Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 3rd December 2025: Yoodli Raises $40 Mn, Mannjal Secures INR 17.5 Cr, Moonrider Bags $6 Mn & More
The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a strong flow of funding on 3rd December 2025, with significant investments across AI learning, fintech, cybersecurity, apparel, and clean-tech mobility. From Yoodli’s major Series B round strengthening AI-driven communication training to Mannjal’s seed funding supporting credit-distribution infrastructure, early and growth-stage startups continued to attract solid investor confidence. Meanwhile, notable advancements in global tech also surfaced, including Amazon’s unveiling of long-running AI agents designed to handle complex workflows autonomously. Together, these developments highlight the momentum across India’s innovation landscape and the broader global shift toward intelligent automation and next-gen digital infrastructure.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup - 3rd December 2025
| Company | Amount | Round | Lead investor(s) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoodli | $40 Mn | Series B | WestBridge Capital; participation from Neotribe, Madrona | AI / Experiential learning / Communication-skills training |
| Mannjal | INR 17.5 Cr | Seed | Arali Ventures; B Capital; Sparrow Capital; Gemba Capital | Lending / Fintech / Credit-distribution platform |
| Mirror Security | $2.5 Mn | Pre-seed | Sure Valley Ventures; Atlantic Bridge | Cybersecurity / AI-security / Encrypted data protection |
| ReplyAll | INR 6.8 Cr | Maiden funding round | Sparrow Capital; Antler India; angel investors | Apparel / D2C clothing |
| Moonrider | $6 Mn | Series A | pi Ventures; Singularity AMC | Electric tractors / Agri-tech / Clean-tech |
Yoodli raises $40 Mn in Series B to expand AI-powered communication training
AI-learning platform Yoodli, known for helping users practise real-world communication scenarios like interviews and sales conversations through AI-based roleplay, has raised $40 Mn in a Series B round led by WestBridge Capital. The funding will be used to strengthen its AI coaching capabilities, build deeper analytics, and scale enterprise adoption globally.
Mannjal raises INR 17.5 Cr seed funding to build its full-stack lending infrastructure
Fintech startup Mannjal has secured INR 17.5 Cr in a seed round led by Arali Ventures and B Capital, with participation from Sparrow Capital and Gemba Capital. The company enables financial institutions to distribute priority-sector and impact-linked loans through a unified platform offering origination, decisioning, and borrower-data workflows. The new funds will support product development and lender network expansion.
Mirror Security bags $2.5 Mn pre-seed to strengthen GenAI-focused security stack
Cybersecurity startup Mirror Security has raised $2.5 Mn in a pre-seed round led by Sure Valley Ventures and Atlantic Bridge. The company is building a GenAI-native security platform featuring advanced encryption technologies to protect sensitive enterprise data during model training and inference. The funds will accelerate product development and research expansion.
ReplyAll raises INR 6.8 Cr to scale its “all-day clothing” D2C apparel brand
Apparel startup ReplyAll has raised INR 6.8 Cr in its maiden funding round led by Sparrow Capital and Antler India. The brand focuses on versatile everyday clothing designed for comfort, movement, and urban lifestyles. The new capital will be used for product innovation, material R&D, and expanding its presence across key markets.
Moonrider raises $6 Mn Series A to accelerate EV tractor deployment
Electric-tractor manufacturer Moonrider has secured $6 Mn in a Series A round led by pi Ventures, with participation from Singularity AMC. Moonrider builds energy-efficient EV tractors aimed at reducing farmers’ operating costs while delivering diesel-like performance. The investment will support production engineering, battery development, and commercial rollout across agricultural regions.
Key Business News for 3rd December 2025
Amazon launches AI agents designed to operate for days without breaks
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced a new class of “frontier” AI agents that — unlike typical AI tools — can run autonomously for hours or even days, executing complex, multi-step tasks without needing constant human supervision. The launch also included the rollout of the Trainium3 AI chip and a service called Nova Forge, which lets businesses train private instances of AWS’s frontier-level AI models on their own data. According to AWS CEO Matt Garman, these agents reflect a shift from simple assistants to powerful, enterprise-grade automation tools capable of handling long-running workflows.
Sanvi Barjatya
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