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Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key Business News – 12th December 2025: Microsoft’s AI Cricket App, Skoda VW’s VRS Move, Disney Invests $1B in OpenAI & More

12th December 2025 brought a mix of major corporate developments and strategic innovation across global and Indian business ecosystems. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella showcased the power of generative AI with a new cricket analytics app, while Skoda Volkswagen India announced a voluntary early-retirement scheme aimed at strengthening operational efficiency. Global

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 11th December 2025: Inito Raises $29 Mn, Neosapien Secures $2 Mn, iSprout Gets INR 60 Cr & More

The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed steady activity on 11th December 2025, with notable funding rounds across healthtech, wearables, specialty coffee, and managed office solutions. Growth-stage funding continued to strengthen India’s innovation landscape, while early-stage ventures attracted investor confidence in emerging consumer and technology categories. Alongside funding updates, key corporate

Inito Raises $29 Million in Series B, Led by Bertelsmann India Investments, to Advance At-Home Diagnostics Powered by AI-Engineered Antibodies

Inito is moving beyond fertility to build a broader at-home hormone and health diagnostics platform Inito, the company on a mission to simplify health with at-home diagnostics, today announced it has raised $29 million in Series B funding, led by Bertelsmann India Investments and co-led by existing investor Fireside Ventures.

BYT Capital Rolls Out ₹180 Crore Early-Stage Fund Backing Deep-Tech and Frontier Engineering Startups

* Planned deployment across 18–20 deep-tech startups * Focus on lab-to-market deep-tech ventures building globally relevant, IP-led technologies * Over 50% of the fund has already been subscribed to, and this is part of the first bullet BYT Capital, an India-focused deep-tech venture capital firm founded by Amit Chand, Dinesh Kumar, and

Premium Coffee Brand Toffee Coffee Roasters Raises ₹5 Crore in Pre-Series A Round Led by IPV

* The funds will be used to scale on quick-commerce platforms, with a target of capturing 5–8% of the coffee category and reaching ₹60–80 crore ARR. * The startup has been featured on Shark Tank India and is backed by visionary investor Ritesh Agarwal. * Toffee Coffee Roasters is among the

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 10th December 2025: Skydo, Smart Joules, Uolo Raise Fresh Capital; Uber Enters B2B Logistics; Meesho IPO Shines & More

The Indian startup ecosystem recorded a dynamic day on 10th December 2025, marked by strong fundraising momentum across fintech, energy efficiency, clean nutrition, edtech, AI, and pet care. Major deals included Skydo’s $10M Series A, Smart Joules’ $10M Series B, and significant rounds for Uolo, Earthful, KNOT, and Dr.

Whatfix Lays Off 6% of Workforce as Part of Major Company Restructuring

Digital adoption platform Whatfix has reduced its workforce by around 6% in its first large restructuring exercise since the company was founded. The Bengaluru-headquartered SaaS firm, backed by global investors including SoftBank and Warburg Pincus, confirmed that the move is part of a broader shift in its business priorities as

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 9th December 2025: Fibe Raises $35 Mn, Emergent Scores Google-Backed Funding, Blacksoil Secures INR 65 Cr & More

The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a high-momentum day on 9th December 2025, marked by significant capital inflows across fintech, AI, and private-equity-led SME financing. Major highlights included Fibe’s $35 million Series F round led by IFC, showcasing sustained investor confidence in consumer digital lending. AI platform Emergent drew strategic

Innomotics India Acquires the Low Voltage Motors Business from Siemens Limited

Innomotics India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Nuremberg-based Innomotics GmbH, has solidified its strategic trajectory by signing a landmark agreement with Siemens Limited to acquire the Low Voltage (LV) Motors and Geared Motors business in India. This acquisition is poised to be executed in the coming months, enabling Innomotics

BlackSoil Capital Secures ₹65 Crore from FMO and Caspian Founder to Boost MSME Lending and Alternative Credit Growth

BlackSoil Capital, one of the leading alternative credit NBFCs, today announced an equity infusion of INR 65 Crore from FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, and Caspian Founder, S. Viswanatha Prasad.  The capital raised will be deployed to strengthen BlackSoil Capital’s capital base and support the expansion of its

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 8th December 2025: Frex, Conscious Chemist, Lumov, Koriken Raise Early-Stage Capital; Ola Electric Begins 4680 Bharat Cell Deliveries

The Indian startup ecosystem recorded a dynamic day of early-stage activity on 8th December 2025, with fresh capital flowing into fintech, D2C beauty, med-tech, and the fast-growing Korean QSR segment. Frex, Conscious Chemist, Lumov, and Koriken led the fundraising highlights, securing strategic investments to strengthen product innovation, expand operations, and

D2C Skincare Brand Conscious Chemist Raises INR 15 Crore in Bridge Round Led by Atomic Capital

* Atomic Capital doubles down on Conscious Chemist after participating in Pre Series A round last year * Current round also saw participation from First Port Capital Fund B & IPV International * Funds raised will be strategically deployed for hiring talent, scaling inventory operations and marketing, product innovation and research and development

