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Bellatrix Aerospace Raises $20M to Scale Satellite Propulsion and Global Expansion

March 30, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bellatrix Aerospace cofounders Yashas Karanam (left) and Rohan M Ganapathy. Credit: Bellatrix Aerospace

Bellatrix Aerospace, a leading space technology startup, has secured $20 million in a pre-Series B funding round led by Cactus Partners. The round also saw participation from Hero Investment Office, 35 North Ventures, Indusbridge Ventures, and Monarch Holdings. Existing investors including Inflexor, Pavestone, GrowX, StartupXseed, and Survam Partners also participated in the round. Funding to … Read more

From Waste to Wealth: How Caslay’s Founder Is Building India’s Most Scalable Sustainable Fashion Brand — And Eyeing a 2030 IPO

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Exclusive Feature Interview Entrepreneurship · Sustainability · Innovation E Entrepreneur News Network ● In Conversation Building Sustainable Empires from the Ground Up Caslay · EcoJay · A 2030 Vision From corporate gifting to sustainable fashion — ENN sits down with the founder of Caslay for an in-depth conversation on data-driven pivots, the EcoJay advantage, … Read more

Indian Startups Raised $286.5 Million This Week Across 30 Deals — Growth Stage Leads at 76%

March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

E EntrepreneurNewsNetwork Home Funding Startups Technology Founders Home › Funding › Weekly Funding Roundup · March 28, 2026 Funding Startups Weekly Roundup Indian Startups Raised $286.5 Million This Week Across 30 Deals — Growth Stage Leads at 76% A complete breakdown of India’s startup funding for the week ending March 28, 2026: seven growth-stage … Read more

Tazapay Raises $36M to Power Cross-Border Payments Across Emerging Markets

March 27, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Tazapay's founding team marks the close of its Series B extension. Left to right: Aayush Singhania (CPO), Kanupriya Sharda (CBO), and Rahul Shinghal (CEO).

Tazapay, a leading payment infrastructure platform focused on emerging markets, has successfully raised $36 million in a Series B extension round led by Circle Ventures. The round also saw participation from new investors such as CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures, alongside existing backers including Peak XV Partners, GMO Venture Partners, January Capital, Ripple, Norinchukin Capital, … Read more

Deccan AI Raises $25M to Build Next-Gen Enterprise AI Systems Beyond Chatbots

March 27, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Deccan AI, a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup, has secured $25 million in a funding round led by A91 Partners, with participation from Susquehanna and existing investor Prosus Ventures. The fresh capital will support the company’s mission to build highly accurate, enterprise-grade AI systems and strengthen its presence in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. Funding … Read more

Bharat PET Files ₹760 Cr IPO with SEBI to Boost Growth and Cut Debt

March 26, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bharat PET Limited, an integrated packaging solutions provider, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise ₹760 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). Bharat PET IPO Details The proposed IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹120 crore and an … Read more

Onit Security Raises $11 Mn in Seed Funding

March 25, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Cybersecurity startup Onit Security has secured $11 million in Seed funding to enhance its platform designed to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in enterprise systems. The funding round was led by Hetz Ventures and Brightmind Partners, with participation from several prominent angel investors. Funding to Accelerate Cybersecurity Innovation The newly raised capital will support Onit … Read more

How Two Childhood Friends Built India’s First Science-Backed Curly Hair Brand — With Just ₹5,000 a Month in Ads

March 25, 2026March 24, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Entrepreneur News Network Exclusive Interaction Exclusive Interaction · D2C Beauty · Women Founders · Bootstrapped How Two Childhood Friends Built India’s First Science-Backed Curly Hair Brand — With Just ₹5,000 a Month in Ads Isha Mahabal and Rutvika Charegaonkar, co-founders of The Curl Co., share the exact numbers, the formulation science, and the philosophy … Read more

LetzRyd Raises $4 Million to Expand Urban Mobility Fleet Network

March 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

(L-R) Tarun Jain, Sarvagna G and Kushagra Dokania, Co-Founder, LetzRyd

Bengaluru-based mobility startup LetzRyd has secured $4 million in a Series A funding round led by JIF Capital. The round also saw participation from Japan-based 15th Rock, marking its first investment in India, along with existing backer UNLEASH Capital Partners. Funding to Accelerate Fleet and Technology Expansion The fresh capital will be used to: Expand … Read more

