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CoRover.ai

Category: Foundation Models / LLMs

A generative AI-powered conversational AI platform to build multi-lingual and multi-modal (video, voice, text) virtual assistants for enterprises. CoRover.ai was founded in 2016. The company is led by Ankush Sabharwal. Based in Bengaluru, India. Team size: 51-200. Total funding raised: $4.96M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include ["Lead Angels","Empower","Venture Catalysts"].

Founded
2016
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Team size
51-200
Total funding
$4.96M

Value proposition

To enhance customer experience, increase revenue, and reduce operational costs through a human-centric, multi-channel conversational AI platform that offers rapid deployment and high ROI.

Products and solutions

["BharatGPT (India's indigenous Large Language Model)","CoroAssist (Secure Gen AI-based copilot for enterprises)","AI Virtual Assistants (ChatBots, VoiceBots, VideoBots)","eSevak (Conversational grievance management system)","AskDISHA (Voice-based ticket booking system)"]

Unique value

CoRover's key uniqueness lies in its human-centric approach and the development of BharatGPT, an indigenous Indian Generative AI platform that supports over 14 Indian languages in voice and 22 in text. Their platform is multi-modal, covering video, voice, and text, and can be deployed across more than 20 channels.

Target customer

Enterprises, developers, and researchers across various domains, including large corporations and government organizations.

Industries served

["BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance)","Travel & Tourism","E-commerce","Government","Healthcare","Manufacturing"]

Technology advantage

The company's proprietary Cognitive AI Framework and patent-pending technologies like ChatBot as a Service (CaaS)® and a Chatbot Markup Language (CBML) allow for a 10x faster deployment time and high accuracy. Their ability to create sovereign AI LLMs ensures data security and localization for enterprise clients.

How they differentiate

CoRover differentiates itself through its proprietary conversational AI platform, which includes BharatGPT, an indigenous large language model (LLM) tailored for the Indian market. The platform supports over 14 Indian languages and offers a suite of services, including chatbots, voicebots, and videobots. This multilingual and multimodal capability, combined with a focus on human-centric interactions, gives CoRover a competitive edge. The company also emphasizes data security and sovereignty, aligning with the 'Make AI in India' initiative.

Main competitors

["Krutrim SI Designs","Sarvam AI","Haptik"]

Key partnerships

["NVIDIA (Inception Program)","Google (Cloud Partner)","Microsoft (Partner)","BHASHNI (part of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, India)","IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation)","National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)","HCLTech","Birlasoft","Accenture"]

Notable customers

["IRCTC","LIC","IGL","KSRTC","Indian Navy","NPCI","Government of India","Google","Microsoft","Accenture"]

Major milestones

["Launched BharatGPT, India's first indigenous multilingual generative AI platform.","Winner of the AatmaNirbharBharat App Innovation Challenge.","Partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enable conversational voice payments for UPI.","Selected for the NVIDIA Inception Program for startups.","Launched AskPurpleFlame, an AI-powered help desk for learning disabilities.","Introduced the Milkyway educational tablet for students."]

Growth metrics

CoRover has reported over 1.3 billion users and serves over 100 enterprise clients. The company has also seen a significant increase in demand for its services, with a growing number of partnerships and collaborations.

Market positioning

CoRover is a significant player in the Indian conversational AI market, with a strong focus on enterprise and government clients. The company has gained substantial traction with over 1.3 billion users and a client list that includes major public and private sector organizations. Its partnership with the Indian government and the development of BharatGPT position it as a key contributor to India's AI ecosystem.

Geographic focus

CoRover's primary geographic focus is India, where it has a strong presence and a deep understanding of the local market and languages. The company is also expanding its international footprint, with a presence in the UAE, Japan, and the United States.

Patents and IP

CoRover has applied for multiple patents, including for their 'Internet-Less Chat' technology, 'ChatBot as a Service (CaaS)®', and a proprietary 'Chatbot Markup Language (CBML)'.

About Ankush Sabharwal

With over two decades of IT experience in India, the USA, and Europe, Ankush Sabharwal is a national award-winning tech entrepreneur. Before founding CoRover.ai, he gained expertise in various technologies and obtained certifications like PMP, ACP, ITIL, Six Sigma, CSM, and CSP. He holds an MS in Software Engineering from BITS, Pilani, and an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.

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