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Culture Raises Rs 2 Crore Seed Round Led by Acuvest Infra

• ByStartupStory     |    January 19, 2026

Culture, the Hyderabad-based social networking platform, has raised Rs 2 crore in a seed funding round led by Acuvest Infra to prioritize human connections over algorithms.

AI-Powered Interest Matching

Founded by Anurag Rangineni, Culture uses AI-driven video matching to connect users organically around shared passions like music, startups, travel, wellness, and creative pursuits. The platform enforces real profiles with phone verification and AI moderation that auto-disconnects nudity, harassment, or nuisance interactions.

Safety-First Infrastructure Expansion

Proceeds accelerate product development, community initiatives, and robust safety infrastructure. Upcoming creator-led Spaces enable live discussions, ticketed events, and hybrid online-offline experiences through partnerships with cafes, clubs, and cultural venues.

Growth Through Campus and Creator Networks

Expansion targets college activations, cafe collaborations, and organic community building across major Indian cities before global markets. Long-term roadmap includes premium subscriptions, creator monetization, and interest-aligned native advertising, proving Rs 2 crore builds conversations where digital spaces feel human.

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