Robotics start-up Miko raised ₹23 crore in a pre-series B round led by Stride Ventures. Existing investors including Chiratae Ventures, YourNest Venture Capital and a group of angel investors, led by former Nasscom chairman Keshav Murugesh, also participated in the round. Stride aims to be a strategic partner in the company’ through its customized offerings and relationships across banks and corporates. The startup has scaled up its user base across 90 countries, including the US. The company saw over 20% month-on-month growth in engagement during the pandemic surpassing 70 million interactions on its platform. Demand also increased with parents looking for an alternative to screens for their kids.