AI Consulting Firm Navikenz Raises USD 7.5 Mn in Seed Round The round was led by Sekar PRC (former CEO, Hexaware) and Sudip Nandy (former CEO, Aricent), along with the company's founders Anjan Lahiri and Samit Deb.
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Enterprise AI consulting firm Navikenz has raised USD 7.5 million in a seed equity funding round to support its expansion and technology development plans.
The round was led by Sekar PRC (former CEO, Hexaware) and Sudip Nandy (former CEO, Aricent), along with the company's founders Anjan Lahiri and Samit Deb. Existing and new high-net-worth investors also participated, bringing the company's total funding to about USD 11.6 million.
The new funds will be used to strengthen its workforce and enhance its technology capabilities.
Founded in 2020 by Anjan Lahiri and Samit Deb, Navikenz focuses on helping enterprises adopt AI to improve business processes and drive digital transformation.
The firm develops AI-enabled tools and frameworks such as RetailBOT, HR Data Analytics, Spend Analytics, and its NaviKATOR methodology, which combines machine learning with human insight. It operates with about 250 employees and maintains offices in Bengaluru and Noida, along with a presence in Princeton.
Navikenz reports working with leading pharmaceutical and life sciences companies while also serving clients in insurance and finance.
Using a pod-based delivery model, the firm provides consulting, architecture, and implementation services. It states that its AI deployments have improved efficiency in complex workflows and shortened regulatory reporting timelines. Navikenz plans to continue profitable growth and aims to double revenues every 12 to 18 months.
