Cekura, an innovative AI voice-agent testing startup founded by IIT Bombay alumni, has raised $2.4 million in seed funding led by Y Combinator, with support from Flex Capital, Hike Ventures, Pioneer Fund, and other angels .
Venture capitalists see growing demand as enterprise contact centers adopt AI voice agents but lack robust testing tools. Cekura fills this gap, simulating complex real-world scenarios—like toxic speech or adversarial behavior—to ensure voice agents respond correctly and ethically.
Since its March rebrand, Cekura has rapidly scaled to a team of seven and now serves over 70 clients across regulated industries like healthcare and finance. With both subscription and enterprise services, the startup is poised to capture the booming call-center AI validation market.
Why it matters:
- Expertise: Founded by IIT-graduates with domain knowledge
- Experience: Validated market need across high-risk industries
- Authority: Backed by renowned Y Combinator
- Trust: Serving 70+ clients with clear use cases
Founder takeaway: For startups exploring AI agent solutions, Cekura’s approach highlights the critical importance of robust validation layers—a fast-growing B2B infrastructure need.
