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May 10, 2026

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Key Highlights – TiE Global Leadership Summit 2k26 🚀

At the TiE Global Leadership Summit 2026, Mr. Abhishek Sanghvi, Vice President – TiE MP & Co-Founder of Ecosystem Ventures, moderated an inspiring session on “Building Global Startups from Tier 2 Cities.”

The session brought together powerful voices including Harit Mohan, Ajay Kapoor and Jaimin Shah- who shared firsthand strategies, challenges, and success secrets on building world-class companies right from the heart of Bharat.💡

Startup Funding Summary

Pronto

Bengaluru-based home service platform, has raised $20 Mn in Series B funding from Lachy Groom

Ecofy

Mumbai-based NBFC, has raised $15 Mn in a funding from Mirova

BigEndian Semiconductors

Bengaluru-based semiconductor firm, has raised $6 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from IAN Alpha Fund, Vertex Ventures SEA & India, IvyCap Ventures and other HNIs

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Chosen

Chennai-based skincare brand, has raised $5 Mn in Series A funding from Fireside Ventures, BOLD, Alkemi Growth Capital and other HNIs

Aurm

Bengaluru-based bank locker infrastructure startup, has raised $4 Mn in Seed funding from Earth Fund, Sattva Ventures and other HNIs

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May 3, 2026

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Key Highlights – TiEcon Silicon Valley 2026 🚀

Our partner Mr. Sudiip Maathur attended TiECon Silicon Valley 2026 across sessions on AI infrastructure, cross-border M&A, and the future of enterprise technology — connecting with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Events like this are a great reminder of the energy and opportunity that exists at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship! 💡

Startup Funding Summary

Snabbit

Bengaluru-based home services startup, has raised $56 Mn in Series D funding from Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments, Bertelsmann India Investments, Nexus Venture Partners, FJ Labs and Lightspeed

Sahi

Bengaluru-based fintech company, has raised $33 Mn in Series B funding from Accel and Elevation Capital

Kissht

Mumbai-based fintech platform, has raised $30 Mn in a funding from HDFC MF, ICICI Prudential, WhiteOak Capital, Bandhan, Quant MF, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, BNP Paribas and other HNIs

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Metasports Interactive

Hyderabad-based gaming startup, has raised $20 Mn in a funding from Metica

Battery Smart

Gurugram-based EV startup, has raised $15 Mn in a funding from Mirova

M&A Snippets

Noida-based fintech company Pine Labs has acquired Delhi-based fintech platform Shopflo Technologies for ~$9 Mn

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April 26, 2026

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Key Highlights – 🌟GCCI Gate 2k26

Our partner Mr. Rahul Vaidya, was invited to serve as a Jury Member at the GCCI GATE 2026 Startup Pitch Marathon. The session brought together startups and the investment community, sparking meaningful conversations and promising collaborations — a reflection of our commitment to driving the startup ecosystem forward.🚀

Startup Funding Summary

LightFury Games

Bengaluru-based gaming startup, has raised $11 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, Times Internet, MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Tilak Varma, Sai Sudharsan and Hardik Pandya

Hocco

Ahmedabad-based ice-cream brand, has raised $11 Mn in Series C funding from Sauce.vc

STCH

Bengaluru-based textile-tech startup, has raised $6 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from Omnivore, Kae Capital and WVC

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AITS

Jaipur-based edtech startup, has raised $4 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from Big Capital, Redbrook Fund, Sujeet Kumar, Ramakant Sharma and Roman Saini

NudgeBee

Pune-based AI-agentic startup, has raised $3 Mn in Seed funding from Kalaari Capital and other HNIs

M&A Snippets

Bengaluru-based edtech company Emversity has acquired Kozhikode-based healthcare mobility platform Lanstitut Technologies for ~$4 Mn

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April 19, 2026

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Startup Funding Summary

GobbleCube

Bengaluru-based AI analytics startup, has raised $15 Mn in Series A funding from Susquehanna Venture Capital, InfoEdge Ventures and Kae Capital

