Antler India bets on AI, climate tech, and deeptech with new startup cohort

VC firm Antler India introduced nine early-stage startups spanning AI, climate technology, mobility, enterprise software, fintech, consumer technology, and healthtech in its new cohort.

The cohort includes an autonomous cargo seaplane developer (Aspera Industries), a long-duration battery maker (MEINE Electric), and AI-powered enterprises like Resollect, Hexo Labs, Kenko AI, and Naptick.

Resollect applies AI to recover non-performing assets, Hexo Labs helps deploy open-weight AI models, Kenko AI automates administrative work, and Naptick combines AI with bedside hardware to improve sleep.

Aspera Industries is developing an autonomous amphibious cargo aircraft to reduce freight costs, and MEINE Electric is building iron-air batteries for long-duration energy storage to improve grid reliability.

Antler India has backed over 115 startups through its $75 million India fund, reflecting a shift toward investing in AI-native software, climate technologies, and advanced manufacturing.