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• Othor AI raised Rs 42.77 lakh in a follow-up pre-seed round, taking its total early-stage funding to Rs 68.40 lakh.
• The round saw participation from Whatfix Co-founder Vara Kumar, Madan Galla, and angel investor Mithun Nair.
• The funds will accelerate product-market fit and support the company’s upcoming US market entry.

Vertical AI startup Othor AI has raised Rs 42.77 lakh (USD 50,000) in a follow-up pre-seed funding round, boosting its total early-stage capital to Rs 68.40 lakh (USD 80,000). The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) registered company secured its latest investment from high-profile backers including Whatfix Co-founder Vara Kumar Namburu, analytics expert Madan Galla, and angel investor Mithun Nair.

Founded in September 2024 by Unni Koroth and Nekender Shekhawat, Othor AI is building specialised vertical AI agents tailored for daily business decisions and planning. The company has made notable strides since the launch of its beta product in January 2025, having signed multiple design partnership agreements to validate its market fit and value proposition.

Koroth highlighted the rapid traction and investor backing as signs of a shifting demand towards AI-native business intelligence tools. “Our momentum reflects a growing demand for faster, simpler, and more secure alternatives to traditional BI and planning solutions”, he said. “Having such accomplished investors on board gives us the confidence to accelerate our mission”.

The newly acquired funds will be used to sharpen Othor AI’s focus on achieving product-market fit while gearing up for a forthcoming seed round. Additionally, the startup aims to leverage this capital for an ambitious entry into the US market, laying the foundation for global growth.

Koroth, best known for co-founding the successful ed-tech platform Foradian and later contributing to SaaS leader Whatfix, brings strong entrepreneurial pedigree to Othor AI’s journey. With seasoned leadership and growing investor confidence, the company is positioning itself as a rising force in AI-powered business intelligence.