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Whale Raises $40 Million in Series C Extension, Total Series C Funding Reaches $100 Million

July 17, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Singapore: Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company Whale has secured $40 million in a Series C extension, taking its total Series C funding to $100 million. The fresh capital will support the company’s international expansion across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, while strengthening its AI-powered enterprise operations platform. The latest funding round underscores growing … Read more

Mandrake Bio Raises ₹16 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding to Advance AI-Powered Protein Design Platform

July 16, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bengaluru: AI-driven biotechnology startup Mandrake Bio has secured approximately ₹16 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Activate and Antler, marking a significant milestone in its mission to develop next-generation programmable gene-editing technologies. The funding round also attracted participation from Spectrum Impact and DeVC, along with notable angel investors including Vijay Chandru, Paras Chopra, … Read more

Ather Energy Approves ₹1,200 Crore Fundraise; Hero MotoCorp to Increase Stake

July 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bengaluru: Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy has approved a ₹1,200 crore preferential fundraise, bringing together strategic investments from Hero MotoCorp, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and the company’s founders. The capital infusion is expected to support Ather’s expansion plans, strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, and accelerate product innovation. The company’s board has approved the … Read more

PolicyStreet Raises Additional US$5 Million from BlueOrchard, Extends Series C Funding to US$26 Million

July 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Kuala Lumpur: Southeast Asian insurtech company PolicyStreet has raised an additional US$5 million in its Series C funding round from BlueOrchard, a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. The latest investment increases the company’s total Series C funding to US$26 million, strengthening its plans to expand digital insurance access across … Read more

The Home That Couldn’t Hold: Why Medial, India’s “LinkedIn for Startups,” Just Shut Its Doors

July 14, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

A Bengaluru platform that once claimed half a million users across 30 countries — and a Shark Tank India feature to its name — has gone dark, raising fresh questions about how sustainable niche professional networks really are. Medial founder and CEO Niket Raj Dwivedi confirmed in a LinkedIn post that read part farewell, part … Read more

UAE PropTech Startup Keyper Raises $11 Million to Expand Digital Rent Payment Platform

July 9, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Dubai, UAE: PropTech startup Keyper has secured US$11 million in a Series A funding round led by Speedinvest, as the company accelerates its mission to modernise residential renting, property management, and real estate financing across the UAE. The funding round attracted strong participation from a mix of regional and global investors, including NeoVentures, Middle East … Read more

BAAS Technologies Raises ₹5 Crore to Build Indigenous Rocket Engines and Reusable Launch Vehicles

July 9, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Pune-based space technology startup BAAS Technologies has secured ₹5 crore (approximately US$580,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The investment round also saw participation from SINE IIT Bombay and a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will help the startup strengthen its rocket propulsion technology, expand engineering capabilities, and … Read more

NVIDIA Chip Rival SambaNova Raises $1 Billion At $11 Billion Valuation

July 8, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Paris: AI chip startup SambaNova Systems has secured $1 billion in Series F funding, valuing the company at $11 billion, as it looks to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence semiconductor market. The funding announcement was made during the Raise Summit in Paris, reinforcing growing investor interest in companies developing alternatives to … Read more

Consumer Rewards Startup Onpoint Raises $600,000 in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Loyalty Platform in India

July 7, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

New Delhi: Consumer rewards startup Onpoint has raised US$600,000 in a pre-seed funding round to strengthen its technology platform, expand merchant partnerships, and accelerate user acquisition across India. The funding round was co-led by First Cheque, an investment initiative backed by the IndiaQuotient group, and Whiteboard Capital. The round also attracted participation from several angel … Read more

Physical AI Startup Mowito Raises $3 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Industrial Robotics

July 7, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bengaluru: Physical AI startup Mowito has secured $3 million in a pre-seed funding round to expand its AI-powered industrial robotics platform and strengthen its global presence. The investment round was led by Version One Ventures, with participation from All In Capital, Unisol, iSeed, and a group of prominent angel investors. The angel investors include Soumith … Read more

Stylework Raises $1 Million to Accelerate Flexible Workspace Expansion Across India

