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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.

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

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100×100 Raises

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

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INFLUISH

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

Hoola Health Raises $5 Million to Expand Integrated Paediatric Healthcare Network Across India

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Hoola Health

Paediatric healthcare startup Hoola Health, formerly known as BabyMD, has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from existing investor W Health Ventures and prominent angel investors including Ashish Gupta, Abhishek Goyal, and Bijou Kurien. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion into new markets, strengthen its … Read more

Mygate Raises ₹225 Crore from Dharana Capital to Expand Community Management Platform Across India

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Mygate

Community management and residential security technology platform Mygate has secured ₹225 crore (approximately $26 million) in fresh funding from growth-stage investment firm Dharana Capital, as the company accelerates its expansion plans and invests in strengthening its technology ecosystem. The investment marks Mygate’s first major funding round in more than three years and underscores growing investor … Read more

AI-Powered Gifting Startup Zuvees Raises $1.6 Million to Accelerate Global Expansion

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Zuvees

AI-driven gifting platform Zuvees has secured US$1.6 million in fresh funding from IvyCap Ventures as part of its ongoing Series A investment round. The new capital will help the company strengthen its technology capabilities, expand into international markets, and scale its personalized gifting ecosystem. The investment comes at a time when the global digital gifting … Read more

FirstClub Raises $55 Million Series B Funding to Expand Quick Commerce Business

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Bengaluru: Quick commerce startup FirstClub has secured $55 million (approximately ₹512 crore) in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, with participation from existing investors Accel, RTP Global, and Paramark Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate its expansion across India, strengthen its technology and supply chain infrastructure, … Read more

The Sweet Change Raises ₹1.7 Crore Pre-Seed Funding

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The Sweet Change,

New Delhi: Natural sweetener startup The Sweet Change has secured ₹1.7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Rebalance, with participation from investors associated with the IAN Angel Fund. The fresh capital will support the company’s plans to expand distribution, introduce new products, and strengthen its position in India’s rapidly growing sugar alternatives market. … Read more

India’s Factories Pay ₹35 Per Unit for Diesel Power. VoltSeal Just Raised Pre-Seed Funding to End That.

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Voltseal

Every time a factory in India flips on a diesel generator, it pays between ₹25 and ₹35 per unit of electricity. Grid power, by comparison, costs ₹6 to ₹9 per unit. Stored solar energy even less. That gap — between what India’s commercial and industrial sector pays for backup power and what it should pay … Read more

TrueFan AI Raises $10 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Video Innovation

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Video generation startup TrueFan AI

Gurugram, India: AI-powered video generation startup TrueFan AI has secured $10 million in Series A funding in a round led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3 Partners. Existing investors IAN Alpha Fund and 3Lines Venture Capital also participated in the funding round. The company completed the investment round at a post-money valuation of … Read more

StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million in round led by Prime Venture Partners

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StrainX

India-based synthetic biology startup StrainX Bioworks has raised $13 million (approximately ₹124 crore) in a new funding round led by Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital. The investment highlights growing investor interest in synthetic biology, precision fermentation, and alternative ingredient technologies as demand rises for sustainable and scalable biotechnology solutions globally. Multiple Investors Participate in … Read more

Finspring.ai Raises Seed Funding to Power India’s Embedded Investment Future

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Finspring.ai Raises Seed Funding

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

Rapido Raises $240 Million Led by Prosus, Valuation Climbs to $3 Billion

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Rapido

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

Legend of Toys raises ₹21 Crore Pre-Series A Round

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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

Potholes cost cities millions globally : And how this company is using AI and trucks to fix them

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Potholes

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

Hakeem Health Raises $1.65 Million to Expand AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support Across GCC

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Hakeem

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

Bobakat Raises ₹6 Crore in Pre-Series A to Expand Bubble Tea Business Across India

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Bobakat Founder

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

Wingreens acquires Safe Harvest; raises Rs 120 Cr in Series D round

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Wingreens acquires Safe Harvest

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

Siin Raises $3 Million to Scale Live Shopping Marketplace Across MENA Region

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Siin raises $3 million round led by VentureSouq

May 2026 | Startup Funding News | MENA – MENA-based live commerce startup Siin has raised $3 million in total funding to accelerate the growth of its interactive shopping platform across the Gulf region. The funding round was led by VentureSouq and Shift Group, with participation from Plus VC, Oqal, and regional investors including Suhail … Read more

Jurisphere raises $2.2 million round led by InfoEdge Ventures

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Jurisphere Founder

May 2026 | LegalTech Funding News | India – Jurisphere has raised $2.2 million in a new funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from Flourish Ventures, Antler, and 8i Ventures. The funding will support the company’s plans to expand globally and develop a network of AI-enabled legal professionals, marking a shift in how … Read more

HealthFab Raises ₹20 Crore in Series A Led by Atomic Capital to Expand Women’s Wellness Portfolio

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Healthfab

May 2026 | Startup Funding News | India –HealthFab has raised ₹20 crore (approximately $2.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The fresh capital will be used to expand its period care product portfolio, scale distribution through quick commerce and retail channels, and strengthen manufacturing capacity. Funding to Drive Expansion … Read more