Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 7th January 2026: Be Clinical Secures Seed Funding, RoadGrid Raises INR 12 Cr, Flent Bags $25 Mn & More
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed healthy funding momentum on 7th January 2026, with capital inflows spanning skincare, EV infrastructure, proptech, AI, and travel experiences. Early- and growth-stage startups such as Be Clinical, RoadGrid, Flent, Arrowhead, and Capture A Trip attracted investor interest, reflecting confidence in consumer brands, sustainable mobility, and technology-led platforms. Alongside funding updates, the day also saw a major strategic development with Infosys partnering with AWS to accelerate large-scale enterprise adoption of generative AI. Together, these developments highlight continued innovation, sectoral diversification, and strategic collaborations shaping India’s startup and technology landscape.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup - 7th January 2026
| Company | Amount | Round | Lead investor(s) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be Clinical | INR 6 Cr | Seed round | V3 Ventures | Skincare / Beauty & Personal Care |
| RoadGrid | INR 12 Cr | Pre-Series A | Undisclosed investors | EV charging infrastructure |
| Flent | $ 25 Mn | Pre-Series A | Undisclosed investors | PropTech / Full-stack living |
| Arrowhead | $ 3 Mn | Seed round | Stellaris Venture Partners | Voice AI / BFSI technology |
| Capture A Trip | INR 75 Lakh | Angel investment (Shark Tank India) | Shark Tank India judges | Travel & experiences |
| Arrowhead | $ 3 Mn | Seed round | Stellaris Venture Partners | Conversational AI / BFSI |
| Flent | INR 21 Cr | Pre-Series A | Undisclosed investors | PropTech / Premium rental housing |
Be Clinical raises seed funding led by V3 Ventures
Skincare brand Be Clinical has raised a seed round led by V3 Ventures to expand its dermatology-backed product portfolio and strengthen its digital-first presence. The funding will support product development, customer acquisition, and brand-building initiatives across India’s growing skincare market.
EV charging startup RoadGrid raises INR 12 Cr in Pre-Series A round
EV charging infrastructure startup RoadGrid has secured INR 12 crore in a Pre-Series A round to scale its charging network and enhance its energy management platform. The company aims to support India’s fast-growing electric mobility ecosystem by deploying reliable and accessible charging solutions.
Proptech startup Flent raises $ 25 Mn in Pre-Series A round
Flent, a full-stack premium living platform, has raised USD 25 million in a Pre-Series A round to expand into new cities and strengthen its technology-led rental housing model. The funding will help Flent scale its managed living offerings and improve tenant experience through end-to-end services.
Voice AI startup Arrowhead raises $ 3 Mn in seed round led by Stellaris
Arrowhead has raised USD 3 million in a seed round led by Stellaris Venture Partners to build human-like voice AI solutions for BFSI enterprises. The startup focuses on enhancing customer interactions through advanced conversational AI, automation, and real-time voice intelligence.
Capture A Trip secures INR 75 lakh investment on Shark Tank India
Travel startup Capture A Trip has secured INR 75 lakh in funding from Shark Tank India judges to expand its curated travel experiences for young and first-time travelers. The investment will be used to scale operations, strengthen brand visibility, and launch new destination-based travel packages.
Arrowhead raises $ 3M to build human-like voice AI for BFSI
Conversational AI startup Arrowhead has raised USD 3 million led by Stellaris to accelerate product innovation and enterprise adoption in the BFSI sector. The company aims to make customer conversations more natural, efficient, and scalable using voice-first AI technologies.
PropTech startup Flent raises INR 21 Cr to scale premium full-stack living
Flent has raised INR 21 crore to scale its premium full-stack living platform across urban markets in India. The fresh capital will support city expansion, operational excellence, and technology upgrades to deliver seamless rental living experiences.
Key Business News for 7th January 2026
Infosys–AWS Alliance Aims to Drive Large-Scale Enterprise Generative AI Adoption
IT services giant Infosys has entered a strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the enterprise adoption of generative AI at scale. The partnership combines Infosys’ AI-first suite Topaz with AWS’s generative AI assistant Amazon Q Developer to boost internal processes, speed up software development, and enable innovation for clients across sectors such as manufacturing, telecom, financial services, and consumer goods.
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