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News•Mar 2, 2026
Exclusive: Turiyam.ai Raises $4 Mn To Build Full-Stack AI Hardware Platform
Bengaluru‑based Turiyam.ai has closed a $4 million pre‑seed round led by Ankur Capital and Axilor’s Micelio Fund. The startup will accelerate development of a full‑stack AI inference platform that tightly integrates custom chips with optimized software. It is already piloting deployments with select enterprises and will expand R&D and commercial roll‑outs in India and abroad. The raise comes amid booming investor interest in AI infrastructure and semiconductor ventures across India.
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News•Mar 2, 2026
The Fintech Showdown Before PhonePe’s IPO
PhonePe is positioning an IPO for FY27, with an April filing window being discussed, while investors scrutinize its path to sustainable profitability. The fintech’s latest filing shows a shift from consumer‑centric payments to a higher share of merchant transactions and...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
EaseMyTrip, Ixigo Brace For Turbulence Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
Indian online travel aggregators EaseMyTrip and ixigo are issuing travel advisories as the Iran‑Israel conflict escalates into major combat operations, prompting Middle Eastern airspace closures. Both platforms urge customers to monitor airline updates, expect longer flight times, and remain flexible...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Exclusive: Innoviti Closes Series M Funding Round At ₹104 Cr
Innoviti, the Indian merchant‑facing fintech, closed its Series M round at ₹104 crore ($11.4 million), with both new backers and existing investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners and Patni Family Office doubling down. The capital will be used to reduce debt, boost sales...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Inside Lemnisca’s Big Leap For Digital Twins To Make Biotech More Scalable
Lemnisca, a Bengaluru startup, is launching a digital‑twin platform that models fermentation at industrial scale, merging microbial biology with physical process conditions. The hybrid model, paired with an in‑house wet lab, creates a feedback loop that refines simulations and cuts...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Meet The 40 D2C Brands From Inc42’s Sixth Cohort Of D2CX
Inc42’s D2CX programme, a 12‑week accelerator for direct‑to‑consumer brands, concluded its sixth cohort featuring 40 founders across food, wellness, fashion and tech. The cohort joins a portfolio of over 300 D2C startups that have benefited from mentorship, operational guidance and...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Exclusive: Quick Commerce Enablement Startup Inamo To Raise ₹50 Cr
Inamo, a quick‑commerce enablement startup, is raising ₹50 Cr (≈$5.4 M) in a Series A round at a pre‑money valuation of ₹110 Cr. The round is led by Five SB Limited with participation from Shastra VC, Antler and Gemba Capital. Funds will be used to scale...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
How Shiprocket Is Building The Backbone Of Bharat’s Ecommerce Growth
Shiprocket, originally launched as KartRocket in 2012, has transformed into a full‑stack ecommerce enablement platform that now powers more than 4 lakh merchants, many from Tier II and III cities. The platform bundles shipping, checkout, returns, analytics and working‑capital services, leveraging AI...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Internet Service Provider Excitel’s Cofounder Vivek Raina Quits
Excitel Broadband co‑founder Vivek Raina announced his resignation, remaining a shareholder while planning to launch new ventures. The move follows the recent promotion of COO Varun Pasricha to CEO, effective March 2026. Since its 2015 launch, Excitel has expanded to...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Exclusive: Grevoro Bags ₹43 Cr From Family Offices To Build Low-Carbon Products
Bengaluru‑based low‑carbon industrial startup Grevoro has closed a ₹43 cr (≈$4.7 mn) seed round led by the family offices of the Atha and Misra groups. The capital will be used to commercialise its manufacturing‑intelligence platform and satisfy net‑worth criteria for an NBFC...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
PayU’s inFINity 3.0 And The Push To Make Early Stage Fintechs Scale-Ready
PayU has launched the third edition of its inFINity accelerator, targeting 30 early‑stage fintech founders with a four‑week sprint that blends mentorship, direct capital pathways, and integration into PayU’s extensive merchant network. Building on two prior cohorts that supported over...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Supertails Warehouse Gutted In Bengaluru Fire, Inventory Destroyed
Supertails, a Bengaluru‑based pet‑care marketplace, lost its entire inventory when a fire engulfed three warehouses, including its own, on February 22. The blaze forced the company to cancel its flagship WTF Sale just after recording its highest ever revenue. Within...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
From IPO Scepticism To Profit Signals: Coworking’s Big Reset
India’s listed coworking operators have turned a profit in Q3 FY26, signalling a shift from pre‑IPO scepticism to financial stability. WeWork India posted a ₹16.8 Cr PAT and 29% revenue growth, while Awfis and Smartworks reported 43% profit growth and a...
