Startup Funding

India's U30 startups funds mostly deployed for product, expansion: Hurun

More than half of the capital raised by India's leading under-30 entrepreneurs is being deployed towards product development and market expansion, reflecting a growing focus on building sustainable businesses, according to a report released on Wednesday. "But what truly sets this generation apart is not the scale of capital they have raised, it is the discipline with which they are deploying it. Over 50 per cent of all funds raised are going directly into product development and market expansion," said Anas Rahman Junaid, founder and chief researcher at Hurun India. "These are founders who are not building for the next funding round; they are building for the next decade. In a world that often celebrates the raise, this cohort is quietly focused on the result," Junaid added. According to the report, funding deployed by companies on the Avendus Wealth-Hurun India U30 List 2026 is primarily directed towards growth and expansion, with product development accounting for 27 per cent of .

Indus Valley raises $17 million in funding round led by Gaja Capital

Indus Valley, a toxin-free kitchenware brand, on Tuesday said it has raised USD 17 million (about Rs 161 crore) in a funding round led by private equity firm Gaja Capital. TheSeries B funding round also included participation from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Rukam Capital, and The Chennai Angels, the Chennai-based firm said in a statement. "This investment will help us accelerate product innovation, strengthen our omnichannel distribution, deepen our brand presence, and expand our leadership across safer kitchen categories," Jagadeesh Kumar co-founder and CEO of The Indus Valley said. DSG Consumer Partners MD & Head of India Hariharan Premkumar said the investment will deepen product and distribution capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Jagadeesh Kumar and Madhumitha Uday Kumar, Indus Valley is a cookware company which offers toxin-free, non-coated cookware solutions across cast iron, iron, stainless steel, triply cookware, and pressure cookers.

India tech funding rises 12% to $7.2 bn in H1 2026 but deal count shrinks

Technology startups raised $7.2 billion in the first half of 2026, with larger funding rounds driving growth even as deal volumes, investor participation and first-time funding declined

The Founder Manual: A practical guide to building enduring Indian start-ups

Utsav Somani's The Founder Manual offers practical, India-focused guidance on building, funding, scaling and exiting startups without the hype

West Asia conflict tightens the tap on India's startup funding options

Escalating tensions in West Asia have made investors more cautious, dragging India's startup funding 43% lower since March

Vetic raises $40 million to expand pet-healthcare network

The Bessemer-led funding will help the startup expand clinics and veterinary services, broaden insurance offerings and invest in technology

Nutrition startup TruNativ raises $30 mn in Series B funding led by OrbiMed

The Mumbai-based nutrition startup plans to expand distribution and grow its ingredient business as demand rises for clean-label and preventive-health products in India

Foodstories raises ₹50 crore in funding round led by Nikhil Kamath

The gourmet retail startup plans to use the fresh capital to expand its digital business, delivery network and retail footprint across key markets

Rekise Marine raises $9.7 mn, led by Nikhil Kamath's firm and Accel

Rekise Marine, the Indian marine robotics company engaged in building autonomous ships and submarines, has raised USD 9.7 million (about Rs 92 crore) in seed funding led by Accel and NKSquared, entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath's investment firm. The round also saw participation from Sameer Brij Verma and Sandeep Singhal, Industrial47 and Singularity AMC, a slew of prominent corporate leaders, alongside the company's founders and several family offices, according to a release. "Rekise Marine raises USD 9.7 million led by Accel and Nikhil Kamath to help build India's autonomous naval fleet," it added. Founded by naval architect Maitrai Maka and created around the belief that autonomy would fundamentally reshape the maritime domain, Rekise develops autonomous surface and underwater vessels through a full-stack strategy that combines vessel design, systems integration and autonomy software developed in-house. Its software platform powers vessels of every class, from small man-portable vessel

Hoola Health raises $5 million led by Peak XV's Surge to fuel expansion

The health-tech startup plans to use the funds to expand its clinic network, strengthen technology capabilities and scale its integrated paediatric care model

AI startup TrueFan raises $10 million led by Baring PE India, Z3Partners

TrueFan AI raised $10 million to expand globally and scale its enterprise video-generation platform powered by AI avatars and automation

Growth-stage VC firm Physis Capital closes its maiden ₹400 crore fund

Growth-stage VC firm closes maiden ₹400 crore fund and gears up for a ₹2,000 crore second fund focused on tech-led startups and deep-tech bets

Cashfree Payments plans over $100 million funding round in FY27

Cashfree Payments plans to raise over $100 million in FY27 to expand cross-border payments, AI capabilities and global operations ahead of a potential IPO in the coming years

Coffee chain abcoffee raises ₹61 crore in pre-Series B funding round

Homegrown coffee chain abcoffee will use the fresh capital to expand across key urban markets and strengthen technology, operations and customer engagement

Betting big on deep-tech, IAN Group deploys ₹625 crore in 50 startups

IAN Group has invested nearly Rs 625 crore in around 50 deep-tech startups over two decades, with increasing focus on AI-led ventures and sovereign technologies

Deep-tech startup Ctruh raises $2.5 million in seed round led by IPV

Ctruh secures seed funding to scale its spatial internet infrastructure and AI-powered 3D experience platforms globally

Anthropic weighs funding offers at over $900 billion valuation, tops OpenAI

Anthropic had previously resisted several inbound proposals from investors for a new round at a valuation of $800 billion or more

HyugaLife raises ₹100 crore in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures

Health and wellness e-commerce platform HyugaLife has raised Rs 100 crore in a Series A funding round led by venture capital firm IvyCap Ventures. The funding round also saw participation from First Bridge Fund. The fresh capital will be utilised to strengthen the platform's AI-powered personalisation capabilities, expand its dark store network for faster deliveries, and establish an offline retail presence, the company said in a statement. HyugaLife operates as a marketplace for proteins, supplements, and health foods. The platform sources directly from brands-eliminating third-party sellers-and conducts independent lab tests for nutrition and heavy metals. The startup, which counts Indian cricketer KL Rahul among its key investors, currently lists over 10,000 products from more than 450 brands. "India's protein and supplements market has a trust problem, and HyugaLife was built to address it. We're doubling down on our authenticity guarantee by expanding lab-tested offerings,

Metasports Interactive raises $20 million to fund user acquisition

Gaming firm Metasports Interactive secures $20 million from Metica to scale user acquisition and drive global expansion of its cricket game Hitwicket

India holds fourth startup spot as funding slips, investors turn selective

India retains fourth position globally in startup funding, as deal volumes fall sharply and investors shift to fewer, high-conviction bets amid signs of ecosystem maturity