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May 31, 2026

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Startup Funding Summary

Fairdeal.Market

Gurugram-based e-commerce platform, has raised $15 Mn in Series A funding from Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), WaterBridge Ventures and Incubate Asia Fund

StrainX Bioworks

Bengaluru-based biotech startup, has raised $13 Mn in a funding from Prime Venture Partners, Leo Capital, Good Startup, Sparrow Capital, Sun Icon Ventures, Dholakia Ventures and WindT Angels

Anveshan

Gurugram-based agri food startup, has raised $13 Mn in Series B funding from Vertex Ventures, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Titan Capital, Wipro Enterprises, Aman Gupta, Sameer Mehta and Sri Harsha Majety

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Tiea Connectors

Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, has raised $8 Mn in Series A funding IvyCap Ventures, Jamwant Ventures, 8X Ventures and other HNIs

Abcoffee

Mumbai-based F&B startup, has raised $6 Mn in Pre-Series B funding from Kliff Ventures, Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures, Merisis Venture Fund and Stride Ventures

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May 24, 2026

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Welcome – Aditya Mishra

We welcome Mr. Aditya Mishra as Business Analyst at Ecosystem Ventures.

He has completed his BBA from DAVV, Indore, and is also a qualified CA (Intermediate Group-1).

In his spare time, you may find him touring and exploring arts, reading novels, playing musical instruments, or learning about psychology.

Startup Funding Summary

Country Delight

Gurugram-based dairy brand, has raised $6.6 Mn in a funding from Alteria Capital

ANSCER Robotics

Bengaluru-based robotics startup, has raised $5 Mn in Series A funding from IAN Alpha Fund, Info Edge and other HNIs

Sychedelic

Gurugram-based wearable tech startup, has raised $4 Mn Mn in Seed funding from Cultadvisors LLP, TurboStart, Ideabaaz, Praveek Ventures and other HNIs

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ONO

Bengaluru-based agri-fintech startup, has raised $1 Mn Mn in Pre-Series A funding from Aeravti Ventures, Angels and Tremis Capital

Kalpi

Hyderabad-based fintech startup, has raised $387k in Seed funding from Rainmatter Capital

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May 17, 2026

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Welcome – Rohan Mohite

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We welcome Mr. Rohan Mohite as Management Trainee at Ecosystem Ventures.

He has completed his MBA from NMIMS, Hyderabad, and is also a CFA Level 1 qualifier and a Company Secretary.

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

Startup Funding Summary

Rapido

Bengaluru-based ride hailing platform, has raised $240 Mn in a funding from Prosus, WestBridge Capital, Accel and other HNIs

HrdWyr

Bengaluru-based semiconductors firm, has raised $13 Mn in Series A funding from Ideaspring Capital, Singularity AMC, Avatar Growth Capital and Persistent Systems

Mekr

New Delhi-based consumer electronics manufacturing startup, has raised $7 Mn in Series A funding from Avaana Capital and Titan Capital Winners Fund

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Nivasa Finance

Bengaluru-based fintech startup, has raised $3 Mn Mn in Seed funding from Prime Venture Partners, Blume Ventures, Whiteboard Capital and other HNIs

Flo Mobility

Bengaluru-based deeptech startup, has raised $3 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from Mela Ventures and Arali Ventures

M&A Snippets

Mumbai-based AI services company Aistra has acquired a stake in Singapore-based financial services company Veracity Services for an undisclosed amount

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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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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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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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