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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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March 1, 2026

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Key Highlights – TiECon Ahmedabad 2k26 🚀✨

We are excited to share that Mr. Abhishek Sanghvi (Vice President, TiE MP) and Ms. Monica Kumath (Director, Ecosystem Ventures) participated in TiECon Ahmedabad. The summit was an incredible gathering of visionaries and a vibrant platform for meaningful conversations, innovative ideas, and connections with the best minds in the entrepreneurial world.
We were also delighted to be part of the dinner hosted at GIFT City by TiE Ahmedabad — even more special as our portfolio company is set to launch the first IPO from GIFT City in India.

Startup Funding Summary

Statiq

Gurugram-based EV startup, has raised $18 Mn funding from Tenacity Ventures, Y Combinator, Shell Ventures and RCD Holdings

Prayaan Capital

Chennai-based fintech startup, has raised $12 Mn in Series A funding from Peak XV Partners

HomeEssentials

Gurugram-based home essentials startup, has raised $8 Mn in Pre-Series B funding from 360 ONE Asset and India Quotient

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ZeroHarm

Hyderabad-based healthcare firm, has raised $7 Mn in Series A funding from Kotak Alternate Asset and Alkemi Growth Capital

Wootz.work

Gurugram-based enterprise services startup, has raised $7 Mn in Series A funding from Nexus Venture Partners, AdvantEdge Founders and Stride Ventures

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February 22, 2026

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Stable Money

Bengaluru-based wealthtech startup, has raised $25 Mn in Pre-Series C from Peak XV Partners, Z47, RTP Gloabl and Fundamentum Partnership

C2i Semiconductors

Bengaluru-based semiconductor startup, has raised $15 Mn in Series A funding from Peak XV Partners, Yali Deeptech and TDK Ventures

Vervesemi

Noida-based semiconductor firm, has raised $10 Mn in Series A funding from Ashish Kacholia, Unicorn India Ventures, Roots Ventures, Caperize Fina and MAIQ Growth Scheme

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Peptris

Bengaluru-based biotech startup, has raised $8 Mn in Series A funding from IAN Alpha Fund, Speciale Invest, Tenacity Ventures, BYT Ventures and other HNIs

HomeRun

Bengaluru-based quick commerce platform, has raised $7 Mn in Series A funding from Sorin Investments, Titan Capital Winners Fund, Sparrow Capital, Consumer Collective by Atrium and Helios Holdings

M&A Snippets

Mumbai-based green tech firm INOX Group will acquire assets of Mumbai-based green energy company Wind World India for an undisclosed amount

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February 15, 2026

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Supertails

Bengaluru-based pet care platform, has raised $30 Mn in Series C funding from Venturi Partners, Titan Capital Winners Fund, Fireside Ventures, RPSG Capital Ventures, Sauce VC and Saama Capital

Elixiir

Delhi-based food and grocery delivery startup, has raised $9 Mn in Seed funding from 3one4 Capital and Incubate Fund Asia

Care.fi

Gurugram-based fintech startup, has raised $8 Mn in Series A funding from July Ventures, Peak XV Partners, Accion Venture Lab, Sadev Ventures, Trifecta and Vivriti

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Indigrid Technology

Gurugram-based electric mobility startup, has raised ~$4 Mn in Series A funding from Cactus Partners, Valour Capital, ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, Vimson Group and Global South Capital

PadCare Labs

Pune-based cleantech startup, has raised $3 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from Rainmatter, 3one4 Capital, PKRBCV Shroff Trust, Brigade Reap, Lavni Ventures, 3i Partners, EXIM Bank and ICICI Bank

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February 8, 2026

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The Whole Truth

Mumbai-based F&B brand, has raised $51 Mn in Series D funding from Sofina, Sauce VC, Peak XV Partners, Rainmatter Health, AYRA Ventures and other HNIs