July 7, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

New Delhi: Flexible workspace platform Stylework has secured $1 million in equity funding in the second close of its pre-Series B funding round, reinforcing investor confidence in India’s rapidly growing flexible office ecosystem. The investment round was led by Auxano Capital, with participation from family offices, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). The latest funding … Read more

Tulon Materials Raises ₹10 Crore Seed Funding to Advance Sustainable Specialty Chemicals and Circular Materials

July 2, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Mumbai: Tulon Materials, a Mumbai-based engineering startup focused on developing sustainable specialty chemicals and advanced materials, has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round to accelerate product development and commercialisation across multiple industrial sectors. The funding round was led by investor Karthik Sundar Iyer, with participation from Karan Goshar and Prakhar Pandey, Partners at … Read more

Zave Raises ₹4.7 Crore to Scale AI Shopping Assistant, Strengthen Product and Platform Capabilities

June 25, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Bengaluru: AI-powered shopping assistant startup Zave has secured ₹4.7 crore in a bridge funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from Mucker Capital. The fresh capital will help the startup enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, strengthen platform infrastructure, and accelerate product development as it prepares for its next phase of growth. The … Read more

Meta Reportedly Explores Investment in Fintech Unicorn CRED at $4 Billion Valuation

June 19, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

US technology giant Meta is reportedly in discussions to invest in Indian fintech company CRED, a move that could significantly strengthen its position in India’s rapidly expanding digital payments and financial services ecosystem. According to reports, the discussions involve a potential transaction that could value Bengaluru-based CRED at approximately $4 billion (over ₹37,000 crore). While … Read more

AutoVRse Raises $2.4 Million to Expand AI-Powered Smart Glasses and VR Training Solutions for Healthcare Industry

June 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

AutoVRse Co-Founders (L-R) Adarsh Muthappa, Co-Founder & Game Director, AutoVRse, Angad Raghavan, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, AutoVRse, Anuj Gupta, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, AutoVRse

Industrial AI and immersive technology startup AutoVRse has secured $2.4 million in fresh funding to expand its AI-powered smart glasses and virtual reality training solutions across the global healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical technology sectors. The funding round was co-led by Singularity AMC’s Large Value Fund III and Early Opportunities Fund, with participation from existing investor … Read more

Singapore-Based Pints AI Raises $5.6 Million to Expand AI Automation Platform for Financial Institutions

June 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup Pints AI has secured $5.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Tin Men Capital, with SBI Ven Capital joining as co-lead investor. The round also attracted participation from SEEDS Capital, NTUitive, SUTD Venture Fund, and Tenity, highlighting growing investor confidence in AI solutions designed for highly regulated industries. … Read more

Simple Energy Raises $26.3 Million, Plans FY28 IPO

June 1, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Suhas Rajkumar, Shreshth Mishra, and Ankit Gupta, co-founders, Simple Energy

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

Asia & India Startup Funding: This Week’s Top Deals

April 18, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

<body Entrepreneur News Network · India’s Startup & Business Intelligence Weekly Funding Roundup April 13–18, 2026 · ENN Desk · 6 min read $60.4M India This Week 15 India Deals 10 APAC Deals $120M+ APAC Total The venture capital landscape across Asia-Pacific and India remained an active arena this week, with capital flowing into … Read more

Berlin-Based Fashion Startup Saint Sass Secures $5M Funding to Fuel Global Expansion

July 28, 2025 by Ruchi Kumar

Berlin, Germany — Saint Sass, a rising fashion-tech startup, has announced raising over $5 million in funding, with Infinitas Capital leading the investment round. The newly acquired capital will be used to scale the company’s international footprint, especially across Europe and the United States, while also expanding its product portfolio into sleepwear and swimwear categories. … Read more

Ambitio Secures $2 Million in Seed Funding to Expand AI-Driven Admissions Platform

March 23, 2025 by Entrepreneur News Network Bureau

Ambitio, a Bengaluru-based AI-driven admissions startup, has successfully raised $2 million in seed funding to broaden its services beyond postgraduate programs. Founded in 2022 by IIT-BHU graduates Dirghayu Kaushik and Vikrant Shivalik, Ambitio uses AI-powered insights to help students secure placements in top global universities. With over 50,000 student signups and thousands of successful admissions, … Read more