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How an Indian man turned 'missed calls' into million dollar business
Published 12 July 2026 ยท india
Apurva Shrivastava, an engineer from MIT, has successfully created a company valued at an astonishing 8,300 crore rupees. His innovative startup, Avoca, harnesses the power
Apurva Shrivastava, an engineer from MIT, has successfully created a company valued at an astonishing 8,300 crore rupees. His innovative startup, Avoca, harnesses the power of AI voice agents to streamline communication for home service businesses, enhancing appointment scheduling and quote follow-ups. With over $125 million raised, Avoca's valuation has reached $1 billion. Shrivastava forecasts a transformative impact of AI on the home services sector in the near future.
Published: July 12, 2026 โข 3:14 PM IST ยท Updated: July 12, 2026 โข 6:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Apurva Shrivastava, an engineer from MIT, has successfully created a company valued at an astonishing 8,300 crore rupees.
His innovative startup, Avoca, harnesses the power of AI voice agents to streamline communication for home service businesses, enhancing appointment scheduling and quote follow-ups.
With over $125 million raised, Avoca's valuation has reached $1 billion.
Shrivastava forecasts a transformative impact of AI on the home services sector in the near future.