The Indian startup ecosystem saw a wave of funding activity and major business developments on 13 August 2025. From early-stage startups securing crucial investments to established players filing for IPOs and announcing strategic acquisitions, the day reflected strong investor interest and market momentum across diverse sectors. Here’s your roundup
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India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a flurry of activity on 12 August 2025, with multiple funding rounds across consumer, fintech, space-tech and deep-tech sectors, alongside major venture capital fund closures. Corporate earnings from leading listed startups also made headlines, revealing strong growth momentum in Q1 FY26. Here’s
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a mix of high-value funding deals, strategic investments, and notable corporate developments on 11 August 2025. From multi-million-dollar raises in AI, biotech, and e-commerce to IPO market activity, EV infrastructure expansion, and regulatory updates, here’s your quick roundup for the top funding
Eyestem Research Pvt Ltd has raised funds in a significantly oversubscribed funding round to support the next stage of development for its investigational retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell therapy, Eyecyte-RPE™. The capital will enable completion of the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial in India and support preparations for filing an
On 7 August 2025, RENÉE Cosmetics made headlines by raising $30 million in its Series C, achieving a $200 million valuation, a testament to its strong growth trajectory and omnichannel ambitions. Meanwhile, in the IT sector, TCS announced upcoming salary hikes for 80% of its workforce, set to take effect
Key highlights: * Indian gifting startups raised $115.9M between 2015–2025 YTD, and $57.6K in 2025 YTD. * All-time funding in India stands at $159.4M * Indigifts was the only Indian startup to raise capital in 2025 YTD, backed by Ritesh Agarwal and Vineeta Singh * Top-funded Indian startups include Xoxoday
Aims to strengthen product innovation, expand offline retail and double down on tech and marketing RENÉE Cosmetics, one of India’s fastest-growing beauty brands, has raised $30Mn in a new funding round, at a valuation $200Mn. The round was led by Playbook with secondaries from Midas, including a mix of
India’s startup and business ecosystem remained dynamic on August 6, 2025. Gaming startup SuperGaming raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Skycatcher and Steadview Capital, while The Sleep Company secured INR 480 crore in a mix of primary and secondary funding. In broader news, Antfin fully
The Pre-Series A Funding Marks Transition from Breakthrough Research to Prototyping, Validates LENR as a Scalable Clean Energy Alternative HYLENR, a clean energy startup harnessing patented Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR) to develop scalable, carbon-free heat energy systems for industrial heat and power, today announced the successful closure of around
India's startup and business ecosystem showed steady momentum on August 5th. Aerospace startup EON Space Labs secured $1.2 million in Pre-Series A funding to advance indigenous optical payload technology. Meanwhile, the corporate world saw significant movements, from Bluestone dialling down its IPO size to Capgemini announcing plans
* EON Space Labs raised USD 1.2 million in Pre-Series A (approx INR 10.5 Crore) funding from MGF Kavachh and HHV Group, which also joins as a strategic partner. * Funds will support the launch of MIRA, India’s lightest space telescope, and 4 new LUMIRA EO/IR systems for
NODWIN Gaming, a leading name in youth entertainment, gaming, and esports, continues its exclusive partnership with District by Zomato as the official ticketing partner for its key IPs Comic Con India, NH7 Weekender and DreamHack India for the second year in a row. Comic Con, NH7 Weekender and DreamHack have
Veteran CXO brings 30+ years of global leadership to guide Truworth’s strategic growth and wellness innovation. Truworth Wellness, a leading provider of holistic corporate wellness solutions, today announced the appointment of Khurshed Dordi to its Board of Directors. With over three decades of leadership experience across global banking, financial
The investment will fuel product innovation, retail expansion, and brand-building as Fraganote aims to redefine fragrance culture in India. Fraganote Fragrances Private Limited, a modern Indian fragrance/perfumery brand, closes $1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Rukam Capital. The investment marks a significant milestone in Fraganote’
The investment will be used for the development of a polished vertical slice, setting the stage for a globally competitive single-player IP from India. Shortgun, India’s emerging Game Development Studio co-founded by the developers of Rogue Heist, announces the closure of its $1 million Seed round supported by Angel
Prozo, the tech-enabled full-stack supply chain platform powering India’s fastest-growing brands, has announced an investment from actor and entrepreneur Ranbir Kapoor. Known for his sharp business instincts and long-term involvement in ventures like ARKS and Mumbai City FC, Kapoor’s entry highlights the importance of scalable backend infrastructure in
The only mobility-tech startup in the cohort, Nawgati, gears up to refine its AI-driven app solutions with Google’s mentorship. Nawgati, India’s pioneering fuel-tech platform, has been selected to join the prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps program. As one of only 20 startups chosen from across India, Nawgati
On 4th August, cyber resilience startup Mitigata raised $5.9 million in Series A funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. Dhruva Space announced its first commercial satellite mission with SpaceX, and Swiggy launched DeskEats to serve office-goers across 30 Indian cities. Here's a quick look at the key
On 1st August, AI startup Bhindi.io raised $4 million in pre-seed funding to expand its agentic platform. Google proposed allowing all real-money games on the Play Store under legal self-declaration, and UPI hit a new high with 19.47 billion transactions in July. Here's a quick look
On 31st July, Indian startups and companies made headlines with some major moves. AI startup Metaforms raised $9 million in fresh funding, while STAN secured $8.5 million to grow its gaming community platform. Swiggy reported rising losses in its quarterly results, and Tata Motors plans for a big-ticket global
On 30th July, Indian startups and businesses witnessed notable developments. LittleBox raised $2.1 million in a seed round, while Heizen and FlexPrice secured early-stage funding to fuel growth. Indiqube Spaces made a modest stock market debut, and the Supreme Court dismissed Zostel’s appeal against OYO, concluding the long-standing
Brand Studio Lifestyle enters the GCC market through strategic collaboration with Raphael Lifestyle. After making a strong mark on India’s fashion landscape, Highlander and Tokyo Talkies, two of India’s fastest-growing fashion brands, have officially entered the Middle East through a strategic partnership with Raphael Lifestyle. As part of
Axis Solutions Limited (formerly known as Asya Infosoft Limited), a leading provider of industrial automation and digital infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its merger and the subsequent listing and commencement of trading of its equity shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The Company is