August 16, 2026 | ENN India’s startup funding market saw a sharp slowdown this week, with startups raising $151.5 million across 14 funding rounds between August 9 and August 14, compared with approximately $383.8 million across 28 deals in the previous week. Despite the decline, the week delivered several notable developments across electric mobility, fintech, … Read more
Asia’s startup ecosystem closed the first week of August with a burst of activity, led by a handful of large late-stage rounds and a long tail of early-stage bets across fintech, mobility, AI and insurtech. Ten deals stood out across the region, and in India specifically, the week marked a sharp rebound from a quiet … 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
