India, May 20 -- Wearable startup Sychedelic has raised $3.5 Mn (about Rs.31.5 Cr) in its seed round from investors like Cultadvisors LLP, TurboStart, Ideabaaz and Praveek Ventures, along with participation from angel investors.

The Delhi NCR-based startup said it plans to utilise the fresh capital towards marketing, scaling manufacturing, expanding research capabilities and supporting its upcoming global Kickstarter launch slated for June 2026.

Founded in 2020 by husband-wife duo Ria Rustagi and Bhavya Madan, the startup initially operated as Neuphony, building EEG-based neurofeedback headbands focused on tracking brain activity and mental wellness indicators.

The startup later pivoted to launch Sychedelic to develop headphones that c...