India’s startup ecosystem has a fresh addition to its unicorn roster as Ai.tech crosses the $1.5 billion valuation mark. While the milestone cements its place in the billion-dollar club, the journey stands out not just as a funding success but as a demonstration of discipline, focus, and sharp execution.
Founded in January 2022 by serial entrepreneur Divyank Turakhia, Ai.tech operates as both a startup studio and a holding company. Its mission: to build and scale AI/ML-first ventures with precision and sustainability. Remarkably, in just three years — and with limited outside capital — the company has reached unicorn status. This achievement underscores that sustainable growth and capital efficiency can still thrive in a funding-heavy startup ecosystem.
Ai.tech’s growing portfolio includes Advertising.Tech and Media.net, supported by a global team of more than 1,600 professionals. Rather than chasing inflated valuations, the company has built its reputation on a foundation of resilience, scalability, and execution. Its model offers a counter-narrative to the prevailing belief that hyper-growth always demands heavy capital inflows.
This disciplined approach gains even more significance in the broader context of India’s evolving startup landscape. The ASK Private Wealth / Hurun India 2025 report highlights that the country continues to witness a sharp increase in unicorns. Yet Ai.tech differentiates itself by showing that repeatable processes, customer-first strategies, and craftsmanship can create sustainable enterprises that endure beyond short-term market cycles.
Turakhia’s entrepreneurial track record further strengthens Ai.tech’s credibility. By combining strategic focus with operational rigor, he has established a template that challenges conventional thinking in the AI domain — one that emphasizes building lasting businesses rather than pursuing valuation spikes.
For founders, builders, and investors in the AI ecosystem, Ai.tech offers a timely reminder: capital may accelerate growth, but disciplined execution creates enduring legacy.
