Nila Spaces Limited, one of Gujarat’s most trusted and design-led real estate developers, has announced a strategic investment of ₹6 crores to acquire an approximately 1.40% minority stake in Alt DRX, a fintech start-up at the forefront of asset and real estate tokenization in India. The investment signals
Marine Robotics start-up EyeROV (IROV Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) has raised Rs 13 crore in a pre-Series A round co-invested by AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures. Funds raised will be used to accelerate research and development, drive new product innovation, and support market expansion across India and global markets. Founded
Varaha, Asia’s largest developer of high-integrity carbon removal projects, today announced its Series B financing round of ~$45M, and close of the initial tranche of $20M, led by WestBridge Capital. The new capital will accelerate Varaha’s geographic expansion, strengthen its scientific and MRV capabilities, and scale a new
Today, India’s startup scene is active, with several tech startups raising funds in AI, market intelligence, and enterprise SaaS. Key business updates included acquisitions, IPO filings, VC exits, and fintech profit growth, highlighting ongoing momentum and change across industries. Daily Indian Funding Roundup - 3rd February 2026 CompanyAmountRoundLead investor(
On February 3, the Supreme Court strongly cautioned Meta Platforms, a multinational technology corporation, and its messaging service WhatsApp. SC stated that, according to WhatsApp's privacy policy for 2021, they are not permitted to disclose user data for advertising reasons. Meta was informed that the continuation of the
Loop AI, the enterprise-grade AI platform purpose-built for the restaurant and retail back office, today announced its $14M Series A funding round. The round was led by Nyca Partners with participation from prominent investors Gokul Rajaram, Base10, Afore Capital, Converge, Alumni Ventures, Data Tech Fund, John Pepper, 9Yards Capital and
On January 29, Apple announced that it has purchased Q.ai, an Israeli startup developing artificial intelligence technologies for audio. The terms of the Q.ai transaction, which was supported by venture capital firms Matter Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Exor, and GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, were
India’s startup ecosystem continued to see strong investor interest on 29th January 2026, with funding activity spanning D2C fashion, health-tech, deep tech, clean energy, and enterprise SaaS. From Cava Athleisure’s Series A boost to AI-powered health startup Biopeak’s follow-on round, capital flowed into innovation-led businesses solving both
* Repeat investment signals continued conviction in Biopeak’s approach to longevity and preventive care in India * Capital to expand multidisciplinary specialist-led clinics, diagnostics, proprietary AI and research, including a new flagship centre in Bengaluru * Biopeak is focused on strengthening healthspan at a population level through clinically grounded, India-first care models
Cava Athleisure, a fast-growing Indian everyday-wear brand built with a function-first approach, has raised INR 40 crore in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Sharrp Ventures, the consumer-focused investment firm, which invested INR 21 crore, with participation from V3 Ventures (founded by Arjun Vaidya, an early
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New Delhi-based deep tech startup OneARVO raises ₹12.3 Million in Pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will be utilised for technology team augmentation, building an AI lab for datasets, and go-to-market implementation. The startup operates as a supply chain integrity solutions provider, helping brands protect, track,
1Buy.AI, an AI-first electronics procurement and cost-reduction platform, today announced a seed funding round of INR 32.5 crore. The round was led by 100Unicorns, with participation from Ashish Kacholia, Gruhas (founded by Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai), FJ Labs (USA), and other marquee ecosystem investors, including existing customers.
India’s startup ecosystem saw steady momentum on 28th January 2026, with funding flowing into AI, deep-tech, clean-tech, aerospace, and health-focused consumer brands. Early-stage investments dominated the day, signaling continued investor confidence in emerging technologies and innovation-led businesses. From AI-powered film production and semiconductor design to autonomous robotics and sustainable
In a major inflection point that could alter the country’s filmmaking technology and increase the market share of Indian production ventures on a global scale, TakeTwo, an AI-native film studio specialising in high-end visual storytelling, has announced that it has secured fresh capital at a Rs. 100 crore valuation
The Guild (formerly known as EtherealX), a space tech startup building the world’s first fully reusable medium-lift rocket, has secured a total of $20.5 million. The Guild received their Series A funding from TDK Ventures and BIG Capital, with participation from Accel, Prosus, Yournest, Campus Fund, BlueHill, and
ScrapUncle, the leading on-demand recycling platform, has raised ₹22 crore (~USD 2.4 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Orios Venture Partners, with Acumen Fund, Inc’. coming in as Co-Lead. The round also saw participation from Upaya Social Ventures, Venture Catalysts, We Founder Circle, Soonicorn Ventures, and
IAN Alpha Fund, the 2nd in the series of IAN Group’s VC fund, has invested INR 25 crores in D-Propulse Aerospace Private Limited to support the development of next-generation aerospace propulsion systems. The investment reflects IAN Group’s commitment to support deep-tech startups aligned to India’s strategic imperatives.
AquaAirX, a deep-tech startup building amphibious and underwater autonomous platforms, has raised INR 12.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Rainmatter, the investment arm of Zerodha, founded by Nithin Kamath. The round also saw participation from Prime Venture Partners, Wyser, and India Accelerator. The funds will be
India’s startup and business landscape remained active on 27th January 2026, with significant funding activity spanning deeptech, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise legal technology. From Entellus Industries strengthening India’s rare earth manufacturing ecosystem to SpotDraft advancing AI-powered legal operations, investors continued backing innovation-led growth. Venture capital momentum was also
MeMeraki, India’s largest culture-tech platform enabling technology-led market access for traditional Indian arts and crafts, has raised an undisclosed institutional investment from Next Bharat Ventures, the impact investment arm backed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan. The investment will support the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus
SpotDraft, the leading AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has raised $8 million from Qualcomm Ventures in a strategic Series B extension. The investment follows SpotDraft’s $56 million Series B raise in February 2025 and reflects accelerating enterprise demand for secure, high-performance legal AI that can run directly on-device.
India’s startup ecosystem saw notable momentum on 23rd January 2026, with fresh capital flowing into wellness and education-focused finance. Luxury wellness startup Dhun Wellness raised $4 Mn, backed by corporate giants SRF Ltd and Havells India, signalling growing investor interest in the longevity and premium wellness segment. Meanwhile, NBFC
Varthana Finance, a leading NBFC in the affordable education sector in India, has secured a series of strategic international debt financings to strengthen its mission of transforming affordable education and school infrastructure across India. The funding includes a USD 6 million loan from WaterEquity, along with USD 5 million NCD