NEW DELHI, India — Digital Striker, a startup operating in the optical fiber tools and equipment segment, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹8.5 crore) in a funding round led by Foxhog Ventures. The funding will support the company’s transition from an import-led distribution model to local manufacturing, while also strengthening its operational footprint across India. … Read more
NEW DELHI, India — CHINI KUM, a zero-sugar beverage startup, has raised ₹1 crore in a pre-seed funding round backed by angel investors and founder participation. The funding marks the company’s formal entry into India’s fast-growing low-calorie and sugar-free beverages market. Angel Investors Back the Round The pre-seed round saw participation from Shobhit Gupta, promoter … 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
MUMBAI, India — Brandman Retail, a retail and distribution platform focused on premium international brands, has raised ₹24.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), the company said on Tuesday. The anchor investment comes a day before the IPO opens for public subscription. Anchor Investor Allocation Details Brandman Retail allotted … Read more
Mumbai, January 29, 2026: Tata Mutual Fund has crossed the 5% shareholding threshold in CarTrade Tech following a series of open market purchases, according to a regulatory filing. As per the disclosure, Tata Asset Management Company, acting on behalf of its mutual fund schemes, acquired 90,522 equity shares of CarTrade Tech on January 28, 2026. … 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: Cava Athleisure, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) everyday-wear and athleisure brand, has raised ₹40 crore in a Series A funding round led by Sharrp Ventures, which invested ₹21 crore. The round also saw participation from V3 Ventures and existing investor Spring Marketing Capital. Following the funding, Cava Athleisure has been valued at ₹215 crore, … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: EarthSync, a unified artificial intelligence platform for renewable energy planning, procurement, and operations, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Theia Ventures, with participation from Eximius Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the development of EarthSync’s AI-enabled clean energy modelling and forecasting engine, enhance policy-driven … Read more
New Delhi, January 2026: The Stack, a science-backed consumer health and supplements startup, has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round, co-led by OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed toward research and development, expansion of the product pipeline, … Read more
Mumbai, January 2026: Shadowfax Technologies, a logistics and last-mile delivery firm backed by Flipkart, made a muted debut on Indian stock exchanges on Wednesday, with its shares listing below the IPO issue price. The company’s stock debuted at around ₹112–113 on both the NSE and BSE, nearly 9% lower than the IPO’s upper price band … 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
Bengaluru, January 2026: Mysa, a business-to-business fintech startup focused on automating finance operations for mid-sized enterprises, has raised $3.4 million in a fresh funding round co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica. The round also saw participation from Ikemori Ventures, Raise Financial Services, QED Innovation Labs, and existing investors Antler, IIMA Ventures, and Neon Fund. … Read more
Riyadh, 27, January 2026: Vennre, a wealth creation platform focused on high earners who are not yet wealthy, has raised $9.6 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, comprising a mix of equity and debt. The round was co-led by Vision Ventures and the anb seed Fund, with participation from Sanabil 500, Ace & Co, … 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
New Delhi, India, 25th January, 2026 – In Shark Tank India Season 5, where valuation debates often dominate the room, Arushi Jain, founder of lab-grown diamond brand Emori, delivered a rare combination of clarity, confidence, and commercial depth. The episode featured an intense “match-off” between two lab-grown diamond brands—Emori and True Diamond—but it was Arushi’s … Read more
