Flipkart Ventures selects five startups for Leap Ahead cohort, offers up to $500K investment

Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart, has selected five startups for the third cohort of Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA). These early-stage startups will receive equity investments of up to $500,000 and a mentorship program, it noted.

The selected startups include Xportel, Factors.ai, Expertia.ai, Bharat Krushi Seva, Visa2Fly.

Building on the previous two cohorts, this edition introduces startups driving advancements in AI and tech-based enablement. In addition to mentorship, the startups will receive industry expertise from Flipkart leaders across business, product, technology, and finance, enabling them to refine their models and scale efficiently in competitive and dynamic markets.

Lubna Ahmed, Vice President & Head of Flipkart Ventures, said, “By nurturing these startups, we aim to shape the future of technology and entrepreneurship in India.”

Since its inception, Flipkart Ventures has backed more than 20 startups across deep tech, fintech, health tech, generative AI, and sustainability.