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Aeron Systems Raises ₹45 Crore to Expand Navigation and Defence Technology Business
Pune-based deep-tech company Aeron Systems has raised ₹45 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Riverwalk Holdings and MGF-Kavachh. The fresh capital will be used to expand manufacturing of advanced inertial navigation systems, accelerate research and development, meet growing customer demand and strengthen the company's international presence.
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Kepler Aerospace Raises $8 Million to Launch Six Autonomous Swarming Satellites
Bengaluru-based Kepler Aerospace has raised $8 million in its first external funding round to deploy six autonomous swarming intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellites. The funding will also support the expansion of its mission operations, avionics and engineering capabilities as the company builds an integrated space infrastructure platform.
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Indian Semiconductor Startups Enter a New Funding Wave as Agrani Labs Eyes $50 Million Round
India’s semiconductor startup ecosystem appears to be moving beyond early-stage chip design and seed funding toward larger investment rounds. Agrani Labs is reportedly in talks to raise around $50 million, while Ananant Systems is exploring approximately $5 million in fresh funding. Broader industry data also indicates that investors are increasingly concentrating larger amounts of capital on fewer, more mature semiconductor companies.
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Uttar Pradesh Bets Big on Startups With ₹1,000 Crore Fund, Deep-Tech Push and New Incentives
Uttar Pradesh’s Startup Policy 2026 sets out a ₹1,000 crore Fund of Funds, a ₹400 crore startup corpus, 20 new Centres of Excellence and expanded financial incentives for entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on deep-tech and innovation-led businesses.
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DocPharma Raises $2 Million to Expand Healthcare Quick-Commerce Network Across 50+ Cities
Healthcare supply-chain startup DocPharma has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Equentis, with participation from existing and strategic investors. The company plans to use the capital to establish 100 compliant and licensed dark stores, expand to more than 50 cities and strengthen the technology and infrastructure supporting rapid, prescription-compliant healthcare fulfilment.
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Satvacart Shuts Down After 12 Years as Funding and Acquisition Talks Fall Through
Gurugram-based online grocery startup Satvacart has discontinued operations after 12 years, with August 28, 2026 marking its final day. Founder Rahul H. Saxena said the company explored fresh funding, strategic investment and acquisition opportunities before deciding to shut down, highlighting the growing importance of scale in India’s rapidly changing grocery-delivery market.
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India’s Startup IPO Pipeline Stays Strong in 2026 as More New-Age Companies Head for Dalal Street
India’s startup IPO market is maintaining strong momentum in 2026, with dozens of new-age companies either filing draft papers or preparing for potential listings. After a record fundraising year in 2025, the next phase of the IPO cycle is increasingly being shaped by profitability, sustainable cash flows, governance and capital efficiency rather than growth alone.
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Alpha Wave Exits Lenskart in ₹1,857 Crore Deal — Here’s Who Bought the Shares
Alpha Wave entities sold nearly 2.95 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions for about ₹1,857 crore through block deals at ₹630 apiece. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, NPS Trust, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and several other domestic and international institutions were among the buyers.
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Infosys Takes 5.31% Stake in AI Procurement Startup Aerchain as Enterprise AI Push Accelerates
Infosys has invested in Bengaluru-based AI procurement startup Aerchain through the Infosys Innovation Fund, taking a 5.31% stake according to the IT company's FY27 corporate-governance disclosure. Aerchain uses autonomous workflows and multiple AI agents to automate enterprise sourcing and procurement.
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IndiGo Ventures Backs AI Startup Sarvam in First Deep-Tech Investment
IndiGo Ventures has invested in Indian artificial intelligence startup Sarvam, marking the airline-backed venture fund’s first deep-tech investment. The deal brings together IndiGo’s aviation ecosystem and Sarvam’s India-focused AI stack as both sides explore applications of artificial intelligence across airline operations and customer experiences.
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HealthSprint 2026 Winners: Three Indian Medtech Startups Secure Israel Innovation Programme
BioCipher Labs, Prodancy and Mykare.ai have won HealthSprint 2026, earning a fully funded, week-long programme in Israel to explore clinical validation, investment opportunities and international expansion.
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Ather Konarc Launched at ₹99,999: New Electric Scooter Targets Everyday Indian Riders
Ather Energy has launched the Konarc electric scooter in India with an effective starting price of ₹99,999. Built on the new EL platform, the scooter offers multiple range configurations, a metal body, onboard charging and connected features aimed at practical daily use.
