Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 15th January 2026: Emversity Raises $30 Mn, GrowthPal Secures $26 Mn, Microsoft Buys Soil Carbon Credits & More

India’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate strong momentum in January 2026, with significant funding across edtech, fintech, climate tech, proptech, deep tech, and logistics sectors. Notable investments include Emversity raising $30 million in Series A funding to expand its skill-based higher education programmes, GrowthPal securing $26 million to scale SME financing, and RenewCred raising INR 4.25 crore to accelerate climate-focused solutions. Proptech startup Truva, deep tech Aule Space, and logistics platform RoadGrid also raised fresh capital. Meanwhile, Microsoft made headlines by purchasing a record 2.85 million soil carbon credits to support its carbon-negative 2030 goal.

Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup - 15th January 2026

Emversity raises $30 Mn in Series A led by Premji Invest

Higher education startup Emversity has raised $30 million (INR 271 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Premji Invest. The capital will be used to expand its network of industry-linked universities, scale job-oriented programmes in healthcare and allied sectors, and invest in digital learning infrastructure. Emversity aims to address skill gaps by aligning education with employability outcomes across India.

GrowthPal secures $26 Mn growth funding led by Ideaspring Capital

SME-focused fintech startup GrowthPal has raised $26 million in a growth funding round led by Ideaspring Capital. The company plans to deploy the capital to expand its lending products, strengthen its technology platform, and deepen reach among small and medium enterprises. GrowthPal aims to improve access to structured credit and financial tools for underserved businesses across India.

Climate tech startup RenewCred raises INR 4.25 Cr in seed round

Climate technology startup RenewCred has raised INR 4.25 crore in a seed funding round to accelerate product development and market expansion. The startup focuses on carbon finance solutions, enabling enterprises to track emissions, comply with regulatory frameworks, and generate verified carbon credits. RenewCred plans to support India’s growing demand for transparent and scalable climate compliance solutions.

Proptech startup Truva raises $9 Mn co-led by Stellaris and Orios

Proptech company Truva has raised $9 million in a Series A round co-led by Stellaris Venture Partners and Orios Venture Partners. The funding will be used to scale operations, expand its real estate portfolio, and strengthen its presence across major Indian cities. Truva aims to simplify property ownership and investment through a tech-driven and asset-backed model.

Deep tech startup Aule Space raises $2 Mn in pre-seed round

Deep tech startup Aule Space has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by pi Ventures. The funds will be utilised for advanced research and development, hiring specialised engineering talent, and building space-grade technology systems. Aule Space is working on next-generation space and aerospace solutions with applications across defence and commercial sectors.

RoadGrid raises INR 12 Cr in Pre-Series A funding

Logistics and mobility technology startup RoadGrid has raised INR 12 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round from Inflection Point Ventures and other investors. The company plans to use the capital to enhance its logistics intelligence platform, expand customer acquisition, and improve fleet optimisation capabilities. RoadGrid aims to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs in India’s fragmented logistics ecosystem.

Key Business News for 15th January 2026

Microsoft buys record 2.85 million soil carbon credits to support carbon-negative goal

Technology giant Microsoft has entered into a landmark agreement to purchase 2.85 million soil carbon credits from Indigo Carbon as part of its push to become carbon negative by 2030. The credits are generated through regenerative agriculture practices — such as reduced tilling, cover cropping, and managed livestock grazing — that increase carbon sequestration in soil while improving soil health and water retention.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 14th January 2026

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.

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