Flipkart Ventures has introduced Flipkart Leap Ahead 4.0, its fourth iteration of its accelerator program, to support early-stage companies that are spearheading innovation in India's digital economy.

In addition to structured mentorship from Flipkart's leadership, subject matter experts, and venture ecosystem partners, the program will provide up to $500,000 in equity investments to selected startups.

Key Highlights

• Flipkart Ventures has launched Leap Ahead 4.0, offering up to $500K equity funding plus structured mentorship.
• The program targets India-based pre‑Seed to Series A startups in AI, drone tech, and quick commerce.

Flipkart is especially looking to support drone technology companies, AI-native startups, and quick commerce enablers this year.

Flipkart Leap Ahead, which launched in 2022, has supported startups such as Dopplr, Livwell, Rightbot, Saara, and FlexifyMe, many of which have received follow-on funding and successfully scaled with Flipkart's strategic support.

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The Leap Ahead 4.0 initiative from Flipkart Ventures reaffirms the company's dedication to supporting early-stage startups that are addressing issues for India's 500 million future internet users. With an emphasis on innovation in AI, fintech, mobility, and sustainability, the program offers access to Flipkart's ecosystem, structured mentorship, and equity funding of up to $500,000. In the Indian startup ecosystem, this initiative positions Flipkart as a long-term facilitator of scalable, significant solutions.