Varaha

Gurugram-based clean tech startup, has raised $20 Mn in Series B funding from WestBridge Capital, RTP Global and Omnivore

Material Depot

Bengaluru-based home decor startup, has raised $28 Mn in Series B funding from Accel, Stellaris Venture Partners, Whiteboard Capital, DeVC, Soma Capital, MyAsiaVC, Ramakant Sharma, Ankit Nagori, Shashvat Nakrani, Abhiroop Jayanthi, Niraj Singh, Saurabh Jain, Abhishek Goyal and Vineet Khanna

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Dr. Doodley

Bengaluru-based pet healthcare startup, has raised $3 Mn in Pre- Series A funding from V3 Ventures, Campus Fund, Thackersey Family Office, Yatin Shah, Karan Bhagat, Gautam Dalmia and other HNIs

EyeROV

Kochi-based robotics startup, has raised $1 Mn in Pre-Series A funding from AWE Funds and Unicorn India Ventures

M&A Snippets

Ahmedabad-based real estate firm Nila Spaces has acquired 1.4% minority stake in a Bengaluru-based fintech startup Alt DRX for $663K

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February 1, 2026

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Key Highlights – WOFA 2.0 🚀✨

Ecosystem Ventures team members, along with Founder Mr Abhishek Sanghvi, attended WOFA 2.0 to engage with the evolving CA ecosystem and reinforce our commitment to building future-ready, impact-driven institutions. WOFA 2.0 is a global forum bringing together the Chartered Accountancy fraternity to shape the future of the profession. The theme focused on the CA profession’s shift from nation-building to global collaboration, with technology, AI and sustainability shaping its next phase.

Startup Funding Summary

Easy Home Finance

Mumbai-based fintech startup, has raised $30 Mn in Series C funding from Investcorp, Claypond Capital and SMBC Asia Fund

The Guild

Bengaluru-based spacetech startup, has raised $21 Mn in Series A funding from TDK Ventures, BIG Capital, Accel, Prosus, Yournest, Campus Fund, BlueHill and Riceberg

4baseCare

Bengaluru-based healthcare startup, has raised $10 Mn in Series B funding from Ashish Kacholia, Lashit Sanghvi and Yali Capital

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Agrani Labs

Bengaluru-based AI semiconductor startup, has raised $8 Mn in Seed funding from Peak XV Partners and other HNIs

SpotDraft

Bengaluru-based legal tech startup, has raised $8 Mn in Series B extension funding from Qualcomm Ventures

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January 25, 2026

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Startup Funding Summary

GreenCell Mobility

Mumbai-based EV startup, has raised $89 Mn in funding from International Finance Corporation, British International Investment and Tata Capital

Juspay

Bengaluru-based fintech platform, has raised $50 Mn in Series D funding from WestBridge Capital

Unbox Robotics

Pune-based deeptech startup, has raised $28 Mn in Series B funding from ICICI Venture, Redstart Labs, F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures and other HNIs

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Escape Plan

Bengaluru-based travel products and accessories platform, has raised $25 Mn in Series A funding from Jungle Ventures, Fireside Ventures and IndiGo Ventures

Aerem Solutions

Mumbai-based solar platform, has raised $15 Mn in Pre- Series B funding from SMBC Asia Rising Fund, British International Investment, UTEC, Blume Ventures, Avaana Capital, Riverwalk Holdings and SE Ventures

M&A Snippets

Delhi-based SaaS firm Wingify has acquired a Paris-based AI-driven digital platform AB Tasty for an undisclosed amount

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January 18, 2026

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Sukino

Bengaluru-based healthcare startup, has raised $31 Mn in funding from Bessemer Venture Partners and Rainmatter

Emversity

Bengaluru-based edtech platform, has raised $30 Mn in Series A funding from Premji Invest, Lightspeed and Z47

Wint Wealth

Bengaluru-based fintech startup, has raised $28 Mn in Series B funding from Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Eight Roads Ventures, 3one4 Capital, Arkam Ventures and Rainmatter

