Gurugram and New York-based Sychedelic has raised $3.5 million (around Rs 31.5 crore) in a seed funding round led by investors including TurboStart, Ideabaaz and Praveek Ventures, along with angel investors from India, the UAE and the NRI community.
The fresh proceeds will be deployed towards marketing, manufacturing scale-up, research expansion and the company’s upcoming global Kickstarter launch slated for May 2026.
Founded by Ria Rustagi and Bhavya, the startup is building what it describes as the world’s first closed-loop neuromodulation wearable in a headphone format for everyday use. The device combines neurostimulation, biometric tracking and adaptive AI to monitor and respond to a user’s mental state in real time.
According to the company, the wearable integrates technologies such as tDCS, binaural beats and HRV biofeedback to create personalized neuroadaptive experiences aimed at stress reduction, focus enhancement, sleep support and overall mental wellness.
Sychedelic said more than 100 early adopters have been using the product over the past six months, helping the company refine its hardware, stimulation systems and adaptive algorithms through real-world feedback.
The startup has also secured approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), giving the product medical device status in India. It has additionally filed global patent applications, currently under patent-pending status.
Sychedelic currently operates across India and the US as it prepares for an international rollout.