Ruchi Kumar 
May 2026 | Startup Funding India | Weekly Report – India’s startup ecosystem witnessed $158.8 million in funding across 24 startups this week, including 3 growth-stage and 18 early-stage deals, while a few startups chose not to disclose their funding details. This marks a week-on-week decline of over 15% compared to the previous week, when … Read more
May 2026 | HealthTech & Retail | Startup Funding News – Mumbai-based pharmacy startup Figtree Pharmacy has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round led by AJVC Fund, along with participation from other investors. The funding will support the company’s plans to scale its retail footprint, strengthen logistics, and build technology-driven pharmacy operations. … Read more
May 2026 | Logistics Tech | Startup Funding News – AIoT-driven logistics startup Willog has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series B-2 funding round, backed by a group of investors from Korea and global markets. The round saw participation from firms including KB Investment, SGC Partners, Sneakpick Investment, IBK Capital, Re-Investment, Muirwoods Ventures, and … Read more
May 2026 | Aviation Tech | Startup Funding News –Chennai-based airport technology startup Blunav has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica. The fresh capital will be used to expand the team, enhance product capabilities, and scale operations across India and international markets. Building a Unified Airport Operating System Founded … Read more
May 2026 | Crypto & Fintech News | Southeast Asia – Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has signed a strategic agreement with SSID, a unit of SSI Securities, to develop a virtual asset exchange in Vietnam. The agreement was formalised on March 2 at SSI’s office in Hanoi, with senior leadership from both organisations … Read more
May 2026 | AI & Enterprise Software | Startup Funding News –Outcome-driven AI startup AI Library has raised $560,000 in a pre-seed funding round at a valuation cap of $7.5 million, backed by a group of prominent investors. The funding will be used to accelerate product development, research and development (R&D), and market expansion, as … Read more
May 2026 | Climate Finance | India – Climate-focused NBFC Ecofy has secured $15 million in funding from Mirova to expand lending for rooftop solar and electric mobility solutions across India. Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, is backing the three-year-old startup as part of its broader strategy to support energy transition projects in … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Story | India – India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing a new wave of founders solving real Bharat-scale problems, and one such story is that of Shrey Bansal and Shubham Periwal—the duo behind JobsUPI. Their idea is simple yet powerful:👉 If payments can happen instantly via UPI, why can’t jobs be accessed … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | Israel – Israeli startup ZyG has raised $60 million in a Series A funding round, reaching a valuation of $500 million just one year after its founding. The round was led by Accel, with participation from existing investors including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Viola Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Access … Read more
May 2026 | DeepTech Funding News | India – Bengaluru-based fabless chip startup BigEndian Semiconductors has raised $6 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participation from existing investors Vertex Ventures SEA and India, IvyCap Ventures, and a group of strategic angel investors. The latest funding follows an earlier … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | MENA – MENA-based live commerce startup Siin has raised $3 million in total funding to accelerate the growth of its interactive shopping platform across the Gulf region. The funding round was led by VentureSouq and Shift Group, with participation from Plus VC, Oqal, and regional investors including Suhail … Read more
May 2026 | HealthTech Funding News | Middle East – Saudi-based digital health startup Metafare has raised $1 million in its first funding round, backed by Harmonics Ventures along with several family offices. The fresh capital will be used to scale operations across Saudi Arabia, enhance AI capabilities, and expand health-focused content on its platform. … Read more
May 2026 | LegalTech Funding News | India – Jurisphere has raised $2.2 million in a new funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from Flourish Ventures, Antler, and 8i Ventures. The funding will support the company’s plans to expand globally and develop a network of AI-enabled legal professionals, marking a shift in how … Read more
Cisco has completed the acquisition of Israeli AI security startup Astrix Security in a deal reportedly valued at $400 million. The move highlights Cisco’s growing focus on identity security and AI-driven threat detection as enterprises increasingly rely on automated systems and AI agents. Following the acquisition, Astrix Security’s technology will be integrated into Cisco’s core … Read more
In a startup ecosystem where founders often treat compliance as an afterthought and back-office infrastructure as a necessary evil, Nithin Reddy is building the opposite argument — and backing it with numbers. As Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of FinStackk, Reddy has guided over 500 global founders through the complex labyrinth of US incorporation, cross-border … Read more
May 2026 | AI & Innovation News | Vietnam – Google, VNG Corporation, and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City have announced the launch of a new Applied AI Lab in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Saigon AI Hub. The initiative, unveiled on May 4, marks a significant step in strengthening Vietnam’s artificial intelligence … Read more
May 2026 | Edtech M&A News | India – upGrad is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately ₹2,055 crore ($218 million). The proposed deal, expected to be one of the largest mergers in India’s edtech sector, reflects a broader shift as companies recalibrate strategies following the post-pandemic … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | India – Chennai-based skincare startup CHOSEN has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from BOLD, Alkemi Growth Capital, and several angel investors. Notable backers include Avnish Anand along with leading dermatologists such as Dr. Chandan Asokan, KC Nischal, Punit … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | India –HealthFab has raised ₹20 crore (approximately $2.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The fresh capital will be used to expand its period care product portfolio, scale distribution through quick commerce and retail channels, and strengthen manufacturing capacity. Funding to Drive Expansion … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a significant rebound this week, with total funding reaching approximately $187.2 million across 18 deals. This marks a sharp increase compared to the previous week, where startups collectively raised just $47 million. The funding landscape was dominated by growth-stage investments, while early-stage startups also showed strong momentum across multiple sectors. Growth-Stage … Read more
