Startup Funding

AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 mn seed round led by Sorin Investments

Aivar delivers projects through an end-to-end AI studio model covering strategy consulting, custom AI solution development, and managed AI operations.

Deep tech VCs tap IIT-Madras as consultancy revenue crosses Rs 2,800 crore

Many of the technologies now attracting investor attention are the result of years of interdisciplinary work across engineering, materials, electronics, computing, and applied sciences, IIT-Madras director V Kamakoti says

Even Healthcare raises $20 million from existing investors to scale managed-care hospitals in Bengaluru

The funding comes as the healthtech startup reports operating break-even at its first hospital within six months of launch and a sharp improvement in clinical outcomes under its managed-care model.

India’s deep tech moment: 2025 marked the shift from promise to scale

Venture capital investors, founders and policymakers found themselves asking harder questions around revenue visibility, patient capital and global relevance, as deep tech moved from promise to proof.

Late-stage funding pullback cools India’s startup investments in 2025

Indian startups raised about $9.8 billion across 880 deals in 2025 year-to-date, marginally lower than $10.1 billion across 976 deals in 2024, as a slowdown in late-stage funding reshaped capital flows, Venture Intelligence data showed.

From boAt to Zepto: Over 20 new-age firms gear up for 2026 IPOs as late-stage funding shrinks

The cohort features some of India’s most recognisable private-market names

Space tech startup Digantara raises $50 million in Series B funding with participation from 360 ONE Asset, Ronnie Screwvala, others

Funding round backs the startup’s expansion beyond orbital tracking into sovereign security systems

Angel investments in Indian startups fall 44% in 2025 as regulatory overhaul thins participation

Angel deal activity fell sharply in the second half of the year as higher entry thresholds and compliance changes have reduced participation and reshaped how early-stage rounds are getting done, stakeholders told Moneycontrol

Dr. Paws raises Rs 29.3 cr from Chiratae Ventures, others to scale vet clinic network

The Bengaluru-based chain plans to deploy the fresh capital to deepen its physical footprint, add at-home veterinary services and strengthen its leadership and technology stack, co-founder Udit Gadkary told Moneycontrol.

Nexus Venture Partners closes $700 million eighth fund to double down on early-stage AI, consumer and fintech bets

Moneycontrol was the first to report in July that Nexus was preparing to raise a $700 million fund.

Jupiter’s Jitendra Gupta to double investment as fintech extends total round size to $25 million

The round is being extended by $10-11 million just weeks after Jupiter announced a $15 million round. About half of the fresh capital will come from founder and CEO Jitendra Gupta, sources told Moneycontrol.

Bombay Shaving Company raises Rs 136 crore from Sixth Sense; founder joins round as IPO prep begins

The founder’s participation in the round comes amid a broader shift in India’s startup ecosystem, where more entrepreneurs are turning investors in their own companies.

Kae Capital’s debut fund delivers 3.6x returns; Porter, HealthKart drive gains

Backing 32 startups across India and the US, the firm said that the fund generated $2.7 billion in enterprise value and attracted $900 million in follow-on capital.

SaaS firm MoEngage raises $100 million led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, A91 Partners

MoEngage plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate innovation in AI marketing agents, scale product development, and strengthen go-to-market efforts in key regions, particularly North America.

Snabbit raises $30 million in Series C funding led by Bertelsmann at $180 million valuation

This is Snabbit’s third fundraise in nine months, taking its total capital raised to $55 million. Snabbit currently operates in five cities — including Mumbai, Bengaluru and Gurugram — and plans to expand to the top 10 metros within the next two quarters.

Smallest.ai raises $8 mn seed round to scale enterprise Voice AI globally

The platform is currently used by enterprises such as Paytm, MakeMyTrip, ServiceNow, and Dalmia Cement, with support for more Indian languages in development.

AI to drive India’s IT industry to $400 billion by 2030; surge in AI-led outsourcing opens door for startups: Bessemer

Bessemer Venture Partners’ new report says automation will compress traditional IT pricing but expand overall outsourcing demand, creating new opportunities for AI-first startups alongside India’s tech giants.

UnifyApps raises $50 million led by WestBridge Capital to help enterprises scale genAI

With the fresh funding, the enterprise AI platform plans to expand globally, deepen product integrations, and accelerate platform development as it positions itself as the ‘operating system’ for AI-native enterprises.

Coinbase invests in CoinDCX at $2.45 billion valuation, doubles down on India, Middle East

Coinbase believes that India and the Middle East are two markets that are poised to play a pivotal role in the future of global crypto adoption.

SpeakX.ai raises $16 million led by WestBridge as AI-led edtech gains traction

Once on the brink of collapse, Arpit Mittal’s YellowClass has re-emerged as SpeakX — an AI-powered spoken English platform that turned profitable within a year. Now, with a fresh infusion from WestBridge Capital, Elevation Capital and Goodwater Capital, the company wants to become synonymous with English speaking in India.