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# Startups to watch

New Indian startups in the digital economy: funding, launches and acquisitions. Each entry links to its source. Machine readable: https://bharat.digital/data/startups.json

### Two Point O Capital

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $10 Mn Series A led by Transition Venture Capital
- Date: 2026-11-02
- City: Mumbai
- What: Financing and deployment platform for clean energy projects at commercial and industrial sites
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/two-point-o-10-mn-series-a-transition-vc-clean-energy-financing/

### Affle 3i

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Agreed to acquire Perion Network for about $420 Mn in cash
- Date: 2026-11-01
- City: Gurugram
- What: AI powered mobile advertising platform paid per converted user
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/affle-perion-420-mn-all-cash-acquisition-ctv-retail-media/

### Digi Yatra Foundation

- Category: DPI, ONDC & AA
- Event: Began international passenger trials at seven airports
- Date: 2026-11-01
- What: Not for profit foundation that runs Digi Yatra, India's facial recognition based paperless airport entry and boarding system
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/digi-yatra-international-passenger-trials-seven-airports-e-passport/

### Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (Jeevan Pramaan)

- Category: Govtech
- Event: Started fifth nationwide Digital Life Certificate campaign (Nov 1 to 30)
- Date: 2026-11-01
- City: New Delhi
- What: Central government department running the Jeevan Pramaan digital life certificate drive for pensioners
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/digital-life-certificate-campaign-5-face-authentication-2000-districts/

### EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation)

- Category: Govtech
- Event: Launched WhatsApp services and automatic settlement of small inoperative accounts
- Date: 2026-11-01
- City: New Delhi
- What: Statutory body that runs India's provident fund and pension scheme for salaried workers
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/epfo-whatsapp-services-auto-settlement-inoperative-accounts/

### Capillary Technologies

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: KPMG forensic report on EUR 3.04 Mn payment diversion fraud
- Date: 2026-10-31
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Loyalty and customer engagement software
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/capillary-kpmg-forensic-audit-payment-diversion-fraud/

### Manastu Space, Inspecity, VyomIC and MumbaiSemi

- Category: AI
- Event: Offered Rs 67.15 Cr under IN-SPACe Technology Adoption Fund
- Date: 2026-10-31
- City: Mumbai
- What: Iodine Hall effect thrusters, refuellable microsatellite propulsion, space grade clocks and a NavIC and GPS receiver chip
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/in-space-taf-rs-67-cr-manastu-inspecity-vyomic-mumbaisemi/

### D-Propulse

- Category: AI
- Event: Targets 2027 flight test, 2028 limited production
- Date: 2026-10-31
- City: New Delhi
- What: Rotating detonation engines for high speed drones, missiles and other aerospace platforms
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/d-propulse-rotating-detonation-engine-2027-flight-test/

### CDSL (Central Depository Services (India) Ltd)

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Fined Rs 1 Cr by SEBI for cybersecurity and compliance lapses
- Date: 2026-10-30
- What: Securities depository that holds investors' shares in electronic form
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/sebi-fines-cdsl-rs-1-cr-cybersecurity-vapt-patching-pledge-lapses/

### AM Intelligence

- Category: AI
- Event: Seeking up to $3 Bn in debt to fund Nvidia Rubin GPU orders (Bloomberg report)
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Hyderabad
- What: AI compute as a service and AI data centres backed by Greenko's renewable power
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/am-intelligence-3-bn-debt-nvidia-rubin-gpus/

### Arrowhead AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Launched Fletch, an in-house 14 language text to speech model
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Voice AI agents for banks, NBFCs, insurers and fintechs covering sales, collections and service calls
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/arrowhead-ai-fletch-14-language-text-to-speech-model-bfsi-voice-agents/

### AU Small Finance Bank

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Investigating a potential data leak from a Salesforce hosted platform holding limited vehicle loan customer data
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Jaipur
- What: Small finance bank; vehicle loans are its oldest business
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/au-small-finance-bank-probes-salesforce-vehicle-loan-data-leak/

### Atomberg Technologies

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Received SEBI observations on its draft IPO papers, clearing an issue with a fresh issue of up to Rs 450 crore and an offer for sale of 7.65 crore shares
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Mumbai
- What: Energy efficient ceiling fans and home appliances, plus in house motors and controllers supplied to other appliance brands
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/atomberg-sebi-nod-ipo-rs-450-cr-fresh-issue/

### Jio Platforms

- Category: AI
- Event: Reported Q2 FY27 profit of Rs 8,389 Cr, first results after listing
- Date: 2026-10-30
- What: Telecom, broadband and digital services platform (Reliance group)
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/jio-platforms-q2-fy27-profit-rs-8389-cr-first-results-after-listing/

### Delhivery

- Category: AI
- Event: Reported Q2 FY27 profit of Rs 41 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-30
- What: Logistics network for express parcels and freight, with intracity delivery, fintech distribution and in house warehouse robotics
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/delhivery-q2-fy27-profit-rs-41-cr-delhivery-local-robotics/

### PB Fintech

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Reported Q2 FY27 profit of Rs 192 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Gurugram
- What: Online insurance marketplace (Policybazaar) and credit marketplace (Paisabazaar)
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/pb-fintech-q2-fy27-profit-rs-192-cr-insurance-premium-38/

### Manastu Space

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 22 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Navi Mumbai
- What: Hydrogen peroxide based green propulsion systems for satellites and launch vehicles
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/manastu-space-tdb-rs-116-cr-green-propulsion-rdi-fund/
- Source: Inc42: Exclusive: Manastu Space Raises ₹22 Cr In Ongoing Funding Round
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/17555e0350ab
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-manastu-space-raises-%e2%82%b922-cr-in-ongoing-funding-round/

### Navi

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Closed Rs 940 Cr round from Prosus
- Date: 2026-10-30
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Fintech group offering UPI payments, loans, insurance and mutual funds
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/navi-rs-940-cr-prosus-ccps-allotment-valuation/

### Vijay Sales

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Alleged super admin access to internal systems offered for $25,000 on the dark web (unverified)
- Date: 2026-10-29
- What: Indian electronics and home appliance retail chain
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/vijay-sales-super-admin-access-allegedly-listed-25000-dark-web/

### CapGrid

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Closed Rs 50 Cr round led by Hero Enterprise Venture Partners at Rs 430 Cr valuation
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Gurugram
- What: Tech enabled cloud manufacturing and sourcing platform for precision parts
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/capgrid-rs-50-cr-hero-enterprise-rs-430-cr-valuation-cloud-manufacturing/

### Shadowfax

- Category: AI
- Event: Reported Q2 FY27 profit of Rs 68 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Express parcel and hyperlocal delivery network for ecommerce platforms and D2C brands
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/shadowfax-q2-fy27-profit-rs-68-cr-hyperlocal-ai-routing/

### BlackBuck

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Q2 FY27 net profit up 42% to Rs 41.4 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-29
- What: Digital platform for truck operators covering toll and fuel payments, telematics, freight and vehicle finance
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/blackbuck-q2-fy27-profit-up-42-fastag-tolling-superloads/

### Fino Payments Bank

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Posted Rs 20.9 Cr net loss in Q2 FY27
- Date: 2026-10-29
- What: Payments bank serving customers through merchant and agent points, preparing to convert into a small finance bank
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/fino-payments-bank-q2-fy27-loss-digital-payments-paused-sfb/

### Pine Labs

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Q2 FY27 profit up over 6X to Rs 38.6 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-29
- What: Merchant payments, card and UPI acceptance, and issuing infrastructure
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/pine-labs-q2-fy27-profit-upi-mdr-soundboxes/

### Kissht

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Q2 FY27 profit doubled to Rs 125 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Mumbai
- What: Digital personal loans and loans against property
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/kissht-q2-fy27-profit-doubles-aum-9317-cr/

### Coratia Technologies

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 18 Cr bridge round
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Odisha
- What: Indigenous underwater ROVs for defence and infrastructure inspection
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/coratia-technologies-rs-18-cr-bridge-underwater-robotics/

### Docterz

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised Rs 5 Cr from doctor-investors
- Date: 2026-10-29
- What: EMR, appointment, billing and patient engagement software for clinics
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/docterz-rs-5-cr-doctor-investors-clinic-software/

### Carbelim

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised Rs 10 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Thiruvananthapuram
- What: Microalgae-based carbon capture and air purification systems
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/carbelim-rs-10-cr-iitm-unicorn-frontier-fund-microalgae-carbon-capture/
- Source: BusinessLine: Carbelim secures ₹10 crore from IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2defdf15f23a
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/carbelim-secures-10-crore-from-iit-madras-unicorn-frontier-fund/article71639757.ece

