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Sachin, Sindhu and Gopichand Invest in healthtech startup CallHealth
Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, along with India’s top badminton players P.V. Sindhu and Pullela Gopichand, has invested in Hyderabad based healthcare service aggregator CallHealth Services Pvt., Ltd.
VCCircle reported, Gopichand, who is an existing investor in the company, invested Rs. 4 crores along with India’s top female badminton player P.V. Sindhu. The cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar invested Rs. 12 crores in the healthcare services startup, according to the company’s filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs dated June.
Founded in 2013 by Sandhya Raju, CallHealth offers an array of services such as doctor consultation, diagnostic tests, hospitalization assistance, medicine delivery and home care services including nurses, physiotherapists and trained attendants. Founder Sandhya Raju is the daughter of Ramco Systems managing director and CEO P.R. Venketrama Raja and the daughter in law of Ramalinga Raju, the former chairman and CEO of Satyam Computer Services.
The IT services company based in Hyderabad and USA Tetra Soft India Pvt., Ltd., and Bijman Projects Pvt., Ltd., also participated in this round, investing Rs. 8 crores and Rs. 10 crores respectively. 80 lakh equity shares were allocated by the company at a subscription price of Rs. 50 each, including a premium of Rs. 49. The company had raised $ 9 million in 2016 by allocating 23.01 lakh equity shares at a subscription price of Rs. 250 apiece. Since 2015, the company’s previous filings show it has raised Rs. 160 crores in four funding rounds. The investors of the company include drugmaker Sun Pharma, Trevanion Ptv., Ltd., Perini Ptv., Ltd., and Telugu film actors like Venkatesh Daggubati, Chiranjeevi Konidela, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Allu Arjun, among others.
Practo, Health Care at Home, NetMeds, Portea, 1mg and Medwell Ventures are some of the other startups working in the health care sector. CallHealth, right now, has a presence in Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
OpenAI’s introduction of trusted contact safeguards for potential self-harm cases reflects a major evolution in AI responsibility.
Beyond Moderation
AI safety is shifting from simply blocking harmful content to actively supporting user wellbeing through:
- early risk detection
- human-centered intervention
- stronger emotional safety frameworks
This positions AI as more than an information tool—it becomes part of broader digital support systems.
Key Industry Impact
Trusted contact models could influence future safety standards across:
- AI assistants
- mental health platforms
- social media
- digital health services
The Bigger Challenge
While promising, success depends on balancing:
- privacy
- consent
- ethical intervention
- user trust
Final Take
This move signals that the future of AI safety may rely not just on preventing harmful responses, but on building more responsible, human-connected support systems.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
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