India funding

Paytm is a leading digital payments and financial services platform in India. It offers a wide range of services including mobile recharges, bill payments, and financial products. The company is notable for its significant presence in the Indian market and its role in promoting cashless transactions.

SolarSquare is an Indian startup that facilitates the adoption of solar power for households and housing societies. It has positioned itself as a full-stack residential solar platform, having installed over 150 megawatts of solar capacity across various cities in India. The company is currently in talks to raise up to $60 million, which would significantly increase its valuation in a rapidly growing market.

Damroo is an independent music platform that supports independent and regional artists across India. The startup offers services such as digital music distribution, marketing support, and financial backing for content production, aiming to help musicians build sustainable careers. This funding round will enhance its technology infrastructure and expand its artist network.

Snabbit, also known as Maestroedge Solutions Private Limited, is a logistics technology company that focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and customer service. The company aims to expand its reach into new cities while upgrading its technological infrastructure to meet rising customer demand. This recent funding round will support its aggressive growth strategy in the logistics sector.

Mave Health is a healthtech startup that develops non-invasive wearable headsets aimed at improving focus, mood, and stress regulation. The company targets consumers in the US and India, offering a device that uses low-intensity electrical signals to stimulate the brain and enhance mental health. This funding round will help launch their product and expand manufacturing capabilities.

UpGrad is an edtech firm that offers online courses and programs for higher education. It targets students and professionals looking to enhance their skills and career prospects. The company is notable for its recent valuation of $1.7 billion ahead of its merger with Unacademy.

Pronto is a Bengaluru-based startup that connects urban households with trained, background-verified professionals for services like cleaning, laundry, utensil washing, and basic meal prep. The company has rapidly scaled to 26,000 daily bookings and expanded its operations to 10 cities within a year, reflecting significant growth in the competitive Indian home services market.

Gabit is a wearable healthtech startup that focuses on fitness, nutrition, sleep, and stress management. The company offers smart wearables, including a titanium smart ring that tracks over 150 health markers, alongside AI-powered coaching and personalized nutrition and skincare products. Founded by former Zomato and SkillTap executives, Gabit aims to integrate wellness solutions in a rapidly growing market.

Pixxel is a Bengaluru-based space tech startup that focuses on developing hyperspectral imaging satellites. The company is notable for its upcoming Pathfinder satellite, which aims to process data directly in Low Earth Orbit, showcasing advancements in sovereign AI workloads.

Scapia is a travel-fintech startup that offers co-branded credit cards in partnership with Federal Bank and BOBCARD. It aims to create a comprehensive travel ecosystem powered by financial products, catering to a generation of Indians who view travel as a way of life.

Giva is an omnichannel jewelry startup that offers affordable jewelry, including gold jewelry and lab-grown diamonds. Founded in 2019, it operates around 210 physical stores across 25 cities in India and has a strong online presence through its website and app.

Meta Fashion is a digital-first fashion startup that designs and develops digital fashion items for gaming and social user-generated content platforms. The company aims to expand its virtual fashion ecosystem across platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, and has built a proprietary AI-native 'fast fashion' engine for digital assets.

Skydo is a fintech company that facilitates cross-border payments, specifically for inward transactions. It serves over 30,000 Indian MSMEs, freelancers, and startups, providing seamless local payment acceptance in challenging corridors. The company recently raised $10 million in a Series A funding round to expand its services to the United States.

Solfin Sustainable Finance is focused on providing financing solutions for clean energy projects in India. The company aims to make clean energy the default choice for households and businesses by reducing financial barriers to adoption. It has developed a technology-driven approach to expedite loan approvals and enhance access to financing in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.

FirstClub is a quick commerce startup that provides a curated range of mass-premium products, including food and FMCG items, delivered within 30 minutes. The company aims to expand its operations by opening new dark stores and diversifying its product offerings, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Centricity is a wealthtech startup focused on providing innovative financial solutions. It aims to cater to individual investors looking for personalized wealth management services. The company is currently in talks to raise $30 million to enhance its offerings and expand its market reach.