### EKA Mobility

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Plans Rs 1,000 Cr R&D over five years
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Pune
- What: Electric buses, trucks and small commercial vehicles
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/eka-mobility-ebus-debt-rs-1000-cr-rnd/

### Venttup

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $3 Mn Bridge
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Engineering-led development and manufacturing of precision components with an MSME partner network
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/venttup-3m-pre-series-a-rainmatter-precision-manufacturing/
- Source: Inc42: Venttup Raises $3 Mn To Bridge India’s Precision Manufacturing Gap
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/ecf0066557e4
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/venttup-raises-3-mn-to-bridge-indias-precision-manufacturing-gap/

### Robusta Dev

- Category: AI
- Event: Acquired by Freshworks
- Date: 2026-10-29
- What: Israel-based AI startup
- Source: YourStory: Freshworks acquires Israel-based AI startup Robusta Dev
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a63b58dee2c5
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/freshworks-acquires-israel-based-ai-startup-robusta-dev

### CloudSEK

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Launched
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI-powered threat intelligence and digital risk monitoring
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/cloudsek-launchpad-incubator-keyvigil-ai-gateway/
- Source: YourStory: CloudSEK launches incubation programme for cybersecurity startups
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/14d0e9db0891
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/cloudsek-launches-incubation-programme-for-cybersecurity-startups

### Tensrai

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 3.4 Cr Pre-seed
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Hyderabad
- What: Retrofittable autonomy platform for industrial robots, vehicles and machines
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/tensrai-pre-seed-retrofit-autonomy-physical-ai/
- Source: Entrackr: Physical AI startup Tensrai raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/d8569900c3d8
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/physical-ai-startup-tensrai-raises-rs-34-cr-in-pre-seed-round-12764908

### Robusta

- Category: AI
- Event: Acquired by Freshworks
- Date: 2026-10-29
- What: AI startup
- Source: Inc42: Freshworks Acquires AI Startup Robusta To Strengthen IT Operations Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b06faa06a0bd
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/freshworks-acquires-ai-startup-robusta-to-strengthen-it-operations-platform/

### Viridian Ingni Propulsion

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 1.47 Cr Seed
- Lead investor: IPV
- Date: 2026-10-29
- City: Chennai
- What: Integrated electric propulsion systems (motor, controller, firmware) for EVs, drones and robots
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/viridian-ingni-propulsion-pre-seed-electric-motors/
- Source: Entrackr: Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises Rs 1.47 Cr in pre seed round led by IPV
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fff32dadfc90
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/viridian-ingni-propulsion-raises-rs-147-cr-in-pre-seed-round-led-by-ipv-12763438

### SBI Card and Air India

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Partnership to launch a Visa co-brand credit card for Maharaja Club
- Date: 2026-10-28
- City: Gurugram
- What: Co-brand travel credit card on Visa linked to Air India's Maharaja Club loyalty programme
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/air-india-sbi-card-visa-co-brand-credit-card-maharaja-club/

### Info Edge

- Category: SaaS
- Event: MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi to step down on December 2, 2026; Sanjeev Bikhchandani to become Executive Vice Chairman, MD and Group CEO
- Date: 2026-10-28
- City: Noida
- What: Online recruitment, real estate, matrimony and education platforms (Naukri.com, 99acres, Jeevansathi, Shiksha)
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/info-edge-hitesh-oberoi-steps-down-sanjeev-bikhchandani-group-ceo/

### Zorit

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Rebranded from Bijnis, raised Rs 27 Cr led by Sparrow Capital
- Date: 2026-10-28
- City: Delhi
- What: B2B quick commerce platform that restocks offline retailers from city dark stores
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/zorit-ex-bijnis-rs-27-cr-sparrow-capital-b2b-quick-commerce/

### Inkle

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Acquired Finally's bookkeeping division
- Date: 2026-10-28
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI-assisted bookkeeping, tax and compliance for US small businesses, with engineering in Bengaluru
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/inkle-acquires-finally-bookkeeping-division/

### PhonePe Appstore

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Rebranded Indus Appstore as PhonePe Appstore, added digital goods
- Date: 2026-10-28
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Indian app marketplace expanding into gift cards, top-ups and a webstore on PhonePe's payments rails
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/phonepe-appstore-rebrand-indus-digital-goods/

### Freshworks

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Acquired Israel's Robusta (AI incident investigation)
- Date: 2026-10-28
- What: AI-powered IT service management; adding automated outage root-cause analysis
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/freshworks-acquires-robusta-ai-incident-investigation/

### QwikBuild

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised $2.3 Mn Pre-seed
- Lead investor: Globalway
- Date: 2026-10-28
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI agents that build and run custom enterprise software
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/qwikbuild-pre-seed-enterprise-ai-japan-jv/
- Source: Inc42: Exclusive: QwikBuild Raises $2.3 Mn To Expand Enterprise AI Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/cac69e197bdb
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-qwikbuild-raises-2-3-mn-to-expand-enterprise-ai-platform/

### Armstrong Exchange

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Founder arrested by ED in APX betting money laundering probe
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Bengaluru company set up by Sagar Dash, registered in the wholesale and retail trade category, that the ED says was used to route betting proceeds
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/armstrong-exchange-founder-sagar-dash-ed-arrest-apx-betting-laundering/

### Vouch

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $500K Pre-Seed from Y Combinator
- Date: 2026-10-27
- What: AI wealth manager that reviews and rebalances a family's mutual fund holdings with human oversight
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/vouch-500k-pre-seed-y-combinator-ai-wealth-manager-india/

### Fibe and Hygge Energy

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Partnership to finance rooftop solar through Hygge's marketplace
- Date: 2026-10-27
- What: Digital loans for rooftop solar embedded in a peer to peer solar energy trading marketplace
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/fibe-hygge-energy-rooftop-solar-loans-pm-surya-ghar/

### CopperPilot

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $390 K Pre-Seed
- Lead investor: Neon Fund
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI design agent that automates PCB component selection, schematics and routing
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/copperpilot-390k-pre-seed-neon-fund-ai-pcb-design-agent/
- Source: Inc42: From To Cent to Matiks, Indian Startups Raised Over $132 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/31caa9c31edd
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-to-cent-to-matiks-indian-startups-raised-over-132-mn-this-week/

### C3iHub, IIT Kanpur

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Chosen to set up and run UP's Rs 104.28 Cr Cyber Security Operations Centre
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Kanpur
- What: Cybersecurity technology innovation hub at IIT Kanpur that builds and runs security operations centres
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/c3ihub-iit-kanpur-up-cyber-security-operations-centre-rs-104-cr/

### Skydo

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Received final IFSCA PSP authorisation at GIFT City
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Cross-border payments and export collections for Indian businesses
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/skydo-ifsca-final-psp-licence-gift-city/

### Protectt.ai

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Acquired majority stake in AIShield
- Date: 2026-10-27
- What: Mobile application security and AI security platform for banks, fintechs and regulated enterprises
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/protectt-ai-majority-stake-aishield-bosch/

### Nova Spectral AI

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised Rs 21.2 Cr Seed
- Lead investor: Shastra VC
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Quantum dot short-wave infrared image sensor chips on silicon CMOS for drones, defence and devices
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/nova-spectral-ai-seed-swir-image-sensor/
- Source: Inc42: Nova Spectral AI Raises ₹21.2 Cr To Build Indigenous Infrared Sensor Chips
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/995c094e2c71
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/nova-spectral-ai-raises-%e2%82%b921-2-cr-to-build-indigenous-infrared-sensor-chips/

### Live2.ai

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised Rs 130 Cr Pre-Series B
- Lead investor: IvyCap Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI social intelligence and commerce activation platform for consumer brands
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/live2-ai-pre-series-b-social-intelligence/
- Source: Inc42: Live2.ai Raises ₹130 Cr To Scale AI Marketing SaaS Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/4765acaaa37d
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/live2-ai-raises-%e2%82%b9130-cr-to-scale-ai-marketing-saas-platform/

### Mochatrade

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $5.5 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: CoinFund
- Date: 2026-10-27
- What: Trading platform for perpetual futures linked to US stocks, funded over UPI with rupee balances
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/mochatrade-seed-us-stock-perpetuals/
- Source: Inc42: Mochatrade Raises $5.5 Mn To Build A US Stock Trading Platform For Indian Traders
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2ae1275e3155
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/mochatrade-raises-5-5-mn-to-build-a-us-stock-trading-platform-for-indian-traders/

### Cent

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $15 Mn
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Preventive whole body screening centres with AI radiology, diagnostics and bioinformatics
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/cent-15-mn-series-a-blume-spc-ai-preventive-health-scans/
- Source: Inc42: Cent Raises $15 Mn To Scale AI-Led Preventive Healthcare Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/0a21f07f2ee8
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/cent-raises-15-mn-to-scale-ai-led-preventive-healthcare-platform/