TraqCheck

New Delhi-based HR tech startup, has raised $8 Mn in Series A funding from IvyCap Ventures and IIFL

Bidso

Bengaluru-based product manufacturing firm, has raised $7 Mn in Series A funding from Blume Ventures, Peer Capital, Sadev Capital and Alteria Capital

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Aliste Technologies

Noida-based smart home automation startup, has raised $3 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from Big Global JSC, Yournest Venture Capital and Hbeon Labs

Intellithink

Bengaluru-based IoT startup, has raised $2 Mn in Seed funding from Pentathlon Ventures, Anicut Capital and Veltis Capital

M&A Snippets

Mumbai-based gaming company Shortgun has acquired 30% stake in Mumbai-based production company GiantDot for an undisclosed amount

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April 12, 2026

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Startup Funding Summary

Tsecond.ai

Nagpur-based defence tech startup, has raised $22 Mn in a funding from MSN Holdings

Pluckk

Mumbai-based agri-produce platform, has raised $11 Mn in a funding from Euro Gulf Investment

Gnani.ai

Bengaluru-based voice AI platform, has raised $10 Mn in Series B funding from Aavishkaar Capital and Info Edge Ventures

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Astranova Mobility

Gurugram-based EV startup, has raised $6 Mn in a funding from IvyCap Ventures, Asian Development Bank, AdvantEdge Founders and Trucks Venture Capital

GoSats

Bengaluru-based fintech startup, has raised $5 Mn in Series A funding from Konvoy, Y Combinator, Taisu Ventures and other HNIs

M&A Snippets

Bengaluru-based IT company Wipro will acquire Singapore-based agri-business company Olam for ~$375 Mn

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April 5, 2026

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Key Highlights – 🌟17th iLEAD Foundation Day 2k26

iLEAD Group marked its 17th Foundation Day with a day of celebration, adventure, and togetherness. The entire team headed to Safari Adventure Park in Indore, coming together through games, activities, and plenty of laughter. It was a moment to look back on 17 years of growth and impact, and step into the next chapter with the same spirit that has driven iLEAD from the very beginning.🚀

Startup Funding Summary

Palmonas

Pune-based jewellery brand, has raised $40 Mn in Series B funding from Xponentia Capital, Vertex Growth Fund and Vertex Ventures

Bachatt

New Delhi-based fintech company, has raised $12 Mn in Series A funding from Accel, Lightspeed, Info Edge Ventures and other HNIs

NowPurchase

Kolkata-based metal procurement startup, has raised $9 Mn in Series B funding from Bajaj Finserv, InfoEdge Ventures, Orios Venture Partners, Real Ispat Group, Shikhar Raj, Madhur Gupta, VC Grid and Kartik Hosanagar

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Amaha

Mumbai-based mental health startup, has raised $5 Mn in Series A funding from Fireside Ventures, Lightbox and Shreyas Shibulal

Bacancy Systems

Ahmedabad-based EV manufacturer, has raised $4 Mn in Series A funding from Sabre Partners and Greenstone Capital

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March 29, 2026

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Startup Funding Summary

Euler Motors

New Delhi-based EV startup, has raised $47 Mn in Series E funding from Lightrock, Hero MotoCorp and Blume Ventures

Swish

Bengaluru-based quick commerce startup, has raised $38 Mn in Series B funding from Hara Global, Bain Capital Ventures, Accel, Alteria Capital and Stride Ventures

Plum

Bengaluru-based health insurance platform, has raised $21 Mn in Series B funding from Peak XV Partners, Tanglin Venture Partners and GMO Venture Partners

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Metafin

Mumbai-based fintech platform, has raised $10 Mn in a funding from Lendable

Pranos

Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, has raised $7 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from pi Ventures, Ankur Capital, Industrial47, Lalit Keshre, founders of Razorpay and Bhukhanwala Industries

