Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 19 February 2026: Roopya Raises ₹4 Cr; NODWIN Gaming Sells EVO to RTS

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20 Feb 2026 — 2 min read

Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 19 February 2026

India’s startup ecosystem witnessed a new capital influx in fintech, SaaS and AI spending solutions, underscoring investor confidence in tech‑driven B2B models. At the same time, key business developments spanned gaming ownership shifts, major global VC commitments to India, and an edtech IPO filing, reflecting evolving market dynamics across digital entertainment, venture capital, and education sectors. Here’s your daily roundup.

Daily Indian Startup Funding Digest - 19 February 2026

Startup	Sector	Amount Raised	Round	Lead Investor(s)
Roopya	Fintech SaaS	₹4 Crore	Seed	Inflection Point Ventures
Portkey	AI Cost Management	$15 Mn	Funding	Undisclosed

Roopya Raises ₹4 Crore in Seed Round

Fintech SaaS startup building digital credit and lending solutions, Roopya, has raised ₹4 crore in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to expand product offerings, strengthen the engineering team, and scale go‑to‑market efforts with financial institutions and lending partners. Roopya aims to simplify credit workflows for businesses with modular, API‑first credit infrastructure.

Portkey Bags $15 Million to Help Enterprises Manage AI Spending

Portkey, a technology startup focused on optimizing AI infrastructure spend, has raised $15 million in funding to accelerate product innovation and global expansion. The capital will support enhancements to Portkey’s AI cost management platform, which enables enterprises to monitor, forecast, and control cloud‑based AI expenditures. As enterprises adopt more AI workloads, Portkey’s tools aim to deliver visibility and cost efficiencies across complex environments.

Key Business News for 19 February 2026

NODWIN Gaming Offloads Full Stake in EVO to RTS

NODWIN Gaming has sold its entire stake in esports tournament operator EVO to RTS (Redhill Tech Systems) in a strategic ownership shift. The deal allows RTS to take full operational control of the EVO esports portfolio, with potential plans to expand competitive gaming formats and monetization avenues. This transaction reflects ongoing consolidation in India’s esports and gaming entertainment sectors.

General Catalyst to Invest $5 Billion in India Over Five Years

Global venture capital firm General Catalyst announced plans to invest $5 billion in India over the next five years, targeting opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, and AI‑enabled businesses. The commitment underscores renewed global investor interest in India’s innovation ecosystem, with a focus on backing founders building scalable, future‑fit solutions. The fund allocation may include direct startup investments, partnerships with local VCs, and support for ecosystem infrastructure.

Klassroom Edtech Files DRHP for BSE SME IPO

Klassroom Edtech has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for an IPO on the BSE SME platform. The IPO filing marks a significant step for the company’s growth and public listing ambitions, aiming to raise capital for product development, market expansion, and brand building in the competitive online education space. Klassroom offers skill‑based courses and mentoring for students and professionals.