### Simplismart

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $14 Mn Series B
- Lead investor: Dallas Venture Capital
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI inference and orchestration software for enterprises and cloud providers
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/simplismart-series-b-ai-inference/
- Source: Inc42: Simplismart Bags $14 Mn To Expand AI Inference Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a3556607f724
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/simplismart-bags-14-mn-to-expand-ai-inference-platform/

### BioStack

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $9.5 Mn Seed
- Date: 2026-10-27
- City: San Francisco
- What: Healthcare data infrastructure that links fragmented hospital records into de-identified datasets for training and evaluating medical AI
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/biostack-9-5-mn-seed-peak-xv-dcvc-medical-ai-training-data/
- Source: Inc42: BioStack Nets $9.5 Mn To Build Training Datasets For Medical AI
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2a5e8bd442b7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/biostack-nets-9-5-mn-to-build-training-datasets-for-medical-ai/

### Provision Labs

- Category: AI
- Event: Launched physical AI data venture
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: San Francisco
- What: Data collection, evaluation and deployment infrastructure for physical AI and robotics developers
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/provision-labs-anjali-sardana-pronto-physical-ai-data-us/

### Glance

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised funding
- Lead investor: L Catterton
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Agentic AI shopping platform across smartphones and connected TVs, backed by InMobi
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/glance-l-catterton-strategic-investment-ai-shopping-us/
- Source: Inc42: From To Cent to Matiks, Indian Startups Raised Over $132 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/31caa9c31edd
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-to-cent-to-matiks-indian-startups-raised-over-132-mn-this-week/

### Clinics On Cloud

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 120 Cr Series A from Model42 at Rs 600 Cr valuation
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: Pune
- What: Health ATMs, box clinics and mobile units with AI-assisted screening and telemedicine
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/clinics-on-cloud-rs-120-cr-series-a-model42-health-atms/

### Tata Communications

- Category: AI
- Event: Announced Rs 4,350 Cr ($400 Mn to $450 Mn) AI super highway: 10,000 km of new long-haul fibre
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: Mumbai
- What: Global communications technology company building AI-ready long-haul fibre between Indian data centre hubs
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/tata-communications-ai-super-highway-10000-km-fibre-rs-4350-cr/

### Matiks

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised $10 Mn pre-Series A led by General Catalyst
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Social app for competitive math, memory, logic and puzzle games
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/matiks-10-mn-general-catalyst-brain-games-global/

### Astrophel Aerospace

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Tested in-house rocket actuator
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: Pune
- What: Reusable semi-cryogenic rockets and aerospace components such as valves and actuators
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/astrophel-aerospace-actuator-test-reusable-rocket/

### Tradl

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $4.1 Mn Seed
- Date: 2026-10-26
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI and quant analysis tools for retail stock traders
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/tradl-seed-ai-quant-tools-retail-traders/
- Source: Inc42: Exclusive: AI-Powered Trading Platform Tradl Bags $4.1 Mn From Nexus, Stellaris
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/23d17fc80ecb
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-ai-powered-trading-platform-tradl-bags-4-1-mn-from-nexus-stellaris/

### Gridflow Technologies

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Autonomous pod prototype update
- Date: 2026-10-24
- City: Hubballi
- What: Autonomous electric pod transit on dedicated guideways
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/gridflow-autonomous-electric-pod-transit-hubballi/

### Firstwork

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised $15 Mn Series A
- Lead investor: Earlybird Venture Capital
- Date: 2026-10-23
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: Y Combinator-Backed Firstwork Nets $15 Mn To Expand Footprint Across US And Europe
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7794664fb2e0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/y-combinator-backed-firstwork-nets-15-mn-to-expand-footprint-across-us-and-europe/

### Vectorial

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $3 Mn
- Lead investor: SenseAI Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-23
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Even Health To The Pant Project, Indian Startups Raised Over $184 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7808bb916680
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-even-health-to-the-pant-project-indian-startups-raised-over-184-mn-this-week/

### Paar Autonomy

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $1 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: AdvantEdge Founders
- Date: 2026-10-23
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI camera payloads and GPS independent navigation software for drones and unmanned defence platforms
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/paar-autonomy-rs-10-cr-advantedge-gps-denied-drone-perception/
- Source: Inc42: From Even Health To The Pant Project, Indian Startups Raised Over $184 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7808bb916680
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-even-health-to-the-pant-project-indian-startups-raised-over-184-mn-this-week/

### SpectraGaze Systems

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $389 K Seed
- Date: 2026-10-23
- City: Ahmedabad
- What: Infrared detectors, optical imaging sensors and electro-optical payloads for space and defence
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/spectragaze-systems-rs-3-7-cr-seed-gvfl-infrared-detectors/
- Source: Inc42: From Even Health To The Pant Project, Indian Startups Raised Over $184 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7808bb916680
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-even-health-to-the-pant-project-indian-startups-raised-over-184-mn-this-week/

### eMudhra

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Exited global TLS certificate business after weak CA keys
- Date: 2026-10-22
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Licensed certifying authority selling digital signature certificates, eSign and enterprise signing, identity and certificate management software
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/emudhra-exits-tls-weak-ca-keys-chrome-root-removal/

### Perceptyne

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Showcased PR-OMNI semi-humanoid
- Date: 2026-10-22
- City: Hyderabad
- What: AI-driven dual-arm and semi-humanoid robots for factory assembly
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/perceptyne-pr-omni-humanoid-factory-robot/

### Karta AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $3 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: PeerCapital, Cedar Hill Capital
- Date: 2026-10-22
- What: To automate inbound calls for BFSI players
- Source: Inc42: Karta AI Raises $3 Mn To Automate Inbound Calls For BFSI Players
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/cd0e9af5ec66
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/karta-ai-raises-3-mn-to-automate-inbound-calls-for-bfsi-players/

### ShopOS

- Category: AI
- Event: Launched
- Date: 2026-10-22
- Source: Inc42: Binny Bansal-Backed ShopOS Launches AI Creative Platform Sloosh For Individuals
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a3c386416c33
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/binny-bansal-backed-shopos-launches-ai-creative-platform-sloosh-for-individuals/

### CureBay

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 100 Cr Pre-Series C
- Date: 2026-10-22
- What: To scale rural clinics network, enhance AI screening offerings
- Source: Inc42: CureBay Bags ₹100 Cr To Scale Rural Clinics Network, Enhance AI Screening Offerings
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e6f214d17ea4
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/curebay-bags-%e2%82%b9100-cr-to-scale-rural-clinics-network-enhance-ai-screening-offerings/

### Different

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $48 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: General Catalyst
- Date: 2026-10-22
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Even Health To The Pant Project, Indian Startups Raised Over $184 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7808bb916680
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-even-health-to-the-pant-project-indian-startups-raised-over-184-mn-this-week/

### Blacksmith

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $66 Mn Series C
- Date: 2026-10-21
- Source: Inc42: Peak XV-Backed AI Startup Blacksmith Nets $66 Mn At A Unicorn Valuation
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1401acf6bef3
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/peak-xv-backed-ai-startup-blacksmith-nets-66-mn-at-a-unicorn-valuation/

### AuxoAI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $20.7 Mn Series A
- Lead investor: NTTVC
- Date: 2026-10-21
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: Enterprise AI Startup AuxoAI Nets $20.7M To Strengthen Its FDE Team
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/70971a7f63d0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/enterprise-ai-startup-auxoai-nets-20-7m-to-strengthen-its-fde-team/

### Hunar

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 40 Cr
- Date: 2026-10-19
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Conversational AI agents for hiring, onboarding, training and retaining frontline workers
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/hunar-ai-rs-40-cr-series-a-blume-frontline-workforce-voice-agents/
- Source: Inc42: Hunar Raises ₹40 Cr To Scale Agentic AI For Frontline Hiring
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/774e78e91715
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/hunar-raises-%e2%82%b940-cr-to-scale-agentic-ai-for-frontline-hiring/

### RapidCanvas

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $29 Mn Series B
- Lead investor: Vertex Ventures SEA & India
- Date: 2026-10-16
- What: Managed AI execution: a platform plus field AI engineers for enterprises
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/rapidcanvas-series-b-enterprise-ai/
- Source: Inc42: Enterprise AI Startup RapidCanvas Nets $29 Mn To Expand GTM Teams
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/d7d272b27499
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/enterprise-ai-startup-rapidcanvas-nets-29-mn-to-expand-gtm-teams/

### Origin

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $20 Mn
- Lead investor: Accel, Zacua Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-16
- What: To build autonomous construction robots
- Source: Inc42: Origin Bags $20 Mn To Build Autonomous Construction Robots
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a67355f19fbb
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/origin-bags-20-mn-to-build-autonomous-construction-robots/

