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.

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

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

June 10, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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

June 10, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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

June 9, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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

June 4, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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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

June 4, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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.

June 4, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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