Culture-tech Platform MeMeraki Secures Funding from Next Bharat Ventures

MeMeraki, a Culture-tech startup, has raised an undisclosed institutional investment from Next Bharat Ventures, the impact investment arm backed by Japan-based Suzuki Motor Corporation.

The startup said it will use the funding to improve its technology, grow its retail presence both online and offline and expand its team in design, technology, partnerships and operations. It will also invest in better customer experience and stronger supply-chain systems to support steady growth.

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Yosha Gupta, Founder & CEO of MeMeraki, said, “At MeMeraki, we have focused on building systems that allow traditional artists to participate meaningfully in modern markets. This investment enables us to scale those systems with discipline. Next Bharat Ventures brings a longterm perspective and a deep understanding of grassroots economies. We are aligned on building a platform that delivers income stability for artisans while meeting the expectations of global consumers and enterprise partners.”

"MeMeraki has built a business that understands both the cultural and economic realities of the artisan ecosystem. What stood out for us was the company’s ability to translate deeply local craftsmanship into enterprise grade execution without compromising authenticity. Their work across institutions, public spaces and brands demonstrates a repeatable model that creates formal market access for informal talent. This combination of execution rigour and impact alignment is central to our investment thesis, " said, Vipul Nath Jindal, Managing Director and Head of Next Bharat Ventures.

About MeMeraki 

Founded in 2019 by Yosha Gupta, MeMeraki blends culture and technology through heritage research, digital storytelling, curated commerce, and large-scale B2B cultural projects. The platform works directly with hundreds of master artisans across india, covering over 300 traditional art forms and reaches audiences in more than 40 countries.

In addition to its direct-to-consumer platform, MeMeraki also serves enterprises with art installations, murals, campaigns, and cultural advisory projects for corporates, public institutions, and global organizations.

MeMeraki uses content-driven discovery, enterprise projects and technology-enabled experiences to create market access for traditional arts. 

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So far, the platform has generated over INR 7 crore in new income for artisans, boosting their earnings by 20–30% on average, while increasing global visibility for heritage art forms. Early support came from IIMA Ventures, AIC Banasthali and angel investors Phanindra Sama, Aprameya Radhakrishna and Vikas Taneja.

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