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TailBlaze Longevity is an Indian pet food startup focused on canine longevity and nutrition, aiming to extend dogs' lives through specialized formulations. They have raised $300,000 in pre-seed funding to launch their wet dog food line, HeartPour, and expand their team.

Zinara, a digital-first lab-grown diamond jewellery brand founded by IIT Delhi alumni, has raised Rs 3.61 crore in a pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The company plans to use the funds to expand its team, increase marketing investments, and strengthen its supply-chain infrastructure. Zinara offers a portfolio of over 400 designs in 18K gold vermeil and lab-grown diamonds, with a focus on lifetime warranty, buyback, and exchange options.

The Dough Therapy is a gourmet pizza brand founded in 2020, operating 10 outlets across Mumbai and offering over 30 vegetarian and vegan pizza varieties. They have raised Rs 5.25 crore in seed funding to expand to 20 outlets in the next 12 months, entering new cities through a mix of company-owned and franchise models. The capital will be allocated towards expansion, marketing, and supply chain infrastructure.

Desible.ai is an AI startup that provides an agentic workflow orchestration platform for banks, NBFCs, and insurance companies. The platform automates customer engagement, servicing, operations, and compliance workflows. This seed plus round will be used to expand its agentic AI capabilities, strengthen compliance infrastructure, and accelerate product development for the BFSI sector.

Vibrium.ai operates an enterprise-grade agentic AI platform designed to automate complex workflows in sectors like BFSI, E-commerce, and SaaS. The startup has secured $1 million in seed funding to enhance its goal-oriented AI agent framework and expand its global footprint. Vibrium.ai aims to bridge the gap between AI potential and real-world enterprise execution by solving compliance and ROI challenges.

Garuda Aerospace is an Indian drone technology company that has raised $10 million in a pre-IPO funding round. The company is valued at $320 million pre-money and is preparing to go public in the first quarter of 2027. The funding round was led by the Motherson family office and Aditum Investment Group.

Myca is an Indian AI agribusiness startup that has raised $1.3 million in pre-seed funding. The company aims to leverage artificial intelligence to improve agricultural practices and outcomes.

Beyond Appliances is a smart kitchen appliance company that has raised ₹110 crore in Series B funding. The company plans to use the capital for R&D, a new manufacturing plant, and expansion into new kitchen product categories and offline retail presence. They aim to become a broader smart kitchen appliances company targeting ₹500 crore in ARR within three years.

Defence electronics maker Sanlayan is in talks to raise $35-40 million at a valuation of $150-200 million. The funds will likely be used for acquisitions and R&D. The company was incorporated in 2023 and previously raised $4.4 million in a seed round and $22.4 million in a Series A round.

Scooter is a sales hiring startup that assesses candidates on real sales scenarios instead of relying on CVs. The company aims to simplify the sales hiring process for startups and sales teams. This pre-seed round will be used for product development.

QpiAI is a Bengaluru-based deeptech startup developing quantum computing and AI solutions for enterprises. They build proprietary quantum hardware and software for applications in drug discovery, manufacturing, finance, pharma, and materials science. The company has developed a 25-qubit quantum computer and aims to scale to 1,000 qubits by 2030.

This article discusses a founder who raised Rs 33 crore to address loneliness among young workers by facilitating real-life meetings. The initiative aims to combat social isolation by creating opportunities for in-person interaction.

Safebox is a wealth protection platform that helps families track and protect their assets and selectively share financial information. Founded by three Coimbatore-based friends after a near-fatal accident, the platform aims to solve the problem of scattered financial information and lack of visibility for families. It uses the RBI's Account Aggregator framework and integrates with DigiLocker to consolidate financial data and important documents, allowing users to control what information is shared with family members.

Pointo is a battery startup focused on revolutionizing the EV battery circular ecosystem. They are scaling a closed-loop model for battery deployment, buyback, refurbishment, and reuse, targeting the e-auto, BESS, and second-life battery segments. The company aims to reduce upfront costs and improve access to batteries for EV users through financing partnerships.

Primerry is a paediatric healthcare brand developing everyday health products for children aged two to 14 years. The company aims to provide trustworthy, clean formulations with unique delivery formats that children will enjoy. They plan to use their recent pre-seed funding to expand their product range and distribution network across India.

