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LG Innotek and Kakao Mobility Partner to Develop Autonomous Driving AI Technology

LG Innotek

South Korea’s autonomous driving and artificial intelligence ecosystem is gaining momentum as major technology companies deepen collaborations in the fast-growing physical AI market. In a significant development, LG Innotek and Kakao Mobility have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop autonomous driving AI technology. The collaboration aims to combine LG Innotek’s advanced sensing technology with … Read more

Endure Air Systems Secures ₹30 Crore Government Backing for Heavy-Lift Drone Platform

Dr Abhishek, Co-founder and Director of EndureAir Systems | Photo Credit: EndureAir Systems

India’s drone and autonomous aviation sector continues to gain momentum as Endure Air Systems, an IIT Kanpur-incubated startup, has secured ₹30 crore under the Government of India’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) initiative. The funding will support the development and expansion of the company’s next-generation heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicle platform, SABAL-200. Funding to Accelerate Drone … Read more

WIRobotics raises $68 million in series B round led by JB Investment

WIRobotics

South Korea-based WIRobotics has raised KRW 95 billion (approximately $68 million) in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development of humanoid robotics and Physical AI technologies. The funding round was led by JB Investment, with participation from investors including InterVest, Hana Ventures, Smilegate Investment, SBVA, NH Investment & Securities, Company K Partners, GU … Read more

Enterprise intelligence startup SCIKIQ secures $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A

SCIKIQ Founder

Gurugram-based SCIKIQ has secured $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Triton Fund II. The investment highlights growing demand for AI-driven data intelligence solutions among enterprises globally. Funding to Drive Global Expansion and AI Innovation The company plans to utilize the fresh capital to accelerate its global expansion, enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, … Read more

Willog Raises Series B-2 Funding to Expand AI-Powered Supply Chain Solutions

Willog

May 2026 | Logistics Tech | Startup Funding News – AIoT-driven logistics startup Willog has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series B-2 funding round, backed by a group of investors from Korea and global markets. The round saw participation from firms including KB Investment, SGC Partners, Sneakpick Investment, IBK Capital, Re-Investment, Muirwoods Ventures, and … Read more

Blunav raises $1 million round led by Piper Serica

Blunav

May 2026 | Aviation Tech | Startup Funding News –Chennai-based airport technology startup Blunav has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica. The fresh capital will be used to expand the team, enhance product capabilities, and scale operations across India and international markets. Building a Unified Airport Operating System Founded … Read more

“Find a Job in 30 Minutes”: The Startup Building UPI for Employment

JobsUPI Founders Story: How Shrey Bansal & Shubham Periwal Are Building “UPI for Jobs” in India

May 2026 | Startup Story | India – India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing a new wave of founders solving real Bharat-scale problems, and one such story is that of Shrey Bansal and Shubham Periwal—the duo behind JobsUPI. Their idea is simple yet powerful:👉 If payments can happen instantly via UPI, why can’t jobs be accessed … Read more

Cisco Acquires Astrix Security for $400 Million to Strengthen AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Cisco

Cisco has completed the acquisition of Israeli AI security startup Astrix Security in a deal reportedly valued at $400 million. The move highlights Cisco’s growing focus on identity security and AI-driven threat detection as enterprises increasingly rely on automated systems and AI agents. Following the acquisition, Astrix Security’s technology will be integrated into Cisco’s core … Read more

Ctruh Raises $2.5 Million Seed Funding to Build Infrastructure for the Spatial Internet

Ctruh

April 2026 | DeepTech & AI News | India –  Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Ctruh has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The round also saw participation from Avinya Ventures, India Accelerator, Founder’s Avenue, Anthill Ventures, and LVX, along with angel investors Vivek Sinha and Shivakumar Ganesan. Funding to … Read more

SportVot Raises ₹32.7 Crore to Expand AI-Powered Sports Streaming Globally

SportVot

April 2026 | SportsTech & Startup Funding News | India – Mumbai-based sports-tech startup SportVot has raised ₹32.7 crore (approximately $3.5 million) in a fresh funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund. The round also saw participation from: Anicut Capital LetsVenture Capital A Succeed Innovation In addition, angel investors such as Garima Vohra and Gaurav … Read more

Kovon Raises $250K Led by TDV Partners to Revolutionize Global Mobility for Indian Workforce