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 5th December 2025: Redapto & Newron Secure Fresh Capital; Netflix–WBD Talks Heat Up

The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed steady funding activity on 5th December 2025, led by early-stage investments across AI and edtech. Redapto, an autonomous-AI platform, raised $500K in a seed round steered by Y Combinator, while school-management startup Newron secured INR 40 crore in a significant pre-Series A round from Axis

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 4th December 2025: Ultraviolette Secures $45 Mn, Nexus Raises $700 Mn, Planys Expands Globally & More

The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a dynamic day of funding on 4th December 2025, with major investments across electric mobility, AI, enterprise software, sports tech, underwater robotics, and music commerce. Ultraviolette raised $45 million to scale its electric motorcycles, while Nexus Venture Partners closed a $700 million fund to back

The Surprising Business Everyone Is Talking About: How FABO Is Turning Laundry Into a High-Earning Franchise

India’s biggest franchise success stories are no longer limited to food courts, gyms, or retail chains. A quieter revolution is taking shape within India’s residential neighbourhoods, and FABO is one of the brands leading it. By turning everyday laundry into a profitable, tech-enabled service category, FABO has built

JSW Steel, JFE Steel Seal ₹15,750 Crore JV for Bhushan Power, 50:50 Deal Reshapes India Steel Sector

JSW Steel has announced a major strategic partnership with Japan’s JFE Steel. Under the agreement, the steel business operations of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) will be transferred to a new 50:50 joint venture (JV) between JSW Steel and JFE Steel. As part of the deal, JFE

Mirror Security Raises $2.5M in Pre-Seed Funding from Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) and Atlantic Bridge to Scale Its Breakthrough Encryption Platform for AI Security

* Mirror Security has also signed a multi-million-dollar strategic partnership with G42’s Inception AI, a global AI infrastructure giant, to secure next-generation AI ecosystems Mirror Security, a research-driven AI security company, raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding from Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) and Atlantic Bridge to scale its breakthrough

MS Dhoni Invests in Superhealth to Bring AI-Driven Zero Wait-Time Care to Bengaluru, Marks the Start of a 100-Hospital National Network

Superhealth, India’s first hospital network with zero wait-time and zero commission, has officially launched its flagship facility in Salapuria Towers, Koramangala, Bengaluru, marking the first milestone in its mission to establish a 100-hospital network across the country. The investment into Superhealth has been made by the family office of

Nick Jonas And Priyanka Chopra Jonas Launch Beyond Type 1’s First Campaign In India - #TheBeyondType

Co-founder Nick Jonas, board member Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Beyond Type 1 today launch #TheBeyondType in India. Nick Jonas, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 13 years old, co-founded the diabetes non-profit Beyond Type 1 10 years ago. #TheBeyondType is their first campaign in India. The

Lenskart Reports Strong First Quarterly Results Post-IPO; Revenue Jumps, PAT Nearly Doubles in H1 FY26

Lenskart has released its first quarterly results since going public, and the numbers signal a strong and confident start. Co-founder and CEO Peyush Bansal shared the update on LinkedIn, expressing gratitude and reaffirming the company’s long-term mission. “From those to whom much is given, much is expected,” he wrote,

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 27th November 2025: Yuvrit Ayurveda Secures $800K, Zerodha Invests $5M in Tijori, and ED Arrests WinZO Founders

India’s startup ecosystem continued to stay active on 27th November 2025, with multiple early-stage and growth-stage companies securing fresh capital across consumer, fintech, mobility, and deep-tech categories. Alongside funding, key corporate developments, acquisitions, and regulatory actions shaped the business ecosystem, offering a clear view of how founders, investors, and

Yuvrit Ayurveda Raises $800K Seed Round from Incubate Fund Asia to Build India’s Most Trusted Modern Ayurvedic Clinic Chain

A Bengaluru-based startup, Yuvrit Ayurveda, today announced that it has raised $800K in a Seed round led by Incubate Fund Asia. The company is building a modern chain of Ayurvedic clinics designed to make authentic, doctor-led, Kerala-style healing accessible, standardised, and deeply outcome-driven for urban India. The fresh capital will

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 26th November 2025: ONYA Raises ₹5.5 Cr, Arctus Aerospace Secures $2.6M, & More

India’s startup ecosystem saw a busy flow of developments today, with early-stage ventures securing fresh capital, deep-tech and EV players attracting strategic backing, and consumer-focused brands strengthening their market position. Alongside funding updates, the day also brought key news across data security, gaming, and quick-commerce operations. Here’s your

LabelBlind® Secures $500,000 Seed Funding to Transform Global Food Regulatory Labelling with AI-Powered Digital Solutions

India's first AI-led digital food regulatory labelling SaaS solution accelerates expansion across 30+ export markets and the development of its proprietary platform, FoLSol® LabelBlind® Solutions Pvt Ltd, India's pioneering AI-led digital food labelling SaaS solution, announced today that it has successfully raised $500,000 in seed