### Cosmochute

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $1.5 Mn
- Lead investor: Accel, Prosus Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-16
- What: Robotics (Advanced Hardware & Technology)
- Source: Inc42: From Boldfit To Origin, Indian Startups Raised Over $236 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6f6736adaa8b
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-boldfit-to-origin-indian-startups-raised-about-236-mn-this-week/

### Confido Health

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $12.5 Mn Series A
- Lead investor: Z47
- Date: 2026-10-15
- What: To automate healthcare administration with AI
- Source: Inc42: Confido Health Raises $12.5 Mn To Automate Healthcare Administration With AI
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/a2ea46f8f89a
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/confido-health-raises-12-5-mn-to-automate-healthcare-administration-with-ai/

### Shamrock AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $5 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: Endiya Partners
- Date: 2026-10-15
- What: To help enterprises deploy AI agents reliably
- Source: Inc42: Shamrock AI Bags $5 Mn To Help Enterprises Deploy AI Agents Reliably
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/86d6a2e758c8
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/shamrock-ai-bags-5-mn-to-help-enterprises-deploy-ai-agents-reliably/

### AdGraam

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $316 K Seed
- Lead investor: Umair Mohammad (Nitro Commerce)
- Date: 2026-10-15
- What: Application layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Boldfit To Origin, Indian Startups Raised Over $236 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6f6736adaa8b
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-boldfit-to-origin-indian-startups-raised-about-236-mn-this-week/

### Omspace Rocket and Exploration

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: MoU with Japan's Astro Gate for Infinity One
- Date: 2026-10-14
- City: Ahmedabad
- What: Reusable small satellite launch vehicle, Infinity One
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/omspace-infinity-one-astro-gate-japan-mou/

### Scimplify

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $25 Mn
- Date: 2026-10-14
- City: Bengaluru
- What: AI-assisted specialty chemicals and critical materials manufacturing
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/scimplify-25m-hitachi-ventures-critical-materials/
- Source: Inc42: Scimplify Bags $25 Mn To Scale Its Semiconductor Chemicals Business
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1a55c82228fe
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/scimplify-bags-25-mn-to-scale-its-semiconductor-chemicals-business/

### Zluri

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Acquired by Infotech
- Date: 2026-10-14
- City: Bengaluru
- What: SaaS startup
- Source: Inc42: Infotech Acquires Lightspeed-Backed SaaS Startup Zluri
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b0afd1d5c9ba
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/infotech-acquires-lightspeed-backed-saas-startup-zluri/

### Parallel Loop

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $6.6 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: 3one4 Capital
- Date: 2026-10-14
- What: To integrate AI into enterprise workflows
- Source: Inc42: Parallel Loop Raises $6.6 Mn To Integrate AI Into Enterprise Workflows
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f0ece4f22044
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/parallel-loop-raises-6-6-mn-to-integrate-ai-into-enterprise-workflows/

### Spill Games

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $10.5 Mn Series A
- Date: 2026-10-14
- What: To scale AI-led mobile gaming studio
- Source: Inc42: Spill Games Raises $10.5 Mn To Scale AI-Led Mobile Gaming Studio
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/94926d9eee6d
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/spill-games-raises-10-5-mn-to-scale-ai-led-mobile-gaming-studio/

### RevRag.AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $2.5 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: Accion Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-14
- What: To build AI relationship managers for lenders and insurers
- Source: Inc42: Agentic AI Startup RevRag.AI Nets $2.5 Mn To Build AI Relationship Managers For Lenders And Insurers
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b2fcda332c39
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/fintech-saas-startup-revrag-ai-nets-2-5-mn-to-build-ai-relationship-managers-for-lenders-and-insurers/

### OXG Space

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $1.7 Mn
- Lead investor: Aum Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-14
- What: Space Tech (Advanced Hardware & Technology)
- Source: Inc42: From Boldfit To Origin, Indian Startups Raised Over $236 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6f6736adaa8b
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-boldfit-to-origin-indian-startups-raised-about-236-mn-this-week/

### RocketPay

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $1 Mn
- Lead investor: Sandeep Jain
- Date: 2026-10-14
- What: Fintech SaaS (Fintech)
- Source: Inc42: From Boldfit To Origin, Indian Startups Raised Over $236 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6f6736adaa8b
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-boldfit-to-origin-indian-startups-raised-about-236-mn-this-week/

### Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Unveiled FWD Supreme autonomous fighter prototype
- Date: 2026-10-13
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Autonomous combat aircraft, loitering munitions and long-range UAVs
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/flying-wedge-fwd-supreme-autonomous-fighter/

### Scrub Robotics

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: SCRUB V2 lake cleaning robot unveiled
- Date: 2026-10-13
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Autonomous lake cleaning boats and water quality monitoring
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/scrub-robotics-autonomous-lake-cleaning-robots/

### Clueso

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $10 Mn Series A
- Lead investor: Dharana Capital
- Date: 2026-10-13
- What: To automate enterprise video creation with AI agents
- Source: Inc42: Clueso Bags $10 Mn To Automate Enterprise Video Creation With AI Agents
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/8b123210f5a1
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/clueso-bags-10-mn-to-automate-enterprise-video-creation-with-ai-agents/

### Tessolve

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $75 Mn
- Lead investor: Vector Line Capital
- Date: 2026-10-12
- What: To expand semiconductor capabilities
- Source: Inc42: Hero Electronix-Owned Tessolve Secures $75 Mn To Expand Semiconductor Capabilities
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5206ee392b7d
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/hero-electronix-owned-tessolve-secures-75-mn-to-expand-semiconductor-capabilities/

### NeoGrowth

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised Rs 85 Cr Debt
- Lead investor: Dutch Development Bank FMO
- Date: 2026-10-09
- What: To expand digital lending capabilities
- Source: Inc42: NeoGrowth Raises ₹85 Cr To Expand Digital Lending Capabilities
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/481be489c03a
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/neogrowth-raises-%e2%82%b985-cr-to-expand-digital-lending-capabilities/

### MoneyTruVa

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised funding
- Date: 2026-10-09
- What: Investment Tech (Fintech)
- Source: Inc42: From DailyObjects To StockGro, Indian Startups Raised About $123 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/52d861495979
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-dailyobjects-to-stockgro-indian-startups-raised-about-123-mn-this-week/

### Inner Sky Labs

- Category: AI
- Event: Launched
- Date: 2026-10-08
- What: Maker of children’s companion robots under the Miko brand
- Source: Inc42: Miko Maker Inner Sky Labs Unveils Foundation Models For Physical AI
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/0db1554054b4
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/miko-maker-inner-sky-labs-unveils-foundation-models-for-physical-ai/

### IONAGE

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $1.3 Mn Pre-Series A
- Date: 2026-10-07
- What: Electric Vehicles (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From DailyObjects To StockGro, Indian Startups Raised About $123 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/52d861495979
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-dailyobjects-to-stockgro-indian-startups-raised-about-123-mn-this-week/

### Desible.ai

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 32 Cr Seed
- Lead investor: Prime Venture Partners
- Date: 2026-10-07
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Agentic voice and messaging workflows for insurers, banks and lenders
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/desible-ai-rs-32-cr-seed-plus-prime-venture-partners-bfsi-voice-ai/
- Source: Inc42: Desible.ai Raises ₹32 Cr To Build AI Operating Layer For BFSI
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/876bbe47fc70
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/desible-ai-raises-%e2%82%b932-cr-to-build-ai-operating-layer-for-bfsi/

### Zomint

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised Rs 36 Cr Seed
- Date: 2026-10-07
- What: To scale wealth management platform
- Source: Inc42: Zomint Raises ₹36 Cr To Scale Wealth Management Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5f4e74903fe5
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/zomint-raises-%e2%82%b936-cr-to-scale-wealth-management-platform/

### byteXL

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $9 Mn
- Date: 2026-10-07
- City: Hyderabad
- What: To take tech, AI skilling to more engineering colleges
- Source: Inc42: byteXL Raises $9 Mn To Take Tech, AI Skilling To More Engineering Colleges
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/372338ff1538
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/bytexl-raises-9-mn-to-take-tech-ai-skilling-to-more-engineering-colleges/

### Quanfluence

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $10 Mn
- Lead investor: Chiratae Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-07
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Photonic quantum computing hardware and an optical Ising machine for optimisation
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/quanfluence-photonic-quantum-computer/
- Source: Inc42: Quanfluence Raises $10 Mn To Build Full-Stack Photonic Quantum Computer
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e31804407c0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/quanfluence-raises-10-mn-to-build-full-stack-photonic-quantum-computer/

### Credfix

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $1.6 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: Tanglin Venture Partners
- Date: 2026-10-07
- What: Fintech SaaS (Fintech)
- Source: Inc42: From DailyObjects To StockGro, Indian Startups Raised About $123 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/52d861495979
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-dailyobjects-to-stockgro-indian-startups-raised-about-123-mn-this-week/

