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AI Funding Today: Companion Labs and Gushwork Raise $11.5 Million to Build Consumer and B2B AI Platforms

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India’s AI ecosystem continues to attract strong investor interest, with two Bengaluru-based startups — Companion Labs and Gushwork — collectively raising $11.5 million in fresh funding to scale AI-driven consumer and enterprise platforms. The funding highlights growing momentum across both AI-powered entertainment for vernacular audiences and AI-driven B2B marketing automation. Companion Labs Raises $2.5 Million … Read more

Student Mobility Startup ZeroMoblt Raises Rs 1.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Round

ZeroMoblt

India’s student transportation sector is witnessing fresh innovation as ZeroMoblt, a student mobility startup, has raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by JioMart CEO Sandeep Varaganti, Ashok Agrawal, and a group of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). The newly secured capital will be deployed to strengthen ZeroMoblt’s AI-native technology stack, expand operations across … Read more

Showroom B2B raises $17 million in Series A Funding

Abhishek Dua and Shubham Gupta

Delhi NCR-based apparel manufacturing startup Showroom B2B has secured $17 million in a mix of equity and debt in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Cactus Partners, with participation from Zephyr Peacock, Jungle Ventures, Accion Ventures, NBD Ventures, Lighthouse Canton, and Alteria Capital. The fresh capital infusion marks a significant milestone … Read more

Optical Fiber Tools Startup Digital Striker Raises $1 Mn in Funding

Digital Striker

NEW DELHI, India — Digital Striker, a startup operating in the optical fiber tools and equipment segment, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹8.5 crore) in a funding round led by Foxhog Ventures. The funding will support the company’s transition from an import-led distribution model to local manufacturing, while also strengthening its operational footprint across India. … Read more

Zero-Sugar Beverage Startup CHINI KUM Raises ₹1 Crore Pre-Seed Funding

Chini Kum

NEW DELHI, India — CHINI KUM, a zero-sugar beverage startup, has raised ₹1 crore in a pre-seed funding round backed by angel investors and founder participation. The funding marks the company’s formal entry into India’s fast-growing low-calorie and sugar-free beverages market. Angel Investors Back the Round The pre-seed round saw participation from Shobhit Gupta, promoter … Read more

Pet Healthcare Startup Dr. Doodley Raises $3.3 Million Pre-Series A Funding

Pet healthcare startup Dr. Doodley

BENGALURU, India — Dr. Doodley, a pet healthcare startup offering both in-home veterinary services and 24/7 multispecialty hospitals, has raised $3.3 million (approximately ₹30 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round. The round comprises ₹20 crore in equity and ₹10 crore in debt, with the equity portion led by V3 Ventures. Investors Backing the Round … Read more

Market Intelligence Startup Mindcase Raises ₹1.5 Crore Pre-Seed Funding

Mindcase

GURUGRAM, India — Mindcase, a market intelligence startup focused on AI-driven business insights, has raised ₹1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC. The fresh capital will be used to scale Mindcase’s self-serve SaaS platform, expand its data and intelligence coverage across new sectors and geographies, and accelerate its … Read more

Edgistify Raises $1.4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding

Edgistify

Mumbai, January 12, 2026 — Edgistify, an AI-powered warehousing and fulfilment platform, has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by NB Ventures and Rajesh Ranavat, with participation from PhysicsWallah co-founder Prateek Maheshwari, Vivek Gaur, Vikram Tandon, and several other angel investors. The Mumbai-based logistics startup previously secured $1.63 million in a … Read more