BrainSightAI Raises $5 Mn Funding Led By IAN Alpha Fund

The Bengaluru-based BrainSight AI, a deep-tech neuroscience startup has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund.

The round also saw participation from IvyCap Ventures, Silver Needle, and its existing investors.

Purpose of fund raising

The company plans to use the new funds to expand into Tier I and Tier II cities in India, explore markets in Africa and Southeast Asia, and enter the U.S. with FDA certification. Part of the funds will also go toward research and development to create new solutions for patients and caregivers.

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Priyank Garg, Managing Partner of IAN Alpha Fund, said, “BrainSightAI’s mission to democratise access to personalised brain care is inspiring, and the technology they’ve built is a fundamental innovation in brain physiology. The connectomics platform, VoxelBox, has the potential to transform the way brain disorders are diagnosed and treated for all humanity. At IAN, we are thrilled to support such a purpose-driven company that combines deep-tech innovation with impactful healthcare solutions."

Laina Emmanuel, Co-founder and CEO of BrainSightAI said, “We are very excited by the potential of connectomics to advance personalised brain care for patients, and I believe in the long run, for everybody. We are excited to bring on board such stellar investors who believe in our mission, and will help us build for the world from India,”

BrainSight had previously raised $925K in a funding round led by Pfizer and others.

About BrainSight AI

BrainSight AI, founded in 2019 by Laina Emmanuel and Rimjhim Agrawal, uses AI and neuroscience to improve the diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders. Its main products are Voxelbox, an fMRI processing tool powered by machine learning, and Snowdrop, a patient-care app that helps patients follow their treatment plans.

The startup currently works with over 40 hospitals in India, supporting neurosurgery and radiology, especially for brain tumor cases.

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