Pre-seed Round

Crink Raises ₹1.8Cr Pre-seed

Crink raises ₹1.8Cr in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-driven wellbeing platform for professionals and families.

by Ben Murray

Updated May 28, 2026

Crink Raises ₹1.8Cr Pre-seed

Crink, a Kochi, India-based startup that provides AI-driven human wellbeing solutions, has raised ₹1.8 crore in a pre-seed funding round.
Investors

Investors in the round include Kerala Startup Mission, Microsoft, and The Step Up Ventures.

Crink Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to scale its hybrid AI-human model, expand its network of licensed therapists, and enhance its AI technology capabilities. The long-term goal is to establish the platform as a leading wellbeing solution for professionals in India and internationally.

About Crink

Founded by Rustum Usman, Mariyam, and Sruthi, Crink is a wellbeing startup dedicated to supporting professionals and families. The company offers a hybrid platform that integrates AI coaching with professional therapy to help users build emotional resilience, manage stress, and improve personal and professional dynamics. Crink supports working professionals and families through a unique platform that blends AI-powered daily guidance with licensed human therapy.