Ruchi Kumar 
New Delhi, January 2026: The Stack, a science-backed consumer health and supplements startup, has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round, co-led by OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed toward research and development, expansion of the product pipeline, … Read more
Mumbai, January 2026: Shadowfax Technologies, a logistics and last-mile delivery firm backed by Flipkart, made a muted debut on Indian stock exchanges on Wednesday, with its shares listing below the IPO issue price. The company’s stock debuted at around ₹112–113 on both the NSE and BSE, nearly 9% lower than the IPO’s upper price band … Read more
Atlanta, January 2026: NCR Atleos Corporation has announced the appointment of Rohan Pal as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), further strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth strategy. In his new role, Pal will lead Atleos’ global technology organization, focusing on digital transformation, scalable technology platforms, … Read more
London, January 2026: Synthesia, the AI-powered video creation platform, has raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, valuing the company at $4 billion—marking one of the largest late-stage raises in the generative AI space. The milestone caps a journey that began with uncertainty, investor rejections, and a pivotal cold email sent in the … Read more
New Delhi, January 2026: Tech Mahindra, a global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with CS TECH Ai to jointly deliver next-generation geospatial, AI-driven, and digital twin solutions for enterprises and public-sector organizations across international markets. The collaboration aims to help organizations modernize legacy systems, improve operational efficiency, enable … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: 4baseCare, a genomics-led precision oncology startup, has raised ₹90 crore (approximately $9.8 million) in the first close of its Series B funding round, co-led by investors Ashish Kacholia and Lashit Sanghvi. Existing investor Yali Capital also participated in the round. The funding marks a significant milestone for the company after a two-year … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: SpotDraft, an AI-driven legal technology startup, has raised $8 million in a Series B extension round from Qualcomm Ventures. The latest investment comes nearly a year after SpotDraft closed a $54 million Series B round in February 2025. Earlier, the company had raised $26 million in Series A funding in March 2023, … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: Mysa, a business-to-business fintech startup focused on automating finance operations for mid-sized enterprises, has raised $3.4 million in a fresh funding round co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica. The round also saw participation from Ikemori Ventures, Raise Financial Services, QED Innovation Labs, and existing investors Antler, IIMA Ventures, and Neon Fund. … Read more
Riyadh, 27, January 2026: Vennre, a wealth creation platform focused on high earners who are not yet wealthy, has raised $9.6 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, comprising a mix of equity and debt. The round was co-led by Vision Ventures and the anb seed Fund, with participation from Sanabil 500, Ace & Co, … Read more
Seoul, January 27: KRAFTON, the South Korea–headquartered gaming and technology company, held a high-level meeting with Gourangalal Das, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, to discuss expanding technology collaboration and long-term investment opportunities in the Indian market. The meeting took place at KRAFTON’s headquarters in Seoul and was attended by Nishi Kant Singh, … Read more
New Delhi, January 27, 2026: Nivaan Care, a chain specialising in interventional pain management, has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Sorin Investments. Existing investors W Health Ventures, Endiya Partners, and Rebright Partners also participated in the round, reinforcing confidence in the startup’s clinical model and expansion plans. Scaling a … Read more
New Delhi, India, 26 January, 2026 – India is facing a silent but severe crisis—micronutrient deficiency, often referred to as “hidden hunger.” Iron, zinc, calcium, and protein deficiencies affect over 60–70% of the population, cutting across age, income, and geography. While supplements and nutraceuticals have grown into a multi-billion-dollar market, a new class of agri-nutrition … Read more
The Indian startup ecosystem entered 2025 with renewed optimism—public market stability, selective funding, and a growing focus on profitability. Yet beneath this surface recovery, a harsh reality unfolded. Several once-promising startups across fintech, edtech, logistics, mobility, agritech, and consumer internet shut down operations in 2025, underscoring that capital discipline alone is not enough to survive. … Read more
Bengaluru, Karnataka | January 2026 — In a major step toward building climate resilience in India’s fastest-growing metro, UnboxingBLR, in partnership with Social Alpha and WTFund, has announced the five winning startups of the Namma Bengaluru Challenge ’26 (NBC ’26). Each selected startup will receive ₹25 lakh in grant support to pilot their climate solutions … Read more
New Delhi, India, 25th January, 2026 – In Shark Tank India Season 5, where valuation debates often dominate the room, Arushi Jain, founder of lab-grown diamond brand Emori, delivered a rare combination of clarity, confidence, and commercial depth. The episode featured an intense “match-off” between two lab-grown diamond brands—Emori and True Diamond—but it was Arushi’s … Read more
Meine Electric, a Chennai-based clean energy startup focused on iron-air long-duration energy storage, has raised $750,000 (around ₹6.7 crore) in a pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of its next-generation battery systems. The round was backed by Antler, Rebalance, Venture Catalysts, gradCapital, and AIC-AU Incubation Foundation, along with participation from angel investor Alexander Hogeveen … Read more
