Rize Raises $31M Series B Led by BNP Paribas AM Alts to Scale Sustainable Rice Farming Across Asia
Singapore-headquartered agritech startup Rize has closed a $31M Series B round led by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts to expand its low-emission rice farming platform across Southeast Asia. The round comprises $20M in equity and $11M in debt, bringing the company's total funding to $47M.
Scimplify Set to Raise ₹181 Crore Series C Led by Hitachi Ventures at Over 2X Valuation Jump
Bengaluru-based specialty chemicals startup Scimplify is set to raise ₹181 crore in a Series C round led by Hitachi Ventures, marking a valuation jump of over 2X from its previous round. Existing backers 3one4 Capital, Accel India, Omnivore Capital, and Bertelsmann Nederland are also participating.
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Biocon: Mylan/Viatris Exits ₹3,481 Cr Stake via Secondary Sale Block Deal
Viatris subsidiary Mylan has launched a ₹3,481 crore (approximately $363 million) block deal to fully exit its 5.64% stake in Bengaluru-based biopharmaceutical company Biocon. The secondary sale, announced on 13 July 2026, was executed with Citigroup Global Markets India and Jefferies India acting as joint bookrunners.
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Dhruva Space Bags ₹60 Cr Bridge Round from Antariksh Venture Capital Fund in Landmark Maiden Investment
Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space has secured ₹60 crore in a Bridge Round from the Antariksh Venture Capital Fund (AVCF), the government-backed fund's first-ever investment. The deal takes the company's ongoing pre-Series B round to ₹275 crore in total capital raised.
sortmyprep Raises $350K Pre-Seed From Indian and Global Angel Investors
AI-powered edtech startup sortmyprep has closed a $350,000 pre-seed round backed by a group of Indian and global angel investors, including Boman Irani and Sameer Mehta. The capital will go towards strengthening the company's vertical AI infrastructure, expanding curriculum coverage, and accelerating growth in India and international markets.
Zetwerk Receives SEBI Approval for IPO Targeting Up to ₹4,200 Crore
Zetwerk Manufacturing Business Ltd has received SEBI's approval to proceed with its IPO, targeting a fundraise of up to ₹4,200 crore through a combination of fresh equity shares and an offer for sale by existing shareholders. The Bengaluru-based B2B contract manufacturing platform, founded in 2018, now moves closer to its public market debut.
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Neo Raises $30M Seed Round With Bhavin Turakhia’s Personal Investment to Build AI-Native Work Platform
Serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia has launched Neo, an AI-native enterprise work platform, committing $30 million of his own capital in a seed round announced on 2 July 2026. The Bengaluru-based startup aims to unify project management, documents, file storage, and AI execution into a single connected suite.
Finkurve Financial Services (Arvog) Raises ₹50 Cr via NCD Issuance from Franklin Templeton to Fuel Gold Loan Expansion
Finkurve Financial Services Limited (Arvog), a Mumbai-based tech-first gold loan NBFC, has raised ₹50 crore through a Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) issuance from Franklin Templeton. The capital will be deployed to expand the company's lending business, strengthen its operational footprint, and enhance its technology-driven platform across India.
Tulon Materials Raises ₹10 Cr Seed Round Led by Karthik Sundar Iyer to Scale Sustainable Specialty Chemicals
Mumbai-based Tulon Materials has closed a ₹10 crore seed round led by Karthik Sundar Iyer to accelerate its sustainable specialty chemicals and plastic waste upcycling platform. The R&D-led startup, founded in June 2022, targets applications in paints and coatings, printing inks, and adhesives.
Brekfuz Raises $525K Seed Round Led by Pear VC to Build AI-Native Coordination Platform
Gurugram-based AI-native coordination startup Brekfuz has raised $525,000 in a Seed round led by Pear VC at a valuation of $7.5 million, as publicly reported on 2026-07-01. The capital will fund platform development and engineering team expansion as the company scales with early enterprise customers.
Dovetail Capital Raises ₹100 Crore Series A Led by Elev8 Venture Partners for Global Expansion
Dovetail Capital, a Mumbai-based independent asset-servicing firm, has raised ₹100 crore in a Series A round led by Elev8 Venture Partners. The capital will be deployed to accelerate the company's global business expansion.
Supply6 Raises ₹48 Cr Growth Round Led by Unilever Ventures to Expand Supplements Range
Bengaluru-based D2C nutrition brand Supply6 has raised ₹48 Cr (~$5M) in a Growth Round led by Unilever Ventures, with participation from Zeropearl VC and actor-entrepreneur Kriti Sanon. The capital will fund product innovation, clinical research, supply chain strengthening, and expansion across D2C, marketplace, and quick commerce channels.
Limelight Diamonds Raises ₹275 Cr Strategic Round Led by Bhathwari Group for Retail and Manufacturing Expansion
Mumbai-based Limelight Diamonds has closed a ₹275 crore strategic funding round led by its core promoters, the Bhathwari Group, with participation from jewellery industry strategic partners and franchise partners. The capital will be deployed toward vertical integration, manufacturing expansion, design innovation, and aggressive retail growth across India.
PlayBlue Raises $2.7M Seed Round Co-Led by Centre Court Capital and MIXI Global
PlayBlue, a Bengaluru-based omnichannel multi-brand sports retail platform, has raised $2.7 million in a seed round co-led by Centre Court Capital and MIXI Global. The company plans to use the capital to launch physical retail stores and deepen its ecommerce presence across India.
BCT Ventures Raises ₹42 Cr Seed Round Led by 3one4 Capital to Build AI-Native Consumer Brands
BCT Ventures has raised ₹42 Cr in a seed round led by 3one4 Capital to build AI-native consumer brands, launching first in the nutrition and wellness segment. The company's three proprietary AI engines will drive product development, audience building, and growth at scale.
Heatronics Raises ₹1.8 Cr Seed Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures for Medical-Grade Heat Therapy Devices
Noida-based healthtech startup Heatronics has raised ₹1.8 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The capital will be deployed to strengthen marketing, upgrade manufacturing, and expand distribution of its medical-grade heat therapy devices.
PRISM (OYO Parent) Files ₹6,650 Cr Fresh-Issue-Only IPO with SEBI
PRISM, the parent company of OYO, has filed its Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for a ₹6,650 crore fresh-issue-only IPO, with no offer-for-sale component. The filing marks a significant milestone in the Gurugram-based hospitality tech firm's long-awaited public market debut.
YoLearn.ai Raises $500K Pre-Seed Co-Led by DataAlpha.ai and White Swan Global
Noida-based voice-first AI tutoring startup YoLearn.ai has closed a $500,000 pre-seed round co-led by DataAlpha.ai and White Swan Global, with participation from angel investors. The capital will fund product scaling and distribution expansion across India's school and competitive exam ecosystem.
