Redstart Labs
Redstart Labs took part in 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups in 2026 (2 as lead), most often Seed rounds in AI & Deep Tech; its latest was Aina on 16 July 2026.
About Redstart Labs
Redstart Labs has backed Indian startups that StopDown covered, listed below.
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | AI Aina | seed | $5.5M | Lead | 360 One Asset, MIXI (India), Antler (India), Blume Founders Fund, Kunal Shah, Tikhon Bernstam +3 | Story |
| 20 January 2026 | URUnbox Robotics | Series B | $28M | Lead | ICICI Venture, F-Prime | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Redstart Labs took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 | 0 |
| Series B | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Deep Tech | 1 | 0 |
| Enterprise Software & IT | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| 360 One Asset | 1 |
| Antler (India) | 1 |
| Blume Founders Fund | 1 |
| F-Prime | 1 |
| Harshil Mathur | 1 |
| ICICI Venture | 1 |
| Kunal Shah | 1 |
| MIXI (India) | 1 |
Indian portfolio
- AIAinaAI & Deep Tech · in at Seed · 2026 · Led
- URUnbox RoboticsEnterprise Software & IT · in at Series B · 2026 · Led
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Redstart Labs in the news
- AIAina · Funding · 16 July 2026 · $5.5MAina raises $5.5M seed for AI hardwareAina builds AI-native hardware interfaces, including a context-aware keypad called Dune
- URUnbox Robotics · Funding · 20 January 2026 · $28MUnbox Robotics raises $28M Series B roundUnbox Robotics builds modular robotics systems for warehouse and fulfillment automation
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Questions about Redstart Labs
How many investments did Redstart Labs make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 2 disclosed rounds in Indian startups with Redstart Labs in 2026 so far, 2 of them as lead. The latest was Aina on 16 July 2026 ($5.5M).
Which sectors does Redstart Labs invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Redstart Labs invested most often in AI & Deep Tech (1 round) and Enterprise Software & IT (1 round).
Does Redstart Labs lead rounds?
Yes. StopDown's records name Redstart Labs as lead or co-lead in 2 of the 2 rounds it took part in during 2025 and 2026, 2 of them in 2026.