Flipkart Launches Leap Ahead 4.0 for AI-Native Trailblazers

Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship accelerator program, Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA), supporting bold founders in their ‘zero to one’ journey. With a growing portfolio of over 20 early-stage startups across fintech, SaaS, enterprise AI, and logistics, the program continues to support early-stage AI-native startups building for India. This year’s cohort will focus on startups innovating at the intersection of tech and emerging fields such as generative and agentic AI, drone-tech, and quick commerce enablement, technologies poised to reshape industries and accelerate the next wave of India’s innovation.

Equity Investment, Ecosystem Access, and Demo Day Exposure

Selected startups, ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A stage funding, will receive equity investments of up to $500,000, alongside a high-impact mentorship program. The curriculum provides founders with domain expertise across product, design, go-to-market, and fundraising strategies.

Participants will also gain access to Flipkart’s broader ecosystem, including opportunities to explore commercial partnerships and integrations. The program will conclude with a Demo Day showcasing their innovations to a curated network of top-tier investors and venture capitalists. 

Ravi Iyer, Senior Vice President, Corporate, Flipkart, said, “As AI continues to redefine what’s possible across industries, India stands at the cusp of a generational opportunity to lead this global shift. With Flipkart Leap Ahead 4.0, we are backing founders who are building category-defining technologies and solving for India at scale. Our mission goes beyond capital, we aim to be long-term partners, offering deep operational expertise, strategic connections, and access to Flipkart’s ecosystem. Since its inception, Flipkart Ventures has supported 20+ startups across deep tech, fintech, health tech, generative AI, and sustainability. This program reflects our commitment to enabling innovation that drives real-world impact. We’re here to help bold founders shape the next era of India’s tech landscape.”

Startups ready to shape the future of AI in India are invited to apply to Flipkart Leap Ahead 4.0. The program is open to early-stage, India-based startups with an established Minimum Viable Product, full-time founding teams, and a core focus on AI-native technologies, drone-tech, or quick commerce enablers.