### Agnikul Cosmos

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Agnite engine thrust sweep and long-duration firing
- Date: 2026-10-06
- City: Chennai
- What: Small satellite launch vehicles with 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engines
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/agnikul-agnite-engine-thrust-sweep-mission-02/

### StockGro

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $10.4 Mn Series B
- Lead investor: BITKRAFT Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-06
- What: Investment Tech (Fintech)
- Source: Inc42: From DailyObjects To StockGro, Indian Startups Raised About $123 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/52d861495979
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-dailyobjects-to-stockgro-indian-startups-raised-about-123-mn-this-week/

### CurvetAI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $620 K Pre Seed
- Lead investor: Merak Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-06
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From DailyObjects To StockGro, Indian Startups Raised About $123 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/52d861495979
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-dailyobjects-to-stockgro-indian-startups-raised-about-123-mn-this-week/

### IG Defence

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Test-fired JWALA micro-missile rocket motors
- Date: 2026-10-03
- What: Counter-drone micro-missiles and AI battle management software
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/ig-defence-jwala-micro-missile-rocket-motor-test/

### SatLeo Labs

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Launched TAPAS-1 thermal imaging payload
- Date: 2026-10-01
- City: Ahmedabad
- What: Thermal infrared Earth observation satellites for heat, water and climate monitoring
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/satleo-labs-tapas-1-thermal-satellite/

### Seeds Fincap

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised Rs 100 Cr Series B
- Lead investor: Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
- Date: 2026-10-01
- What: To scale lending tech capabilities
- Source: Inc42: Seeds Fincap Raises ₹100 Cr To Scale Lending Tech Capabilities
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/34fda9019f4e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/seeds-fincap-raises-%e2%82%b9100-cr-to-scale-lending-tech-capabilities/

### Zaperon

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised $728 K Seed
- Lead investor: Inflection Point Ventures
- Date: 2026-10-01
- What: Horizontal SaaS (Enterprise Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Simple Energy To Arivihan, Indian Startups Raised Over $233 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fb78db67ca66
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-simple-energy-to-arivihan-indian-startups-raised-over-233-mn-this-week/

### Unveilr AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Pre-Seed
- Lead investor: Aviral Bhatnagar (AJVC)
- Date: 2026-10-01
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Simple Energy To Arivihan, Indian Startups Raised Over $233 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fb78db67ca66
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-simple-energy-to-arivihan-indian-startups-raised-over-233-mn-this-week/

### Simple Energy

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $180 Mn Series C
- Lead investor: Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani Family Office
- Date: 2026-09-30
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Electric Vehicles (Clean Tech)
- Source: ET Tech: Simple Energy raises $180 million in largest funding round, eyes top-five EV two-wheeler spot
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/d11c2e98f2e9
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/simple-energy-raises-180-million-in-largest-funding-round-eyes-top-five-ev-two-wheeler-spot/articleshow/134594135.cms

### Arivihan

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $10.2 Mn Series A
- Date: 2026-09-30
- What: To scale its AI tutoring platform
- Source: Inc42: Arivihan Nets $10.2 Mn To Scale Its AI Tutoring Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2416f93ce48c
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/arivihan-nets-10-2-mn-to-scale-its-ai-tutoring-platform/

### Jedlik Motors

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Built e-POD prototype; raising Rs 7 Cr pre-seed
- Date: 2026-09-29
- City: Chennai
- What: Fully enclosed electric two-wheelers for city commuters and fleets
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/jedlik-motors-e-pod-enclosed-electric-two-wheeler/

### Keploy

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised funding
- Lead investor: Flipkart Ventures
- Date: 2026-09-28
- What: Horizontal SaaS (Enterprise Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Simple Energy To Arivihan, Indian Startups Raised Over $233 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fb78db67ca66
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-simple-energy-to-arivihan-indian-startups-raised-over-233-mn-this-week/

### Strider Robotics

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: M3 quadruped towed a car; industrial pilots
- Date: 2026-09-25
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Quadruped robots and inspection software for industrial sites
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/strider-robotics-m3-quadruped-tows-car/

### GalaxEye

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 63.8 Cr
- Lead investor: RDI Fund
- Date: 2026-09-25
- What: For multisensor satellite tech
- Source: Inc42: GalaxEye Gets ₹63.8 Cr RDI Support For Multisensor Satellite Tech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/024723233800
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/galaxeye-gets-%e2%82%b963-8-cr-rdi-support-for-multisensor-satellite-tech/

### Dextr AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $6.7 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: Elevation Capital
- Date: 2026-09-25
- What: To build AI agents for hospitality industry
- Source: Inc42: Dextr AI Raises $6.7 Mn To Build AI Agents For Hospitality Industry
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/848f5d0378ff
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/dextr-ai-raises-6-7-mn-to-build-ai-agents-for-hospitality-industry/

### Ema

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $77 Mn Series B
- Lead investor: Creaegis
- Date: 2026-09-24
- City: Bengaluru
- What: To scale its universal AI employee platform globally
- Source: Inc42: Ema Raises $77 Mn To Scale Its Universal AI Employee Platform Globally
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/ba2649af5390
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/ema-raises-77-mn-to-scale-its-universal-ai-employee-platform-globally/

### ByteAsk

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $1 Mn Pre-Seed
- Date: 2026-09-24
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultraviolette Automotive To GalaxEye, Indian Startups Raised Over $203 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e9f7e6c1ed31
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultraviolette-automotive-to-galaxeye-indian-startups-raised-over-203-mn-this-week/

### YNOS

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised $221 K
- Lead investor: Gyan Circle Ventures
- Date: 2026-09-24
- What: Horizontal SaaS (Enterprise Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultraviolette Automotive To GalaxEye, Indian Startups Raised Over $203 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e9f7e6c1ed31
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultraviolette-automotive-to-galaxeye-indian-startups-raised-over-203-mn-this-week/

### Ultraviolette Automotive

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $85 Mn Series E
- Lead investor: Yali Capital, TDK Ventures
- Date: 2026-09-23
- What: Electric Vehicles (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultraviolette Automotive To GalaxEye, Indian Startups Raised Over $203 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e9f7e6c1ed31
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultraviolette-automotive-to-galaxeye-indian-startups-raised-over-203-mn-this-week/

### Space Philic

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised funding
- Date: 2026-09-23
- What: Space Tech (Advanced Hardware & Technology)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultraviolette Automotive To GalaxEye, Indian Startups Raised Over $203 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e9f7e6c1ed31
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultraviolette-automotive-to-galaxeye-indian-startups-raised-over-203-mn-this-week/

### Sol Foundry

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $4 Mn
- Date: 2026-09-22
- What: To automate email commitments with AI
- Source: Inc42: Sol Foundry Raises $4 Mn To Automate Email Commitments With AI
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/653b53b5818e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/sol-foundry-raises-4-mn-to-automate-email-commitments-with-ai/

### Definedge

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $2.3 Mn Pre-Series A
- Date: 2026-09-22
- What: Investment Tech (Fintech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultraviolette Automotive To GalaxEye, Indian Startups Raised Over $203 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e9f7e6c1ed31
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultraviolette-automotive-to-galaxeye-indian-startups-raised-over-203-mn-this-week/

### Demoverse

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $600 K Pre-Seed
- Lead investor: Lumikai
- Date: 2026-09-22
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultraviolette Automotive To GalaxEye, Indian Startups Raised Over $203 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e9f7e6c1ed31
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultraviolette-automotive-to-galaxeye-indian-startups-raised-over-203-mn-this-week/

### xTerra Robotics

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Launched DHAV-Hy wheeled quadruped
- Date: 2026-09-21
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Legged and wheeled-legged robots for inspection, security and field operations
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/xterra-robotics-dhav-hy-wheeled-quadruped/

### Beijan

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $156 K
- Lead investor: AJVC
- Date: 2026-09-18
- What: Defence Tech (Advanced Hardware & Technology)
- Source: Inc42: From Flam To VerifAIX, Indian Startups Raised About $59 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/73582588621e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-flam-to-verifaix-indian-startups-raised-about-59-mn-this-week/

### DheyaTech

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $5.1 Mn
- Lead investor: Avaana Capital
- Date: 2026-09-17
- What: Aerial Vehicles (Advanced Hardware & Technology)
- Source: Inc42: From Flam To VerifAIX, Indian Startups Raised About $59 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/73582588621e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-flam-to-verifaix-indian-startups-raised-about-59-mn-this-week/

