ARC
Kerala, India
◆ Total Raised
$1.1M
◆ Stage
pre-seed
◆ Location
Kerala, India
◆ Founded
2025
◆ About ARC
Kerala-based gaming technology startup developing ARC X1, a portable gaming device that combines proprietary hardware and software supporting Android, PC, and cloud gaming.
◆ What sets it apart
It is building an end-to-end gaming handheld stack, including its own operating system and software layer, rather than relying on repurposed phone hardware.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
Modelhardware
CustomerIndian gamers seeking a dedicated portable gaming handheld
◆ Notable
- Raised ₹10.5 crore in pre-seed funding led by Chimera VC and MIXI Global Investments
- Launched a waitlist that reportedly surpassed 50,000 registrations
- Announced a strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies for ARC X1
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- MIXI Global Investmentspre-seed
◆ Funding rounds
8 Sept 2026
Led by Chimera VC, MIXI Global Investments
With Dhruv Vohra, Dhruv Vohra (personal capacity)
◆ Explore the market
◆ FAQ
What does ARC do?
Kerala-based gaming technology startup developing ARC X1, a portable gaming device that combines proprietary hardware and software supporting Android, PC, and cloud gaming.
Where is ARC based?
ARC is based in Kerala, India, founded in 2025.
How much has ARC raised?
ARC has raised $1.1M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.
Who has invested in ARC?
Investors in ARC include Chimera VC, MIXI Global Investments and Dhruv Vohra.