Start Ups

Homegrown semiconductor startups raise $206 million since 2022: Report

Funding accelerated in 2026 despite fewer rounds, as investors backed mature chip ventures and government-supported companies attracted private and strategic capital

AI materials startup Discovered Materials raises $9 million seed round

The IIT Madras alumni-founded company is using AI agents to accelerate the discovery of semiconductor materials and has released hundreds of AI-discovered materials alongside a new industry benchmark

First set of VC fund managers for ₹1 trillion RDI fund to be out soon

The government is set to announce the first cohort of nearly 20 VC firms selected to manage investments under the ₹1 trillion Research, Development & Innovation Fund

super.money expects ecommerce to net a fifth of revenue by December

Flipkart-backed super.money expects its new commerce platform splitStore to contribute 20% of revenue by December through integrated shopping, lending and payments

IIM-B incubator NSRCEL tops $7 bn startup value, bets on AI-led expansion

NSRCEL plans specialised sector centres and AI-enabled learning tools to expand its entrepreneur network from around 238,000 to more than one million

VC firm Piper Serica marks first close of Rs 800 crore Bharat Tech fund

The venture capital firm has secured Rs 300 crore in commitments and plans to back 21-22 engineering-led fintech and deep-tech companies at the Series A and select Series B stages

Ex-Swiggy, Zomato executives launch AI startup Profound, raise $1.5 mn

Profound helps users find career opportunities, make introductions and connect with employers

Sarvam AI set to raise ₹700 crore in Nvidia-led funding round: Report

The latest funding round will value Sarvam AI at around $1.51 billion post-money, bringing its total funding to nearly $349 million.

Coffee equipment company Kaapi Machines raises ₹50 cr from Sedna HoReCa

The coffee equipment and services provider plans to use the funds to expand its product portfolio, strengthen manufacturing capabilities and improve its technology stack

Avaada achieves $1.3 billion financial closure for 2.15 GW portfolio

The funding from SBI, REC and Canara Bank will support hybrid and utility-scale solar projects being developed for Maharashtra and Gujarat state utilities

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 becomes first India-made satellite battery

The made-in-India satellite battery-powered an experimental payload at an altitude of 450 km, validating its performance through launch and harsh orbital conditions

Sarvam ropes in Mistral founding team member Devendra Chaplot as adviser

Sovereign AI startup appoints former Mistral and xAI executive as adviser as it expands globally and builds a one trillion-parameter foundation model

AI startup Freehand raises $75 million for supply-chain expansion

Battery Ventures and NewRoad Capital co-lead funding as startup expands AI agents that automate procurement and supply-chain spending for Fortune 500 companies

Flipkart's Ekart opens nationwide logistics network to third-party biz

The logistics arm will expand through a franchise model and dedicated warehousing, giving businesses access to Flipkart's nationwide fulfilment and delivery network

India's spacetech startups raise $871 million as private sector takes off

Skyroot's orbital launch and unicorn status prove policy reforms fuelled rapid industry growth

Deeptech startup Yaanendriya raises ₹15 crore from Piper Serica

Deep-tech startup Yaanendriya raises ₹15 crore from Piper Serica to accelerate R&D, expand navigation technologies and scale indigenous sensors for defence and aerospace

VCs may warm up to high-tech startups later this year, shows data

VC funding in Indian chip and space startups is gaining momentum in 2026, aided by government support despite cautious investor sentiment

Aditya Vuchi's new startup to build community hubs for gig workers in India

The venture will begin with a Hyderabad centre offering rest areas, affordable food, EV charging, healthcare and other essential services for verified gig workers

CARPL.ai raises $10 million from IFC to expand radiology AI platform

World Bank Group's private-sector arm leads Series A round as the startup expands its AI marketplace for hospitals and diagnostic centers across global markets

BUSINESSNEXT secures $40 million funding to expand autonomous banking

The autonomous banking platform will use the funds for research and development and expansion into Australia and New Zealand, while strengthening its private AI capabilities