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TraqCheck Raises $8 Million in Series A Funding

Traqcheck Founder

AI-driven hiring and verification startup TraqCheck has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from IIFL. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the company’s global expansion, particularly in Europe, while strengthening its AI-powered hiring and verification solutions. Focus on Global Expansion and Product Growth TraqCheck … Read more

Two Indian Startups just shook up the Ecosystem

Two Indian Startups just shook up the Ecosystem

  Monday, April 13, 2026  |  India Startup Roundup Entrepreneur News Network Funding Startups News Gaming D2C India INDIA STARTUPS Shortgun Games acquires 30% stake in GiantDot · FruBon raises fresh funding from Fireside Ventures · $10.5M Series A · 200+ SKUs · 75+ cities · $1M seed round India Startup Roundup Gaming Dairy & … Read more

Swageazy Raises ₹5.4 Crore to Expand Corporate Gifting Platform and Enterprise Reach

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Swageazy, a Gurugram-based corporate gifting and employee engagement platform, has raised ₹5.4 crore (approximately $584,000) in a follow-on funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures. The round also saw participation from founders of HR tech companies OnGrid and HROne. Funding to Strengthen Product, Tech, and Sales Swageazy plans to utilise the fresh capital to: Enhance its … Read more

Bharat PET Files ₹760 Cr IPO with SEBI to Boost Growth and Cut Debt

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Bharat PET Limited, an integrated packaging solutions provider, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise ₹760 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). Bharat PET IPO Details The proposed IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹120 crore and an … Read more

Workroom Automation Raises ₹6.2 Crore to Build AI-Driven Factory Platform

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Hyderabad-based manufacturing tech startup Workroom Automation has secured ₹6.2 crore in seed funding in a round led by Equirus InnovateX Fund. The round also saw participation from Astir Ventures, Venture Catalysts Group, and several prominent angel investors. Funding to Accelerate Product and Market Expansion The fresh capital will be used to: Enhance product development and … Read more

Proptech startup OfficeBanao raises $4 Mn

Tushar Mittal Founder OfficeBanao

Gurugram-based proptech startup OfficeBanao has secured nearly $4 million in fresh funding as part of a larger $7.7 million investment round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Mangum II and Medra Family. The latest funding round values the company at approximately $70 million post-money, reflecting growing investor interest in technology-driven workspace solutions in … Read more

MGA Thermal Raises AU$17 Mn in Funding

MGA Thermal Raises AU$17 Mn in Funding

Australian clean energy startup MGA Thermal has secured AU$17 million in new funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its renewable energy storage technology designed for industrial applications. The funding round was led by IP Group Australia, with continued support from existing investor Main Sequence. As part of the investment, Shane Meaney from IP … Read more

Pronto Raises $25 Million in Series B funding

Anjali Sardana

Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million (approximately Rs 228.9 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Epiq Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investors Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures. The latest investment comes just six months after the company raised $11 million in its … Read more

Student Mobility Startup ZeroMoblt Raises Rs 1.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Round

ZeroMoblt

India’s student transportation sector is witnessing fresh innovation as ZeroMoblt, a student mobility startup, has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by JioMart CEO Sandeep Varaganti, Ashok Agrawal, and a group of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). The newly secured capital will be deployed to strengthen ZeroMoblt’s AI-native technology stack, expand operations across … Read more

Showroom B2B raises $17 million in Series A Funding

Abhishek Dua and Shubham Gupta

Delhi NCR-based apparel manufacturing startup Showroom B2B has secured $17 million in a mix of equity and debt in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Cactus Partners, with participation from Zephyr Peacock, Jungle Ventures, Accion Ventures, NBD Ventures, Lighthouse Canton, and Alteria Capital. The fresh capital infusion marks a significant milestone … Read more

Home Interiors Startup Material Depot Raises $10 Million Series A Funding

Material Depot

BENGALURU, India — Material Depot, a curated home interiors materials platform focused on modern Indian homes, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from Whiteboard Capital, DeVC, Soma Capital, and MyAsiaVC, along with a group of prominent angel investors including … Read more

Optical Fiber Tools Startup Digital Striker Raises $1 Mn in Funding

Digital Striker

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

Tata Mutual Fund Crosses 5% Stake in CarTrade Tech After Open Market Purchases

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Mumbai, January 29, 2026: Tata Mutual Fund has crossed the 5% shareholding threshold in CarTrade Tech following a series of open market purchases, according to a regulatory filing. As per the disclosure, Tata Asset Management Company, acting on behalf of its mutual fund schemes, acquired 90,522 equity shares of CarTrade Tech on January 28, 2026. … Read more

EarthSync Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding

Earthsync Founder

Bengaluru, January 2026: EarthSync, a unified artificial intelligence platform for renewable energy planning, procurement, and operations, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Theia Ventures, with participation from Eximius Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the development of EarthSync’s AI-enabled clean energy modelling and forecasting engine, enhance policy-driven … Read more

Truva raises $8.6 million in funding

Truva

Mumbai, January 17, 2026 — Truva, a fast-growing proptech platform simplifying how Indians buy and sell resale homes, has raised ₹78 crore ($8.6 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by Stellaris Venture Partners and Orios Venture Partners, both of whom were existing investors in the company. Of the total capital raised, … Read more

Corgi Raises $108 Million to Launch the First AI-Native, Full-Stack Insurance Carrier for Startups

Emily Yuan and Nico Laqua, Co-Founders of Corgi

San Francisco, January 9, 2026 — Corgi, an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier built specifically for startups, has announced that it has raised $108 million in funding from a group of high-profile investors including Y Combinator, Kindred Ventures, Contrary, Oliver Jung, Glade Brook Capital Partners, Seven Stars, Leblon Capital, Fellows Fund, Alumni Ventures, Quadri Ventures, Vocal … Read more

Shark Tank India: The Show That Changed How a Nation Dreams

Shark Tank India

“They said it would never work.”“They said investing was too niche for Indian households.” Both statements were, in a way, true. India had never before embraced the culture of venture investing on television. Business discussions were confined to boardrooms, not living rooms. The idea of millions of viewers cheering on entrepreneurs pitching for equity seemed … Read more

Delta Community Credit Union Promotes Abdul Hussain to Chief Risk Officer

Atlanta, Georgia — January 2, 2026: Delta Community Credit Union, Georgia’s largest credit union, has announced the promotion of Abdul Hussain to the position of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Hussain succeeds Bill Buchanan, who retired in December 2025 after serving as the credit union’s CRO since 2012. In his new role, Hussain will join Delta … Read more

Seattle Startup Ambassador Raises $7 Million to Expand Its AI-Powered Customer Engagement Platform

Ambassador CEO Geoff McDonald. (Ambassador Photo)

Seattle, WA – December 2025: Customer engagement software startup Ambassador has raised $7 million in new funding to accelerate growth and enhance its platform that helps businesses track, manage, and act on customer feedback in real time. The funding round follows the launch of HiroAI, Ambassador’s new artificial intelligence (AI) layer built to analyze customer … Read more

Truemed Raises $34 Million Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz

Truemed

Truemed, a leading HSA/FSA marketplace for preventive health products, has raised $34 million in Series A funding, marking a major milestone in its mission to transform access to evidence-based lifestyle interventions in the U.S. healthcare system. The funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners, Long Journey Ventures, BoxGroup, and … Read more