Jaagruk Bharat, a tech startup focused on simplifying citizen interactions with government services, recently announced the successful closure of its ₹1.5 crore pre-seed funding round. The round was led by A Junior VC, founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, and saw participation from seasoned angel investor Aviral Bhatnagar himself. This funding milestone is not just about capital—it represents a pivotal step towards reimagining how millions of citizens across Bharat access essential government documents, licenses, certificates, and benefits with dignity, transparency, and convenience.
Jaagruk Bharat Growth Story
The startup has made remarkable progress in the last six months by serving 10,000+ paid users and addressing over 2 lakh citizen queries through a hybrid model combining human and AI agents. Its partnerships with firms like Skipper, Kheyti, and Innova Captab, alongside multiple government projects, have helped simplify citizen service delivery and scheme linkages. Jaagruk Bharat currently operates at a ₹2 crore annual run rate (ARR) and aims to significantly expand its B2C and B2B partnerships to create seamless, trustworthy digital governance experiences for 140 crore Indians.
About AJVC: Championing Early-Stage Indian Startups
A Junior VC, is a SEBI-regulated pre-seed investment fund founded by Aviral Bhatnagar in 2024. With a maiden fund of ₹165 crore—oversubscribed up to ₹200 crore—AJVC has quickly established itself as one of the most active and founder-friendly VC firms in India’s early-stage ecosystem.
Focused primarily on startups in AI, consumer tech, consumer brands, and B2B sectors, AJVC has invested in about 25 ventures within its first year, with plans to back nearly 70 more by early 2028. It leverages proprietary technology for rapid, transparent deal diligence and maintains an impressive founder response time of about 31 hours. Beyond financial backing, it offers startups access to a community of over 600,000 members and structured resources valued at ₹4 crore aimed at accelerating customer acquisition and operational growth.
Among notable investments, Aviral Bhtnagar’s vc arm has backed startups like:
- GaadiMech.com (car servicing platform)
- Nuyug (ethnic jewelry focused on celebration wear)
- Mithila Foods (FMCG brand specializing in Bihari delicacies)
- Chop Finance (AI-driven finance and accounting platform)
- TruFides (AI agents for compliance and fraud detection)
Bhatnagar highlights the unprecedented wave of first-time entrepreneurs sweeping India and commits to offering an agile, technology-enabled venture process to match their ambition and pace.
In summary:
Jaagruk Bharat’s recent pre-seed fundraise led by AJVC underscores a shared mission to transform governance through technology and trust. Supported by AJVC’s founder-first philosophy and deep startup ecosystem engagement, Jaagruk Bharat is poised to streamline government interactions for millions, representing a significant leap in India’s digital public service revolution