Orange Retail Finance, a Chennai-based lender, has raised Rs 100 crore in debt and secured a Rs 100 crore co-lending partnership with Shriram to expand its loan book beyond two-wheelers. The company is shifting its focus to gold loans and MSME loans against property, aiming to grow its assets under management from Rs 401 crore to Rs 550 crore by the end of the financial year.

Arivihan is an AI-powered edtech startup that provides personalized learning and exam preparation for school students. The company focuses on students in smaller cities and rural areas, offering AI-based solutions for state board, CBSE, and NEET examinations. This funding will be used to expand its geographical reach, enhance offerings for CBSE students, strengthen AI and vernacular capabilities, and scale marketing and distribution.

EDT is a Mumbai-based design and technology brand that has raised $2.4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The company is expanding into beauty-tech with the launch of SUKI, its first hair care device, and plans to use the capital for inventory, new product launches, and team strengthening. EDT also offers kitchen appliances like the LUMA air fryer and FLOW kettle.

Unveilr AI is an AI search startup that has raised pre-seed funding. The company aims to leverage AI for enhanced search capabilities. The specific details of their market and what makes them distinctive were not provided in the article.

Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched Season 3 of Kotak BizLabs, a CSR initiative in partnership with T-Hub and other incubators. The program offers selected startups up to Rs 30 lakh in grant funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support to strengthen their business journey and encourage innovation.

Vytalyou is a longevity healthcare startup that has raised ₹9 Crore in a Pre-Series A round. The company plans to use the funds to open two new clinics in Mumbai.

Gravity Design has raised $15 million to build a technology-enabled operating platform for India's premium interior materials market. The company integrates existing businesses in the modular kitchen and wardrobe ecosystem to improve pricing visibility, availability, and fulfillment. They plan to expand into categories like doors, windows, lighting, and wall surfaces.

Aignosis is a healthtech startup that has developed AI-assisted autism and developmental screening technology. The company aims to make autism screening more accessible across India's healthcare ecosystem, working with both public and private settings. This seed funding will be used to scale their technology and expand its reach.

Seeds Fincap is an NBFC that provides loans to underserved individuals and MSMEs, offering credit ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 10 lakh using a cash-flow-based approach. The company aims to expand into new markets and strengthen its branch network, technology, and risk management capabilities with its recent Series B funding.

Blitz is a quick-commerce logistics startup that helps e-commerce and D2C brands offer fast delivery through its network of dark stores and fulfillment centers. The company has raised Rs 28.7 crore in a pre-Series B round led by IvyCap Ventures to support business expansion. This latest round values Blitz at around Rs 440 crore post-money.

SuperBryn is an AI startup focused on improving the reliability of voice agents by providing a "reliability layer" for AI-powered voice systems. Their technology aims to make these systems more dependable when interacting with customers. The company has raised $1.2 million from Kalaari Capital and angel investors.

Sanyark Space develops software-defined satellite constellations providing integrated precision navigation and resilient connectivity for autonomous systems. Their infrastructure utilizes inter-satellite links and on-board edge processing to support industrial automation and critical infrastructure. The company has raised $2M in pre-seed funding to advance its technology.

ARC is a gaming startup that has raised ₹10.5 crore. They are launching the ARC X-1 handheld gaming device, priced at ₹33,500. This funding will likely support the production and launch of their new hardware.

Eapro Global is a Roorkee-based manufacturer of solar inverters, batteries, and energy storage systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. The company has raised Rs 40 crore to expand manufacturing capacity, enhance technology, and grow its presence in India's renewable energy and power-backup markets. Eapro Global is preparing for a proposed IPO in FY28.

Ultraviolette Automotive is an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer that has raised $85 million in new funding. The company plans to use the capital to expand production of its F77 and X-47 models, develop new EV platforms, and establish a significant manufacturing presence in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, with a target capacity of up to 500,000 units annually. They also plan to enter the U.S. market in 2027.

CodeKarma is an enterprise tech startup developing a production intelligence platform that maps software behavior to its underlying code. The platform helps developers and AI agents identify code, detect performance issues, understand dependencies, and assess risks. This funding round underscores investor interest in software infrastructure for managing AI-generated code.

