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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.

Entrepreneur News Network showcases startups that are using technology, data, and innovative business strategies to create meaningful change while building sustainable and scalable businesses.

Stride Raises $15 Million to Expand Rooftop Solar Financing and Clean Energy Access Across Southeast Asia

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Stride

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

ONO Raises $1.2 Million to Expand AI-Powered Agri-Finance and Post-Harvest Supply Chain Platform in India

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Agri finance startup ONO

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

Cellogen Therapeutics Raises ₹20 Crore to Advance CAR-T Cancer Therapy and Gene Research

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Cellogen Therapeutics

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 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

Metafare Raises $1 Million to Expand AI-Driven Virtual Healthcare Platform Across Saudi Arabia

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Metafare

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

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

Kimbal Raises $22 Million Series B Led by GEF Capital to Scale Smart Energy and AMI Solutions

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Kimbal Founder

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

Coral Raises $12.5 Million from Z47 and Lightspeed to Scale AI Healthcare Automation

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Coral

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

Axten Hospitals Raises ₹2.5 Cr Funding Led by PedalStart to Expand Surgical Network

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Axten Founder

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 Raises ₹710 Cr from BII to Expand Smart Meter Network in India

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Polaris

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

Aliste Technologies Raises ₹30 Cr to Scale AI-Powered Energy Management Platform

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Aliste Technologies

Aliste Technologies has secured ₹30 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round, comprising a mix of equity and debt. The round was led by Big Global JSC, with participation from existing investor YourNest Venture Capital and manufacturing partner HBeon Labs. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate R&D in energy-focused solutions, strengthen distribution, and … Read more

Mobec Innovations Elevates Gautam Singh & Satybrat Shukla as Co‑Founders

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Mobec Founder

New Delhi, April 16, 2026: Mobec Innovations has announced the elevation of Gautam Singh and Satybrat Shukla as Co-Founders, joining Founder & CEO Harry Bajaj in leading the company’s next phase of growth. The leadership expansion reflects Mobec’s strategic focus on advancing mobile EV charging solutions, lithium-ion battery recycling, and next-generation energy storage systems in … Read more

Ivory Raises $1M to Make Cognitive Health Screening a Routine Part of Preventive Healthcare

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Ivory

Preventive healthcare startup Ivory has raised $1 million in fresh funding from Draper Associates and SAGE Venture Fund, signaling growing investor interest in cognitive health and early diagnosis solutions. The funding round was also supported by India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment as a startup selection partner, and managed by IFCI Venture along with … Read more

Astranova Mobility Raises ₹60 Crore in Series A Funding

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Astranova Mobility, a Gurugram-based electric vehicle financing and asset management startup, has raised ₹60 crore (approximately $6.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing investors including Asian Development Bank, Advantedge Founders, and Trucks Venture Capital. Funding to Strengthen EV Financing and Technology Platform Astranova … Read more

Ecoil Raises $2.5 Million Series A to Scale Used Cooking Oil–to–Biodiesel Operations Across India

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Ecoil

  Entrepreneur News Network Home Funding Clean Energy Startups About Clean Energy · Startup Funding April 7, 2026 Series A · Cleantech India Ecoil Raises $2.5 Million Series A to Scale Used Cooking Oil–to–Biodiesel Operations Across India The Jaipur-based cleantech startup is converting restaurant waste oil into sustainable biodiesel — and its latest funding round … Read more

Fanon Raises $1M to Build Global Platform for Fandom Storytelling and Creators

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Jatin Nayak, Arvindmani Satyanarayan, and Nesar Rao, co-founders, Fanon

Fanon, a fast-growing platform focused on fandom-driven storytelling and discussions, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Kalaari Capital and Gruhas. The funding marks an early milestone for the startup as it aims to scale its user base and redefine how fans engage with their favorite content across genres. Funding to … Read more

Bacancy Systems Raises ₹40 Cr to Expand EV and Railway Tech Solutions

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Bacancy Founder

Bacancy Systems, a startup focused on delivering turnkey technology solutions, has raised ₹40 crore in a Series A funding round led by Sabre Partners and Greenstone Capital. Both investors have acquired minority stakes through primary investments, signaling strong confidence in the company’s growth potential in the EV and railway technology sectors. Funding to Drive Expansion … Read more

LetzRyd Raises $4 Million to Expand Urban Mobility Fleet Network

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(L-R) Tarun Jain, Sarvagna G and Kushagra Dokania, Co-Founder, LetzRyd

Bengaluru-based mobility startup LetzRyd has secured $4 million in a Series A funding round led by JIF Capital. The round also saw participation from Japan-based 15th Rock, marking its first investment in India, along with existing backer UNLEASH Capital Partners. Funding to Accelerate Fleet and Technology Expansion The fresh capital will be used to: Expand … Read more

Biome Raises ₹4 Crore to Turn Farm Waste into Sustainable Construction Materials

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Sumeet Popli Founder & CEO Biome Sustainability Ventures

Climate-tech startup Biome Sustainability Ventures has raised ₹4 crore in seed funding to accelerate the development of sustainable construction materials made from agricultural waste. The round was fully backed by Rajesh K. Soin, a distinguished entrepreneur and alumnus of Delhi Technological University. Funding to Drive Innovation and Expansion The fresh capital will help the company … Read more