Pulse in the News: Every Story on Pulse in 2026
Since its seed round in February 2026, Pulse has been covered by The Economic Times, Inc42, BioSpectrum India, Entrackr, Entrepreneur India, BioVoice News and Venture Intelligence. This page collects every story in one place, with what each outlet reported and a link to the original.
Pulse at a Glance, as Reported by the Press
- Founded: 2025, Bengaluru, by Anshul Sharma and Nishant Goel (Zuvio Technologies Private Limited).
- Funding: $4 million seed round, February 2026, led by 3one4 Capital with Incubate Fund Asia, Stride Ventures and angel investors including the founders of Blackbuck and Agrizy.
- Model: a full-stack, asset-light medical equipment brand that works with about 20 Indian MSME manufacturers and handles design, quality systems, regulatory compliance and service itself.
- First focus: low- and mid-complexity equipment and consumables, starting with critical care and renal care for mid-sized hospitals of 50 to 200 beds.
- Use of funds: an R&D hub, faster product development, regulatory certifications, and distribution across India.
All Coverage
| Date | Publication | Story |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | The Economic Times (ETtech) | Medical equipment startup Pulse raises $4 million funding led by 3one4 Capital |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Inc42 | Pulse Raises $4 Mn To Build Full-Stack Medical Equipment Manufacturing Brand |
| 25 Feb 2026 | BioSpectrum India | Pulse raises $4 M to build full-stack medical equipment manufacturing brand |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Entrackr | Medical equipment startup Pulse secures $4 Mn led by 3one4 Capital |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Venture Intelligence | Medical equipment maker Pulse raises $4 M led by 3one4 Capital |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Entrepreneur India | Healthtech Startup Pulse Raises USD 4 Mn Funding Led by 3one4 Capital |
| 27 Feb 2026 | BioVoice News | Pulse raises $4 million to build full-stack medical equipment manufacturing brand |
| 8 Apr 2026 | The Political and Business Daily (Odisha, p. 8) | 25 startups sign LoIs with AMTZ; new MedTech units launched |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Inc42 | 30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In July 2026 |
What Each Outlet Reported
The Economic Times (ETtech): the funding news
ETtech reported the seed round on 25 February 2026, the story most other coverage built on. Venture Intelligence's deal record cites ET as its source. Read our full announcement in Pulse Raises $4 Million Seed Round Led by 3one4 Capital, or the original on The Economic Times.
Inc42: "a Zetwerk-like platform for medical equipment"
Inc42 compared Pulse's model to Zetwerk: rather than running its own factories, Pulse works with roughly 20 smaller Indian manufacturers and takes responsibility for design, quality systems and regulatory compliance. Inc42 also noted the plan to move from mid-tier hospitals into larger hospitals and corporate chains over time. Read on Inc42.
BioSpectrum India: the import gap
BioSpectrum focused on the categories Pulse targets: simpler and moderately complex devices and disposables, where India manufactures a lot but still imports much of its supply. It also named the angel investors, the founders of Blackbuck and Agrizy, and reported a 25-person team at the time. Read on BioSpectrum India.
Entrackr: the market numbers
Entrackr's snippet set the round against market research valuing the global medical devices market at over $550 billion, and recorded the initial focus on critical care and renal care for 50 to 200 bed hospitals. Read on Entrackr.
Venture Intelligence: the R&D hub in Vizag
Venture Intelligence's private equity tracker logged the deal and noted the new R&D hub in Visakhapatnam, describing Pulse as a company that "designs and manufactures medical equipment for critical care, renal care and cardiac care." Read on Venture Intelligence.
Entrepreneur India: the founders' bet
Entrepreneur India covered the round as a founder story: Anshul Sharma and Nishant Goel building a full-stack medical equipment maker in 2025, focused "primarily on low- and mid-complexity medical equipment and consumables." Read on Entrepreneur India.
BioVoice News: the investor's view
BioVoice carried the investor perspective. Akshay Sharma, Principal at 3one4 Capital, told the publication:
"Medtech is set to be a breakout category in India over the next decade."
BioVoice also reported Pulse's plans to add specialties, move into larger hospitals and grow exports over time. Read on BioVoice News.
AMTZ, April 2026: a critical care unit in Visakhapatnam
On World Health Day, Pulse Zuvio's critical care manufacturing unit opened at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), in the presence of former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan and AMTZ MD Dr. Jitendra Sharma, as 25 startups signed Letters of Intent for incubation. The event was carried in The Political and Business Daily (Odisha). Read more in Pulse Zuvio Inaugurates Critical Care Unit at AMTZ.
Inc42, August 2026: 30 Startups To Watch
Inc42 named Pulse in its July 2026 edition of "30 Startups To Watch," published 3 August 2026. See Pulse Featured in Inc42's 30 Startups To Watch or the original on Inc42.
From Our Investors
- 3one4 Capital: Pulse raises $4 million, building a tech-enabled, full-stack horizontal medical equipment OEM brand
- Incubate Fund Asia: Pulse portfolio page
- Stride Ventures: Pulse portfolio page
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has written about Pulse?
Pulse's $4 million seed round was covered by The Economic Times (ETtech), Inc42, BioSpectrum India, Entrackr, Venture Intelligence, Entrepreneur India and BioVoice News in February 2026. The opening of Pulse Zuvio's critical care unit at AMTZ was reported in April 2026, and Inc42 named Pulse in its July 2026 edition of 30 Startups To Watch.
How much funding has Pulse raised?
Pulse raised a $4 million seed round in February 2026, led by 3one4 Capital with participation from Incubate Fund Asia, Stride Ventures and angel investors including the founders of Blackbuck and Agrizy.
Who founded Pulse?
Pulse was founded in 2025 in Bengaluru by Anshul Sharma and Nishant Goel. The company operates as Zuvio Technologies Private Limited.
What did the press say Pulse will use the funding for?
The reports agree on four uses: setting up an R&D hub (Venture Intelligence names Visakhapatnam), faster product development, regulatory certifications, and building distribution and service across India.
What does Pulse make?
According to the coverage, Pulse focuses on low- and mid-complexity medical equipment and consumables, starting with critical care and renal care for mid-sized hospitals of 50 to 200 beds, and works with about 20 Indian MSME manufacturing partners. Its range now also covers cardiac care, surgical, IVD diagnostics, aesthetics and complete hospital setup.
Which publication first reported Pulse's funding?
The Economic Times (ETtech) reported the seed round on 25 February 2026. Inc42, BioSpectrum India, Entrackr and Venture Intelligence covered it the same day, followed by Entrepreneur India and BioVoice News.
How big was Pulse's team when it raised funding?
BioSpectrum India and BioVoice News reported a 25-person team based in Bengaluru at the time of the February 2026 round.
How many manufacturers does Pulse work with?
Inc42 and Venture Intelligence reported that Pulse works with about 20 Indian MSME manufacturers, while it handles design, quality systems, regulatory compliance and service itself.
What did 3one4 Capital say about Pulse?
Akshay Sharma, Principal at 3one4 Capital, told BioVoice News: "Medtech is set to be a breakout category in India over the next decade."
What did Pulse open at AMTZ?
In April 2026, Pulse Zuvio opened a critical care manufacturing unit at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone in Visakhapatnam, to make patient monitors, AEDs, syringe pumps and dialysis machines.
How can journalists contact Pulse?
Email info@pulseio.in or WhatsApp +91 90711 01108 for interviews, images or comments.