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Hybrid healthcare startup CureBay has acquired the pharma distribution business of Saveo Healthtech, strengthening its supply chain capabilities as it moves toward becoming a full-stack healthcare provider in India. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition marks a strategic step in CureBay’s expansion, enabling the company to integrate medicine distribution with … Read more
Preventive paincare startup Betterhood has secured ₹5 crore in seed funding in a round led by Kairon Capital, as the company looks to expand its presence in India’s growing health and wellness market. The funding round also attracted participation from several notable angel investors, including Yogesh Kabra (founder of XYXX), Rishubh Satiya (Plix), Rohit Chawla … Read more
India’s traditional neighborhood grocery stores—popularly known as kirana stores—are entering a new phase of transformation. As consumer expectations around product quality, packaging, and delivery continue to evolve, technology platforms are emerging to help these small retailers compete with large organized retail chains. In a significant development in the retail-tech startup ecosystem, OneKiraana, a startup focused … Read more
Digital health startup Mosaic Wellness has raised ₹200 crore (approximately $21 million) in fresh primary funding from alternative asset manager 360 ONE Asset, strengthening its position in India’s fast-growing consumer health and wellness market. The investment also enabled early investor Spring Marketing Capital to partially exit, while continuing to retain a stake in the company. … Read more
Delhi-based beverage retail startup Basil Health has raised $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion across India and strengthen its technology-driven beverage distribution network. The round was led by Whiteboard Capital, Brigade REAP, and the consumer-focused Barbershop Fund, with participation from angel investors including Deep Bajaj and Siddharth Kothari, among … Read more
The global healthtech sector continues to attract investor interest, particularly in areas such as early disease detection, oncology care, and virtual healthcare delivery. Two startups—Cent and TruDoc Healthcare—have recently secured fresh funding as technology-driven healthcare solutions gain traction across markets. AI Healthtech Startup Cent Raises Funding Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Cent has raised an undisclosed amount … Read more
Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup Bounce has secured $5 million in an internal funding round to scale its electric scooter fleet for gig workers across India. The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen fleet expansion, enter new cities, and build supporting infrastructure for delivery partners serving the country’s fast-growing quick commerce and food delivery sectors. … Read more
Pre-construction AI startup MeltPlan has secured $10 million in seed funding in a round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from noa. The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $14 million, signaling strong investor confidence in its vision to transform construction planning through artificial intelligence. The company plans to use the fresh … Read more
India’s oncology healthcare ecosystem continues to attract investor interest as cancer care startup Oncare has secured Rs 27 crore (approximately $4 million) in a Series A funding round led by Sky Impact Capital. The funding round also saw participation from Huddle Ventures, Lotus Herbal Group, SteerX, and Tremis Capital, reflecting growing confidence in tech-enabled, accessible … Read more
New Delhi, February 18th, 2026 – EV charging infrastructure startup Statiq has raised $18 million (approximately ₹163.2 crore) in a combination of equity and debt funding. The round was led by Tenacity Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator, Shell Ventures, and RCD Holdings. This latest investment follows the company’s $25.7 million Series A round in … Read more
February 12, 2026: Healthcare-focused venture capital firm W Health Ventures has announced the initial close of its second fund at ₹550 crore, against a target corpus of ₹630 crore. The Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), valued at approximately $70 million, is expected to reach its final close in the coming weeks. With Fund II, … Read more
Indian healthtech startup CURAPOD has raised Rs 20 crore (approximately $2.2 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners, and Ideaspring Capital. The company is also backed by Litemed, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing wearable healthcare and pain management segment. The fresh infusion of capital marks a significant … Read more
Kerala, India, feb, 9, 2026 – Kerala-based healthcare startup Preventify has raised ₹2 crore in pre-seed funding to scale its preventive and chronic care model across non-metro India. The funding round was led by PedalStart, with participation from prominent angel investors including Viren Shetty of Narayana Health, Jatin Kakrani of Dezy, founders of Supertails and … Read more
BENGALURU, India — Dr. Doodley, a pet healthcare startup offering both in-home veterinary services and 24/7 multispecialty hospitals, has raised $3.3 million (approximately ₹30 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round. The round comprises ₹20 crore in equity and ₹10 crore in debt, with the equity portion led by V3 Ventures. Investors Backing the Round … Read more
New Delhi, January 30, 2026: India has emerged as one of the top five countries globally for private investment in infrastructure among low- and middle-income economies, according to the World Bank. The ranking was highlighted in the Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, underscoring India’s accelerating infrastructure-led growth story. The Economic Survey noted … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: Biopeak, a health-tech startup focused on AI-driven health optimisation and longevity, has raised $2.7 million in a follow-on funding round led by NKSquared, the investment firm of Nikhil Kamath. This marks Kamath’s second investment in Biopeak, following an earlier infusion of $1.43 million in August 2024, underscoring continued investor confidence in the … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: SpotDraft, an AI-driven legal technology startup, has raised $8 million in a Series B extension round from Qualcomm Ventures. The latest investment comes nearly a year after SpotDraft closed a $54 million Series B round in February 2025. Earlier, the company had raised $26 million in Series A funding in March 2023, … Read more
New Delhi, January 27, 2026: Nivaan Care, a chain specialising in interventional pain management, has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Sorin Investments. Existing investors W Health Ventures, Endiya Partners, and Rebright Partners also participated in the round, reinforcing confidence in the startup’s clinical model and expansion plans. Scaling a … Read more
Bengaluru, Karnataka | January 2026 — In a major step toward building climate resilience in India’s fastest-growing metro, UnboxingBLR, in partnership with Social Alpha and WTFund, has announced the five winning startups of the Namma Bengaluru Challenge ’26 (NBC ’26). Each selected startup will receive ₹25 lakh in grant support to pilot their climate solutions … Read more
Meine Electric, a Chennai-based clean energy startup focused on iron-air long-duration energy storage, has raised $750,000 (around ₹6.7 crore) in a pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of its next-generation battery systems. The round was backed by Antler, Rebalance, Venture Catalysts, gradCapital, and AIC-AU Incubation Foundation, along with participation from angel investor Alexander Hogeveen … Read more