Definedge Securities is a fintech and brokerage firm that offers a suite of platforms for options analytics, technical analysis, algorithmic trading, and investor education. The company aims to democratize access to professional-grade trading tools for Indian traders and investors. This funding will be used to expand margin funding, strengthen marketing and distribution, and accelerate AI and automation across its product suite.

Rio Health is a pharmacy-focused quick commerce startup that delivers medicines and healthcare essentials across Delhi NCR in 20-30 minutes. They are using AI to identify medicines from prescription photos and have a network of dark stores. The company aims to reach Rs 150 crore in annual recurring revenue over the next 9-12 months.

Betterhood is a preventive pain care startup that has raised Rs 11.5 crore in a seed funding round. The company offers products like posture and ergonomic supports, orthotic soft goods, and pain relief items, alongside an education platform and a community for physiotherapists. The funding will be used for product expansion, distribution, community building, and scaling content initiatives.

Solara is a Hyderabad-based D2C home and kitchen brand founded in 2021 by Amazon alumni. The company sells drinkware, kitchen appliances, and cookware, with appliances now making up over half of its revenue. It recently turned profitable in FY25 and is seeking its first institutional funding round.

Spinny is a Gurugram-based used-car retailing platform that operates a full-stack business covering vehicle buying, selling, financing, and insurance. The company is preparing for a potential IPO to raise between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 3,000 crore.

Drivn is an electric mobility startup building a platform for commercial electric vehicles, including leasing, charging, battery lifecycle management, and fleet operations. The company aims to electrify commercial vehicle operations by providing solutions beyond just vehicle ownership. This seed funding will help expand their platform and fleet electrification services.

BharatPe is a fintech startup that provides payment solutions for merchants. The company has raised debt funding ahead of a potential IPO and is also consolidating its payment aggregator businesses into a single entity. BharatPe aims to go public when market conditions are favorable, prioritizing profitability.

Skillmatics is a company that creates educational games and activities for children. Their products are designed to enhance learning through play, making education engaging and fun. This funding round will help them expand their product offerings and reach a wider audience.

The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is an Indian government-backed financial institution focused on infrastructure development. It plans to raise $500 million through its debut overseas bond sale, aiming to finance green and renewable energy projects in India.

CityMall is a value commerce startup that operates a social commerce platform. The company is reportedly in talks to raise a significant funding round to fuel its growth and expansion. This funding is expected to help CityMall further penetrate the Indian market and enhance its offerings.

Ecosys is a Mumbai-based laundry and home cleaning brand founded in 2017. They specialize in laundry pods as a convenient alternative to traditional detergents. The company aims to expand through e-commerce and quick-commerce channels, increase consumer awareness, and develop new product formats.

Disha is a vernacular AI health coaching platform offering personalized diet, fitness, and chronic-care support across 15 conditions. The platform operates in Hindi, English, and Hinglish, providing automated coaching. This Series A funding will be used for working capital, proprietary AI model development, and business expansion.

Factrika is an on-demand industrial workforce platform that connects manufacturers with skilled and verified factory workers based on their skills and availability. The startup aims to address the significant worker shortages faced by Indian factories by providing a more real-time, skill-led, and transparent staffing solution. This seed funding will be used to expand its team, develop its technology, and increase its presence across manufacturing clusters in India.

DheyaTech is a Bengaluru-based deeptech startup developing small gas turbine engines and energy systems for aerospace and power generation applications. The company aims to scale production and establish a testing facility for its engines, targeting applications in advanced aerial mobility and energy systems. This funding will support their move towards production readiness and commercial deployment.

MoroMaa is a Mumbai-based beauty and body care brand focused on the "M Beauty" category, utilizing Moroccan beauty ingredients, practices, and traditions. The startup aims to introduce these elements to Indian consumers and has seen success with its initial product launches. The recent funding will be used to expand its product portfolio, strengthen distribution, and increase its reach across India.

Kiddo is a baby-focused quick commerce startup that delivers baby care and parenting essentials within minutes. The startup combines quick delivery with life-stage based product recommendations for parents. The fresh funds will be used for customer acquisition, dark store expansion, technology and product development, and team building.

Wysa is an AI-powered mental health chatbot that provides emotional support and therapeutic exercises. The company aims to make mental wellness accessible and affordable for everyone. This funding will help Wysa expand its services and reach more users globally.

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