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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Bodycraft Clinic and Salon Raises Rs 120 Cr in Series A Round Led by Singularity AMC
Bengaluru-based Bodycraft Clinic and Salon has raised Rs 120 Cr (~$14M) in a Series A round led by Singularity AMC, marking the company's first major fundraise in nearly nine years as it targets nationwide expansion.
SaffronStays Raises $3.5M in Growth Round Led by Infinity Ventures
Mumbai-based holiday home platform SaffronStays has raised $3.5 million in a growth round led by Infinity Ventures, as publicly reported on June 24, 2026. The round includes a mix of primary capital and a partial secondary sale by early backer Sixth Sense Ventures.
QOSMIC Raises $3.33M in Seed Funding to Build Next-Gen Satellite Optical Communications
Bengaluru-based spacetech startup QOSMIC has raised $3.33M in a seed round led by Accel and Prosus to develop and commercialise laser-based optical communication systems for satellites. The company aims to address the growing data bottleneck in low Earth orbit with field-validated technology.
Sherlocks AI Raises Rs 7.5 Cr in Pre-Seed Round Led by SenseAI Ventures
Bengaluru-based Sherlocks AI has raised Rs 7.5 Cr (~$900K) in a pre-seed funding round led by SenseAI Ventures, with participation from Upekkha, to expand its AI-native incident management platform into North America.
Orange Health Labs Raises Rs 277 Cr in Series C Round Led by Iron Pillar India
Bengaluru-based diagnostics startup Orange Health Labs has raised Rs 277 Cr (~$30M) in a Series C round led by Iron Pillar India, with participation from Crescent Enterprises, Bertelsmann, Accel India, and others, as the company targets multi-city expansion and profitability by 2028.
Mitigata Raises $15M in Series B Round Led by Bessemer Venture Partners
Bengaluru-based cyber resilience startup Mitigata has closed a $15M (~Rs 141 Cr) Series B round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Nexus Venture Partners, Titan Capital, and WEH Ventures. The funds will drive international expansion and domestic team growth.
BharatTender Raises Rs 1.25 Cr in Pre-Seed Round to Digitise B2B Procurement in India
BharatTender, an India-based AI-powered B2B procurement platform, has raised Rs 1.25 crore (~$150,000) in a pre-seed funding round from an undisclosed angel investor, as publicly reported on 23 June 2026.
LiLLBUD Raises Rs 6 Cr in Seed Round Led by Zeropearl VC to Scale Early Learning Toys
Gurugram-based early-learning toy brand LiLLBUD has secured Rs 6 Cr (approximately $720K) in a seed round led by Zeropearl VC, with marquee angel investors including Kunal Shah and Abhishek Bansal joining the round.
NSE Files DRHP for Long-Awaited IPO: OFS of 14.89 Crore Equity Shares
The National Stock Exchange of India has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for a landmark IPO structured entirely as an Offer for Sale of 14.89 crore equity shares, with no fresh capital to be raised by the exchange itself.
Crizac Acquires 37.41% Stake in ForeignAdmits for Rs 1.25 Cr in Strategic Tech Deal
NSE/BSE-listed Crizac Limited has acquired a 37.41% minority stake in ForeignAdmits for Rs 1.25 crore (~$0.13M), deepening its push toward a full-stack international student mobility platform through the integration of ForeignAdmits' fintech and visa tools.
Recykal Raises $23M Bridge Round Led by Ajay Parekh of Pidilite Industries
Hyderabad-based digital waste management platform Recykal has raised a $23M bridge round, with Ajay Parekh of Pidilite Industries leading the primary investment, as publicly reported on June 20, 2026. The round values the company at approximately $280M post-money and will fund global expansion and circular economy initiatives.
Reliance Jio Eyes $4B IPO in What Could Be One of India’s Largest-Ever Public Offerings
Reliance Jio Infocomm is widely reported to be on the verge of filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus for a $4 billion IPO — structured entirely as a fresh issue — ahead of the Reliance Industries AGM on June 19, 2026. As of June 17, no official SEBI confirmation had been publicly disclosed.
