The Social Impact Startups section of Entrepreneur News Network highlights startups and entrepreneurs building innovative solutions to address social, environmental, and economic challenges. This category features mission-driven companies working in sectors such as sustainability, climate action, education access, healthcare innovation, and inclusive finance.
Readers can explore how impact-driven entrepreneurs are creating scalable business models that generate both financial returns and positive social outcomes. The section also tracks funding announcements, impact investments, government partnerships, and global initiatives supporting social innovation.
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Electric mobility startup Trevel has secured $1 million in a funding round co-led by India Accelerator, Finvolve, the Haldiram Family Office, and Rohit Qamra, as the company looks to strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing electric mobility sector. The funding round also saw participation from RMRN Ventures, BP Jain Holdings, Bipin Preet Singh, Aakash Goyal, … Read more
Life sciences startup Biodimension has secured ₹8 crore in fresh funding in a round led by IAN Angel Fund, as the company accelerates efforts to transform drug discovery and biomedical research through advanced biofabricated human tissue models. The funding round also saw participation from existing investor Campus Angels Network, along with Dr. Sampath Srisailam and … Read more
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
Indian biotechnology company Immuneel Therapeutics has secured ₹100 crore (approximately $10.5 million) in a Series B funding round, attracting participation from both new and existing investors as it accelerates the development and commercialization of advanced cancer therapies. The latest funding round saw investments from Singularity AMC, Rainmatter by Zerodha, and several high-net-worth individuals. Existing backers … Read more
Mumbai: Waste-to-energy company GPS Renewables has secured an investment of approximately ₹40–45 crore from PixelSky Capital, a secondaries-focused investment fund backed by boutique investment bank IndigoEdge and entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja. The investment is expected to support GPS Renewables’ expansion in the rapidly growing compressed biogas (CBG) sector, which is emerging as a key component of … Read more
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
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Simple Energy has secured ₹250 crore (approximately $26.3 million) in a fresh funding round as the company accelerates its manufacturing expansion and prepares for a future public listing. The funding round comprised a mix of equity investment and debt financing, providing the electric scooter manufacturer with additional capital to scale production, … Read more
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
As India targets 30% EV penetration by 2030, one Hyderabad tech company is putting money directly in employees’ pockets to accelerate the shift India’s corporate EV adoption story just got a compelling new chapter — and it’s coming out of Hyderabad’s booming IT corridor. Aza Consulting Services, a Hyderabad-based technology and consulting firm, has formally … Read more
Vietnam-based solar energy startup Stride has raised US$15 million in a Series B funding round as demand for decentralized clean energy and rooftop solar financing continues to grow across Southeast Asia. The funding round was jointly led by Lightrock and TRIREC through the Accelerate7 platform. Existing investors Clime Capital and UOB Venture Management also participated … Read more
India’s agriculture sector is increasingly adopting technology-driven financial and supply chain solutions to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and enhance farmer access to formal credit. In a major development in the agritech and agri-finance space, ONO has raised US$1.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Aeravti Ventures. The funding round also saw participation … Read more
Delhi-based Cellogen Therapeutics, a biotechnology startup focused on cell and gene therapy, has raised ₹20 crore (approximately $2 million) in funding from Kotak Alternate Asset Managers. The fresh investment will support the company’s efforts to accelerate development of advanced CAR-T cancer therapies, strengthen gene therapy research programs, and scale manufacturing capabilities. Funding to Support CAR-T … Read more
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
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
May 2026 | HealthTech Funding News | Middle East – Saudi-based digital health startup Metafare has raised $1 million in its first funding round, backed by Harmonics Ventures along with several family offices. The fresh capital will be used to scale operations across Saudi Arabia, enhance AI capabilities, and expand health-focused content on its platform. … Read more
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
April 2026 | Energy & Sustainability News | India Energy engineering company Kimbal Pvt Ltd has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round led by GEF Capital Partners, a sustainability-focused investor. The round also saw participation from existing investor Niveshaay, which increased its stake through a follow-on investment. Funding to Accelerate Energy Technology … Read more
April 2026 | Global HealthTech & AI Startup News – Coral, a healthcare automation startup targeting the US administrative healthcare market, has raised $12.5 million in funding from Z47 and Lightspeed. The fresh capital will be used to expand its engineering team and onboard healthcare domain experts, as the company accelerates product development and market … Read more
April 2026 | India HealthTech & Startup News – Axten Hospitals has raised ₹2.5 crore in its first structured funding round, led by PedalStart, with additional backing from angel investors. The funding will support the startup’s expansion strategy, technology development, and operational scaling as it builds a network of specialised surgical facilities across India. Expansion … Read more
Polaris Smart Metering has secured ₹710 crore (approximately $80 million) in financing from British International Investment for its subsidiary, Hooghly Smart Metering. The investment will be used to deploy over 22 lakh smart meters in West Bengal and expand the company’s advanced metering infrastructure across the region. Funding to Strengthen India’s Energy Infrastructure The latest … Read more
