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Fewer but bigger cheques: 18 rounds of $100 million or more lifted funding between January and 21 September, while seed funding fell 37%, Tracxn’s nine-month report shows.
The Bengaluru sportswear and fitness brand will use the money for nationwide stores, manufacturing, product development and selective acquisitions.
In a major move for the Indian textile technology sector, Bengaluru-based startup STCH has successfully closed a $7 million pre-Series A funding round, signaling a significant shift in how global fashion brands approach fabric research and production.
5 crore (approximately $2 million) in its maiden external funding round led by Rainmatter, the venture investment arm of the Zerodha group.
GoSats, the Bengaluru-based fintech platform that allows users to earn Bitcoin and gold rewards for everyday spending, has successfully raised $5 million (approximately ₹42 crore) in a Series A funding round.
3 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. While this remains a substantial figure globally, it represents a 26% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to the same period in 2025.
In a major boost for the at-home beauty and wellness sector, Noida-based startup Yes Madam has reported a stellar financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 2025.
Chennai-based digital transformation powerhouse KaarTech has successfully raised $11 million (approximately ₹101 crore) in a fresh funding round.
The Indian spice industry is witnessing a significant shift as Raipur-based Zoff Foods (Asquare Foods & Beverages Pvt. ) successfully secured $2 million in a Pre-Series B funding round.
1 million (approximately ₹18 crore) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by pi Ventures, a prominent early-stage fund specializing in AI and deep-tech.
5 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was co-led by Sandeep Varaganti (CEO of JioMart) and Ashok Agrawal (SVP at Axis Bank), with participation from a group of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).
2 crore) in a fresh funding round, signaling a major boost for India’s electric mobility infrastructure. The investment, which comprises a strategic blend of equity and debt, was led by Tenacity Ventures.
5 crore within just five years of operation. Founded in 2020 during the peak of the digital commerce shift, the startup has transformed from a niche online seller into a dominant “full-stack” parenting partner.
Bengaluru-based health-tech pioneer Practo is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $100 million in a pre-IPO funding round.
In a major boost for the digital supply chain sector, Bengaluru-based Mojro has successfully raised $3 million in a new funding round.
DATOMS, a prominent industrial Internet of Things (IoT) startup, has successfully raised ₹25 crore (approximately $2.76 million) in its Series A funding round. This significant capital injection was…
In a major boost for India’s deep-tech landscape, Qualcomm Inc. CEO Cristiano Amon announced a dedicated $150 million (approx.
In a feat of hypergrowth that has stunned the Silicon Valley and Indian tech corridors, Emergent, the “vibe-coding” pioneer, officially surpassed $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) on February 17, 2026.
In a major move to disrupt India’s high-trust grocery market, Elixiir Foods, a Delhi NCR-based startup, has raised $9 million in a seed funding round.
Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce leader, has significantly bolstered its leadership bench with the return of Vipin Kapooria as Vice President, Business Finance.
Chaayos, India’s leading tea-cafe chain, has reported a landmark financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (FY25).
Preventify, a Kerala-based healthcare startup, has successfully raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round.
San Francisco, February 5, 2026 – Goodfire, the San Francisco-based AI research lab dedicated to decoding the “black box” of neural networks, has officially reached unicorn status.
New York & London, February 4, 2026 – AI voice pioneer ElevenLabs has officially catapulted into the upper echelons of the tech world, securing a $500 million Series D funding round.