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Deals•Feb 27, 2026
Grevoro Secures ₹43 Cr Seed Funding From Atha and Misra Family Offices
Bengaluru-based low‑carbon industrial manufacturing startup Grevoro raised ₹43 Cr (≈$4.7 M) in a seed round from the family offices of the Atha and Misra groups. The funding will help make its manufacturing intelligence platform production‑ready and support its pursuit of an NBFC...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
AI Startup MeltPlan Nets $10 Mn To Fuel Product Development
AI-native preconstruction startup MeltPlan announced a $10 million seed round, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from noa. Founded in 2025 by former Innovacer CPO Kanav Hasija and ex‑DPR Construction executive Tanmaya Kala, the company builds AI agents that understand...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Exclusive: BRND.ME Completes Reverse Flip Amid IPO Prep
BRND.ME, the Indian e‑commerce unicorn formerly known as Mensa Brands, secured NCLT approval to redomicile from Singapore to India, completing a reverse flip within ten months. The restructuring consolidates its seven Indian entities under a single holding company and positions...
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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
AI-Native Preconstruction Startup MeltPlan Raises $10M Seed Round Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
AI-native preconstruction startup MeltPlan announced a $10 million seed funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from European early-stage tech investment firm noa. The capital will be used to develop its AI-driven planning engine and expand its SaaS...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
BRND.ME Completes Reverse Flip, Merging Mensa Singapore Into Mensa India Ahead of IPO
Ecommerce unicorn BRND.ME completed a reverse flip, merging its Singapore entity Mensa Singapore into its Indian holding Mensa India after NCLT approval on February 20. The merger consolidates seven Indian group entities under Mensa India, positioning the company for an...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
AI Startup Myelin Foundry Secures ₹48 Cr Funding From ASM Technologies
Myelin Foundry, an AI startup, announced it has raised ₹48 crore in a funding round led by corporate investor ASM Technologies. The capital will be used to accelerate product development and market expansion.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Peptris Raises ₹70 Crore to Scale AI-Led Drug Discovery Pipeline
Peptris, an AI-driven drug discovery startup, announced a fresh funding round of ₹70 crore to expand its pipeline and accelerate preclinical programs. The capital will be used to scale its AI-led platform and advance its drug discovery efforts. The raise...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Qualcomm Announces $150M Investment in Indian AI Startups
Qualcomm has announced a $150 million investment fund targeting Indian artificial intelligence startups. The initiative aims to support AI innovation in India and strengthen Qualcomm's presence in the region.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Vervesemi Secures $10M Funding to Scale Semiconductor Product Commercialisation
Semiconductor startup Vervesemi announced a $10 million financing round aimed at scaling the commercialisation of its product. The funding will support production ramp‑up and market expansion. Details on investors and round stage were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
EaseMyTrip to Raise ₹500 Crore to Bolster Non-Core Segment
EaseMyTrip announced plans to raise ₹500 crore to fund its non‑core business segment, aiming to support expansion and diversification. The fundraising round is expected to be led by undisclosed investors.
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
IDfy Raises ₹476 Cr in Series F Round Led by Neo Asset Management
India-based fraud detection startup IDfy announced a ₹476 Cr (≈$52.5 Mn) Series F funding round, led by Neo Asset Management with participation from Blume Ventures, Analog Capital, Elev8, IndiaMART and Kae Capital. The capital will fund strategic acquisitions, international expansion and product...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
Sleeptech Startup DUSQ Raises ₹24 Cr to Expand Into US Market
Sleeptech startup DUSQ announced a ₹24 crore funding round to support its entry into the US market. The capital will be used for product development, marketing, and distribution as the company expands internationally. Details of the investors were not disclosed.
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