Indian Startups

Othor AI raises Rs. 60 lakh in bridge funding ahead of seed round to build its AI product, strengthen team and expand early traction.

SwitchOn raises $8 million in Pre-Series B funding led by IvyCap Ventures to expand AI quality inspection systems globally.

Udaan secures $160 million in equity and debt financing to restructure debt, strengthen balance sheet and prepare for IPO plans.

Anmasa raises Rs. 30 crore led by Fireside Ventures to expand fresh flour, oils, spices and hyperlocal micro-factories.

Open Secret raises Rs. 50 crore to expand its healthy snacks business, strengthen distribution and grow India’s clean snacking market.

Sortmyprep raises $350,000 in pre-seed funding to grow its AI tutor, expand curriculum coverage and support students across boards.

Elevation Capital closes $500 million India-focused Fund IX to back early-stage AI, fintech, healthcare, education and deeptech startups.

Dhruva Space gets Rs. 60 crore from the Centre-backed Antariksh Venture Capital Fund to expand satellite manufacturing and space infrastructure.

Elevate Education raises Rs. 170 crore from WestBridge Capital to grow AI tools, partner colleges, placements and student outcomes.

Fundamentum launches Rs. 2,200 crore Fund III to back growth-stage Indian startups in consumer tech, fintech and AI-led businesses.

thumpN raises $3.75 million pre-seed funding to build an AI-native live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform.

Aukera raises Rs. 90 crore led by Alteria Capital to expand stores, design, tech and premium lab-grown diamond jewellery in India.

Google Cloud’s local Gemini AI deployment in India can help businesses with faster AI apps, data control, compliance and lower latency.

Google selects 20 AI-first Indian startups for Accelerator India 2026, backing AI ideas in climate, health, finance, devtools and security.

Mowito raises $3M pre-seed funding to build AI software that helps factory robots learn tasks by watching humans, not coding.

Blurgs AI raises $2.2M to expand maritime, defence and security AI platforms built for faster decisions and real-time intelligence.

Milo Drive raises $2.4M seed funding to grow its EV mobility platform for drivers, fleet operators, charging and ride demand.

Cult.fit files DRHP for an IPO with Rs. 950 crore fresh issue, aiming to expand fitness centres, products, repay debt, and grow wellness.

Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, is set to carry payloads and open new hope for private space companies.

Next Bharat Ventures launches Rs. 2,000 crore impact fund to back rural startups in agriculture, healthcare, mobility and financial inclusion.

BCT Ventures raises Rs. 42 crore seed funding from 3one4 Capital to build AI-native consumer brands in nutrition and wellness.

CUNIN raises $450K pre-seed funding to launch fragrances, carryable perfume accessories and a culture-first lifestyle brand.

PlayBlue raises $2.7 million seed funding to build flagship stores, e-commerce platform and sports retail network across India.

Seven Indian startups win Rs. 30 lakh each under the Bharat Innovation Challenge with funding, mentorship and investor access.

RDI Fund selects 22 startups as India’s Rs. 1 lakh crore deeptech initiative gains momentum. Here is what it means for innovation.