NSRCEL Startups
Dial4242 Secures â‚ą9 Crore to Expand Ambulance Network
Dial4242, an app-based ambulance service, has raised ₹9 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by the IAN Group, with support from BioAngels. The platform was created with a simple yet powerful vision: to make emergency medical transport accessible to every Indian within just 10 minutes. With this funding, Dial4242 aims to strengthen its technology, scale operations, and expand its fleet to ensure round-the-clock availability. By bridging critical gaps in healthcare logistics, the start-up is helping reduce response times during emergencies—often the difference between life and death. The founders envision building a trusted nationwide network where patients, caregivers, and hospitals can seamlessly book ambulances with the same ease as ride-hailing apps. This milestone marks a significant step toward creating a reliable, tech-driven emergency response ecosystem for India’s growing healthcare needs.
Tamuku: Bringing AI Power to Indian Nonprofits
For many nonprofits, limited resources and fundraising hurdles often stand in the way of meaningful impact. Tamuku, a Bengaluru-based start-up founded by Narendran, is tackling this challenge with AI-driven solutions designed specifically for NGOs. Its flagship platform, AIforNGOs, provides easy-to-use templates for proposals, reports, and communication, helping organizations craft compelling narratives while saving valuable time. Beyond tools, Tamuku also offers training and personalized guidance to ensure smooth adoption of technology. By integrating fundraising alerts and donor insights, the platform empowers NGOs to discover opportunities and secure support efficiently. In just two years, Tamuku has helped nonprofits raise over ₹25 crore, benefiting organizations such as Sangama and Children of India Foundation. Its focus on affordability and simplicity makes advanced technology accessible to even smaller NGOs. With recognition from NSRCEL’s Impact Orbit, Tamuku is poised to reshape India’s social impact sector by making nonprofits more efficient, resilient, and future-ready.
Angirus Turns Plastic Waste into Sustainable Bricks
What began as a response to the plastic waste crisis in Udaipur has now become a pathbreaking solution for sustainable construction. Angirus, a start-up founded with a mission to reimagine waste, developed Wricks®—eco-friendly bricks made entirely from recycled plastic and industrial by-products. These bricks are not only damp-proof and durable but also reduce water absorption by 80%, making them ideal for India’s flood-prone regions. The innovation was validated during early pilot projects when contractors welcomed Wricks® as a strong and affordable green alternative. Today, Wricks® is being used across India—from housing projects to public infrastructure—proving its adaptability to diverse climates. Recognition from the World Economic Forum further strengthened Angirus’s global credibility. Supported by NSRCEL’s Impact Orbit, the team continues refining its product and scaling operations. Angirus is showing that sustainability can be both practical and scalable—one recycled brick at a time, building structures while reducing environmental impact.
