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. Paws. Early-stage innovation continued with Faraday and SuperBryn securing pre-seed capital. Beyond funding, the day saw notable industry developments — Uber expanding into B2B logistics via ONDC and Meesho delivering a stellar IPO debut with 79× subscription and a 46% listing pop. Investor sentiment remains robust across sectors.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup - 10th December 2025
| Company | Amount | Round | Lead investor(s) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skydo | $10 Mn | Series A | Susquehanna Asia VC | Fintech / Cross-border payments |
| Smart Joules | $10 Mn | Series B | Neev II Fund (SBI Group) | Energy efficiency / Climate tech |
| Faraday | $0.2 Mn | Pre-seed | AJVC | AI email productivity |
| Dr. Paws | INR 29.3 Cr | Pre-Series A | Chiratae Ventures | Pet care / Veterinary services |
| Earthful | INR 26 Cr | — (VC round) | Fireside Ventures; V3 Ventures | Clean nutrition / Wellness |
| Uolo | $7 Mn | — (VC round) | Five Sigma | Edtech / School learning |
| KNOT | $5 Mn | — (VC round) | 12 Flags | Quick-fashion / Hyperlocal delivery |
| SuperBryn | $1.2 Mn | Pre-seed | Kalaari Capital (CXXO) | Voice AI / Enterprise automation |
Skydo Secures $10 Million Series A to Strengthen Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure
Skydo raised $10 million in Series A led by Susquehanna Asia VC. The fintech startup will scale its cross-border payments stack, enhance compliance systems, and expand globally. The funds will support improved transparency, automated reconciliation, and faster international payouts for Indian service exporters.
Smart Joules Raises $10 Million Series B to Expand Energy-Efficiency Solutions
Smart Joules secured $10 million in Series B led by Neev II Fund. The company will scale its energy-efficiency services for hospitals, hotels, and industries, invest in advanced monitoring, and expand its decarbonization model to help businesses cut energy use and carbon emissions.
Faraday Raises $0.2 Million Pre-Seed to Build an AI-First Email Productivity Platform
Faraday raised $0.2 million in a pre-seed round led by AJVC. The AI-driven email client will strengthen product development, improve LLM-powered workflows, and prepare for launch. Its goal is to turn email into a smart, automated workspace for professionals and teams.
Dr. Paws Raises INR 29.3 Crore Pre-Series A to Expand Veterinary Care Services
Dr. Paws raised INR 29.3 crore in a pre-Series A round led by Chiratae Ventures. The startup will expand its vet clinics, strengthen diagnostics, and scale at-home pet care services. The funding will help build a more standardized and accessible pet-health ecosystem across India.
Earthful Secures INR 26 Crore to Scale Clean, Plant-Based Nutrition Products
Earthful raised INR 26 crore in a round co-led by Fireside Ventures and V3 Ventures. The clean-nutrition brand will expand its product line, invest in R&D, and grow offline presence, focusing on women’s health and science-backed plant-based supplements.
Uolo Raises $7 Million to Build AI-Driven Learning Tools for Schools
Uolo raised $7 million in a round led by Five Sigma. The edtech platform plans to scale school partnerships, build AI-powered learning companions, and strengthen its K-12 digital learning suite to improve student outcomes across India.
KNOT Raises $5 Million to Expand 60-Minute Quick-Fashion Delivery Network
KNOT raised $5 million led by 12 Flags. The startup will grow its micro-warehouse network, enhance ultra-fast 60-minute fashion delivery, and onboard new apparel categories. The funding supports its goal of becoming a leader in fast-fashion logistics for young consumers.
SuperBryn Raises $1.2 Million Pre-Seed to Build Enterprise Voice-AI Infrastructure
SuperBryn raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding led by Kalaari Capital’s CXXO. The voice-AI startup will build enterprise-grade voice automation tools, improve accuracy, and scale deployments across BFSI, logistics, healthcare, and retail sectors.
Key Business News for 10th December 2025
Uber Launches B2B Logistics via ONDC — Debuts Uber Direct for Businesses
Uber has launched Uber Direct, a B2B logistics offering via ONDC, starting with grocery deliveries for partners like Zepto and KPN Farm Fresh in Bengaluru. The service lets sellers plug into Uber’s large delivery-network, enabling businesses to outsource logistics without owning fleets. Uber plans to expand this to food, e-commerce and more cities in 2026.
Meesho IPO Sees 79× Subscription & 46% Listing Pop — Strong Debut on Dalal Street
Meesho’s IPO was subscribed about 79×, marking one of the highest subscription rates among new-age companies. The issue size was INR 5,421 crore. On listing, shares opened at a ~46% premium over the issue price — giving early investors strong listing gains. The strong demand signals bullish investor sentiment for India’s mass-market e-commerce growth story.
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