New Delhi-based deep-tech startup OneARVO has raised ₹1.23 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by angel investment platform Inflection Point Ventures, strengthening its effort to scale AI- and blockchain-driven product authentication and supply-chain transparency solutions for industry clients.
Start-up background and technology
Founded in 2023 by entrepreneurs Sumit Goswami and Duke Banerjee, OneARVO develops solutions that combine artificial intelligence, blockchain and smart product identification to create tamper-resistant digital identities for physical goods. The platform is designed to enable real-time authentication and end-to-end traceability across complex distribution networks.
OneARVO’s stack marries AI-driven analytics for pattern recognition and anomaly detection with immutable ledger records that record each product’s lifecycle events. This hybrid approach aims to close gaps left by conventional tracking systems and reduce opportunities for counterfeiting, diversion and non-compliance.
Market need and use cases
Counterfeiting and opaque supply chains impose substantial losses on Indian and global businesses annually, particularly in regulated and high-value sectors. OneARVO is targeting industries where provenance and compliance matter most, including pharmaceuticals, automotive components and industrial manufacturing.
The company says its solution helps manufacturers, distributors and end consumers verify authenticity at every stage, improving revenue protection, regulatory compliance and visibility into distribution channels.
Early traction and commercial progress
Although still at an early stage, OneARVO reports multiple pilot projects and proof-of-concept deployments with paying customers and has begun generating early revenue from enterprise implementations. These initial engagements are being used to validate the technology across different verticals and to refine integration with customers’ existing enterprise systems.
Use of funds and product roadmap
- Expand product and engineering teams with an emphasis on AI research and dataset development.
- Establish a dedicated AI lab to improve machine‑learning models, accuracy and scalability of authentication systems.
- Invest in go‑to‑market activities, enterprise sales and strategic partnerships to accelerate adoption.
- Pursue deeper integration with printing technologies and enterprise resource planning systems to streamline deployment.
Investor perspective and sector trend
Inflection Point Ventures led the round, signaling confidence in OneARVO’s technical differentiation and commercial potential. Apart from capital, the investor network is expected to provide strategic guidance and industry connections—resources that are important for scaling enterprise-focused deep-tech startups.
The deal reflects a broader shift among Indian investors toward supporting IP-driven, defensible technologies that address industrial and regulatory challenges rather than only consumer-facing products.
Outlook
With fresh funding and early customer validation, OneARVO plans to refine its platform, scale deployments domestically and explore opportunities in overseas markets where supply-chain traceability and anti-counterfeiting solutions are in demand. If it sustains technical progress and commercial traction, the startup could become a notable player in India’s deep‑tech ecosystem addressing a persistent challenge in modern commerce.
