FUNDING

Stay ahead of India’s most active startup funding landscape. Entrepreneur News Network’s Funding section is your real-time source for seed rounds, Series A through pre-IPO funding, angel investments, and venture capital activity across the Indian startup ecosystem.

We go beyond the announcement — every funding story comes with context: who the investors are, what their thesis is, how the startup plans to deploy capital, and what the round signals for the broader sector. From bootstrapped founders landing their first cheque to unicorns closing mega-rounds, we cover every stage of India’s startup funding journey.

Our coverage spans sectors including fintech, healthtech, D2C, SaaS, deep tech, agritech and more — keeping investors, founders, and ecosystem watchers informed about where capital is moving and why.

Egypt’s Fincart Secures $2.8 Million Seed Funding to Scale E-Commerce Logistics Platform

July 27, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Cairo: Egypt-based e-commerce logistics startup Fincart has raised $2.8 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate its expansion across Africa and the Middle East. The investment will support the company’s technology development, commercial growth, and strategic partnerships as demand for integrated e-commerce infrastructure continues to rise across the region. The funding round was … Read more

Omega Seiki Mobility Raises ₹50 Crore to Expand EV Manufacturing, R&D and Dealer Network

July 27, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

New Delhi: Indian electric vehicle manufacturer Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has secured ₹50 crore in a fresh funding round from a group of investors, including Securocorp Securities India, Sangeeta Pareekh, the Saket Aggarwal Family Office, and Vanshika Sharma. The company plans to utilize the capital to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, expand research and development, and … Read more

Funding in India: The Definitive 2025–26 Playbook for Founders

July 26, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

From your first angel cheque to Series C and beyond — real data, proven frameworks, and the government schemes most founders leave on the table. India’s startup ecosystem has crossed a quiet but important threshold. It is no longer a market where a handful of headline-grabbing rounds define the year — it is a deep, … Read more

Israeli FoodTech Startup Plantopia Raises US$9 Million to Commercialise Plant-Based Dairy Protein Technology

July 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Israeli foodtech startup Plantopia has raised US$9 million in a funding round led by Schreiber Foods, one of the world’s leading dairy companies, and Siddhi Capital, a venture capital firm focused on food and agriculture innovation. The investment will help the company transition from the research and development phase to commercial-scale production as it seeks … Read more

Bioscan Research Raises $1 Million Seed Funding Led by Unicorn India Ventures to Expand Brain Injury Detection Technology

July 22, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Mumbai-based medtech startup Bioscan Research has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance non-invasive brain injury diagnostics through innovative medical technology. The newly raised capital will support the company’s expansion into new markets, strengthen its regulatory approvals, enhance its product … Read more

MS Dhoni Invests in SolarSquare as Rooftop Solar Startup Raises $53 Million Series C Funding

July 21, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has invested in residential rooftop solar startup SolarSquare through his family office, Midas Deals, as part of the company’s recently announced $53 million Series C funding round. In addition to the investment, Dhoni has also been appointed as SolarSquare’s Brand Ambassador, strengthening the company’s efforts to accelerate the adoption … Read more

Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group Raises $40 Million to Expand Global Manufacturing and Deep-Tech Capabilities

July 20, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group (RVAG) has secured US$40 million (approximately ₹400 crore) in a fresh funding round to accelerate its global manufacturing expansion and strengthen its presence in advanced aerospace, defence, and deep-tech technologies. The investment round was led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management, with participation from Indus Bridge Ventures, GJNX Ventures, and … Read more

Steptrade Capital Announces First Close of ₹500 Crore Chanakya Opportunities Fund II with Over ₹100 Crore in Commitments

July 20, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Ahmedabad-based investment firm Steptrade Capital has announced the successful first close of its Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), Chanakya Opportunities Fund II (COF II), securing investor commitments exceeding ₹100 crore within just three months of its launch. The fund, introduced in February 2026 with a target corpus of ₹500 crore, is designed to invest … Read more

Whale Raises $40 Million in Series C Extension, Total Series C Funding Reaches $100 Million

July 17, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Singapore: Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company Whale has secured $40 million in a Series C extension, taking its total Series C funding to $100 million. The fresh capital will support the company’s international expansion across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, while strengthening its AI-powered enterprise operations platform. The latest funding round underscores growing … Read more

Asia’s Startup Funding Roundup: 10 Deals, $92.9 Million, and an AI Funding Wave (July 5-10, 2026)

