SIKKA LAUNCHES IT SERVICES STARTUP TO SHAKE UP INDUSTRY

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WED, JUN 24, 2026

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Vishal Sikka, former Infosys chief, has launched a new startup backed by Mayfield and Aramco Ventures. The venture assembles veterans from SAP, Infosys, and VianAI to challenge the traditional IT services model.

Sikka's new company brings together experienced talent from major tech firms, signaling an intent to disrupt the established IT services landscape. The startup has secured backing from two notable investors: Mayfield, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, and Aramco Ventures, the investment arm of Saudi Aramco. The team composition reflects strategic hiring across enterprise software and IT services sectors. SAP veterans bring enterprise software expertise, Infosys alumni provide IT services knowledge, and VianAI contributors add artificial intelligence capabilities. Sikka previously led Infosys as chief executive before departing in 2017. His track record in scaling one of India's largest IT services firms positions the new venture as a credible challenger to incumbents. The startup's model remains under wraps, though the combination of investors and talent suggests a focus on technology-driven service delivery rather than traditional labor arbitrage.

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