Meet Heizen, the Hyderabad-based startup from Shark Tank India Season 5 that is redefining how custom software is built. By blending human creativity with AI automation, they’ve turned software development into a high-speed engine.

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Established in 2024, Heizen uses a platform-driven approach that combines expert engineers with LLM-powered AI agents. This hybrid model focuses on delivering enterprise-level apps and MVPs with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

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Forget slow waterfall models. Heizen operates on strict weekly sprint cycles where AI agents handle tedious tasks like code generation, testing, and documentation. This allows developers to focus on complex, innovative problem-solving.

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Heizen’s proprietary workflows help startups and tech teams scale quickly. Their platform-led system ensures faster MVP turnarounds and cost-efficient solutions, making them a formidable rival to traditional IT service providers.

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The company boasts a 33% PAT (Profit After Tax). With an average contract value of ~₹9 Lakhs and 10 sprints running per week, Heizen’s lean model maintains high margins while scaling its technical capabilities globally.

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The founders entered the tank seeking ₹90 lakhs for 1% equity, valuing the company at ₹90 crores. They highlighted their early-mover advantage in AI-augmented delivery to solve the high costs and delays of traditional development cycles.

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The founders secured ₹90 lakhs for 2% equity from Amit Jain, settling at a ₹45 crore valuation. With Amit’s technical mentorship, Heizen is now poised to scale its AI-driven platform and expand its engineering capacity globally.

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