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PointAI Raises Rs 47 Crore Pre-Series A to Scale Virtual Try-On Tech

The Try ND Buy rebrand positions the Noida startup as an AI‑first visual commerce company built on a proprietary parallel architecture, according to the company.

Overview

  • Yali Capital led the round with participation from Walden International chairman Lip-Bu Tan and Tremis Capital.
  • PointAI says the funds will speed product development, deepen its AI stack, and expand its presence in India and overseas markets.
  • The company claims its platform renders images, video, and 3D assets in 1–2 seconds using up to 90% less cost and compute than popular generative models.
  • Clients cited include Flipkart, Amazon SPN, Myntra, Aditya Birla Capital, Allen Solly and Peter England, with a recent launch at Rakuten Japan and offices in San Francisco, London and Shanghai.
  • Coverage notes conflicting tallies of prior funding, with reports ranging from around Rs 10 million to $10 million that are not reconciled in the articles.