In India, booking a plumber, a massage therapist, or a deep-cleaning crew through an app has become routine enough that the market built around it is now worth roughly $60 billion, with three well-funded startups burning real money to fight over the fastest-growing slice of it. In most of Southeast Asia, the equivalent transaction still … Read more
Real estate and mortgage technology platform Square Yards has officially entered India’s unicorn club after raising ₹900 crore (approximately $95 million) in a fresh funding round, pushing its valuation beyond the $1 billion mark. The funding round was anchored by EAAA Alternatives and also saw participation from global corporate credit investment manager Muzinich & Co. … Read more
Avendus Group has announced the appointment of Karan Sharma as Head of Investment Banking, marking a key leadership transition as the financial services firm enters its next phase of growth and expansion. Sharma succeeds Gaurav Deepak, Co-founder and CEO of Avendus Group, who has led the investment banking division for several years while overseeing the … Read more
As per media reports, commercial vehicle marketplace startup 91trucks has undertaken a significant restructuring exercise, reducing its workforce and scaling back its offline retail operations as it adjusts to changing market conditions in India’s commercial vehicle sector. The company confirmed that it has implemented organizational changes and is sharpening its focus on key growth markets, … Read more
India’s climate-tech and circular economy sector continues to attract investor interest as Recykal, a leading digital waste management platform, has raised ₹166 crore (approximately $18 million) in a Series D funding round led by Ajay Parekh, Vice Chairman of Pidilite Industries. The funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including 360 ONE, Strat Venture … Read more
Indian haircare startup Xtovia has secured ₹6.9 crore in pre-seed funding in a round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Consumer Collective by Atrium and several angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s product innovation, intellectual property development, market expansion, and brand-building efforts. The funding comes as consumer demand for science-backed beauty … Read more
Indian clean-label nutrition brand TruNativ has secured $30 million (approximately ₹290 crore) in a Series B funding round led by global healthcare investor OrbiMed. The funding round includes a combination of fresh capital infusion and partial exits by some of the company’s early investors. The latest investment will support TruNativ’s growth strategy as it seeks … Read more
Gurugram-based food startup Gimi Michi has secured $1 million in seed funding in a round led by IndiaQuotient, with participation from DeVC, Titan Capital, and IIMA Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate product innovation, expand its team, strengthen brand awareness, and grow its distribution network across India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce ecosystem. The … Read more
Enterprise AI startup Rivvun AI has secured US$7.55 million in seed funding in a round led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital, as the company looks to expand its artificial intelligence platform that helps businesses identify and recover hidden revenue losses. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen Rivvun AI’s technology capabilities, expand its … Read more
Community management and residential security technology platform Mygate has secured ₹225 crore (approximately $26 million) in fresh funding from growth-stage investment firm Dharana Capital, as the company accelerates its expansion plans and invests in strengthening its technology ecosystem. The investment marks Mygate’s first major funding round in more than three years and underscores growing investor … Read more
Indian deep-tech startup Integra Robotics has raised US$1.12 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Finvolve, with participation from India Accelerator and GrowthCap Venture Fund. The investment will support the company’s efforts to expand its robotics portfolio, strengthen its AI capabilities, and accelerate commercial deployment across industrial and defence sectors. The funding round … Read more
Bengaluru, India: Sportswear and footwear company Agilitas Sports has raised ₹225 crore (approximately US$23.5 million) in a new funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Rainmatter and other investors. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities, strengthen its portfolio of sports and lifestyle brands, and accelerate retail … Read more
Bengaluru, India: Emerging edtech startup ProLearn has secured ₹30 crore (approximately US$3.15 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by venture capital firm BEENEXT, marking a significant step in its mission to make personalized education accessible to millions of students across India. The funding round also attracted participation from Eximius Ventures, Antler, and a group … Read more
Clean-label food brand Anveshan has secured ₹150 crore in a Series B funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, as the company looks to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, accelerate product innovation, and expand its footprint across India’s rapidly growing health and nutrition market. The funding round attracted participation from several prominent investors, including … Read more
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Simple Energy has secured ₹250 crore (approximately $26.3 million) in a fresh funding round as the company accelerates its manufacturing expansion and prepares for a future public listing. The funding round comprised a mix of equity investment and debt financing, providing the electric scooter manufacturer with additional capital to scale production, … Read more
Gurugram-based Instafix has secured ₹7.55 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Titan Capital and 8i Ventures, with additional participation from investors Anish Srivastava and Bharat Kalia. Funding to Expand Services and Technology Infrastructure The fresh capital will be deployed to scale Instafix’s operations in Gurugram, expand its services beyond iPhones to premium Android … 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
Bengaluru, January 2026: Mysa, a business-to-business fintech startup focused on automating finance operations for mid-sized enterprises, has raised $3.4 million in a fresh funding round co-led by Blume Ventures and Piper Serica. The round also saw participation from Ikemori Ventures, Raise Financial Services, QED Innovation Labs, and existing investors Antler, IIMA Ventures, and Neon Fund. … Read more
Seoul, January 27: KRAFTON, the South Korea–headquartered gaming and technology company, held a high-level meeting with Gourangalal Das, Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, to discuss expanding technology collaboration and long-term investment opportunities in the Indian market. The meeting took place at KRAFTON’s headquarters in Seoul and was attended by Nishi Kant Singh, … Read more
New Delhi, India, 26 January, 2026 – India is facing a silent but severe crisis—micronutrient deficiency, often referred to as “hidden hunger.” Iron, zinc, calcium, and protein deficiencies affect over 60–70% of the population, cutting across age, income, and geography. While supplements and nutraceuticals have grown into a multi-billion-dollar market, a new class of agri-nutrition … Read more
