Ivory, a brain health startup focused on early cognitive screening, has raised USD 1 million in a fresh funding round. The Bengaluru-based company is advancing its mission to tackle cognitive decline through proactive, tech-enabled solutions. The round was co-led by IIM-A Ventures and Capital-A, with participation from 1Crowd, Stanford Angels, and individual investors including Sanjay Arora, Adarsh Narahari, and Juhi Bhatnagar.
Ivory’s digital cognitive assessments are rooted in neuroscience and designed to detect signs of cognitive decline long before clinical symptoms become apparent. With 90 percent of cognitive impairment cases going undiagnosed globally, Ivory’s goal is to make brain health screening as commonplace as checking blood pressure or cholesterol. Co-founder and CPO Rahul Krishnan said, “With this capital, we aim to further invest in our technology, enhancing the accuracy, depth, and reach of our cognitive assessments.
Ivory secures funding for health tech
As conversations around longevity and preventive health gain momentum, Ivory stands at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and aging.
Co-founder and CEO Issac John added, “At Ivory, we are building for a future where brain health is prioritized just like physical health. As people move into their 40s and beyond, our early detection and intervention-led approach will be key to reducing the long-term burden of neurodegenerative disease.”
One investor noted the urgency of the problem Ivory is addressing, stating, “Of the four horsemen of chronic illness, neurodegenerative diseases remain the least understood and most difficult to reverse.
Ivory’s ability to marry clinical depth with an engaging consumer experience is commendable.”
Another investor echoed the sentiment, saying, “There is a growing awareness that brain health is a core pillar of preventive care. Ivory is bringing a data-led, clinically grounded platform to the table that could reshape the future of aging and mental wellness.
Beyond its consumer app, Ivory has built strategic partnerships with companies like Ather Energy, WeWork, and Puma to offer workplace cognitive risk screenings. The startup recently released India’s first Brain Health Report and gained national recognition after appearing on Shark Tank India Season 4.
With the new funding, Ivory plans to scale across new geographies, deepen its AI-driven personalization capabilities, and invest in longitudinal research to develop India-specific benchmarks for cognitive health. The company aims to make brain health a priority and reduce the long-term burden of neurodegenerative diseases through early detection and intervention.
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