Ruchi Kumar 
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
Altavo, a Dresden-based medical technology startup specialising in AI-driven voice rehabilitation, has successfully raised €3 million in a Series A2 funding round, strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving assistive healthcare technology space. The financing round, closed on January 12, 2026, was led by a European investor consortium including Novalis Biotech and Beteiligungsmanagement Thüringen. The … Read more
In the corporate world, founders typically leave their posts under pressure from boards or during a downward spiral. On January 21, 2026, Deepinder Goyal flipped the script.1 He stepped down as the Group CEO of Eternal (the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit) not because the business was failing, but because it was winning too … Read more
HCLTech has announced plans to acquire Finergic Solutions Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based IT services and consulting company, for 19 million Singapore dollars (approximately ₹136 crore), as part of its strategy to deepen its financial services and wealth management offerings. According to a report by The Hindu BusinessLine, the acquisition is aimed at strengthening HCLTech’s expertise … Read more
San Francisco–based startup GIGR, operating under the brand Playad, has raised $5.4 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of AI-powered marketing agents that help teams create, test, and optimise advertising creatives with minimal manual effort. The funding round was led by BRV Capital Management and Mirae Asset Venture Investment, with participation from notable … Read more
Juspay, a leading payments infrastructure company, has raised $50 million in a Series D follow-on funding round led by WestBridge Capital, pushing its valuation to $1.2 billion. The round includes a mix of primary and secondary investments, offering liquidity to early investors and employees holding ESOPs. This marks the second liquidity event for Juspay in … Read more
Mumbai-based wellness startup Dhun Wellness has raised $4 million (around ₹36.6 crore) in a funding round co-led by SRF Ltd and Havells India, as it looks to scale its luxury urban wellness model across key Indian cities. The funding round also saw participation from several high-profile angel investors, including Arushi Aayush Agrawal, Ash Lilani, Tracxn … Read more
New Delhi, January, 2026 – For decades, the global narrative on climate change positioned India as a “developing challenge.” By early 2026, that script has been officially written. India has not just joined the green race; it is setting the pace. While traditional powerhouses grapple with aging infrastructure and political gridlock, India’s “Green Growth” engine … Read more
Reno, Nevada | January 22, 2026 — Klir, a leading operational data platform for water utilities, has announced the successful closure of a $10 million Series B equity funding round and an additional $7.5 million credit facility from Innovation Banking at CIBC, bringing the company’s total new financing to $17.5 million. The latest investment round … Read more
Pune, January 2026: Zerocircle, a materials science company developing natural alternatives to plastic, has added 3one4 Capital to its cap table, joining existing backers including Rainmatter Capital, 1Crowd, LNB Group, and 7th Gen Ventures. With this latest fund closure, Zerocircle’s total funding now stands at ₹25 crore, including venture capital investments, scientific grants, and innovation … Read more
Mumbai, January 2026 — In a strategic move to accelerate its retail expansion, Cupid Ltd has announced an investment of ₹332 crore in Baazar Style Retail (Style Baazar) — one of India’s leading value retail chains with a presence of over 250 stores across key markets. The investment, which will be deployed over the next … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026 — Home improvement startup Lorazzo has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sprout Venture Partners and First Cheque by India Quotient, marking a major milestone in its journey to redefine India’s kitchen and bathroom fittings market. The round also saw participation from Chandigarh Angel Network and a group … Read more
