MeshDefend raises $2.3M pre-seed funding to build its AI-native operating system for enterprise data infrastructure

MeshDefend raised $2.3 million in pre-seed funding led by Kalaari Capital to develop its AI-native operating system for enterprise data infrastructure. Founded in 2025 by ex-Dell executives Tejas Pandit and Ravi Chitloor, it automates data protection with the Agent Mesh platform. Funds will support product growth, global expansion, and vendor partnerships across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.