorship: Personalized guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and industry specialists.
- Investor Access: Direct engagement opportunities with venture capital firms, angel networks, and corporate investors.
- Demo Day: A final showcase where startups pitch to a curated audience of investors, corporates, and ecosystem enablers.
“At DLabs, our mission is to equip entrepreneurs not only with skills but also with the strategic networks required to scale. Partnering with Maruti Suzuki enables us to deliver a high-impact programme combining hands-on learning with real investor engagement,” said Mr. Saumya Kumar, CEO, DLabs and Director, ISB I-Venture.
Participating Startups
The following 15 startups from the Maruti Suzuki Innovation Alumni network will be mentored under the FundRays programme:
- DaveAI – AI-powered sales avatars for immersive customer experiences (iamdave.ai)
- Amlgo Labs – Data and GenAI solutions for simplifying complexity (amlgolabs.com)
- Automaxis – Web3 and AI-driven cross-border supply chain digitization (autom-axis.com)
- Defect Scanner – AI vision systems for defect-free manufacturing (defectscanner.com)
- Enmovil – Logistics and supply chain platform powered by AI (enmovil.ai)
- eShipz – Smart logistics management for D2C, retail, and enterprise clients (eshipz.com)
- Hala Mobility – Last-mile delivery and mobility solutions (halamobility.in)
- Pushpak AI – AI video analytics for surveillance and traffic intelligence (pushpak.ai)
- Rezo AI – Unified agentic AI platform for enterprise customer experience (rezo.ai)
- Xane AI – AI interfaces replacing traditional product manuals (xane.ai)
- RoadBounce – Geospatial analytics for road infrastructure and mobility (roadbounce.com)
- Ravity – Connected vehicle platform for automotive and mobility sectors (ravity.io)
- OnlyGood – AI-powered carbon tracking for sustainable compliance (onlygood.ai)
- Metadome.ai – Immersive 3D and XR solutions for automotive retail (metadome.ai)
- Yeppar – VR/MR/AI-based training, simulation, and digital twin solutions (yeppar.com)
Programme Roadmap
Over the coming months, these startups will participate in masterclasses, pitch clinics, one-on-one mentoring, and networking sessions with investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders. The curriculum is designed to sharpen business models, enhance investment narratives, and prepare founders for meaningful engagement with the funding community.
About DLabs
DLabs Incubator Association at ISB, supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers a cutting-edge collaborative space for entrepreneurs to connect with mentors, investors, and academia. With a mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among India’s youth—including students and alumni—DLabs cultivates creativity and growth within a vibrant startup ecosystem.