thumpN Raises $3.75 Mn Pre-Seed Led by VSS Investco, Arijit Singh & Bollywood Artists
Mumbai-based thumpN has closed a $3.75 Mn pre-seed round led by VSS Investco, the family office of Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, with music artists Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Badshah also joining the cap table. The AI-native live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform officially launched on 6 July 2026.
Airties Acquires Bengaluru AI Broadband Startup Aprecomm to Expand in Emerging Markets
Global AI connectivity software leader Airties has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bengaluru-based broadband software startup Aprecomm in a deal aimed at accelerating expansion into high-growth emerging markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Onpoint Raises $600K Pre-Seed Led by First Cheque and Whiteboard Capital to Democratise Consumer Rewards in India
Consumer rewards startup Onpoint has raised $600,000 in a pre-seed round co-led by First Cheque (IndiaQuotient) and Whiteboard Capital, with participation from former Meta and Google directors and Kellogg School of Management alumni. The India-based, payment-agnostic platform lets everyday consumers earn and redeem rewards across hundreds of brands, travel programmes, and loyalty ecosystems.
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Elevate Education Raises ₹170 Cr Series D from WestBridge Capital to Scale AI-Powered Higher Education
Elevate Education (formerly Sunstone) has raised ₹170 crore in a Series D round led by WestBridge Capital to expand its AI-powered higher education platform across India. The Gurugram-based company targets ₹300 crore in revenue and profitability by FY27.
Doodhvale Farms Raises $1M Bridge Round from Atomic Capital Fund I to Expand Markets
Delhi-based D2C dairy and daily-essentials brand Doodhvale Farms has raised $1 million in a Bridge Round from existing investor Atomic Capital Fund I. The capital will be deployed across market expansion, channel penetration, product innovation, and AI and technology investment.
Neothera Raises ₹9 Cr Pre-Seed Led by Blume Ventures to Redefine Skin Health in India
Science-led skin health startup Neothera has raised ₹9 crore in a pre-seed round led by Blume Ventures, with participation from Barbershop Fund, Consumer Collective, Veltis Capital, and several marquee angels. The funding, secured at the idea stage, will power the company's technology platform, product expansion, and clinical team as it builds a root-cause approach to chronic skin conditions in India.
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WTF Acquires Mumbai-Based Creative Agency BTG (By The Gram) in Second Creative Services Deal
Nikhil Kamath's media and venture platform WTF has acquired Mumbai-based independent creative agency BTG (By The Gram), marking its second acquisition in the creative services space. The deal gives BTG access to WTF's capital, network, and distribution infrastructure while it continues to operate independently under its existing founders.
TOCAL Raises ₹9 Cr Seed Round Led by XB Group to Scale EV Fleet and Fulfilment Network
Bengaluru-based EV fleet and fulfilment infrastructure startup TOCAL has raised ₹9 crore in a seed round led by XB Group, the parent of K-Indev Logistics. The capital will fund fleet expansion, new fulfilment centres, and a strategic partnership to build an integrated national logistics platform.
ekincare Acquires AI Claims Platform Superclaims to Build Connected Healthcare Insurance Infrastructure
Hyderabad-based digital health platform ekincare has completed a 100% acquisition of Superclaims, an AI-powered claims adjudication SaaS platform, in a deal announced on 6 July 2026. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Wow! Momo Raises $20 Mn Venture Debt Led by InCred Credit Opportunities
Wow! Momo, the Kolkata-based quick-service restaurant chain, is set to raise $20 million in a venture debt round led by InCred Credit Opportunities, with participation from RevX Capital Fund and Anicut Capital. The funds will support debt refinancing, store expansion, and multi-brand growth, as publicly reported on 2026-07-06.
C5i (Course5 Intelligence) Files Confidential DRHP with SEBI, Targets ₹1,000–1,200 Cr IPO
Enterprise AI and data analytics firm C5i (formerly Course5 Intelligence), backed by 360 ONE Asset Management, has filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI via the confidential route, targeting a ₹1,000–1,200 Cr IPO. This marks the company's second attempt at a public listing after shelving a ₹600 Cr IPO in 2022.
Next Bharat Ventures Raises ₹2,000 Cr Growth Round Anchored by Suzuki Motor Corporation
Next Bharat Ventures has launched its ₹2,000 crore Fund II — among India's largest impact-focused venture funds — with Suzuki Motor Corporation as the anchor LP. The fund will back early- and growth-stage startups building solutions for rural India and underserved communities.
AscentHR Acquires 100% of OS HRS from BREXA Inc. to Expand APAC Payroll Footprint
Bengaluru-based AscentHR has completed the acquisition of OS HRS — comprising its India, Malaysia, and Japan entities — from BREXA Inc., formerly known as Outsourcing Inc., Tokyo. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
CUNIN Raises $450K Pre-Seed Funding Led by All In Capital & Huddle Ventures
Bengaluru-based culture-led lifestyle startup CUNIN has raised $450,000 in a pre-seed round co-led by All In Capital and Huddle Ventures. The capital will fuel product development, team building, brand investment, and offline retail expansion.
D2C Eyewear Brand Rawbare Raises Undisclosed Strategic Investment from Teamology Softech and Media Services
Mumbai-based D2C eyewear brand Rawbare has raised an undisclosed strategic investment from Teamology Softech and Media Services to strengthen its design portfolio, expand its retail footprint, and prepare for international markets. The deal, announced on 3 July 2026, marks a significant step in Rawbare's growth journey since its founding in 2022.
Data Science Wizards (DSW) Raises $5M Pre-Series A to Scale UnifyAI OS and Expand to North America
Mumbai-based enterprise AI startup Data Science Wizards (DSW) has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A funding round from angel investors to scale its UnifyAI OS platform and build out operations in North America, as publicly reported on 2026-07-01.
Spense Raises $2.8M Seed Round Led by Arkam Ventures to Build Asset-Backed Credit Infrastructure
Bengaluru-based banking infrastructure startup Spense has raised $2.8 million in a Seed round led by Arkam Ventures, with participation from Razorpay Ventures, GrowthCap Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and a group of prominent fintech angels. The capital will fund banking partnerships, product development, team expansion, and the launch of Credit Line on UPI.
Age Care Labs Raises ₹85 Crore Series B1 Led by Shrem Group; Launches Shremoha Senior Living Platform
Gurugram-based Age Care Labs, the parent company of elder care brands Emoha and Epoch Elder Care, has raised ₹85 crore (~$9 million) in a Series B1 round led by Shrem Group. Alongside the investment, the two companies have jointly launched Shremoha, a premium senior independent living platform for India's growing elderly population.
