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Owners ID Raises $260K to Build Smart Recovery Technology for Lost Valuables

May 18, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bengaluru-based Owners ID has raised $260,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Crucifer Investments. The startup plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen product development, enhance AI-powered recovery systems, scale manufacturing capabilities, improve its mobile platform, and expand into international markets. Building a Digital Identity Layer for Physical Belongings Founded in November 2025 … Read more

Legend of Toys raises ₹21 Crore Pre-Series A Round

May 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Indian premium toy startup Legend of Toys has raised ₹21 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round with participation from Singularity Early Opportunities Fund, Veltis Capital, Enzia Ventures, DeVC, Atrium Angels and Stride. The fresh capital will be used to expand product categories, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, accelerate consumer marketing, enhance digital presence, and support international … Read more

India Startup Funding Weekly Report: $187M Raised Amid Surge in Growth-Stage Deals

May 3, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a significant rebound this week, with total funding reaching approximately $187.2 million across 18 deals. This marks a sharp increase compared to the previous week, where startups collectively raised just $47 million. The funding landscape was dominated by growth-stage investments, while early-stage startups also showed strong momentum across multiple sectors. Growth-Stage … Read more

KRAFTON Explores Deeper Technology Collaboration and Investment Opportunities in India

January 27, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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

Climate-tech startup RenewCred raises 4.25 Cr in seed round

January 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

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

Shark Tank India: The Show That Changed How a Nation Dreams

January 10, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

“They said it would never work.”“They said investing was too niche for Indian households.” Both statements were, in a way, true. India had never before embraced the culture of venture investing on television. Business discussions were confined to boardrooms, not living rooms. The idea of millions of viewers cheering on entrepreneurs pitching for equity seemed … Read more

Pehle Jaisa Raises $300K to Scale Decentralized Rural Waste Management Across India

June 13, 2025 by Ruchi Kumar

Pehle Jaisa, a Gurugram-based startup focused on converting waste into valuable resources, has secured $300,000 in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was co-led by Pantnagar Capital and Climate Angels, reinforcing the growing investor confidence in sustainable, rural-centric business models. Earlier, the company had raised $169,000 in a seed round, which helped it establish … Read more