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Indian Space-Tech Startup InspeCity Raises ₹100 Crore, Plans Four In-Orbit Missions
Indian space-tech startup InspeCity has raised ₹100 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round. The company plans to conduct four in-orbit missions over the next 12 to 18 months to demonstrate technologies related to satellite inspection, autonomous operations, robotics, rendezvous, docking, and satellite life extension.
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India-Japan Deep-Tech Corridor Proposed: New Gateway for Startup Funding, AI and Advanced Technology
India and Japan are looking to deepen their startup and technology partnership through a proposed Japan–India Deep-Tech Capital Corridor. The initiative aims to connect startups, investors, universities, research institutions and industries across the two countries while improving access to patient capital for research-intensive technologies and their commercialization.
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Uttar Pradesh Launches Startup Policy 2026 With Deep-Tech Push, ₹1,000 Crore Fund to Boost Innovation
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced Startup Policy 2026 with a strong focus on Deep-Tech innovation. The policy targets emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, SpaceTech, DefenceTech, AgriTech and HealthTech, while providing funding, incubation infrastructure and research support to startups across the state.
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TILT Launches ₹250 Crore Fund to Back Startups Building for India’s Next Billion
The/Nudge Foundation has launched TILT, a ₹250 crore impact-first investment platform designed to support early-stage businesses addressing livelihood and economic challenges across India. The fund will invest primarily from Seed to Series A, targeting technology and science-led startups working in areas including agriculture, climate resilience, MSME productivity, employment, financial inclusion and AI-powered livelihood solutions.
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Groww Wins ET Startup of the Year 2026: How the Fintech Platform Rose to the Top
Indian investment and wealthtech platform Groww has been named Startup of the Year at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026, earning the top honour at the 12th edition of the awards. The recognition highlights the company's scale, profitability, growth and execution in India's highly competitive and tightly regulated financial-services market.
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T-Hub Partners With Indian Army to Take Defence Startups From Lab to Battlefield-Ready Solutions
Hyderabad-based innovation hub T-Hub has partnered with the Indian Army’s Central Command to create a more direct route for Indian defence startups to develop and validate technologies against real military requirements. The collaboration will connect selected startups with Army stakeholders, operational problem statements and field-level feedback as India pushes to expand indigenous defence technology.
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PhonePe, Zepto and OYO Head India's Massive Startup IPO Pipeline as Tech Firms Eye Public Markets
India's startup IPO pipeline is gathering momentum, with prominent names including PhonePe, Zepto and OYO among companies preparing for potential stock-market listings. The growing queue reflects the increasing maturity of India's startup ecosystem, although valuations, profitability, market conditions and investor appetite will remain crucial to determining which companies ultimately reach the public markets.
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India’s D2C Startup Boom Enters New Phase as Brands Chase Scale, Profitability and Offline Growth
India’s direct-to-consumer startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase as brands move beyond online-first growth and focus increasingly on profitability, physical retail, stronger distribution and sustainable customer acquisition. The shift could reshape one of India’s most closely watched consumer-startup segments.
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South Korea Gets a New AI Unicorn as Wrtn Technologies Crosses ₩1 Trillion Valuation
South Korean artificial intelligence startup Wrtn Technologies has entered the unicorn club after securing a major Series C investment. The funding pushes the AI service company’s valuation beyond ₩1 trillion and highlights growing investor confidence in consumer-focused AI platforms as Wrtn prepares for further international expansion.
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Two Philippine Startups Make Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2026 as Clouted and OneLot Gain Spotlight
Philippine startups Clouted and OneLot have secured places on the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2026 list, highlighting the country's growing presence in AI-powered enterprise technology and fintech.
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Starcloud Hits $2.3 Billion Valuation as NVIDIA Backs Its Bold Plan to Build AI Data Centers in Space
Space technology startup Starcloud has reached a $2.3 billion post-money valuation after securing $250 million in a Series A extension, highlighting growing investor interest in the emerging field of orbital computing. The fresh capital is expected to support the company's plans to expand manufacturing, develop more powerful space-based computing infrastructure and secure future launch capacity.
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Got a Tech Startup Idea? Government's GENESIS EIR 3.0 Offers Funding Up to ₹10 Lakh
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), has opened applications for the third cohort of the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme. GENESIS EIR 3.0 is aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, students, researchers, innovators and early-stage startup founders developing technology-led ideas, with selected participants eligible for financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh along with incubation, mentorship and product-development support.
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Asaya Raises ₹88 Crore in Series A Funding, Valuation Reaches ₹400 Crore
Bengaluru-based skincare startup Asaya has raised ₹88 crore in a Series A funding round at a post-money valuation of ₹400 crore. The company plans to deploy the fresh capital toward research and development, new products, wider distribution and team expansion as it strengthens its position in India's competitive skincare market.
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