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Ethereal Exploration

Bengaluru-based spacetech startup, has raised $21 Mn in Series A funding from TDK Ventures, BIG Capital, Accel, Prosus, YourNest Venture Capital, BlueHill Capital, Campus Fund and Riceberg Ventures

Liquidnitro

Hyderabad-based game production and line services startup, has raised $19 Mn in Series A funding from Northpoint Capital and Nexus Venture Partners

M&A Snippets

Mumbai-based quick home service startup Snabbit has acquihire a Bengaluru-based consumer service startup Pync for an undisclosed amount

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January 11, 2026

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Key Highlights – TiE Global Summit 2k26 🚀✨

TGS 2026 in Jaipur reflected the momentum shaping India’s startup ecosystem. From Mrs Smriti Irani’s keynote on skills and youth to startup exhibitions and TGS100 showcases, the summit highlighted founders building across AI, deep-tech, sustainability, and governance. It showcased strong intent, execution, and real-world impact across the ecosystem. For Ecosystem Ventures, it reinforced our focus on backing founders early and building impact-driven ecosystems that matter. Catch the highlights and relive the magic on our LinkedIn post!

Startup Funding Summary

Even Healthcare

Bengaluru-based healthcare startup, has raised $20 Mn in funding from Lachy Groom, Alpha Wave and Sharrp Ventures

FutureCure Health

Jaipur-based healthtech startup, has raised $11 Mn in Series B funding from Carnelian Asset Management LLP and other HNIs

Spector AI

Bengaluru-based industrial AI startup, has raised $7 Mn in funding from IvyCap Ventures and other HNIs

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Nitro Commerce

Gurugram-based marketing platform, has raised $5 Mn in Series A funding from Cornerstone Ventures, India Accelerator, Finvolve, Equentis Wealth Advisory Services, Grand Anicut Angel Fund, Razorpay Ventures, Rukum Sitara Fund and Ankurit Capital

Aivar

Coimbatore-based AI service startup, has raised $5 Mn in Seed funding from Sorin Investments and Bessemer Venture Partners

New Delhi-based foodtech startup Urban Harvest has acquired a Bengaluru-based F&B brand Cocosutra for $278K in an all-cash deal

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Gurugram-based autotech firm CARS24 has acquired a New Delhi-based autotech platform CarInfo for an undisclosed amount

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January 4, 2026

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Key Highlights – Zayeka 2k25 🎊

Annual Zayeka Fest 2k25 – When Movies Met Masaledaar Magic!
Zayeka Fest 2k25 at Ecosystem Ventures unfolded with a unique movie-inspired theme, blending cinematic storytelling with masaledaar innovation. Six teams competed across snacks and desserts, letting films decide the dishes, with Team The Dollar ($) Chaat Wala and Team Badri Ki Rasoi emerging as champions. The fest turned into a joyful celebration of food, teamwork, and family moments. Catch the highlights and relive the magic on our LinkedIn post!

Startup Funding Summary

Arya.ag

Noida-based agritech firm, has raised $80 Mn in Series D funding from GEF Capital Partners

Knight Fintech

Mumbai-based fintech startup, has raised $24 Mn in Series A funding from Accel, IIFL, Rocket Capital, Prime Venture Partners, 3one4 Capital, Commerce VC and Trifecta Capital

CollegeDekho

Gurugram-based edtech startup, has raised $10 Mn in funding from CarDekho

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Wow! Momo

Kolkata-based quick service chain, has raised $8 Mn in funding from Madhusudan Kela

Truva

Pune-based toy manufacturer startup, has raised $7 Mn in Series A funding from Arkam Ventures, Accel, Info Edge and Riverwalk Holdings

M&A Snippets

Bengaluru-based home decor firm Livspace has acquired a majority stake in a Mumbai-based LED lighting manufacturer Abby Lighting for an $23 Mn in all cash and equity deal

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