Workroom Automation Raises ₹6.2 Crore to Build AI-Driven Factory Platform

March 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Hyderabad-based manufacturing tech startup Workroom Automation has secured ₹6.2 crore in seed funding in a round led by Equirus InnovateX Fund. The round also saw participation from Astir Ventures, Venture Catalysts Group, and several prominent angel investors. Funding to Accelerate Product and Market Expansion The fresh capital will be used to: Enhance product development and … Read more

Biome Raises ₹4 Crore to Turn Farm Waste into Sustainable Construction Materials

March 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Sumeet Popli Founder & CEO Biome Sustainability Ventures

Climate-tech startup Biome Sustainability Ventures has raised ₹4 crore in seed funding to accelerate the development of sustainable construction materials made from agricultural waste. The round was fully backed by Rajesh K. Soin, a distinguished entrepreneur and alumnus of Delhi Technological University. Funding to Drive Innovation and Expansion The fresh capital will help the company … Read more

BIDSO Raises ₹63 Crore to Expand Manufacturing Beyond Toys

March 23, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India-based toy manufacturing startup BIDSO has raised ₹63 crore (approximately $6.7 million) in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. The round includes ₹51 crore in equity funding and ₹12 crore in venture debt, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth potential. Funding Details and Investors The funding round saw participation from … Read more

How to Raise Funding in India: The Complete 2025 Guide

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

★ Startup & Finance ₹ Updated March 2026 · 12 min read · Expert Guide How to Raise Funding in India The definitive 2025–26 playbook for Indian founders — from your first angel cheque to Series C and beyond. Real data, proven frameworks, and the government schemes most founders leave on the table. India Raised … Read more

WordPress Introduces AI Agents That Can Build and Run Websites Automatically

March 21, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Web hosting platform WordPress.com has announced a major shift toward automation by introducing AI agents that can create, edit, and manage website content with minimal human intervention. This move could significantly transform how websites are built and maintained in the coming years. AI Agents Can Now Run Entire Websites With this latest update, WordPress.com allows … Read more

Zomato Raises Platform Fee to ₹14.90: Here’s Why Food Delivery Is Getting Costlier

March 20, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

March 20, 2026: As per the media reports, food delivery giant Zomato has increased its platform fee to ₹14.90 per order, up from ₹12.50, marking a 19.2% hike. The revised fee is now visible on the company’s app and reflects a broader trend of rising charges across India’s food delivery ecosystem. Zomato’s Platform Fee Sees … Read more

Top-Funded AI Startups with Female Founders in India You Should Know

March 20, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India’s tech sector has witnessed a structural shift in 2025-2026. While the broader venture capital market cooled, female-founded startups in AI and Deeptech secured a larger slice of the pie. According to recent Tracxn data, women-led tech ventures in India stabilized at approximately $1.1 billion in funding, with a remarkable 58% jump in median deal … Read more

Gurugram-Based Eldercare Startup Aamra Secures Pre-Seed Funding

March 20, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India is ageing—but its eldercare systems are not keeping pace. In a space often dominated by reactive healthcare, Aamra Seniors Club, a Gurugram-based startup, is taking a different approach:👉 Prevent problems before they begin. The eldercare startup has raised $150,000 in a pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors, marking an early but … Read more

Top 10 AI Tools Every CEO and Founder Should Use in 2026

March 19, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

There are now over 10,000 AI tools in the market—and most of them promise productivity. But for CEOs and founders, this isn’t about experimenting with AI.It’s about survival, speed, and smarter decision-making. Running a company today means juggling emails, strategy, hiring, fundraising, operations—and doing it all under constant time pressure. The real question is:Which AI … Read more

BlackSoil Raises ₹200 Cr to Boost Climate Finance and MSME Lending in India

March 19, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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India’s climate transition is no longer just a policy conversation—it’s becoming a capital story. In a significant move for the alternative credit ecosystem, BlackSoil Capital has raised ₹200 crore (approximately $22 million) in debt funding from Impact Fund Denmark, a Danish development finance institution. The funding aims to accelerate climate-focused and inclusive lending across India’s … Read more

MANNLICH Raises $294K to Disrupt India’s Men’s Grooming Market

March 19, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India’s men’s grooming market is no longer an afterthought—it’s becoming a serious business. And startups like MANNLICH are riding that shift with precision. The direct-to-consumer (D2C) men’s grooming brand has raised $294,000 in seed funding, signaling growing investor interest in a category that’s evolving fast—from basic hygiene to premium self-care. Funding Details and Investors Backing … Read more