KisanKonnect Secures ₹72 Crore Pre-Series B Funding Led by Bajaj Finserv Group
Mumbai-based KisanKonnect, a farm-to-fork agri-tech startup, has raised ₹72 crore (~$8 million) in a pre-Series B round led by the Bajaj Finserv Group. The round also saw participation from Mistry Ventures, Desai Foods, Dhanuka Agritech, and the Action Tessa Family Office. This fundraise comes just months after KisanKonnect’s $4.5 million Series A round in May […]
Akashalabdhi Secures $1.2M in Pre‑Seed to Build Expandable Space Habitats and Dual‑Use Defense Tech
Akashalabdhi, an emerging space technology startup developing expandable space habitats and dual‑use defense systems, announced the successful closure of its pre‑seed funding round, raising $1.2 million. The investment comes from a distinguished group of investors including Uday Chatterjee, Romesh Sobti, Suraj Nalin, as well as venture funds LVX, 1Crowd, and Riceberg Ventures. The capital will […]
Peak XV Launches Surge 11, Onboards 23 Trailblazing Startups Across AI, Fintech, Consumer Innovation & Developer Tools
Peak XV Partners has announced the eleventh batch of Surge, its flagship rapid-scale-up program for early-stage startups. The new cohort, Surge 11, brings together 23 startups spanning India, Southeast Asia, and global markets, representing sectors ranging from AI and fintech to consumer innovation and developer infrastructure. This cohort highlights a noticeable shift in the entrepreneurial […]
Zeropearl VC Closes First Fund at ₹159 Cr, Oversubscribed 3.5x
Zeropearl VC, a solo GP-led pre-seed and seed stage venture fund founded by Bipin Shah, has marked the final close of its debut fund at ₹159 crore (~$18 million). The fund was oversubscribed by 3.5x, attracting commitments worth ₹280 crore, nearly double its initial ₹80 crore target. Shah capped the fund at the planned size […]
Bharat Intelligence Raises ₹7 Crore Pre-Seed Round to Tackle Farm Labour Crisis with AI
Bharat Intelligence, an agritech startup building AI solutions for India’s rural workforce, has raised ₹7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Sahyadri Farms. The fresh capital will support team expansion, product development, and operational scaling across Western Maharashtra’s key horticulture regions, including grapes, bananas, tomatoes, and pomegranates. Founded in 2024 by Azhaan Merchant […]
Cosmoserve Space Secures $3.17M to Tackle Orbital Debris with Robotic Spacecraft
Hyderabad-based Cosmoserve Space, a deeptech startup focused on sustainable space exploration, has raised $3.17 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Alan Rutledge, with participation from AUM Ventures and Shakti VC. Notably, the round also saw backing from Ram Shriram, an early investor in Google and long-serving board member. The […]
Samaaro Raises $500K in Pre-Series A Round to Expand Enterprise Event Marketing Solutions
Bengaluru-based Samaaro, an AI-driven event marketing platform, has raised $500,000 in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from Silver Needle Ventures, LetsVenture, SucSEED Indovation Fund, and angel investors Sagar Narola, Suryansh Jalan, and Gautam Kumar. The company had earlier secured $500,000 in seed funding from […]
Empowering Early-Stage Founders: A Conversation with Sarita Raichura, Director at Blume Ventures
Indian Startup Times has rapidly emerged as a trusted platform for founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers looking to stay informed and connected. Through initiatives like PR Connect and VC Connect, the platform has been instrumental in creating opportunities for early-stage startups to gain visibility and build meaningful relationships. In this exclusive interview, Sarita Raichura, Director […]
Simple Energy Secures $10M to Accelerate EV Retail Expansion and R&D
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy has raised $10 million in an all-equity bridge round, led by long-time backer Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani (Founder, Thyrocare’s Family Office), with participation from Balamurugan Arumugam and the Haran family office. The infusion will be directed toward expanding the company’s retail and service footprint across India and supporting ongoing R&D initiatives […]
Tide Secures $120M, Becomes UK’s Newest Fintech Unicorn with Strong India Play
London-based Tide, a fast-growing business finance platform for small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), has raised $120 million in a fresh funding round led by TGP’s Rise Fund. The investment pushes Tide’s valuation to $1.5 billion, officially placing it among the UK’s newest fintech unicorns. Founded to simplify business banking and digital finance, Tide currently serves […]
