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MeltPlan Raises $10 Mn in Seed Funding

MeltPlan

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

Student Mobility Startup ZeroMoblt Raises Rs 1.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Round

ZeroMoblt

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

Oncare Raises Rs 27 Crore in Series A Funding

Cancer care startup Oncare

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

MyDesignation Raises Rs 40 Crore in Series A Funding

MYDesignation Founder

Kerala-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand MyDesignation has secured Rs 40 crore in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The round was led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with continued participation from existing investors Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures, and Dominor Investments. This fresh capital infusion comes shortly after the brand … Read more

The Rise of Quick Commerce in India: How Instant Delivery Is Transforming Retail, Jobs, and Consumer Behavior

The Rise of quick commerce in India

Indian retail has undergone a profound transformation in the last few years. Not long ago, grocery shopping meant weekly market visits, long checkout queues, and careful planning. Today, millions of Indian consumers can order groceries, medicines, snacks, and even electronics within minutes through mobile apps. This shift has been driven by rising smartphone penetration, affordable … Read more

EV Charging Startup Statiq Raises $18 Mn in Funding

Statiq

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

Stable Money Raises $25 Million in Pre-Series C Funding

Stable Money Founder

Bengaluru-based wealthtech startup Stable Money has secured $25 million in a pre-Series C funding round, valuing the company at $175 million. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners), RTP Global, and Fundamentum Partnership. This latest fundraise comes after the company had previously raised $40 million from investors … Read more

Subway India operator EverBrands raises $15 Mn In Funding

Subway

EverBrands, the company operating Subway and Lavazza in India, has secured $15 million in fresh funding in a round led by Playbook Partners. The investment will support the company’s expansion strategy and strengthen its multi-brand food and beverage platform across the country. According to industry reports, Playbook Partners will acquire a 5% stake in Subway … Read more

IT Layoffs vs GCC Boom: Why Global Capability Centres Are Creating 3–4 Lakh Jobs in India

IT Layoffs vs GCC Boom:

If you work in IT services — or are trying to enter the industry — you’ve likely seen the headlines: TCS cutting jobs. Infosys reducing headcount. Wipro laying off employees. Collectively, major IT services companies have reduced tens of thousands of roles. Naturally, this creates anxiety among professionals and fresh graduates. But here’s the bigger … Read more

W Health Ventures Announces ₹550 Crore First Close of Fund II to Build AI-Enabled Healthcare Companies

W Health Ventures

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

Showroom B2B raises $17 million in Series A Funding

Abhishek Dua and Shubham Gupta

Delhi NCR-based apparel manufacturing startup Showroom B2B has secured $17 million in a mix of equity and debt in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Cactus Partners, with participation from Zephyr Peacock, Jungle Ventures, Accion Ventures, NBD Ventures, Lighthouse Canton, and Alteria Capital. The fresh capital infusion marks a significant milestone … Read more

Healthtech Startup CURAPOD Raises Rs 20 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding

Curapod

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

Benny’s Bowl raises $1.4 Mn in pre-Series A Funding

Bennys Bowl

Pet nutrition startup Benny’s Bowl has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital, as it looks to scale its presence in India’s fast-growing pet care market. The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen product research and development, introduce new product lines, and expand the brand’s reach across both … Read more

Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery Brand Ethera raises ₹25 crores In Funding

L-R-Sharad Arora, Nitesh Jain- Co-founder Ethera

Bengaluru, India, 10th February 2026 : Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Ethera has raised ₹25 crore from BlueStone, with the omnichannel jewellery retailer doubling down on its investment to back Ethera’s next phase of growth and expansion. The fresh capital signals BlueStone’s continued confidence in Ethera’s positioning and the rapidly growing lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery … Read more

Omnispay raises $2 million in Pre-Series A round

Omnispay

UAE-based fintech startup Omnispay has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, led by Infinity Value Capital Group, as it looks to deepen its presence in the small and medium business (SME) payments and finance market across the Gulf region. The fresh capital will support Omnispay’s transition from a fast-settlement payments provider into … Read more