Bibartan Roy and Swayamjeet Das, Co-founders, Kovon

New Delhi, April 28, 2026 – Kovon, a tech-driven cross-border workforce mobility platform, has announced a successful $250,000 pre-seed funding round led by TDV Partners. The startup is set to reshape how India’s blue and grey-collar workforce accesses global employment opportunities, providing a structured, secure, and end-to-end ecosystem. Founded by industry veterans Bibartan Roy and … Read more

LightFury Games Raises $11 Mn with Backing from MS Dhoni & Top Investors

LightFury

April 2026 | India Gaming & Startup Funding News – Bengaluru-based LightFury Games has raised $11 million (₹103 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round, led by Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, and Times Internet. The round also saw participation from leading Indian cricketers, including MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya, along with Ravindra … Read more

Spill Games Raises $3.1 Million Seed Funding

Spill Games

April 2026 | India Gaming & Startup Funding News – Bengaluru-based Spill Games has raised $3.1 million (₹28 crore) in a seed funding round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital, with participation from existing investor All In Capital. The funding will help the company expand its user base, strengthen brand visibility, and scale its … Read more

Ray Launches in UAE, Raises $1.2 Million Seed Funding to Expand Charging Network

UAE-based startup Ray raises $1.2 million

April 2026 | UAE Startup & Tech News – Ray has officially launched its services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while securing $1.2 million in seed funding to accelerate expansion across the UAE and GCC markets. The funding round was backed by private investors, including Meirambek Abelkasov and Serik Uspanov, signaling strong confidence in the … Read more

Phonely Raises $16M Series A to Transform Call Centers with AI Voice Agents

Phonely

AI voice technology startup Phonely has secured $16 million in Series A funding, led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and other investors. With this round, the company’s total funding now stands at $19 million, signaling strong investor confidence in AI-driven customer communication. Customers Turn Investors, Signaling Strong Market Trust In a notable … Read more

Proptech Startup Helium Raises ₹5 Cr to Transform Gated Community Rentals in India

Sahil Ludhani and Ashutosh Tandon, co-founders, Helium

India’s proptech ecosystem is witnessing fresh momentum as Helium, a fast-growing residential rental platform, has raised ₹5 crore in an angel funding round backed by some of the country’s leading startup founders and operators. The round saw participation from prominent names including Albinder Dhindsa, Kunal Shah, Pankaj Chaddah, Mohit Gupta, Akriti Chopra, Gunjan Patidar, and … Read more

Bellatrix Aerospace Raises $20M to Scale Satellite Propulsion and Global Expansion

Bellatrix Aerospace cofounders Yashas Karanam (left) and Rohan M Ganapathy. Credit: Bellatrix Aerospace

Bellatrix Aerospace, a leading space technology startup, has secured $20 million in a pre-Series B funding round led by Cactus Partners. The round also saw participation from Hero Investment Office, 35 North Ventures, Indusbridge Ventures, and Monarch Holdings. Existing investors including Inflexor, Pavestone, GrowX, StartupXseed, and Survam Partners also participated in the round. Funding to … Read more

Why CometChat’s $6.5M Funding Signals a Shift Toward AI-Driven Engagement

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In-app communication platform CometChat has raised $6.5 million (approximately ₹60 crore) in strategic funding from existing investor Run Ventures, as the company doubles down on its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. With this latest round, CometChat’s total funding now stands at $21.1 million, following its earlier $10 million Series A. The company described this investment as … Read more

Wootz.work raises $6.6 Mn in Series A Funding

Wootz.work Founder

Delhi, India – B2B engineering equipment marketplace Wootz.work has secured $6.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Z47, with continued participation from Nexus Venture Partners and AdvantEdge Founders, along with new investor Stride Ventures. The funding comes less than a year after the company raised $3.5 million in seed funding in August … Read more

Deep-Tech Startup Hycosys Raises $1 Mn Seed Funding

Hycosys

Bengaluru-based deep-tech engineering startup Hycosys has secured over $1 million (approximately ₹9 crore) in a seed funding round led by MountTech Growth Fund – Kavachh. The funding marks a significant step forward in the company’s mission to develop fuel-flexible, low-emission micro gas turbine (MGT) systems as a cleaner alternative to diesel-based power generators. The startup … Read more