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Gurugram-based Instafix has secured ₹7.55 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Titan Capital and 8i Ventures, with additional participation from investors Anish Srivastava and Bharat Kalia. Funding to Expand Services and Technology Infrastructure The fresh capital will be deployed to scale Instafix’s operations in Gurugram, expand its services beyond iPhones to premium Android … Read more
Potholes remain one of the most persistent urban challenges worldwide—impacting mobility, safety, and even business operations. In fact, mobility companies like Lime have identified potholes as a material business risk. Now, a new AI-driven solution from Samsara aims to change how cities detect and fix road damage—potentially offering a scalable model that could be highly … Read more
A new cybersecurity-focused venture capital fund, Skinos Ventures, has been launched in Israel with a corpus of $26 million. The fund is primarily backed by renowned cybersecurity entrepreneur Shlomo Kramer, who is also serving as an advisor. Strong Backing from Cybersecurity Industry Veteran Shlomo Kramer, co-founder of Check Point, is widely recognized as one of … Read more
In a bold move that defied conventional career paths, Aman Goel, an alumnus of IIT Bombay (AIR 33), once turned down a lucrative $8,000-per-month internship opportunity at Rubrik in Palo Alto to pursue entrepreneurship in India. Choosing Entrepreneurship Over a High-Paying Silicon Valley Career Back in 2016, earning approximately ₹7.5 lakh per month as a … Read more
Gurugram-based SCIKIQ has secured $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Triton Fund II. The investment highlights growing demand for AI-driven data intelligence solutions among enterprises globally. Funding to Drive Global Expansion and AI Innovation The company plans to utilize the fresh capital to accelerate its global expansion, enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, … Read more
Saudi Arabia-based Hakeem Health has secured $1.65 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital, with participation from Sanabil 500. The investment highlights growing interest in AI-driven healthcare solutions across the Middle East. Funding to Scale AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions The newly raised capital will support Hakeem Health’s expansion across key Gulf markets, including Saudi … Read more
Emerging cybersecurity startup Frame Security has secured $50 million in a major funding round led by Index Ventures, Team8, and Picture Capital. The round also saw participation from prominent investors including Assaf Rappaport and Elad Gil through his fund Gil Capital. Funding to Strengthen Human-Centric Cybersecurity Solutions The fresh capital will support Frame Security’s mission … Read more
Mumbai-based Bobakat has secured ₹6 crore (approximately $700,000) in a Pre-Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in India’s fast-evolving beverage startup ecosystem. Funding to Accelerate Expansion and Product Innovation The fresh capital will be utilized to introduce new product lines, strengthen the team, boost marketing initiatives, and scale offline expansion across key Indian … Read more
Bengaluru-based NORI has secured $350,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Rebalance, with participation from Vijay Shekhar Sharma, VSS Investco, and other angel investors. Funding to Drive Product Expansion and Market Reach The newly raised capital will be deployed to broaden NORI’s product portfolio and enhance its presence across both online and offline retail … Read more
In a significant move to reshape the future of urban transportation, Hyundai Motor Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to jointly develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. This collaboration aims to combine Hyundai’s large-scale manufacturing expertise with KAI’s deep capabilities in aircraft engineering, positioning both companies strongly in the … Read more
May 2026 | Food & Beverage | Startup Funding & M&A – Indian packaged food and beverage company Wingreens has acquired pesticide-free food brand Safe Harvest through a share swap deal, while also raising ₹120 crore ($12.6 million) in a Series D funding round. The round was led by Ashish Kacholia, with participation from Alchemy … Read more
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