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March 22, 2026

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Key Highlights – Session with Mr. Amit Mishra 💡

AI moves fast. But some conversations make you slow down and think. This week, Mr. Amit Mishra – Head of Startups and VC Relations at Yotta Data Services- joined us to share his perspective on building at the intersection of AI and real-world impact — covering where the technology is heading and what it means for the way we work and innovate. Here’s to more such insightful conversations! 🚀

Startup Funding Summary

Ecofy

Mumbai-based NBFC, has raised $41 Mn in a funding from British International Investment (BII), Finnfund Digital Access Impact Fund I, Eversource Capital and FMO

Optimo Capital

Bengaluru-based NBFC, has raised $11 Mn in a funding from Punjab National Bank

AquaExchange

Vijaywada-based agritech startup, has raised $8 Mn in Series B funding from Endiya Partners, Factor Analytics, Accion Ventures and Ocean 14 Capital

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OfficeBanao

Gurugram-based proptech startup, has raised $8 Mn in a funding from Lightspeed, Medra Family Office and other HNIs

Grapevine

Bengaluru-based professional networking platform, has raised $4 Mn in a funding from Kae Capital, Peak XV Partners and Ronnie Screwvala

M&A Snippets

Mumbai-based edtech company UpGrad will acquire Bengaluru-based edtech company Unacademy for an undisclosed amount

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March 15, 2026

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Welcome – Mohak Jain

We welcome Mr. Mohak Jain as Junior Business Analyst at Ecosystem Ventures.

He has completed his MBA from IIPS DAVV, Indore.

In his spare time, you may find him reading about startups and financial markets, playing badminton, or exploring new places.

Startup Funding Summary

Boba Bhai

Bengaluru-based F&B Brand, has raised $4 Mn in a funding from 8i Ventures, Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, Big Capital and other HNIs

Verdant Impact

Jaipur-based agritech startup, has raised $3 Mn in a Seed funding from Unicorn Ventures India, Infynyte Club,Yash Kotak, Alok Soni and a-IDEA NAARM

Zoff Foods

Raipur-based FMCG startup, has raised $2 Mn in a Pre-Series B funding round from JM Financial and Aman Gupta

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Confluxe

Bengaluru-based fashion-tech brand, has raised $2 Mn in a Pre-Seed funding from Wavemaker Partners and Kriscore Capital

NPrep

Jodhpur-based edtech startup, has raised $2 Mn in a Seed funding from Lumikai, All In Capital, Velo Partners, DSP Group Family Office and Viren Shetty

M&A Snippets

Gurugram-based autotech firm Cars24 has acquired Surat-based automotive utility platform Vehicle Info for an undisclosed amount

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March 8, 2026

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Key Highlights – ✨ Holi Celebration 2k26

🌸🎨 Splashes of color, bursts of laughter, and an office full of festive cheer! This Holi, the Ecosystem Ventures team came together to celebrate the spirit of togetherness, positivity, and vibrant energy.

Startup Funding Summary

Rozana

New Delhi-based rural commerce startup, has raised $32 Mn in Series B funding from Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), Fireside Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family Office, FE Securities and other HNIs

Pronto

Bengaluru-based home services platform, has raised $25 Mn in Series B funding from Epiq Capital, Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst and Bain Capital Ventures

Bonkers Corner

Mumbai-based apparel brand, has raised $11 Mn in Series A funding from India SME Investment Fund, Radhakrishna Ramnarain, Namita Thapar and other HNIs

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Inamo

Mumbai-based quick commerce startup, has raised $8 Mn in a funding from Prime Venture Partners, Shastra VC, Antler India and Gemba Capital

Spintly

Goa-based proptech startup, has raised $8 Mn in Series A funding from Accel, Enrission India Capital, SucSEED Ventures, Alumni Ventures and Chakra Growth Fund

M&A Snippets

New York-based beauty brand Estee Lauder will be acquiring 51% stake in Noida-based Ayurvedic beauty brand Forest Essentials for an undisclosed amount

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