July 12, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

A breakdown of the top 10 Asian startup funding deals for July 5-10, 2026 — from Velocity’s $27M AI seed round to Onpoint’s $600K pre-seed — with sector trends, total capital raised, and what the week’s data reveals. The Week in Numbers Ten startups across Asia and adjacent markets closed funding rounds between July 5 … Read more

thumpN Raises $3.75 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Led by Arijit Singh, Badshah and Vijay Shekhar Sharma

July 10, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

AI-powered live entertainment startup thumpN has secured more than $3.75 million in a pre-seed funding round, attracting investments from some of India’s biggest music and technology leaders. The funding round includes participation from Bollywood artists Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Badshah, along with Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Madhur Deora, Shray Chandra, and VG Jairam. … Read more

Heatronics Raises ₹1.8 Crore Seed Funding Led by Inflection Point Ventures to Expand Preventive Pain Management Solutions

July 2, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Noida: Preventive pain management and wellness startup Heatronics has raised ₹1.8 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The investment will support the company’s efforts to expand its product reach, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, and accelerate growth in India’s rapidly evolving healthcare and wellness market. The funding round also attracted participation … Read more

Tulon Materials Raises ₹10 Crore Seed Funding to Advance Sustainable Specialty Chemicals and Circular Materials

July 2, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Mumbai: Tulon Materials, a Mumbai-based engineering startup focused on developing sustainable specialty chemicals and advanced materials, has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round to accelerate product development and commercialisation across multiple industrial sectors. The funding round was led by investor Karthik Sundar Iyer, with participation from Karan Goshar and Prakhar Pandey, Partners at … Read more

The Indus Valley Raises $17 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Toxin-Free Cookware Business

June 30, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

New Delhi: Indian kitchenware brand The Indus Valley has secured US$17 million in a Series B funding round led by Gaja Capital, as the company looks to strengthen its position in the fast-growing healthy cookware market. Existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Rukam Capital, and The Chennai Angels also participated in the investment round. The fresh … Read more

Indian Startup Funding Weekly Report:Startups Raise $1.11 Billion, AI, fintech and proptech dominate funding activity

June 28, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India’s startup ecosystem witnessed one of its strongest funding weeks of 2026, with 20 startups raising nearly $1.11 billion across 19 disclosed funding rounds between 21 June and 27 June 2026. The week was marked by a major investment from Meta into CRED, the emergence of a new unicorn, several high-profile executive appointments, acquisitions, and … Read more

Top 10 Asian Startup Funding Rounds This Week: AI, Fintech and HealthTech Lead Investments

June 28, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Asian startups continued to attract strong investor interest this week, with venture capital firms and angel investors backing companies across artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, blockchain, healthcare, deeptech, and IoT. Between 21 June and 26 June 2026, startups across Singapore, India, the UAE, Australia, and other Asian markets announced fresh funding rounds aimed at accelerating product … Read more

Recykal Raises ₹166 Crore in Series D Funding Round Led by Pidilite Vice Chairman Ajay Parekh

June 20, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India’s climate-tech and circular economy sector continues to attract investor interest as Recykal, a leading digital waste management platform, has raised ₹166 crore (approximately $18 million) in a Series D funding round led by Ajay Parekh, Vice Chairman of Pidilite Industries. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including 360 ONE, Strat Venture … Read more

Karo Sambhav Raises ₹56 Crore from Rainmatter to Scale Critical Mineral Recovery and E-Waste Recycling Infrastructure

June 19, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Karo Sambhav, a Gurugram-based circular economy and recycling company, has raised ₹56 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha. The fresh capital will be used to expand recycling infrastructure focused on recovering critical, precious, and high-value materials from electronic waste and other end-of-life products. The investment marks a significant milestone … Read more

100×100 Launches $100 Million Climate Fund to Build 50 New Climate Companies in India and Southeast Asia

June 17, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Singapore-based climate venture builder and investment firm 100×100 has announced the launch of its second investment vehicle, Fund II, with a target corpus of US$100 million. The new fund will focus on creating and scaling 50 climate technology startups aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing emissions and sustainability challenges. The initiative reflects … Read more

Influencer marketing startup INFLUISH raises pre-seed funding at Rs 25 Cr valuation

June 17, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

INFLUISH, an emerging creator economy platform focused on helping content creators grow, learn, and monetise their audiences, has secured pre-seed funding from a group of angel investors at a valuation of ₹25 crore. The funding round saw participation from notable investors including Pankaj Vermani, Jeetendra Tewani, and Sachin Harneja. While the company has not disclosed … Read more