Solfin is a non-banking financial company focused on clean energy lending, particularly for rooftop solar installations. It aims to facilitate India's transition away from fossil fuels by providing dedicated financing solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial segments. The company has developed a proprietary underwriting engine that significantly reduces loan approval times.

Mythik is an entertainment startup that aims to globalize Eastern mythology and folktales using advanced technologies like AI and virtual production. Founded by Jason Kothari, the company has raised $5 million in funding to accelerate its content development and technology platform.

Sychedelic is a neurotech startup developing the world’s first closed-loop neuromodulation wearable in a headphone format for everyday use. The device combines neurostimulation, biometric tracking, and adaptive AI to monitor and respond to a user’s mental state in real time, targeting stress reduction and overall mental wellness. The company has secured medical device status in India and is preparing for an international rollout.

Zetwerk is a manufacturing platform that connects businesses with manufacturers to streamline production processes. It focuses on providing a digital solution for sourcing and managing manufacturing needs, making it easier for companies to find reliable partners. The company raised $53 million in a Series F round, indicating strong investor confidence in its business model.

Nxtra is a leading data center service provider in India, focusing on delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. The company caters to businesses requiring reliable and scalable data storage and management services. The recent funding round of $710 million highlights the growing demand for data center services in the region.

Trackk is an investment platform targeting Gen Z investors in India. It combines AI-led stock discovery and personalized user journeys to simplify investing for first-time users. The company aims to make financial markets more accessible for younger investors who engage with financial information through digital communities and creators.

Kalpi is a Hyderabad-based fintech startup that provides a rule-based systematic investing platform aimed at making quantitative investing more accessible for both retail and institutional users. The platform allows users to build, backtest, automate, and execute quantitative investment strategies across various asset classes, significantly lowering the entry barrier for sophisticated investing tools.

ONO is an agri-finance startup that builds a data and AI-led platform focused on post-harvest agriculture supply chains and lending for Agri-SMEs. It helps farmers, traders, transporters, and buyers with market intelligence, pricing data, logistics support, and access to formal credit. The startup currently operates across 12 states and over 125 districts, serving more than 1.3 lakh participants in the agriculture ecosystem.

Confido Health is a startup focused on providing innovative healthcare solutions through technology. It aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes. The company has raised significant funding to enhance its offerings and expand its market reach.

Cellogen Therapeutics is an Indian biotech startup that develops cell and gene therapies using Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) technology to treat cancers and blood disorders. The company aims to make advanced therapies more accessible and affordable, addressing the high costs associated with existing CAR-T treatments.

Consumer lighting company Corvi LED offers a portfolio of LED products.

QR-based lost item recovery platform

C2i Semiconductors is an Indian startup focused on semiconductor technology. The company aims to innovate in the chip manufacturing space, catering to the growing demand for advanced semiconductor solutions in various industries. This funding round marks a significant milestone as it is the largest for an Indian chip startup.

Legend of Toys is focused on scaling India's premium toy and D2C play ecosystem.

Quick Home Services provides on-demand household help, allowing customers to tackle chores in just 10 minutes. The company targets the growing home services market, which is projected to reach $100 billion by 2030, with a focus on digital solutions for household tasks.

NE Origins is a social commerce startup that aims to showcase unique products sourced from Northeast India.

Zepto is a quick commerce startup focused on delivering groceries and essentials rapidly.

AI enterprise ops startup developing a platform to help large enterprises operate and control their hybrid cloud systems.

Rapido is an urban mobility startup that offers bike-taxi services and is expanding into food delivery.

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups.

Skyroot Aerospace is building India's first private orbital rocket.

The EleFant operates a circular play model that enables families to rent toys and books for children through affordable monthly subscription plans.

Nivasa Finance is a secured credit distribution startup focused on affordable housing loans and loans against property.