### VerifAIX

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $5 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: Endiya Partners, Bluehill VC
- Date: 2026-09-16
- What: To scale AI-based chip verification platform
- Source: Inc42: VerifAIX Bags $5 Mn To Scale AI-Based Chip Verification Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/92631fcfdec4
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/verifaix-bags-5-mn-to-scale-ai-based-chip-verification-platform/

### Flam

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $40 Mn
- Date: 2026-09-15
- What: To offer immersive content to enterprises
- Source: Inc42: Flam Bags $40 Mn To Offer Immersive Content To Enterprises
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/852629e401e7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/flam-bags-40-mn-to-offer-immersive-content-to-enterprises/

### Darwinbox

- Category: SaaS
- Event: Raised funding
- Lead investor: Teachers’ Venture Growth
- Date: 2026-09-15
- What: Horizontal SaaS (Enterprise Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Flam To VerifAIX, Indian Startups Raised About $59 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/73582588621e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-flam-to-verifaix-indian-startups-raised-about-59-mn-this-week/

### Graph AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $13.3 Mn Series A
- Lead investor: Insight Partners
- Date: 2026-09-10
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: \[Update\] Graph AI Nets $13.3 Mn To Accelerate International Expansion
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/383f6f381e7a
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/graph-ai-in-talks-to-raise-14-mn-from-insight-partners-others/

### Dialflo

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $178 K
- Lead investor: ajvc
- Date: 2026-09-10
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Pixxel To Swish, Indian Startups Raised Over $321.9 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e8e00c52720
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-pixxel-to-swish-indian-startups-raised-over-321-9-mn-this-week/

### QNu Labs

- Category: Cybersecurity
- Event: Raised Rs 200 Cr Series A1
- Lead investor: National Quantum Mission, Speciale Invest
- Date: 2026-09-09
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Quantum-safe cybersecurity: QKD, QRNG and post-quantum cryptography products
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/qnu-labs-quantum-safe-security/
- Source: Inc42: Quantum Cybersecurity Startup QNu Labs Nets ₹200 Cr To Scale R&D
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e5f392910d2b
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/quantum-cybersecurity-startup-qnu-labs-nets-%e2%82%b9200-cr-to-scale-rd/

### Circolife

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $4.5 Mn Pre-Series A
- Lead investor: Bharat Jaisinghani
- Date: 2026-09-08
- What: Climate Tech (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Pixxel To Swish, Indian Startups Raised Over $321.9 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e8e00c52720
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-pixxel-to-swish-indian-startups-raised-over-321-9-mn-this-week/

### DigitalPaani

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $2.3 Mn
- Lead investor: Navam Capital
- Date: 2026-09-08
- What: Climate Tech (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Pixxel To Swish, Indian Startups Raised Over $321.9 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e8e00c52720
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-pixxel-to-swish-indian-startups-raised-over-321-9-mn-this-week/

### Fundly.ai

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $4 Mn Pre-Series A
- Lead investor: Accel, Multiply
- Date: 2026-09-08
- What: To scale pharma payments, commerce infra
- Source: Inc42: Fundly.ai Raises $4 Mn To Scale Pharma Payments, Commerce Infra
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/db9f8cf1b40d
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/fundly-ai-raises-4-mn-to-scale-pharma-payments-commerce-infra/

### TrueFan AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised funding
- Lead investor: Bajaj Finserv
- Date: 2026-09-08
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Pixxel To Swish, Indian Startups Raised Over $321.9 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1e8e00c52720
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-pixxel-to-swish-indian-startups-raised-over-321-9-mn-this-week/

### Navana.ai

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 40 Cr Series A
- Lead investor: Ronnie Screwala (upGrad Cofounder)
- Date: 2026-09-07
- What: To scale voice AI platform
- Source: Inc42: Navana.ai Raises ₹40 Cr To Scale Voice AI Platform
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/08ca769e10ac
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/navana-ai-raises-%e2%82%b940-cr-to-scale-voice-ai-platform/

### Pixxel

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $100 Mn Series C
- Lead investor: Temasek, Seraphim
- Date: 2026-09-07
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Hyperspectral Earth observation satellites, Earth intelligence software and satellite systems
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/pixxel-federal-us-subsidiary-defence-intelligence/
- Source: Inc42: Pixxel Bags $100 Mn To Ramp Up Satellite Manufacturing, Imaging
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/1c185befc06a
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/pixxel-bags-100-mn-to-ramp-up-satellite-manufacturing-imaging/

### Leanwatts

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $2 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: Trivest Partners
- Date: 2026-09-04
- What: Electric Vehicles (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Makr Microsystems

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $1.1 Mn Seed
- Lead investor: Bluehill VC
- Date: 2026-09-03
- What: Semiconductor (Advanced Hardware & Technology)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Aeron Systems

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised Rs 45 Cr Pre-Series B
- Lead investor: Riverwalk Holdings, MGF-Kavachh
- Date: 2026-09-02
- City: Pune
- What: Pune-based deeptech company
- Source: Inc42: Aeron Systems Raises ₹45 Cr To Scale Navigation, Weather-Monitoring Systems
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/79733dd9178f
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/aeron-systems-raises-%e2%82%b945-cr-to-scale-navigation-weather-monitoring-systems/

### Rilo

- Category: AI
- Event: Acquired by Adobe
- Date: 2026-09-02
- What: AI martech startup
- Source: Inc42: Adobe Acquires Peak XV-Backed AI Martech Startup Rilo
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/b786636ee006
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/adobe-acquires-peak-xv-backed-ai-martech-startup-rilo/

### Creedom

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $434 K
- Date: 2026-09-02
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Yuma Energy

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $35 Mn Series A
- Lead investor: Magna International
- Date: 2026-09-01
- What: Electric Vehicles (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Zenergize

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $4 Mn Pre-Series A
- Lead investor: Giraffe Studios
- Date: 2026-09-01
- What: Electric Vehicles (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Minimac Systems

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $3.2 Mn
- Lead investor: Rainmatter
- Date: 2026-09-01
- What: Climate Tech (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Kepler Aerospace

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $8 Mn Seed
- Date: 2026-09-01
- What: To launch six autonomous surveillance satellites
- Source: Inc42: Kepler Aerospace Raises $8 Mn To Launch Six Autonomous Surveillance Satellites
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/cc907fe35e10
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/kepler-aerospace-raises-8-mn-to-launch-six-autonomous-surveillance-satellites/

### Alteon

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $2.5 Mn Pre-Seed
- Lead investor: Lachy Groom
- Date: 2026-09-01
- What: Aerial Vehicles (Advanced Hardware & Technology)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### 72 Street

- Category: Fintech & Payments
- Event: Raised $480 K
- Date: 2026-09-01
- What: Invest Tech (Fintech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Oppex AI

- Category: AI
- Event: Raised $445 K Pre-Seed
- Lead investor: Info Edge Ventures
- Date: 2026-09-01
- What: Application Layer (AI)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### YOGa Clean Air

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Raised $2.1 Mn Series A
- Lead investor: Info Edge Ventures
- Date: 2026-08-31
- What: Climate Tech (Clean Tech)
- Source: Inc42: From Ultrahuman To Comet, Indian Startups Raised Over $177 Mn This Week
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/fd5bc82a7dd7
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-ultrahuman-to-comet-indian-startups-raised-over-177-mn-this-week/

### Kaara Space

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: First integrated vacuum test of Hall-E thruster
- Date: 2026-08-17
- City: Hyderabad
- What: Hall-effect electric propulsion thrusters for small and mid-size satellites
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/kaara-space-hall-effect-thruster-vacuum-test/

### Harvested Robotics

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Rakshak laser weeder backed by Mahindra University
- Date: 2026-03-06
- City: Hyderabad
- What: AI and laser weeding robots that mount on tractors
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/harvested-robotics-rakshak-ai-laser-weeder/

### Torus Motion

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Building high-efficiency EV and industrial motors
- Date: 2026-02-23
- City: Chennai
- What: Lightweight high-efficiency electric motors and drives for EVs and industrial machines
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/torus-motion-ev-motors-chennai/

### Altersage Innovations

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Unveiled Cocobot Gen-2
- Date: 2026-02-19
- City: Kochi
- What: Coconut tree climbing and harvesting robots
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/altersage-cocobot-coconut-harvesting-robot/

### Quintrans

- Category: Deep tech
- Event: Raised $750K pre-seed from Capital-A
- Date: 2025-12-23
- City: Pune
- What: Made-in-India direct-drive linear motors and track systems for automation and ports
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/quintrans-linear-motors-pre-seed-capital-a/

### Boson Whitewater

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: 65 crore litres of STP water recovered
- Date: 2025-12-05
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Decentralised treatment that turns STP water into potable quality water
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/boson-whitewater-stp-water-to-potable/

