Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 14th January 2026: RISA Labs Raises $11.1 Mn, GreenTech Secures INR 30 Cr, Pee Safe Bags $32 Mn & More
India’s startup ecosystem continued to witness steady momentum in mid-January 2026, with capital flowing across healthtech, renewable energy, construction-tech, and consumer wellness sectors. From Binny Bansal-backed RISA Labs securing fresh funding to GreenTech’s clean energy push and Pee Safe’s growth capital raise, investor interest remained strong across diverse industries. Alongside funding activity, major strategic moves from Ola Electric and Unacademy highlighted key shifts in India’s EV and edtech landscapes.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup - 14th January 2026
| Company | Amount | Round | Lead investor(s) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISA Labs | $11.1 Mn | Funding round | Cencora Ventures; Optum Ventures (with participation from Oncology Ventures, Z21 Ventures, John Simon / Ventureforgood & Binny Bansal) | AI-driven healthtech / Cancer care workflow automation |
| GreenTech | INR 30 Cr | First funding round (Equity + Debt) | Transition VC | Wind turbine asset management & O&M tech |
| HandyPanda | INR 2 Cr | Pre-seed | AJVC (with angel investors including Sankalp Kathuria & family office heads) | Construction-tech / Building materials marketplace |
| Pee Safe | $32 Mn | Growth capital | OrbiMed | Women’s hygiene & wellness products |
Binny Bansal-backed RISA Labs raises $11.1 Mn in funding
RISA Labs, an AI-driven healthtech startup focused on transforming cancer care through its AI operating system for oncology workflows, has raised $11.1 million in a funding round co-led by Cencora Ventures and Optum Ventures, with participation from Oncology Ventures, Z21 Ventures, John Simon’s Ventureforgood initiative, and existing backer Binny Bansal. The fresh capital will be used to scale product development, expand deployments with hospitals and cancer care networks, and support customer onboarding across the US healthcare system.
GreenTech raises INR 30 Cr led by Transition VC
GreenTech, a technology-driven wind turbine asset management and operations & maintenance company based in Coimbatore, has raised INR 30 crore in its first funding round led entirely by Transition VC, comprising a mix of equity and debt. The funding will support expansion of its global infrastructure, enhancement of predictive maintenance platforms, and scaling of operations across domestic and international wind energy markets.
Construction-tech startup HandyPanda raises INR 2 Cr led by AJVC
HandyPanda, a construction-tech startup working to organise the building materials supply ecosystem through a tech-enabled platform, has raised INR 2 crore in pre-seed funding led by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC, with participation from angel investors and family offices. The capital will be deployed towards team expansion, platform development, and strengthening operational capabilities.
Pee Safe raises $32 Mn as OrbiMed bets on India’s hygiene market
Pee Safe, a leading Indian women’s hygiene and wellness brand, has raised $32 million in growth capital from global healthcare-focused investment firm OrbiMed. The round includes both primary capital infusion and secondary share purchases from early investors, reflecting strong investor confidence in India’s rapidly expanding hygiene and wellness market.
Key Business News for 15th January 2026
Ola Electric announces expansion of 4680 Bharat Cell platform
Ola Electric has announced an expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell platform, making the indigenously developed battery cells more broadly available beyond just electric vehicles. Under the initiative, businesses and startups can now purchase 4680 Bharat Cells or the 1.5 kWh battery packs for use in applications like automotive, drones, humanoids and portable medical equipment, helping accelerate energy innovation across sectors. The company has also rolled out its residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solution branded Ola Shakti, with deliveries beginning soon for multiple configurations. This marks a strategic push to scale the company’s core battery technology and support new energy use cases across India.
Unacademy plans exit from offline centres
Edtech firm Unacademy has announced plans to exit its company-operated offline coaching centres and transition them into a franchise-led model, as part of a strategic shift to focus on its online learning products. Founder Gaurav Munjal informed staff that the change will allow local operators to run day-to-day centre operations while Unacademy continues to provide academic content, technology and brand support. The move to a franchise model is expected to reduce capital intensity, make operations more asset-light and support cost-efficiency, with the transition set to complete in the coming months.
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