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    Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round. Docterz raises ₹5 crore in funding from Vineeta Singh, Avnish Anand and around 20 doctors who use the platform. AceBlend raises $9.91 million in a Series A2 round led by 3one4 Capital, with Fireside Ventures participating. Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre raises ₹28 crore in a Series A round led by Alkemi Growth Capital. Carbelim raises ₹10 crore from the IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund. Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises ₹1.47 crore in a pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Venttup raises $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Rainmatter and Unicorn India Ventures. ISLAND Beauty raises ₹2.58 crore in funding from AJVC and angel investors. Sridhar Vembu warns of painful economic rebalancing as AI reshapes computer-based jobs. Qiroko raises ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed round led by ISV Capital, with angel participation. Manastu Space raises ₹22 crore from Gandhi Securities, Thacker Legacy Trusts and angel investors in an ongoing round. Docterz raises ₹5 crore in funding from Vineeta Singh, Avnish Anand and around 20 doctors who use the platform. AceBlend raises $9.91 million in a Series A2 round led by 3one4 Capital, with Fireside Ventures participating. Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre raises ₹28 crore in a Series A round led by Alkemi Growth Capital. Carbelim raises ₹10 crore from the IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund. Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises ₹1.47 crore in a pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Venttup raises $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Rainmatter and Unicorn India Ventures. ISLAND Beauty raises ₹2.58 crore in funding from AJVC and angel investors. Sridhar Vembu warns of painful economic rebalancing as AI reshapes computer-based jobs.
  • AIRWORLD: Parth Shah Launches AI-Powered Virtual Civilization Game

    AIRWORLD

    Ahmedabad: In a bold leap into the future of immersive technology, Parth Shah, noted technologist and developer, has announced the upcoming demo launch of AIRWORLD, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered virtual civilization platform that blends artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and thought-driven communication.

    AIRWORLD represents Shah’s return to the tech world after stepping away from the IT industry, and is being positioned as more than a game—it is envisioned as a fully governed digital ecosystem where users can establish kingdoms, enact legislation, run enterprises, and earn real-world currency, all within a secure, AI-regulated virtual framework.

    “AIRWORLD is the birth of a digital nation where your thoughts carry influence, your actions generate value, and your identity is sovereign,” said Parth Shah, Founder and Developer of AIRWORLD. “We are creating a platform where civilizations can rise, economies can flourish, and governance is reimagined—powered entirely by AI and immersive technology.”

    Key Features of AIRWORLD:
    • Own and trade virtual land and property
    • Launch and scale virtual businesses
    • Govern virtual societies through democratic frameworks
    • Earn real-world money via integrated platforms
    • AI-assisted mind mapping for decision-making and control
    • Secure in-ear two-way audio for thought-activated interaction
    • Compatibility with Vision Pro and AR smart glasses

    The app introduces AI-assisted mind-mapping through secure audio technology, enabling users to control in-game dynamics and make decisions using thought cues and memory triggers. This feature represents a massive step forward in privacy-first, hands-free virtual experiences.

    Slated for a Q3 2027 demo release, AIRWORLD will offer early access to select users who will be able to explore the platform’s initial virtual kingdoms, test AI interactions, and experience immersive governance and business modules.

    Following the legacy of Shah’s previous project, Sequel5, which gained a global gamer following, AIRWORLD sets a bold precedent in redefining virtual civilization and AI-led interaction.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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