Funding

Lab-grown diamond startup So/Facet raised Rs 10 crore in seed funding led by Sauce. It launches online in November and plans 30 stores in three years.

UAE adtech startup JustAd raised $5M from angel investor Imad Jomaa to accelerate international expansion, pairing AI-powered ad management with embedded financing for brands and agencies.

C-CAMP has been selected as one of five Focus Research Organisations under the government’s Research, Development and Innovation Fund, with a funding allocation of Rs 500 crore to back India’s

Scimplify raised $25M in an all-equity round led by Hitachi Ventures to scale AI-powered specialty chemical production. The Bengaluru startup is now valued at $250M, up from $150M.

Ahmedabad space robotics startup Cosmochute raised $1.5M in pre-seed funding to build robots for the Moon. Accel and Prosus Ventures led via Atoms X, their joint frontier-science programme.

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AI learning platform LearnTube closed part of its $2M Seed round led by Blitzscaling Ventures. Launched in 2022, it uses AI to turn vast content libraries into personalized learning journeys.

Pumpumpum, a leading FinTech mobility startup focused on pre-owned car leasing, has secured INR 2 crore in funding led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).

Fundalogical Ventures (FLV), an early-stage venture capital firm, announced its first investment in Indicold, a technology-driven cold supply chain company.

Kolkata EV ride-hailing platform Snap-E Cabs raised $2.5M in Pre-Series A led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will expand its eco-friendly electric fleet and accelerate growth.

D2C home care brand Koparo has secured a significant funding boost, raising a total of Rs 6 crore from investors 4P Capital Partners and Shark Tank India.

Ahmedabad-based retail store network Frendy announced a significant boost in its expansion plans with a fresh infusion of $2 million (INR 16 Cr) in funding.

Pune EV startup EMotorad raised $20M in Series B led by Panthera Growth Partners. Founded in 2020, it makes eco-friendly electric bikes accessible for commuters and adventure seekers.

Cannarma, a medicinal cannabis brand, has successfully secured an undisclosed investment in a pre-seed funding round. This initiative was spearheaded

Renowned ex-Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has recently made an undisclosed investment in the fitness startup Tagda Raho, aimed at promoting traditional training methods.

Meat delivery platform ZappFresh secured Rs 30 crore, taking total funding to nearly $14 million. The Gurugram startup will acquire new businesses and expand operations across North and South India.

Beauty brand Conscious Chemist has successfully secured an undisclosed amount in funding from Inflection Point Ventures. This investment will steer

In an exciting development for the global commerce industry, Jodaro, a platform bridging manufacturers directly to buyers, has successfully raised

Baaz Bikes, building EVs for delivery workers, raised 8 million dollars in Series A led by Big Capital of Singapore, with Rakuten Capital and Kalaari Capital participating.

VAMA, a virtual spirituality startup, has successfully raised $1.5 million (INR 12.5 Cr) in funding to boost its virtual astrology and temple services.

Fintech startup Kiwi has successfully raised $13 million in its latest funding round, led by Omidyar, to further develop its credit offerings on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Airattix, a Pune-based platform facilitating the renting of storage and parking spaces, has successfully secured Rs 2.30 crore in a pre-Series A funding round.

Happy Nature, a popular brand delivering farm-fresh milk, dairy, and breakfast essentials directly to customers, has recently announced a significant

Lending startup Slice secured $9M in debt from Stride Ventures, its first backing in 2023. It will issue 7,500 non-convertible debentures of Rs 1,00,000 each to raise Rs 75 crore.

Former co-founders of ShareChat, Farid Ahsan and Bhanu Singh, have announced a successful seed funding round of $3 million for their latest venture, General Autonomy.

Online bakery product seller, Bakingo, has secured a significant boost, raising $16 million in its first-ever round of growth capital from private equity firm Faering Capital.

Hyderabad-based audiology chain, Hearing Solution, known as Hearzap, has secured a substantial investment of Rs 50 crore (approximately $6 million)

Mumbai snack brand Natch raised Rs 3 crore in seed funding led by Artha Venture Fund. Founded in 2017, it sells preservative-free snacks in 250 stores including Nature’s Basket.