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Gurugram, January 2026: Premium kitchenware brand Cumin Co. has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from existing investors Huddle Ventures and Alteria Capital. The round also saw contributions from Atrium Angels, which includes founders of leading startups such as Mokobara, Tracxn, Zomato, Panthera Peak, Zop Smart, … Read more
Bengaluru | January 2026: In a move to recognize and reward employee contribution, Cashfree Payments has launched an Employee Stock Option (ESOP) buyback program, benefitting more than 400 current and former employees, according to a report by The Hindu Business Line. The initiative, announced as the company celebrates a decade of operations, includes 175 former … Read more
Gurugram, India | January 2026: Experiential travel and adventure brand WanderOn has raised ₹54 crore ($6.5 million) in a Series A funding round co-led by DSG Consumer Partners and CAAF. The fresh capital will be used to expand its destination portfolio, strengthen adventure, sports-led, and wellness travel categories, and invest in travel technology to create … Read more
Bengaluru, India – January 2026: Materials science-based manufacturing startup Whizzo has raised $15 million (approximately ₹125 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Fundamentum Partnership, with participation from Korea-based deep-tech investor LB Investment and existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners and BEENEXT. The latest funding marks LB Investment’s first direct investment in India, highlighting … Read more
Ahmedabad, India — January 2026: Venture capital firm GVFL Ltd. has led a ₹6 crore pre-Series A funding round in insideFPV, a Gujarat-based defence drone technology startup specializing in indigenous, battlefield-ready unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for India’s armed forces. The funding marks a major milestone for India’s growing defence-tech and aerospace innovation ecosystem, as the … Read more
Hong Kong, January 2026: Fintech giant WeLab has announced that it has raised $220 million in its Series D funding round, marking the largest digital banking fundraise in Asia in 2025. The round includes a combination of debt and equity, backed by prominent global and regional investors including Prudential Hong Kong, Fubon Bank (Hong Kong), … Read more
New Delhi, India — Direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion and accessories brand Salty has raised ₹30.1 crore (approximately $3.3 million) in a new funding round led by MG Investment, with participation from existing backers Anicut Capital, All In Capital, and JK Group, as well as several new angel investors. The fresh infusion of capital will help Salty … Read more
Hyderabad, India — Social networking startup Culture has raised ₹2 crore in a seed funding round led by Acuvest Infra, marking an important milestone in its mission to reshape how people connect and communicate online. The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand community-driven initiatives, and enhance platform safety infrastructure, the … Read more
Bengaluru, India — Craft beer meets vinyl nostalgia at 33&Brew, a one-of-its-kind microbrewery that has just secured ₹20 crore ($2.2 million) in a Series A funding round led by Optimistic Capital. The investment marks a significant milestone not just for 33&Brew, but also for India’s rapidly expanding craft beer industry — an emerging segment blending … Read more
Mumbai, January 2026: Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd. (WRTL), one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced plans to establish a 120 MWp solar power park in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. The project, to be developed under the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, represents a major step in the company’s strategy to expand its renewable energy … Read more
Bengaluru, India – January 2026: Indian space-tech company Ethereal Exploration Guild (EtherealX) has raised $20.5 million in a Series A funding round co-led by TDK Ventures and BIG Capital, with participation from Accel, Prosus, YourNest Venture Capital, BlueHill Capital, Campus Fund, and Riceberg Ventures. The fresh funding follows EtherealX’s $5 million seed round in August … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026 — Emversity, a fast-growing edtech startup focused on skill-based higher education, has raised $30 million (₹271 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Premji Invest, with participation from Lightspeed and Z47 Capital. The funding will help Emversity expand its training programs in healthcare and hospitality, enter new verticals like infrastructure, … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026 — RenewCred, a climate technology startup focused on creating high-integrity, tech-driven carbon credits, has raised ₹4.25 crore in a seed funding round consisting of a mix of equity and grants. The round was led by Campus Angels Network, with participation from Kairos Early Opportunity Fund, build3 Startup Studio, VentureStudio Ahmedabad University, Ideashacks … Read more
Mumbai, January 17, 2026 — Truva, a fast-growing proptech platform simplifying how Indians buy and sell resale homes, has raised ₹78 crore ($8.6 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by Stellaris Venture Partners and Orios Venture Partners, both of whom were existing investors in the company. Of the total capital raised, … Read more
San Francisco, January 17, 2026 — RISA Labs, an AI-driven healthtech startup developing an AI operating system for cancer care, has raised $11.1 million in a funding round co-led by Cencora Ventures and Optum Ventures. The round also saw participation from Oncology Ventures, Z21 Ventures, and John Simon of Ventureforgood, along with existing investor Binny … Read more
Gurugram, January 14, 2026 — Hexalog, an AI-driven cross-border supply chain orchestration company, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL, with participation from Mount Judi Ventures, Action Tesa Family Office, Rohan Bajaj’s Syndicate, Nandan Growth Fund, and angel investors including Saurabh Deep Singla, Sumit Jalan, Amit Tyagi, and … Read more
Mumbai, January 14, 2026 — Secret Alchemist, the clean fragrance and aromatherapy brand co-founded by actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from DSG Consumer Partners. The round comprised both primary and secondary capital, with $2.5 million as primary infusion and the remainder as … Read more
Gurugram, January 13, 2026 — Carrum, a CarDekho Group-backed fleet management and B2B mobility startup, has raised an undisclosed amount in Series A funding from Uber, marking a major milestone in its journey toward building a sustainable and technology-driven mobility ecosystem in India. The company said the new capital will be used to expand its … Read more
Bengaluru, January 13, 2026 — Drickle (formerly BONOMI), a Bengaluru-based coffee-first quick service restaurant (QSR) brand, has raised nearly ₹6 crore in seed funding through an equity round backed by a group of angel investors and industry operators. The round saw participation from Param Kandhari, Naresh Krishnaswamy, Abhinav Mathur, Hemanshu Jain, Vinay Bhopatkar, Vaibhav Sisinty, … Read more
Gurugram, January 13, 2026 — PumPumPum, a leading used car leasing and full-stack corporate mobility solutions provider, has raised ₹18 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by LC Nueva, with participation from Mufin Green Finance and Anupam Finserv. This new round follows the company’s previous funding of ₹2 crore in March 2024, led … Read more
