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FundingThe Silicon Sovereignty Gamble: Why Calligo’s $15M Bet on RISC-V is a Stress Test for Indian Deeptech
As Bengaluru-based Calligo Technologies negotiates a crucial $15 million Series A, the stakes extend far beyond a single balance sheet. This is a high-wire act for India's "Design-Linked Incentive" era, testing whether indigenous hardware can actually decouple from global giants.
FundingCtruh Raises $2.5 Mn To Build Extended Reality Tools For Enterprises
Ctruh Just Raised $2.5M to Make Enterprise XR Stop Being a Rich Man's Game There's a quiet absurdity sitting at the heart of the extended reality industry that nobody talks about loudly enough: for all the breathless forecasting about spatial computing and immersive commerce, the practical reality for most businesses has been exactly the same for a decade — hire expensive specialists, buy proprietary hardware, integrate bloated SDKs, and pray the 3D render doesn't crash someone's browser. The technology has advanced. The accessibility hasn't.
FundingOolka raised ₹130 crore in a Series A led by Accel India
Oolka, a Bengaluru-based fintech startup, has raised ₹130 crore — roughly $14 million — in a Series A led by Accel India, with existing backers Lightspeed and Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners) also doubling down. The round values the company at approximately $87.6 million post-money, a meaningful step-up from its $7 million seed round, which closed in September 2025. Meesho co-founders Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal also participated personally. Entrackr + 2
FundingSportVot Just Raised India's Largest Sports-Tech Round to Broadcast the 99% of Sport That Nobody Watches
There's a stat in SportVot's pitch that stops you cold: 99% of sporting events worldwide are never recorded, never streamed, never monetised. Not because there's no audience. Because nobody built the infrastructure to reach them.
FundingSahi Raises $33 Mn to Expand Trading Suite
India’s fintech ecosystem continues to attract strong investor interest, with trading platforms emerging as a key growth segment. Sahi, a trading-focused startup founded by Dale Vaz, has raised $33 million in a fresh funding round to expand its product offerings and strengthen its position in the market.
FundingSportVot Bags ₹32.7 Cr to Take Its Sports Streaming Platform Global
India’s sports-tech ecosystem is gaining momentum as digital platforms continue to redefine how fans consume content. SportVot, a sports streaming and fan engagement platform, has raised ₹32.7 crore in a fresh funding round to accelerate its global expansion plans. The development highlights growing investor interest in niche content platforms beyond mainstream sports broadcasting.
FundingMojro Closes Series A Round at $5.5 Mn With Additional $2.5 Mn Funding
Logistics technology startup Mojro has successfully closed its Series A funding round at $5.5 million, along with an additional $2.5 million in extended funding. This latest capital infusion highlights growing investor confidence in supply chain optimization platforms, especially as businesses increasingly rely on data-driven logistics solutions.
FundingThe ₹25 Crore Round That Proves India's Most Overlooked Fashion Bet Has Finally Arrived
Chikankari is one of India's oldest surviving embroidery traditions. Originating in Lucknow in the 17th century, the craft involves intricate hand-stitching on fine muslin or cotton fabric — a process so labour-intensive that a single garment can take a skilled artisan weeks to complete. For most of its history, that labour intensity was the craft's ceiling: too slow, too expensive, too geographically concentrated to scale beyond Lucknow's bazaars and a handful of heritage boutiques.
FundingNutrition Supplements Marketplace HyugaLife Raises ₹100 Cr
India’s health and wellness ecosystem continues to attract investor attention, with nutrition-focused startups gaining strong momentum. HyugaLife, a fast-growing supplements marketplace, has reportedly raised ₹100 crore in a fresh funding round, signaling rising confidence in the country’s rapidly expanding nutrition and fitness market.
FundingKovon Raises $250K to Unlock Global Opportunities for India’s Frontline Workforce
India’s workforce is entering a new global phase, and startups are beginning to build the infrastructure to support it. Kovon, a cross-border workforce mobility platform, has raised $250,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by TDV Partners.
FundingMorphing Machines Raises ₹42 Cr, Closes ₹80 Cr Series A
Strengthening India’s Chip Design Ecosystem
FundingIsraeli Quantum Startup Extends Series A to $140M
Fresh Capital for a Long-Term Bet
FundingSnabbit Raises $56M to Scale Quick Home Services Platform
Betting Bigger on Instant Home Services
FundingTiger Global wrote Shopflo a $2.6 million seed cheque in 2022
What happened — and why the sequence reveals the thesis
FundingDeep Algorithm Raises ₹16 Cr to Expand AI-Driven Identity Security
Hyderabad-based Deep Algorithm has raised ₹16 crore in a Pre-Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The AI cybersecurity startup will use the funds to expand internationally and strengthen its Continuous Identity Risk Management platform.
FundingLightFury Raises $11M Pre-Series A to Scale Gaming Studio
Capital is returning to interactive entertainment — this time with a sharper focus on original IP. LightFury, an India-based gaming studio, has secured $11 million in a pre-Series A round aimed at scaling development operations and accelerating its creative roadmap. The funding places the studio among a growing cohort of Indian gaming startups attracting international and domestic venture backing. The raise signals sustained confidence in India’s expanding role in the global games market.
FundingDeep Algorithm Raises $1.7M Pre-Series A to Scale AI Platform
Deep Algorithm has secured $1.7 million in a pre-Series A funding round, reinforcing investor appetite for domain-focused AI platforms built for enterprise use cases. While modest compared to mega AI rounds globally, the raise positions the startup with meaningful runway to refine its product and accelerate go-to-market efforts.
FundingChinese Robotics Firm Pudu Raises $150M to Expand Automation
Automation capital is flowing back into robotics. Pudu Robotics has raised $150 million in new funding, strengthening its position in the fast-growing service robotics market. The company, known for its autonomous delivery and hospitality robots, plans to use the capital to expand production capacity and deepen global market penetration. The round reflects continued confidence in applied robotics, particularly in labor-intensive service sectors.
FundingKabeer Biswas’ M Raises ₹102 Cr From Peak XV, Blume
His new venture, M, has raised ₹102 crore in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Blume Ventures. The early backing underscores investor confidence in founder-led startups with prior operating experience. While details around M’s business model remain limited, the scale of the round suggests ambitious positioning from the outset.