16-Year-Old Founder of Delv.AI Raises ₹3.7 Crore Funding for AI Startup

• ByStartupStory     |    October 10, 2023

Sixteen-year-old prodigy Pranjali Awasthi, the owner of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Delv.AI, has achieved a significant milestone by securing funding of approximately ₹3.7 crore, according to a report by Indiatoday.in.

Pranjali revealed the foundation of Delv.AI at a Miami Tech Week event in January 2022, marking the beginning of her remarkable journey in the world of AI.

Pranjali’s early interest in coding was nurtured by her engineer father, who encouraged her to explore computer science from a young age, with her coding journey commencing at the tender age of seven.

Delv.AI, as described on its LinkedIn profile, boasts a dedicated team of up to 10 employees, all contributing to the startup’s mission.

The core focus of Delv.AI is the utilization of artificial intelligence to enhance data extraction processes and eliminate data silos. Pranjali envisions her startup as a crucial tool for researchers seeking efficient access to specific information within the ever-expanding realm of online content.

Pranjali’s family relocated to Florida, United States, when she was just 11 years old, affording her more extensive opportunities to immerse herself in computer science classes and competitive math programs.

At the remarkable age of 13, Pranjali embarked on an internship at a research lab within Florida International University. It was during this time that her entrepreneurial journey truly took flight.

The COVID-19 pandemic facilitated her virtual high school experience, allowing her to dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to her internship. During this period, Pranjali delved into the intricacies of machine learning projects.

Her journey then led her to an AI startup accelerator in Miami, overseen by industry leaders Lucy Guo and Dave Fontenot of Backend Capital.

Delv.AI’s beta launch on Product Hunt, a tech platform enabling the sharing of software, garnered extraordinary success. The startup secured investments from On Deck and Village Global, currently attaining a valuation of $12 million.

At Delv.AI, Pranjali wears multiple hats, overseeing coding, operations, and customer service.

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While she has deferred her college plans for now to prioritize her burgeoning company, Pranjali envisions pursuing higher education in the future to acquire the essential business skills needed for her company’s continued success.

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