Kusho, a startup focused on enhancing software reliability using AI agents, has secured $600,000 in pre-seed funding led by Antler India. The funding round also saw participation from Blume Founders Fund, UpSparks Capital, and notable angels such as Mohit Kumar and Vatsal Singhal (co-founders of Ultrahuman), and Ashok Hariharan (CEO of IDfy), among others.
Established in 2023 by Abhishek Saikia and Sourabh Gawande, Kusho employs proprietary models in conjunction with foundational Large Language Models (LLMs) to create AI software developers capable of identifying bugs in code with significantly greater accuracy and speed than humans. These AI agents leverage LLMs to ensure code is rigorously tested during development and with each new release.
“We empower software developers to concentrate on creating and deploying exceptional software without the burden of undetected bugs, ultimately saving time, enhancing overall code quality, and ensuring stable, error-free releases. By automating laborious and time-consuming tasks, developers can markedly reduce time-to-market and project costs, making Kusho an indispensable asset for tech teams,” explained Saikia, co-founder and CEO of Kusho.
Antler, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, has funded over 1,000 companies worldwide. Nitin Sharma and Rajiv Srivatsa, Partners at Antler in India, are also co-founders of the Antler India Fund.
