Clairva Raises $500K Pre-seed
Clairva, an AI data infrastructure startup based in India, has raised $500,000 in a pre-seed funding round. The company focuses on creating licensed, provenance-backed datasets specifically designed for AI foundation models, robotics, and autonomous systems.
This funding round was led by Venture Catalysts, acting through its angel network.
Clairva plans to use the new capital to expand its licensed data supply network and build strategic partnerships with content owners and institutions. The funds will also be used to improve the company's data enrichment and validation capabilities, as well as to support commercial engagement with global AI customers.
Founded in 2025 by Sunil Nair, Sabari Raju, Dushyant Verma, and Amit Parashar, Clairva provides licensed, provenance-backed datasets for AI development. The company aims to address the critical need for high-quality, verified data for AI models, with a specific focus on underrepresented regions in the Global South, including India and Southeast Asia.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://clairva.ai
Company: Clairva
Raised: $500K
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: June 30, 2026
Lead Investor: Venture Catalysts
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence