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Alive raises $700K for curated experiences
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Alive App
- What it does
- Curated experiences platform for urban Indians
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- $700K
- Stage
- seed
What they do
Alive is a digital-first platform offering curated experiences for urban Indians
What happened
It raised $700,000 from Powerhouse Ventures to expand its offerings
Why it matters
The company plans to reach 20 Indian cities and 5,000 experiences in 3-5 years
The details
- Alive, a platform for curated experiences for urban Indians, has raised $700K in funding.
- The investment came from Powerhouse Ventures.
- Founder Vivek Kumar shared the news in an interview with Indian Startup Times on 10 Feb 2026.
- The platform is described as a digital-first ecosystem for experiences.
- Alive aims to address the limited leisure options for over 80 million people in top Indian cities.
- The company plans to expand to 20 Indian cities within 3-5 years.
- It also intends to offer over 5,000 curated experiences and pursue global expansion.
The bigger picture
- India's experience economy is underdeveloped despite rising consumer spending.
- Currently, cafés and malls dominate Indian leisure culture, leaving a gap for curated experiences.
- The founder is optimistic about the rise of domestic tourism in India.
About the business
- Alive operates a digital-first platform for curated experiences.
- It targets urban Indians seeking leisure and lifestyle activities.
- The platform offers premium experiences priced around ₹3,000.
- It sees nearly 50 million monthly views on its platform.
- The company plans to scale its offerings to over 5,000 curated experiences.
What happens next
- Expand to 20 Indian cities within 3-5 years.
- Offer over 5,000 curated experiences.
- Pursue global expansion on the horizon.
The deal
- Type
- funding
Investors
- Powerhouse Ventures (lead)
Founders
- Vivek Kumar, Founder
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