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In a glittering endorsement of India’s enduring love affair with gold, Bengaluru’s Gullak, the innovative fintech startup that’s turning grandma’s piggy bank into a smartphone superpower, has clinched a robust $7.5 million Series A funding round. Led by the visionary Chiratae Ventures, with key contributions from White Venture Capital, Samved Ventures, and steadfast backers like…
In the heart of India’s bustling urban landscape, where dreams of opportunity collide with the harsh realities of housing scarcity, Colive has emerged as a beacon of innovation. The Bengaluru-based co-living pioneer has just secured a game-changing $20 million infusion in its Series B round, led by global investment heavyweight Bain Capital and bolstered by…
In the pulsating heart of India’s fintech ecosystem, where innovation clashes with regulatory scrutiny, a new funding saga is unfolding. Finnable, the Bengaluru-based digital lending platform that’s been quietly revolutionizing credit access for underserved borrowers, is on the cusp of securing a whopping Rs 250 crore in a fresh funding round. This infusion, led by…
In a transformative leap for India’s biotech landscape, Bengaluru-based speciality biotech startup BacAlt Biosciences has raised Rs 18 crore (approximately $2 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by Avaana Capital, a venture capital firm renowned for championing deep-tech innovation. The funding round, announced on September 11, 2025, also saw participation from Lubrizol InnoVentures, the…
ILJIN Electronics, a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company and a subsidiary of Amber Group, has raised Rs 1,200 crore in its first external institutional funding round, marking a significant milestone in India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing landscape. The investment, led by ChrysCapital with Rs 1,100 crore and InCred Growth Partners Fund I contributing Rs…
Introduction On September 1, 2025, Elev8 Venture Partners, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, celebrated closing its first fund at Rs 1,400 crore (approximately $160 million), a major milestone for India’s startup ecosystem. Led by Navin Honagudi, an investor with over 15 years of experience, Elev8 is committed to supporting high-growth, tech-driven startups despite global venture…
In a significant boost to India’s burgeoning aviation sector, Akasa Air, the country’s youngest low-cost carrier, has successfully closed a strategic investment round, raising approximately Rs 1,200 crore (equivalent to $125 million). This fresh infusion of capital comes from a consortium of high-profile investors, including Premji Invest, 360 ONE Asset Management, Claypond Capital, and the…
Introduction India’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem has long been a beacon of innovation, fueling startups across technology, fintech, logistics, and more. However, 2025 has presented a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for the Indian startup landscape. This article provides a detailed quarterly breakdown of VC funding patterns in India for Q1–Q4 2025, drawing on…
In a bold stride toward transforming India’s enterprise landscape, Bengaluru-based Navana.ai has secured â‚ą7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Antler India, a prominent early-stage venture capital firm. This investment, announced in July 2025, marks a significant milestone for the voice AI startup, which is poised to redefine how businesses in Bharat leverage…
In a vibrant leap forward, Bengaluru-based home dĂ©cor startup Vaaree has clinched $4.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round, signaling robust investor confidence in its mission to transform India’s home furnishing landscape. This infusion of capital, led by PeerCapital and bolstered by prominent investors, positions Vaaree to accelerate its innovative approach to curated, tech-driven…