The Startups section of Entrepreneur News Network highlights the most promising startups, disruptive innovations, and emerging business models shaping the global and Indian startup ecosystem. This category features startup launches, growth stories, product innovations, and key developments across industries including fintech, AI, SaaS, healthtech, logistics, edtech, and consumer technology.
Our coverage explores how entrepreneurs are building scalable businesses, solving real-world problems, and transforming industries through technology and innovation. Readers will find startup profiles, market expansion stories, strategic partnerships, and key milestones achieved by early-stage and growth-stage companies.
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Direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet care startup Moe Puppy has raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, with participation from Zindagi Live Angel Fund and other angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the brand’s marketing efforts, research and development (R&D), supply chain optimisation, and team expansion, as it looks … Read more
Singapore-based digital payments company dtcpay has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, with Favour Capital acting as financial advisor. The investment comes at a pivotal time for the global stablecoin payments industry, as regulators across multiple regions tighten oversight on digital asset transactions and … Read more
India’s rapidly growing quick home services market may soon witness one of its largest funding rounds as Snabbit, a hyperlocal household services startup, is reportedly in discussions to raise $50–60 million in a new funding round. According to sources familiar with the matter, the round is expected to be led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments, … 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
Gurugram-based proptech startup OfficeBanao has secured nearly $4 million in fresh funding as part of a larger $7.7 million investment round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from Mangum II and Medra Family. The latest funding round values the company at approximately $70 million post-money, reflecting growing investor interest in technology-driven workspace solutions in … Read more
India’s edtech sector is witnessing another major consolidation move as online learning platform upGrad has signed an agreement to acquire Unacademy through an all-stock deal. The announcement was confirmed by upGrad co-founder Ronnie Screwvala and Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal in separate posts on X (formerly Twitter). The acquisition will be structured as a … 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
Australian clean energy startup MGA Thermal has secured AU$17 million in new funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its renewable energy storage technology designed for industrial applications. The funding round was led by IP Group Australia, with continued support from existing investor Main Sequence. As part of the investment, Shane Meaney from IP … 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
AI-driven fintech startup OpenCFO has secured $2 million in its first institutional funding round, led by venture capital firm Endiya Partners. The round also included participation from several angel investors based in the United States and India, highlighting growing investor interest in automation tools for finance operations. The newly raised capital will help 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
Aquaculture technology startup AquaExchange has raised $8 million (approximately ₹72 crore) in a Series B funding round co-led by Endiya Partners and Factor Analytics, with participation from Accion Ventures and support from Ocean 14 Capital. The new funding will help the company expand its technology offerings globally and strengthen its presence in India’s rapidly growing … Read more
Raipur-based FMCG brand ZOFF Foods, known for its range of whole spices, blended spices, and kitchen essentials, has secured $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity. The investment marks the second round of funding from the firm, reinforcing its confidence in the company’s growth strategy and the expanding premium spices market in … Read more
Fintech platform True Balance has secured $10 million in debt funding from a consortium of investors led by Northern Arc Capital, as the company doubles down on its lending ambitions in India’s fast-growing digital credit market. The fresh capital will be deployed through True Credits Pvt Ltd, the company’s NBFC arm, to scale lending operations … Read more
Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million (approximately Rs 228.9 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Epiq Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investors Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures. The latest investment comes just six months after the company raised $11 million in its … 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
Quick commerce startup Inamo has secured $8 million in fresh funding, led by Prime Venture Partners, as it accelerates expansion in India’s rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. The funding round also saw participation from Shastra VC, Antler India, and Gemba Capital. Of the total capital raised, $6 million came through equity investment, while the remaining $2 … 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
Jaipur, India – Personal finance startup Finanjo has raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round fully backed by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC, led by investor Aviral Bhatnagar. The funding marks an early milestone for the Jaipur-based fintech platform as it looks to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand its presence among young Indian … Read more
India’s student transportation sector is witnessing fresh innovation as ZeroMoblt, a student mobility startup, has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by JioMart CEO Sandeep Varaganti, Ashok Agrawal, and a group of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). The newly secured capital will be deployed to strengthen ZeroMoblt’s AI-native technology stack, expand operations across … Read more
