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Flipkart Leap Ahead: 5 Startups Secure Funding & Mentorship

Published: February 20, 2025
Author: TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN

Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart, has announced the selection of five promising startups for the third cohort of its flagship Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA) program. Designed to fuel early-stage innovation, FLA aims to accelerate startup growth by providing capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance.

Empowering Startups with Funding & Expertise

The selected startups will receive equity investments of up to $500,000 along with a customized mentorship program curated by Flipkart leaders and global consulting firms. The program provides access to insights across business, product, technology, and finance, helping startups scale effectively in competitive markets. It culminates in a demo day, offering startups a platform to showcase progress and attract further investment.

Startups were chosen based on their business model, traction, growth potential, and vision, with a strong emphasis on founding teams, product innovation, and real-world impact.

Meet the Startups Driving Innovation

✔ Xportel – A cross-border e-commerce logistics enabler, streamlining global deliveries to 150+ countries
✔ Factors.ai – An AI-powered marketing intelligence platform leveraging Account-Based Marketing (ABM) tools
✔ Expertia.ai – An Agentic AI recruiting platform optimizing hiring processes for global companies
✔ Bharat Krushi Seva – An agritech startup building a traceable, ethical supply chain for fruits
✔ Visa2Fly – A travel-tech platform simplifying visa applications with end-to-end digital support

Driving India’s Startup Ecosystem

Since its inception, Flipkart Ventures has backed 20+ startups across deep tech, fintech, health tech, generative AI, and sustainability. With its latest MOU with DPIIT, Flipkart reaffirms its commitment to investing in and supporting India’s thriving tech ecosystem.

🔗 Learn more about Flipkart Leap Ahead: flipkartleap.com/leap-ahead

About Flipkart Group

The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities, comprising Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip, and super.money. With a 500M+ registered user base and 1.4M+ sellers, Flipkart continues to revolutionize India’s e-commerce landscape with customer-centric innovations.

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