Ruchi Kumar 
India’s independent music ecosystem is witnessing rapid growth as regional artists and non-Bollywood creators gain popularity across digital platforms. In a significant development for the creator economy, Mumbai-based music platform Damroo has raised ₹5 crore (approximately US$600,000) in funding from Hindustan Times. The investment is expected to strengthen Damroo’s technology infrastructure, expand its artist network, … Read more
India’s drone and autonomous aviation sector continues to gain momentum as Endure Air Systems, an IIT Kanpur-incubated startup, has secured ₹30 crore under the Government of India’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) initiative. The funding will support the development and expansion of the company’s next-generation heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle platform, SABAL-200. Funding to Accelerate Drone … Read more
Sumit Jain has resigned from his role as cofounder and CEO of the test-prep business at Unacademy ahead of the company’s proposed merger with upGrad, founded by Ronnie Screwvala. The leadership transition comes as Unacademy and upGrad have already filed for merger approval with the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Sumit Jain to Continue as … Read more
GrowthLabs has acquired Startup Gate in a strategic move aimed at creating a unified digital ecosystem for entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and innovation stakeholders across the Middle East and Africa. The acquisition is expected to strengthen GrowthLabs’ position in the regional startup ecosystem while accelerating its expansion plans across the Gulf and African markets in 2026. … Read more
Exclusive Interview The Founders Who Skipped the Pitch Deck — and Still Hit $500K in 7 Months 8 min read AI · Operations Research · Deep Tech India In an era where every startup races to build an LLM wrapper and survive on investor runway, the founders of OptiFlux made a contrarian bet: solve hard … Read more
South Korea-based WIRobotics has raised KRW 95 billion (approximately $68 million) in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development of humanoid robotics and Physical AI technologies. The funding round was led by JB Investment, with participation from investors including InterVest, Hana Ventures, Smilegate Investment, SBVA, NH Investment & Securities, Company K Partners, GU … Read more
Bengaluru-based Owners ID has raised $260,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Crucifer Investments. The startup plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen product development, enhance AI-powered recovery systems, scale manufacturing capabilities, improve its mobile platform, and expand into international markets. Building a Digital Identity Layer for Physical Belongings Founded in November 2025 … Read more
Delhi-based Cellogen Therapeutics, a biotechnology startup focused on cell and gene therapy, has raised ₹20 crore (approximately $2 million) in funding from Kotak Alternate Asset Managers. The fresh investment will support the company’s efforts to accelerate development of advanced CAR-T cancer therapies, strengthen gene therapy research programs, and scale manufacturing capabilities. Funding to Support CAR-T … Read more
Cornerstone OnDemand has appointed Brenton Smith as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), strengthening the company’s leadership presence across one of its fastest-growing international markets. The appointment reflects Cornerstone’s continued focus on workforce transformation, AI-driven talent management, and enterprise growth across the Asia Pacific region. Focus on Growth Across Asia Pacific and Japan … Read more
India’s fintech ecosystem is rapidly evolving beyond consumer-facing investment apps toward infrastructure platforms that power the next generation of digital financial services. As embedded finance and digital investing continue to gain momentum, Finspring.ai is positioning itself as a key infrastructure player in this growing market. The company has announced the successful closure of its seed … Read more
New York-based Novella, an AI-driven wholesale insurance brokerage focused on large and complex physical assets, has raised a total of $21 million to date, including a recently completed $16 million Series A funding round. The latest funding round was led by Brewer Lane Ventures, with participation from investors including Box Group, Crystal Venture Partners, SV … Read more
Indian mobility platform Rapido has raised $240 million in a fresh funding round led by Prosus, with participation from existing investors including WestBridge Capital and Accel. The investment is part of a broader $730 million transaction that includes both primary capital infusion and secondary share sales by existing shareholders. Following the latest round, Rapido’s valuation … Read more
Indian premium toy startup Legend of Toys has raised ₹21 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round with participation from Singularity Early Opportunities Fund, Veltis Capital, Enzia Ventures, DeVC, Atrium Angels and Stride. The fresh capital will be used to expand product categories, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, accelerate consumer marketing, enhance digital presence, and support international … Read more
AirBrick Infra, an AI-powered commercial interiors and workspace solutions company, has announced a major expansion plan aimed at strengthening its presence across India while accelerating its long-term growth strategy in Asia and the Middle East. The New Delhi-based company is rapidly scaling operations as demand for premium commercial infrastructure, managed office spaces, and technology-enabled workplaces … Read more
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
