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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

Arctus Aerospace Raises $2.6M Pre-Seed to Build the World’s Most Efficient High-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft for Zero-Infrastructure Earth Observation

Arctus Aerospace, a frontier aerospace company building large unmanned aircraft capable of flying at 45,000 feet for up to 24 hours, has raised $2.6 million in a pre-seed round from Version One Ventures, South Park Commons, gradCapital, and notable angels such as Balaji Srinivasan, Srinivas Narayan (CTO, OpenAI

MoneyAse Secures Pre-Seed Funding from Global Angel Investor to Scale Responsible Credit Solutions

MoneyAse, a Bengaluru-based fintech building a next-generation credit platform for India’s underserved and emerging borrowers, has raised its first pre-seed funding round. The investment comes from a Hong Kong-based strategic angel investor who has chosen to remain anonymous. The cross-border capital infusion marks a key milestone for MoneyAse, signalling

SpeakX.ai Rolls Out $1 Million ESOP Buyback for 15 Employees as Part of Its Expanded Early-Stage Ownership Program

* To Strengthen Ownership, Reward Performance, and Attract Top Talent SpeakX.ai, India’s largest Generative AI-powered English-speaking platform, has announced a comprehensive and forward-looking ESOP program designed to reward performance, deepen long-term commitment, and broaden wealth creation across the organisation. As part of this initiative, SpeakX has completed a $1

Late-Stage Deals Drive $1.6B Boost in Delhi NCR Tech Funding in 9M 2025

Key Highlights * Delhi NCR secured $2.4B in tech funding in 9M 2025 — up 12% YoY and 34% compared to 9M 2023 * $100M+ rounds remain steady: three mega deals recorded for the third consecutive year * Auto Tech, Retail and Enterprise Applications led funding activity * Delhi accounted for 57% of total

Girnar Finserv Acquires AI Startup SeedsAI to Boost InsuranceDekho’s Tech Capabilities

Girnar Finserv Strengthens Its Tech Ecosystem with Acquisition of AI Platform SeedsAI * GFPL’s AI-focused acquisition will focus on accelerating innovation and building advanced technological capabilities across its ecosystem. InsuranceDekho’s affiliate Girnar Finserv Private Limited (GFPL) today announced the acquisition of SeedsAI, a SaaS platform for LLM orchestration and

AgriVijay Announces Successful Investor Exits with 400% Returns Following 105% YoY Growth

* The exits come following two new investor onboarding, bringing the total capital raised since 2020 to INR 2.47 Crore * AgriVijay is undertaking pre-Series A discussions, while also receiving acquisition interest presently AgriVijay, India’s first curated marketplace and Agtech Climate Action Social Enterprise dedicated to Renewable and Green Energy

Morphle Labs Raises $5 Million Series A Funding from Inflexor Ventures to Revolutionise Cancer Diagnostics with Physical AI

Funding to accelerate Morphle Labs' market & team expansion, scale manufacturing, and deepen tech & IP leadership.

Wealthy Secures INR 130 Crore in Funding Led by Bertelsmann India Investments to Scale its AI-Powered Platform for Mutual Fund Distributors

* The company will use this capital to further invest in technology, expand into Tier 2 and Tier 3 geographies, onboard 50,000 distributors, and achieve INR 1 lakh crore in AUM. * Wealthy combines human trust with AI-powered technology to help independent professionals become sophisticated wealth entrepreneurs, making wealth management scalable,

US Court Orders Byju’s Founder Byju Raveendran to Pay Over $1 Billion in Major Legal Setback

In a significant legal decision, a US bankruptcy court in Delaware has entered a default judgement against Byju Raveendran, founder of the ed-tech firm Byju’s, ordering him to pay more than $1.07 billion. The ruling comes after the court found that Mr Raveendran repeatedly failed to comply with

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 21st November 2025: Ultrahuman Raises INR 100 Cr, Redrob Secures $10 Mn, Groww Reports Profit & More

The 21st November 2025 edition brings a strong mix of funding announcements and key business developments from India’s evolving startup landscape. Health-tech, AI, semiconductor, and insurtech sectors led the day’s investment momentum, with Ultrahuman raising INR 100 crore in venture debt, Redrob securing $10 million in Series A,

Groww Reports INR 471 Crore Profit in Q2, Revenue Declines Nearly 10% YoY

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent of online investment platform Groww, has reported a net profit of INR 471.33 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, up about 12 % from INR 420.16 crore in the same period a year ago. However, its revenue from operations fell by around 9.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Faces Backlash Over Advice for Young Entrepreneurs to Marry in Their 20s

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu sparked a debate after advising young entrepreneurs to marry and have children in their 20s. Namita Thapar reacted strongly, urging business leaders to focus on real issues like women’s health, workforce participation, and the challenges women face in the startup ecosystem.

ED Attaches INR 1,452 Crore of Fresh Assets Linked to Anil Ambani Amid Fraud Probe

India’s financial crime agency, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), has attached immovable assets worth INR 1,452 crore in connection with a money-laundering and loan-fraud investigation involving industrialist Anil Ambani and his associated group companies. With this latest action, the total value of properties provisionally attached in the case has

Thimblerr Raises $1.4 Million in Bridge Round with Participation from Inflection Point Ventures and Others

* The round also saw participation from 3one4 Capital, Mount Judi Ventures, Venture Catalysts and We Founder Circle  * Thimblerr is a full-stack supply chain platform that offers fashion products and tech-enabled manufacturing services, seamlessly taking ideas from concept to delivery. * The funding will be deployed towards customer acquisition, diversifying into new

CtrlB Raises $2.5 Million Seed Round Funding Led by Chiratae Ventures to Transform High Scale Observability

With this latest funding round, CtrlB will scale its unified diskless data lake platform and deepen its presence across India and the United States.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 19th November 2025: Tractor Junction Raises $22 Mn, Pidge Secures INR 120 Cr, PhysicsWallah IPO Soars & More

Stay updated with the latest developments across India’s startup and business ecosystem. The 19th November 2025 roundup captures major funding announcements in rural mobility, logistics, construction-tech, and voice AI, along with key corporate updates from global giants like Apple and milestone market performances such as the PhysicsWallah IPO. Here’