Delhi-based beverage retail startup Basil Health has raised $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round to accelerate its expansion across India and strengthen its technology-driven beverage distribution network. The round was led by Whiteboard Capital, Brigade REAP, and the consumer-focused Barbershop Fund, with participation from angel investors including Deep Bajaj and Siddharth Kothari, among … Read more
Aquaculture technology startup AquaExchange has raised $8 million (approximately ₹72 crore) in a Series B funding round co-led by Endiya Partners and Factor Analytics, with participation from Accion Ventures and support from Ocean 14 Capital. The new funding will help the company expand its technology offerings globally and strengthen its presence in India’s rapidly growing … Read more
Indian agritech startup Verdant Impact has secured $3 million in seed funding in a round led by Unicorn India Ventures, marking a significant step in its mission to modernize livestock management through artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The funding round also saw participation from Infynyte Club, Yash Kotak, Alok Soni, and a-IDEA NAARM, an agribusiness … Read more
Raipur-based FMCG brand ZOFF Foods, known for its range of whole spices, blended spices, and kitchen essentials, has secured $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity. The investment marks the second round of funding from the firm, reinforcing its confidence in the company’s growth strategy and the expanding premium spices market in … Read more
Global technology services company Capgemini has announced an agreement to acquire Piterion, a Germany-based specialist in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solutions. The strategic move is aimed at strengthening Capgemini’s capabilities in digital manufacturing and helping global enterprises modernize complex engineering and production systems. The deal, announced on March 9, 2026, … Read more
Enterprise technology startup Nitro Commerce has acquired Zodiac Labs AI, a Gurugram-based artificial intelligence startup, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its analytics and automation capabilities for India’s rapidly growing quick commerce sector. The acquisition comes shortly after Nitro Commerce secured fresh funding to scale its technology platform and expand its product offerings. While … Read more
Fintech platform True Balance has secured $10 million in debt funding from a consortium of investors led by Northern Arc Capital, as the company doubles down on its lending ambitions in India’s fast-growing digital credit market. The fresh capital will be deployed through True Credits Pvt Ltd, the company’s NBFC arm, to scale lending operations … Read more
Enterprise infrastructure services provider KaarTech has secured $11 million in fresh funding from investment firm Playbook Partners, strengthening its ability to expand globally and enhance its enterprise technology offerings. The new investment brings Playbook Partners into KaarTech’s investor base alongside existing backer A91 Partners, a Mumbai-based private equity firm. A91 Partners had previously invested $30 … Read more
India’s logistics ecosystem has rapidly evolved alongside the explosive growth of e-commerce and quick commerce. At the centre of this transformation are platforms that make shipping smarter, faster, and more reliable for businesses across the country. One such company is iThink Logistics, co-founded by Zaiba Sarang, which today connects brands to logistics partners across 26,000+ … Read more
At 24, Kresha Gupta was doing something most finance professionals spend decades preparing for — managing investor money. But the journey to that moment didn’t begin with a fund launch. It started much earlier — in conversations around capital markets at home, long hours during her articleship working on SME IPOs, and later in the … Read more
The global healthtech sector continues to attract investor interest, particularly in areas such as early disease detection, oncology care, and virtual healthcare delivery. Two startups—Cent and TruDoc Healthcare—have recently secured fresh funding as technology-driven healthcare solutions gain traction across markets. AI Healthtech Startup Cent Raises Funding Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Cent has raised an undisclosed amount … Read more
Ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, Huawei brought together policymakers, technology partners, and global media in Barcelona to address a critical challenge shaping the future of artificial intelligence: the widening digital divide. During a two-day forum held on March 1–2 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira, Huawei leaders and global organizations discussed the … Read more
India’s startup ecosystem often celebrates urban tech success stories. But the next big transformation may not come from metro cities—it may come from villages. Delhi-based Rozana Rural Commerce Private Limited has raised ₹290 crore in a Series B funding round, led by Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from Fireside Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family … Read more
AI-powered customer engagement startup Cheerio AI has raised ₹8 crore in a seed funding round led by Artha Venture Fund through its Artha Venture Fund II. The round also saw participation from Hyderabad Angels, TiE Angels, LetsVenture, Invention Engine, and several angel investors. The fresh capital will help the company strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, … Read more
Cybersecurity teams today face a strange paradox: they have more security tools than ever, yet deciding what to fix first has never been harder. Israeli cybersecurity startup Reclaim Security believes the problem isn’t detection — it’s prioritization and action. The company has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Acrew Capital, … Read more
In a world drowning in data but starving for clarity, Worldscape.ai is betting that the real AI breakthrough isn’t another flashy model — it’s infrastructure. The Seattle-based startup, which develops AI-powered geospatial intelligence software for defense, government, and enterprise customers, has completed its seed funding round. The round was led by Scout Ventures, with participation … Read more
The enterprise software giant has acquired Israeli AI observability startup Traceloop, reportedly for $60–80 million, deepening its presence in Israel and doubling down on one of the most urgent — and under-discussed — layers of the AI stack: visibility and governance. This isn’t about flashy generative AI demos. It’s about control. And that matters. Why … Read more
Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million (approximately Rs 228.9 crore) in a Series B funding round, led by Epiq Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investors Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst, and Bain Capital Ventures. The latest investment comes just six months after the company raised $11 million in its … Read more
Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup Bounce has secured $5 million in an internal funding round to scale its electric scooter fleet for gig workers across India. The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen fleet expansion, enter new cities, and build supporting infrastructure for delivery partners serving the country’s fast-growing quick commerce and food delivery sectors. … Read more
The sharp escalation of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and the widening conflict across the Persian Gulf have triggered fresh volatility in global markets. For India—one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies with deep energy, trade, and diaspora links to the Middle East—the implications are significant. As Brent crude approaches the $80-per-barrel mark, with the possibility … Read more
