Navikenz raises $7.5 million in seed funding
18 Feb 2026, 10:15 AMThe funding round was led by Sekar PRC (former Hexaware CEO) and Sudip Nandy (former Aricent CEO).
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Artificial intelligence (AI) focused IT services company Navikenz has secured $7.5 million in a seed funding round.
The funding round was led by Sekar PRC (former Hexaware CEO) and Sudip Nandy (former Aricent CEO). Existing investors participated in the funding round.
The fresh capital raise will help the startup invest in AI frameworks and accelerators, scale business outreach, and hire talent across key markets.
The startup, which was founded by Anjan Lahiri and Samit Deb in 2021, helps large enterprises and Global Capability Centers (GCCs) make AI-first transformations. It has bases in Bengaluru and Noida, and presence in Princeton, New Jersey.
“We have strong market fit, rising demand from large enterprises, and a world-class team. This funding helps us serve our customers better and allows us to continue investing in our people," said Lahiri, founder and CEO, Navikenz.
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