### unWOOD

- Category: Climate tech
- Event: Won Climate-KIC catalytic grant
- Date: 2025-06-03
- City: Bengaluru
- What: Wood-like composite profiles made from mixed plastic waste
- Our write-up: https://bharat.digital/originals/unwood-plastic-waste-to-wood-alternative/


## Startups and fintech news: Monday 2 November 2026

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## From the desk

- [Two Point O raises $10 Mn led by Transition VC to finance clean energy for factories and buildings](https://bharat.digital/originals/two-point-o-10-mn-series-a-transition-vc-clean-energy-financing/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-02, 2 min read): The Mumbai startup pays for solar, storage and efficiency projects at commercial and industrial sites and uses its own AI tools to underwrite and monitor them. The new money goes into deploying more assets and moving into battery storage and smaller businesses.
- [A seller claims to have super admin access to Vijay Sales' internal systems and is offering it for $25,000](https://bharat.digital/originals/vijay-sales-super-admin-access-allegedly-listed-25000-dark-web/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-02, 1 min read): The listing says the access reaches millions of order records plus employee, vendor and payment data. No outlet has been able to verify it, and the electronics retailer has not responded.
- [Affle is buying Israel's Perion for about $420 million. Half the price is Perion's own cash](https://bharat.digital/originals/affle-perion-420-mn-all-cash-acquisition-ctv-retail-media/index.md) (Analysis, 2026-11-02, 4 min read): The Gurugram adtech company's all cash deal for the Nasdaq listed firm adds connected TV, retail media and billboard advertising in North America to Affle's mobile business, with a go shop window open until December 11.
- [ED arrests Armstrong Exchange founder Sagar Dash, alleging betting money moved through a co-op bank account into crypto](https://bharat.digital/originals/armstrong-exchange-founder-sagar-dash-ed-arrest-apx-betting-laundering/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): The agency says proceeds of the All Panel Exchange betting and cyber fraud racket passed through mule accounts, shell firms and a Bengaluru credit society account opened for Dash's company before being turned into cryptocurrency.
- [Digi Yatra starts international passenger trials at seven airports using e-passport credentials](https://bharat.digital/originals/digi-yatra-international-passenger-trials-seven-airports-e-passport/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): Indian nationals with e-passports flying Air India and select IndiGo routes can now use the face based boarding app at terminal entry, security and boarding gates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Cochin and Amritsar until December.
- [India's fifth Digital Life Certificate drive targets 2.3 crore certificates, most of them through Aadhaar face authentication](https://bharat.digital/originals/digital-life-certificate-campaign-5-face-authentication-2000-districts/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): The month-long campaign runs across 2,000 cities and districts with banks, post offices, UIDAI and MeitY, and aims for 1.5 crore certificates generated by a face scan on a phone.
- [EPFO puts PF balance and passbook on WhatsApp and starts settling small dormant accounts on its own](https://bharat.digital/originals/epfo-whatsapp-services-auto-settlement-inoperative-accounts/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): Launched on EPFO's 74th Foundation Day, the WhatsApp channel shows balances and the last five transactions, while Aadhaar-verified inoperative accounts holding up to Rs 1,000 will be paid out without a claim.
- [SEBI fines CDSL Rs 1 Cr for cybersecurity and pledge lapses found in an FY24 inspection](https://bharat.digital/originals/sebi-fines-cdsl-rs-1-cr-cybersecurity-vapt-patching-pledge-lapses/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): The regulator says the depository left data loss prevention incomplete, patched vulnerabilities late and ran a VAPT that did not cover all its applications. It is CDSL's second Rs 1 Cr penalty this year.
- [Desible.ai raises Rs 32 Cr to turn voice AI into a workflow layer for insurers and lenders](https://bharat.digital/originals/desible-ai-rs-32-cr-seed-plus-prime-venture-partners-bfsi-voice-ai/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): Prime Venture Partners led the seed plus round. The founders now say the hard part is not a human sounding bot but getting it through a bank's compliance review.
- [CopperPilot raises $390K for an AI agent that turns plain English into circuit board designs](https://bharat.digital/originals/copperpilot-390k-pre-seed-neon-fund-ai-pcb-design-agent/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 1 min read): Neon Fund led the pre-seed round as the Bengaluru and Houston startup opened Epsilon, the first version of its hardware design agent, to engineers.
- [L Catterton invests in InMobi's Glance as it bets on AI shopping agents in the US](https://bharat.digital/originals/glance-l-catterton-strategic-investment-ai-shopping-us/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): The consumer-focused investor did not disclose the size of the deal. Glance wants to move shoppers from inspiration to checkout on phones and TVs without a search box.
- [Arrowhead AI launches Fletch, its own 14 language text to speech model for bank and lender voice agents](https://bharat.digital/originals/arrowhead-ai-fletch-14-language-text-to-speech-model-bfsi-voice-agents/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): The Bengaluru voice AI startup says the model already runs inside a calling stack that handles more than a million customer calls a day.
- [Vouch raises $500,000 from Y Combinator to build an AI wealth manager for Indian families](https://bharat.digital/originals/vouch-500k-pre-seed-y-combinator-ai-wealth-manager-india/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 1 min read): Founded by a former Robinhood product manager, the startup plans to launch its app in November 2026, subject to regulatory licensing.
- [SpectraGaze Systems raises Rs 3.7 Cr from GVFL to build Indian infrared detectors for space and defence](https://bharat.digital/originals/spectragaze-systems-rs-3-7-cr-seed-gvfl-infrared-detectors/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 1 min read): The Ahmedabad startup, founded by a former ISRO scientist, ran on customer programmes for three years before this first outside round.
- [SBI Card and Air India are building a new Visa co-brand credit card for Maharaja Club members](https://bharat.digital/originals/air-india-sbi-card-visa-co-brand-credit-card-maharaja-club/index.md) (Startup, 2026-11-01, 2 min read): The partners announced the programme on October 28 but have not yet said when it launches, what it costs or how many points it earns.
- [Fibe plugs its loans into Hygge Energy's rooftop solar marketplace to speed up PM Surya Ghar adoption](https://bharat.digital/originals/fibe-hygge-energy-rooftop-solar-loans-pm-surya-ghar/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The digital lender and the Canadian fintech for cleantech firm want households to find a solar installer and the loan to pay for it in one digital journey.
- [IN-SPACe offers Rs 67 Cr to four space startups for iodine thrusters, refuellable engines, space clocks and a NavIC chip](https://bharat.digital/originals/in-space-taf-rs-67-cr-manastu-inspecity-vyomic-mumbaisemi/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The second round of the Technology Adoption Fund takes the number of backed companies to seven. Money will flow in stages against milestones.
- [D-Propulse lines up a 2027 flight test for its rotating detonation engine after DRDO ground runs](https://bharat.digital/originals/d-propulse-rotating-detonation-engine-2027-flight-test/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The Delhi startup founded by Saurav Jha and former DRDO scientist V Ramanujachari has no revenue yet and is looking at testing services while it works toward flight hardware.
- [eMudhra quits the global TLS business after weak CA keys, but India's accountability questions remain open](https://bharat.digital/originals/emudhra-exits-tls-weak-ca-keys-chrome-root-removal/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): Browsers distrusted the Bengaluru certifying authority's ECC root within days. In India, a MeitY probe and a CERT-In advisory are so far the only official responses.
- [Pronto founder Anjali Sardana launches Provision Labs, a US physical AI data venture](https://bharat.digital/originals/provision-labs-anjali-sardana-pronto-physical-ai-data-us/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 1 min read): The San Francisco company will collect real world data to train and test robots and other machines, with backing from the same investors behind Pronto.
- [BioStack raises $9.5 Mn seed round led by Peak XV, DCVC and Afore to build training data for medical AI](https://bharat.digital/originals/biostack-9-5-mn-seed-peak-xv-dcvc-medical-ai-training-data/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 1 min read): The Y Combinator backed startup, which works with hospitals in India, the US, Brazil and Argentina, says it has access to more than 100 million de-identified patient records.
- [AU Small Finance Bank investigates a possible leak of vehicle loan data from a Salesforce hosted platform after a hacker group's claims](https://bharat.digital/originals/au-small-finance-bank-probes-salesforce-vehicle-loan-data-leak/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The Jaipur lender says its own systems are unaffected. The group calling itself ScarlettGroup claims KYC, PAN, Aadhaar and loan records, which no outlet has been able to verify.
