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.
This section is designed for founders, investors, and technology enthusiasts who want to stay updated on the next generation of high-growth startups.
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
May 2026 | Edtech M&A News | India – upGrad is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately ₹2,055 crore ($218 million). The proposed deal, expected to be one of the largest mergers in India’s edtech sector, reflects a broader shift as companies recalibrate strategies following the post-pandemic … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | India – Chennai-based skincare startup CHOSEN has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from BOLD, Alkemi Growth Capital, and several angel investors. Notable backers include Avnish Anand along with leading dermatologists such as Dr. Chandan Asokan, KC Nischal, Punit … Read more
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
April 2026 | Fintech & AI News | Global – Marloo, an AI-powered platform designed for financial advisers, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Blackbird Ventures. With this round, the company’s total funding has reached $12.7 million within a year of launch. The investment highlights growing interest in AI-driven solutions … Read more
April 2026 | By Entrepreneur News Network – Asia’s startup ecosystem continues to attract strong investor confidence, with capital flowing into AI, robotics, semiconductors, climate tech, gaming, and cybersecurity. This week’s funding activity highlights a clear trend:👉 Investors are backing deep-tech, infrastructure, and scalable innovation Here’s a curated look at the Top 10 Asian Startup … Read more
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
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
Gurugram-based personal care startup Clarity Labs has successfully closed a seed funding round of over ₹4 crore (approximately US$430,000). The round was led by Artha Venture Fund II, with participation from a group of strategic angel investors. The newly raised capital is earmarked for accelerating product innovation, expanding into new personal care categories, and scaling … Read more
Hocco Ice Cream has secured ₹100 crore in fresh funding led by Sauce VC, taking the company’s valuation to approximately ₹2,500 crore. With this round, Hocco’s total funding now stands at करीब ₹450 crore, as the brand continues its rapid expansion in India’s growing ice cream and frozen dessert market. Strong Growth and Expansion Plans … Read more
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
FIFTH SENSE, a premium fragrance startup, has raised ₹6.3 crore (approximately $678K) in an early funding round, led by OTP Ventures. The round also saw participation from Sadev Ventures, ISV Capital, along with notable angel investors including Rohit Kapoor and Amit Damani. Funding to Accelerate Product Innovation and Brand Growth The Gurugram-based startup plans to … Read more
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
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
Vietnam’s agritech ecosystem continues to attract global capital, as TechCoop’s subsidiary Farmnet Company Ltd. has successfully secured a $11.75 million loan from Symbiotics. The funding is aimed at strengthening agricultural supply chain operations across the country. This development marks a significant milestone for TechCoop, as it is the first instance of a Vietnam-registered TechCoop entity … Read more
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
Indonesian supply chain startup Baskit has raised $4.4 million in the first tranche of its Series A funding round, led by Cento Ventures, with participation from Kaya Founders, Analog Ventures, and Orvel Ventures. In addition to equity funding, the company has secured a $3 million revolving credit facility from HSBC Innovation Banking, bringing its total … Read more
AI-driven hiring and verification startup TraqCheck has raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from IIFL. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate the company’s global expansion, particularly in Europe, while strengthening its AI-powered hiring and verification solutions. Focus on Global Expansion and Product Growth TraqCheck … Read more
India, April 13, 2026 – Cashfree Payments, a frontrunner in the AI-native payment solutions space, has officially announced the appointment of Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic leadership hire comes as the fintech major looks to accelerate its growth trajectory, enhance operational efficiency, and cement its path toward long-term profitability. … Read more
ENN Entrepreneur News Network Aviation · India Breaking Business SpiceJet Begins Cutting Jobs as Fleet Shrinks to 13 Planes and Financial Pressure Deepens Over 500 employees face layoffs, forced furloughs and unpaid leave in the first phase of workforce cuts as the budget carrier battles a cash crunch, salary delays stretching to three months, … Read more
