Ruchi Kumar 
SAN FRANCISCO / NEW YORK — Linkup, a startup building a search engine designed specifically for artificial intelligence systems, has raised $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Gradient, with participation from prominent angel investors, including founders of Mistral AI, Datadog, and Dataiku. The fresh capital will be used to expand Linkup’s … Read more
NEW DELHI — Zappfresh, best known for its fresh meat delivery service, has expanded into the frozen vegetarian snacks segment with the launch of a new brand, Meevaa Foods. The move marks the company’s latest step in broadening its ready-to-eat and processed food portfolio beyond meat-based offerings. Meevaa Foods will debut in Delhi NCR on … Read more
Friday, 6th February, 2026 – As India’s retail ecosystem expands deeper into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, the gap between online discovery and offline commerce execution has become one of the most persistent challenges for multi-location brands. While digital ads, listings, and visibility continue to grow, translating that attention into measurable footfall, inventory-led fulfilment, and real … Read more
NEW DELHI, India — Digital Striker, a startup operating in the optical fiber tools and equipment segment, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹8.5 crore) in a funding round led by Foxhog Ventures. The funding will support the company’s transition from an import-led distribution model to local manufacturing, while also strengthening its operational footprint across India. … Read more
NEW YORK — Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest levels since 2024, sliding to nearly $72,000 on Tuesday before recovering modestly. The sharp decline has rattled crypto markets, with analysts at Citigroup now identifying $70,000 as the next critical support level for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Some traders on X (formerly Twitter) believe bitcoin could … Read more
NEW DELHI, India — CHINI KUM, a zero-sugar beverage startup, has raised ₹1 crore in a pre-seed funding round backed by angel investors and founder participation. The funding marks the company’s formal entry into India’s fast-growing low-calorie and sugar-free beverages market. Angel Investors Back the Round The pre-seed round saw participation from Shobhit Gupta, promoter … Read more
BENGALURU, India — Dr. Doodley, a pet healthcare startup offering both in-home veterinary services and 24/7 multispecialty hospitals, has raised $3.3 million (approximately ₹30 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round. The round comprises ₹20 crore in equity and ₹10 crore in debt, with the equity portion led by V3 Ventures. Investors Backing the Round … Read more
HOBOKEN, New Jersey — Semperis, a cybersecurity firm focused on protecting and restoring digital identities during cyberattacks, has acquired MightyID, a startup specialising in identity security for cloud-based platforms. While the companies did not disclose financial terms, the deal is estimated to be worth around $20 million. The acquisition strengthens Semperis’ identity resilience platform by … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO | February 4, 2026 — Fibr AI, a startup building an Agentic Web Experience Layer to help businesses unlock revenue from digital traffic, has raised $7.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Accel, with participation from WillowTree Ventures and MVP Ventures, along with angel investors and advisors who are operators … Read more
HYDERABAD, India — Gamepoint, a technology-enabled sports startup focused on building professionally managed multi-sport centres, has raised ₹7 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Raj P Narayanam, founder of Zaggle, and Aditya Vuchi, with participation from Praveen Raju and other investors. The company said the fresh capital will be … Read more
GURUGRAM, India — Vibrium, an enterprise-focused agentic AI platform designed to deliver measurable business outcomes through autonomous intelligence, has raised $1 million in seed funding. The round was backed by Bhavesh Gupta, former Chief Operating Officer of Paytm, along with other investors. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen Vibrium’s goal-oriented … Read more
MUMBAI, India — Brandman Retail, a retail and distribution platform focused on premium international brands, has raised ₹24.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), the company said on Tuesday. The anchor investment comes a day before the IPO opens for public subscription. Anchor Investor Allocation Details Brandman Retail allotted … Read more
AHMEDABAD, India | February 2, 2026 — Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced the appointment of Geena Malhotra as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective February 1, 2026. With this appointment, Malhotra joins Torrent Pharma’s senior leadership team and will lead the company’s technology, innovation, and digital transformation agenda. Nearly Four Decades of Global Pharmaceutical Experience … Read more
GURUGRAM, India — Mindcase, a market intelligence startup focused on AI-driven business insights, has raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC. The fresh capital will be used to scale Mindcase’s self-serve SaaS platform, expand its data and intelligence coverage across new sectors and geographies, and accelerate its … Read more
GANDHINAGAR / NEW DELHI — HORIBA India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Japan-headquartered HORIBA Group, has acquired 100 percent equity stake in Pristine Deeptech Private Limited, making the Gujarat-based startup a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition marks a strategic move by HORIBA to strengthen its capabilities in diamond-based technologies, particularly for semiconductor and quantum … Read more
NEW YORK | Enterprise AI platform Loop AI has raised $14 million in Series A funding in a round led by Nyca Partners, as the company accelerates growth in AI-powered back-office solutions for the restaurant industry. The funding round also saw participation from Gokul Rajaram, Base10, Afore Capital, Converge, Alumni Ventures, Data Tech Fund, John … Read more
