In a significant milestone for India’s growing app economy, Linkrunner, the country’s first AI-powered mobile measurement partner (MMP), has raised ₹5 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Titan Capital, with participation from angel investor Samir Sood and early-stage VC firm 2AM.VC. This fresh capital will power Linkrunner’s next phase of growth, supporting hiring, product innovation, and a nationwide go-to-market push.
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A New Age for App Analytics in India
India is witnessing a mobile-first revolution. With 1 billion smartphone users expected by 2026 and the mobile app market projected to hit $27.7 billion by 2030, businesses are heavily investing in app-based products. However, a critical gap has persisted: a lack of affordable and efficient app attribution tools built specifically for Indian startups.
Linkrunner is solving exactly that. Founded by Shreyans Sancheti (co-founder of Bluelearn) and Darshil Rathod (Bluelearn’s founding engineer), the platform emerged from their real-world struggle navigating the complex, often expensive, world of app attribution. Their vision was clear: to build a simple, AI-driven, India-first MMP that empowers consumer apps with data insights without burning a hole in their pocket.
Traction Within Months: Startups Are Taking Note
Despite being early in its journey, Linkrunner has already caught the attention of several fast-growing consumer apps, including Stimuler, Grapevine, Fold Money, Abcoffee, Jumbo Gaming, and Lingopanda. One of the biggest draws? Onboarding that takes less than an hour, along with a transparent pricing structure and a startup-friendly free plan.
These features directly address pain points faced by early-stage teams that often lack the engineering bandwidth and marketing budget to integrate with traditional MMPs. With Linkrunner, teams can track customer journeys, attribute ad spend, and make data-backed decisions from day one.
Solving a Homegrown Problem with Global Ambition
“Today, major ad networks like Google and Meta don’t recognize any Indian MMPs, which limits options for homegrown apps,” said Shreyans Sancheti, co-founder of Linkrunner. “There was no simple, cost-effective attribution platform tailored for Indian companies. This funding will help us build one of India’s first truly indigenous, AI-driven MMPs—giving our businesses the same global-level capabilities as their international counterparts.”
Titan Capital echoed this sentiment. A spokesperson noted, “Linkrunner is solving a real and growing need in India’s app ecosystem. Their platform unifies fragmented marketing data to help companies make smarter, data-driven growth decisions. We believe in Shreyans and Darshil’s vision and are excited to back this journey.”
Building for Scale: What’s Next for Linkrunner
With this new infusion of capital, Linkrunner plans to aggressively scale its engineering, data science, and sales teams. The company is also focused on enhancing its AI-powered attribution engine, which seamlessly aligns campaign data across channels and platforms.
More excitingly, while Linkrunner is currently hyper-focused on the Indian market, the founders have their eyes set on the globe. The platform is already being built with scalability and global compliance in mind, setting the stage for eventual expansion beyond India.
Meet the Founders: A Proven Team
Both co-founders bring deep startup experience to the table. Shreyans Sancheti previously co-founded Bluelearn, a social learning platform backed by Lightspeed and Elevation Capital, which raised $4 million. His product-first approach and understanding of the Gen Z consumer landscape make him uniquely suited to lead an MMP aimed at India’s next wave of digital-first businesses.
Darshil Rathod, a core team member and founding engineer at Bluelearn, brings technical expertise and firsthand experience in building scalable backend systems—a crucial requirement for any robust analytics platform.
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Final Word: A Data-Driven Future
Linkrunner isn’t just building another analytics tool—it’s creating the infrastructure that will underpin India’s next generation of mobile-first startups. With its bold vision, experienced founding team, and timely funding, the company is well-positioned to become India’s go-to MMP and eventually make its mark on the global app analytics stage.
