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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100×100 Launches $100M Fund II to Build 50 Climate Startups Across India and Southeast Asia
Singapore-based climate venture builder 100×100 has launched Fund II with a $100M target, aiming to build 50 new climate companies from scratch across India and Southeast Asia. Commitments for the new fund have not yet been publicly disclosed, making this an active fundraise rather than a confirmed close.
INFLUISH Raises Pre-Seed Round at Rs 25 Cr Valuation, Targets Rs 100 Cr ARR by December 2027
New Delhi-based influencer MarTech startup INFLUISH has closed a pre-seed round at a valuation of Rs 25 Cr (~$2.6M), backed by angel investors including Clovia co-founder Pankaj Vermani, as publicly reported.
Xtovia Raises Rs 6.9 Cr in Pre-Seed Round Led by V3 Ventures to Scale Science-Backed Haircare Brand
Science-first haircare brand Xtovia has secured Rs 6.9 crore (~$730K) in a pre-seed funding round led by V3 Ventures, with backing from Consumer Collective by Atrium and a cohort of angel investors, as publicly reported on June 17, 2026.
Gimi Michi Raises $1M Seed Round Led by IndiaQuotient to Build India’s Leading Korean FMCG Brand
Gurugram-based Korean food startup Gimi Michi has closed a $1M seed round led by IndiaQuotient, with participation from DeVC, Titan Capital, and IIMA Ventures, as publicly reported on June 16, 2026.
TrackerSuite AI Raises ₹6 Cr in Pre-Series A Round Led by UAE-Based Family Office
TrackerSuite AI has closed a ₹6 crore (~$0.72M) Pre-Series A funding round led by a UAE-based family office advised by Bestvantage Investments, as publicly reported. The New Delhi and Bengaluru-based AI SaaS startup serves over 1,800 businesses across 25 countries.
Speedioo Raises ₹10 Cr Seed Round Led by Atomic Capital to Scale Used Two-Wheeler Marketplace
Pune-based used two-wheeler marketplace Speedioo has closed a ₹10 Cr (~$1.2M) seed round led by Atomic Capital, marking its first institutional fundraise as the platform targets ₹100 Cr ARR within 12–18 months.
ContraVault AI Raises $3.1M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Chiratae Ventures
Bengaluru-based ContraVault AI has closed a $3.1M Pre-Series A round led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund, to scale its AI-powered procurement intelligence platform and accelerate entry into the US market.
CREST Raises $3.1M in Pre-Seed Round to Build AI-Native Fractional Family Office
Mumbai-based wealthtech startup CREST has raised $3.1M (₹29.3 Cr) in a pre-seed round led by BEENEXT and Atrium Ventures, emerging from stealth to offer an AI-native fractional family office platform targeting India's growing ultra-high-net-worth segment.
Turtlemint Files IPO to Raise ₹882.67 Cr (~$93M) at ~₹4,513 Cr Valuation
Mumbai-based insurtech firm Turtlemint has filed its Red Herring Prospectus for a ₹882.67 Cr IPO, targeting a listing on BSE and NSE on June 29, 2026, with the subscription window opening June 19.
TruNativ Raises $30M in Series B Led by OrbiMed Advisors to Fuel Offline and Global Expansion
Mumbai-based health and nutrition brand TruNativ has closed a $30M (₹290 Cr) Series B round led by OrbiMed Advisors, with the capital earmarked for offline distribution, international expansion, and a new R&D centre.
SolarSquare Raises ₹510 Cr ($53M) in Series C Led by B Capital
SolarSquare has secured ₹510 Cr (~$53M) in a Series C round led by B Capital, becoming the largest venture capital investment in India's residential solar sector to date. The Mumbai-based startup's total funding now crosses $100M.
Razorpay Targets ~$600M IPO With Confidential DRHP Pre-Filing to SEBI
Razorpay has confidentially pre-filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI, targeting a ~$600 million raise through a public market listing on Indian bourses, as publicly reported on June 15, 2026.
