Gnani.ai Secures Rs 68 Crore in Funding

Gnani.ai, a prominent voice-first generative AI company, has successfully generated Rs 68 crore (approximately $7.17 million) in a funding round spearheaded by Aavishkaar Capital. This marks the firm’s initial capital raise in 2026. The board of the company has resolved to issue 1,647 compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) priced at Rs 4,12,291.79 per share, as indicated in its regulatory submissions.

Company Valuation and Future Plans

Based on estimates from Startup Superb, the valuation of Gnani.ai has surged to Rs 818 crore (around $87 million) in this funding round, an increase from Rs 204 crore in the previous stage. The regulatory filing reveals that the funds will be allocated to enhance the voice AI platform, boost product features, and broaden the company’s enterprise presence in both domestic and international markets.

About Gnani.ai

Founded in 2016 by Ganesh Gopalan and Ananth Nagaraj, Gnani.ai delivers a voice-first generative AI platform designed to aid enterprises in automating customer interactions across multiple channels, including voice, chat, and messaging. The startup provides a no-code, omnichannel AI solution that features functionalities such as conversational automation, agent assist, voice biometrics, and analytics. This suite enables businesses to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency at scale.

Previous Funding Round

In July 2024, the Bengaluru-based company had raised Rs 30 crore (about $4 million) during its Series A funding round, sourced from Info Edge Ventures.

Financial Performance

Gnani.ai reported significant growth in FY25, with revenues climbing to Rs 53.87 crore from Rs 23.09 crore in FY24. The company achieved profitability with a net profit of Rs 3.19 crore, contrasting with a loss of Rs 51 lakh in the preceding fiscal year.