AI enterprise data infrastructure startup MeshDefend has raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital, with participation from Kettleborough VC and several industry executives. The round marks the company’s first external capital raise.
The fresh funds will be used to develop its AI-native operating system for enterprise data infrastructure, accelerate product development, and execute go-to-market plans across major global markets. MeshDefend also plans to expand its presence in the US and Europe and form partnerships with infrastructure vendors.
Building the AI-Native Data OS
Founded in 2025 by former Dell executives Tejas Pandit and Ravi Chitloor, MeshDefend is developing an AI-driven platform that helps enterprises manage complex data infrastructure spanning backup, storage, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments.
Its flagship product, Agent Mesh™, serves large enterprises, managed service providers, and global system integrators by offering a vendor-agnostic system that simplifies integration and oversight across diverse technology stacks.
Automating Enterprise Data Management
MeshDefend’s platform focuses on automating Day-2 operations for data protection and infrastructure management. It enables IT teams to monitor, manage, and resolve issues across multi-vendor setups, ensuring higher efficiency, reduced downtime, and stronger compliance for global enterprises.
The company is currently collaborating with design partners across IT services, global system integrators, and infrastructure vendors to develop real-world use cases that address the growing complexity of enterprise data environments.
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