AskMyGuru Secures $1.2 Million Seed Funding for Spiritual Tech Advancements

AskMyGuru, an interactive spiritual-tech platform, has successfully raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round. This round was primarily led by Lumikai, a venture capital fund specialising in interactive media and gaming, which invested $800,000. Other participants included MPL and various angel investors, such as Amarnath Thombre, the former CEO of Match Group Americas.

The funds will be directed towards enhancing the product roadmap, further developing the proprietary Ved Vyas AI engine, and broadening language support beyond its current offerings in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, as stated by AskMyGuru in their press release.

About AskMyGuru

Founded in 2025 by Krishna Mohan Vedula and Vivek Sadamate, AskMyGuru draws inspiration from the teachings of the Vedic Shastras. Its mission is to transform spirituality and astrological guidance through innovative interactive experiences. The platform integrates AI, gamification, and well-researched Indic knowledge systems, creating a unique category of spiritual technology that resonates culturally and holds global significance.

Empowering Gurus and Redefining the Spiritual Industry

AskMyGuru strives to redefine the spiritual sector for the digital age by providing sustainable income opportunities for gurus. The platform reimagines spiritual guidance as an interactive digital experience that fosters meaningful connections through carefully crafted interactions. This startup embodies the concept of “Systems of Play,” which involves developing products that disrupt traditional industries through engaging and gamified experiences.

Future Plans for AskMyGuru

In addition to its current offerings, AskMyGuru intends to enhance its domain expertise in areas including financial, relationship, and career guidance. It faces potential competition from other platforms in this sector, such as Astrosage and Astrotalk.

Lumikai’s Role in Investment

Lumikai is a venture capital fund that focuses on interactive media and gaming investments, targeting companies that operate at the intersection of technology, culture, and new media. It has supported several prominent interactive media companies in India, including Elo Elo, Bombay Play, All Star Games, Studio Sirah, Supernova, Autovrse, Vobble, and Mayhem Studios, among others.