Darwix AI
Darwix AI is an Indian technology startup based in Gurugram, Haryana, founded in 2021. The company develops a generative AI-powered platform, Transform+, designed to analyze, assist, and automate sales conversations for enterprises. Targeting sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), and retail, Darwix AI integrates with voice, chat, email, and social platforms to enhance customer engagement and sales performance. The platform leverages proprietary large language model (LLM) infrastructure and offers real-time conversational intelligence. Darwix AI has raised $1.5 million in seed funding and serves clients across the US, India, and the Middle East.[1]
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | AI, SaaS |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Ajay Pal Singh Sethi, Hanit Awal |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Ajay Pal Singh Sethi (CEO) |
| Products | Transform+ |
Number of employees | Not disclosed |
| Website | www |
Founders & Leadership
- Ajay Pal Singh Sethi (CEO): An IIM alumnus, Sethi leads Darwix AI's strategic vision. He has experience in technology and business development, focusing on enterprise AI solutions. Sethi emphasizes building a unified generative AI stack to enhance customer interactions.[2]
- Hanit Awal (Co-Founder): Also an IIM graduate, Awal oversees product development and innovation. His background includes expertise in AI and software engineering, contributing to the development of Transform+.[3]
Origin & Founding Story
Darwix AI was founded in 2021 by IIM alumni Ajay Pal Singh Sethi and Hanit Awal in Gurugram, India. The founders identified a gap in enterprise sales processes, where fragmented solutions and lack of contextual intelligence hindered efficiency. Their goal was to create an omnichannel generative AI platform to streamline sales conversations. Starting with a focus on BFSI and retail, the team developed Transform+, leveraging proprietary LLM technology. The company gained early traction with clients in India and expanded to the US and Middle East.[4]
Timeline
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Darwix AI founded by Ajay Pal Singh Sethi and Hanit Awal in Gurugram, India.[5] |
| 2023 | Launched Transform+, an AI-powered platform for sales conversation analysis and automation.[6] |
| 2025 | Raised $1.5 million in seed funding from Rebalance, IPV, and others.[7] |
| 2025 | Expanded client base to US and Middle East, focusing on BFSI and retail sectors.[8] |
Funding
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 June 2025 | Seed | $1.5 million | Rebalance, Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation, Growth Sense, Growth91, Ankit Nagori, Sanjay Suri, Amit Lakhotia, Mekin Maheshwari[9] |
Business Model
Darwix AI operates a SaaS model, offering its Transform+ platform to enterprises. The platform generates revenue through subscription-based licensing, tailored to client size and usage. Key customer segments include BFSI, retail, technology, and D2C brands. Darwix AI provides real-time conversational intelligence, agent assistance, and automation, integrating with omnichannel workflows. The company targets global enterprises seeking to optimize sales and customer experience processes.[10]
Products / Services
- Transform+: A generative AI platform for analyzing, assisting, and automating sales conversations. Features include agent analytics, real-time support, interaction scoring, and automation of low-impact tasks. It integrates with voice, chat, email, and social platforms, offering industry-specific frameworks for BFSI, retail, and healthcare.[11]
Growth & Metrics
Darwix AI serves over 35 organizations across BFSI, retail, and technology sectors in the US, India, and Middle East. Specific user base, revenue, and team size figures are not publicly disclosed. The company has reported significant traction in BFSI and retail, with plans to expand its US footprint.[12]
Legal Entity Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal Name | Cur8 Ventures Private Limited |
| Foundation Date | 30 July 2021 |
| Registrar of Companies (ROC) | ROC Delhi |
| Corporate Identification Number (CIN) | U80902HR2021PTC096689 |
| Registered Address | 11TH FLOOR, AWFIS, PARAS TRINITY GOLF COURSE EXT ROAD, SECTOR 63 , Gurgaon, Haryana, India - 122011 |
| Email ID | thecurators@cur8.in |
| Company Status | Active |
| Directors | Ajay Pal Singh Sethi, Hanit Kaur Awal |
| Authorized Share Capital | INR 10,00,000.00 |
| Paid-up Capital | INR 1,00,000.00 |
Media & Public Recognition
FAQs
- What is Darwix AI's primary product?
- Darwix AI's primary product is Transform+, a generative AI platform for analyzing and automating sales conversations.[15]
- Who are the founders of Darwix AI?
- The founders are Ajay Pal Singh Sethi, Hanit Awal, and Kushal Kumar Das, all IIM alumni.[16]
- In which sectors does Darwix AI operate?
- Darwix AI primarily serves BFSI, retail, technology, and D2C brands.[17]
External Links
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References
- ↑ "Darwix AI - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding". Crunchbase. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Gurugram-based Darwix AI raises $1.5 million to scale product, global reach". Business Standard. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Darwix AI - 2025 Founders and Board of Directors". Tracxn. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Darwix AI Raises $1.5 Million to Build Unified GenAI Stack for Sales Conversations Across Enterprises". StartupNews.fyi. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Darwix AI - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding". Crunchbase. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Products - Darwix AI". Darwix AI. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Generative AI startup Darwix AI raises $1.5 million in seed funding". StartupNews.fyi. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "GenAI startup Darwix AI Secures $1.5 million in Funding". Analytics India Magazine. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Gurugram-based Darwix AI raises $1.5 million in a seed funding round". Indian Startup News. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Darwix AI - Transforming Omni-Channel Sales Conversations for Global Enterprises". Darwix AI. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Products - Darwix AI". Darwix AI. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Darwix AI Secures $1.5 Million to Expand Omnichannel GenAI for Sales". StartupTalky. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "AI स्टार्टअप Darwix AI को मिली 12.50 करोड़ रुपये की फंडिंग". YourStory. 19 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Darwix AI - Transforming Omni-Channel Sales Conversations for Global Enterprises". Darwix AI. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Products - Darwix AI". Darwix AI. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "Darwix AI - 2025 Founders and Board of Directors". Tracxn. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ↑ "GenAI startup Darwix AI Secures $1.5 million in Funding". Analytics India Magazine. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.