- [Atomberg gets SEBI clearance for its IPO, with a Rs 450 crore fresh issue and a large investor sale](https://bharat.digital/originals/atomberg-sebi-nod-ipo-rs-450-cr-fresh-issue/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The Mumbai fan and appliance maker grew FY26 revenue 34.8% to Rs 1,293.77 crore but posted a Rs 148.88 crore loss, and plans to put Rs 100 crore of the fresh money into R&D.
- [Simplismart raises $14 Mn Series B led by Dallas Venture Capital, with NVIDIA joining the round](https://bharat.digital/originals/simplismart-14-mn-series-b-dallas-vc-nvidia-ai-inference/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 1 min read): The Bengaluru AI inference infrastructure startup says its annualised revenue run rate grew 14x in six months, and will use the all-primary round to expand in North America.
- [Hitesh Oberoi to step down as Info Edge CEO after nearly 27 years; Sanjeev Bikhchandani returns as Group CEO](https://bharat.digital/originals/info-edge-hitesh-oberoi-steps-down-sanjeev-bikhchandani-group-ceo/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The Naukri parent announced the handover alongside Q2 FY27 results in which AI and data products reached an annualised revenue run rate of about Rs 240 Cr.
- [Clinics On Cloud raises Rs 120 Cr Series A from Dubai's Model42 to take its AI-assisted Health ATMs abroad](https://bharat.digital/originals/clinics-on-cloud-rs-120-cr-series-a-model42-health-atms/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The Pune healthtech company, bootstrapped for eight years, is valued at Rs 600 Cr and plans a UAE-led push into Africa, the US and Southeast Asia.
- [Tata Communications to spend up to $450 Mn on a 10,000 km fibre 'AI super highway' linking India's data centres](https://bharat.digital/originals/tata-communications-ai-super-highway-10000-km-fibre-rs-4350-cr/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The Rs 4,350 Cr plan, funded from operating cash flows, aims to add about 6 Pbps of capacity between FY30 and FY36, starting with the Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai corridor.
- [CapGrid closes Rs 50 Cr round led by Hero Enterprise to grow its cloud manufacturing network for precision parts](https://bharat.digital/originals/capgrid-rs-50-cr-hero-enterprise-rs-430-cr-valuation-cloud-manufacturing/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 1 min read): The Gurugram B2B manufacturing startup is valued at Rs 430 Cr after a mix of primary and secondary deals; filings show Rs 46.28 Cr of fresh capital.
- [Jio Platforms posts Rs 8,389 Cr Q2 profit, up 13.7%, in its first results as a listed company](https://bharat.digital/originals/jio-platforms-q2-fy27-profit-rs-8389-cr-first-results-after-listing/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): Operating revenue rose 11.4% to Rs 40,475 Cr, ARPU reached Rs 218.8 and the customer base crossed 542 million, two days after a record stock market debut.
- [Practo founder's Cent raises $15 million Series A to build AI driven preventive health screening](https://bharat.digital/originals/cent-15-mn-series-a-blume-spc-ai-preventive-health-scans/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): Blume Ventures and South Park Commons led the round. The Bengaluru company has bought AI radiology tool Medsee and says it has run 10,000 whole body scans.
- [Hunar.AI raises Rs 40 crore Series A led by Blume Ventures for voice agents that hire and manage frontline workers](https://bharat.digital/originals/hunar-ai-rs-40-cr-series-a-blume-frontline-workforce-voice-agents/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-31, 2 min read): The Bengaluru company, which counts Swiggy, Delhivery and Flipkart among its clients, plans to build its own inference layer and small language models for workforce tasks.
- [QNu Labs signs Netpoleon India to take its QShield 2.0 quantum-safe platform to enterprises](https://bharat.digital/originals/qnu-labs-netpoleon-india-qshield-quantum-safe-distribution/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru deeptech company will reach banks, government, defence and telecom buyers through the cybersecurity distributor's channel partners and system integrators, six weeks after launching the platform.
- [Manastu Space signs Rs 116 Cr government deal to take its green satellite propulsion to flight readiness](https://bharat.digital/originals/manastu-space-tdb-rs-116-cr-green-propulsion-rdi-fund/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Technology Development Board will back the Navi Mumbai startup's Rs 277.63 Cr project through optionally convertible debt from the RDI Fund. Inc42 separately reports a fresh Rs 22 Cr equity raise, citing filings.
- [Delhivery swings to Rs 41 Cr Q2 profit as express parcels grow 32% and its robotics lab starts production](https://bharat.digital/originals/delhivery-q2-fy27-profit-rs-41-cr-delhivery-local-robotics/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 2 min read): The logistics company's operating revenue crossed Rs 3,000 Cr for the September quarter. It also raised its target for intracity service Delhivery Local and said AI automation has halved some support costs.
- [IIT Kanpur's C3iHub will build and run Uttar Pradesh's Rs 104 Cr cyber security operations centre](https://bharat.digital/originals/c3ihub-iit-kanpur-up-cyber-security-operations-centre-rs-104-cr/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The state cabinet approved a 24x7 centre to watch government networks, applications and data, and gave the IIT Kanpur cybersecurity hub three years to set it up and operate it.
- [PB Fintech's Q2 profit rises 43% to Rs 192 Cr as insurance premium through Policybazaar grows 38%](https://bharat.digital/originals/pb-fintech-q2-fy27-profit-rs-192-cr-insurance-premium-38/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Gurugram company behind Policybazaar and Paisabazaar grew operating revenue 35% to Rs 2,178 Cr in the September quarter, while the insurance regulator weighs changes to the commissions its business depends on.
- [Shadowfax's Q2 profit jumps five times to Rs 68 Cr as hyperlocal deliveries grow 88%](https://bharat.digital/originals/shadowfax-q2-fy27-profit-rs-68-cr-hyperlocal-ai-routing/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru logistics company's operating revenue rose 57% to Rs 1,538 Cr in the September quarter, its sixth straight quarter of growth above 55%, and it now plans routes for its truck network with an in-house AI system.
- [Matiks raises $10 Mn from General Catalyst to take its brain games app global, starting with the US](https://bharat.digital/originals/matiks-10-mn-general-catalyst-brain-games-global/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru social gaming startup says 2.2 million people played 48 million math, memory, logic and puzzle games on its app in September, and it is building an AI tool that lets users make their own games.
- [Paar Autonomy raises Rs 10 Cr to put its drone cameras and GPS free navigation into serial production](https://bharat.digital/originals/paar-autonomy-rs-10-cr-advantedge-gps-denied-drone-perception/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru defence tech startup builds the perception layer for unmanned aircraft, rovers and boats, so they can keep working when GPS and radio links are jammed.
- [Navi completes Rs 940 Cr Prosus round, its first institutional money, with Sachin Bansal still owning 84%](https://bharat.digital/originals/navi-rs-940-cr-prosus-ccps-allotment-valuation/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 2 min read): Regulatory filings show the fintech issued preference shares to a Prosus subsidiary, closing the deal first announced in August and giving Prosus an 8.59% stake ahead of Navi's planned IPO.
- [BlackBuck grows Q2 revenue 56% as its trucking payments base keeps compounding](https://bharat.digital/originals/blackbuck-q2-fy27-profit-up-42-fastag-tolling-superloads/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The listed trucking platform earned Rs 41.4 Cr in the September quarter, with FASTag tolling and telematics still the core and its newer freight and lending lines growing faster.
- [Fino Payments Bank posts a second straight quarterly loss as its digital payments arm stays shut](https://bharat.digital/originals/fino-payments-bank-q2-fy27-loss-digital-payments-paused-sfb/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): A Rs 20.9 Cr loss in Q2 FY27 reflects lower fee income, the cost of a core banking migration and a payments vertical that earned nothing this quarter, while loan referrals for its planned small finance bank grew almost fourfold.
- [Bijnis returns as Zorit with Rs 27 Cr to restock neighbourhood shops in 60 minutes](https://bharat.digital/originals/zorit-ex-bijnis-rs-27-cr-sparrow-capital-b2b-quick-commerce/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): Three years after Info Edge wrote off its stake, the B2B retail platform has rebranded, raised a round led by Sparrow Capital and says half its dark stores now break even.
- [Carbelim raises Rs 10 Cr from IIT Madras's deeptech fund for microalgae carbon capture](https://bharat.digital/originals/carbelim-rs-10-cr-iitm-unicorn-frontier-fund-microalgae-carbon-capture/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Kerala startup, which turns atmospheric carbon dioxide into oxygen using microalgae systems, is the first from the state to get money from the IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund.
- [Pine Labs' Q2 profit jumps over 6X and it bets on UPI fees with 10 lakh more soundboxes](https://bharat.digital/originals/pine-labs-q2-fy27-profit-upi-mdr-soundboxes/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 2 min read): Operating revenue rose 24% to Rs 806.2 crore. The payments company says most of its UPI value comes from payments above Rs 2,000, the line where NPCI's new merchant fee will apply.
- [Kissht doubles Q2 profit to Rs 125 Cr as its loan book grows 68%](https://bharat.digital/originals/kissht-q2-fy27-profit-doubles-aum-9317-cr/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Mumbai digital lender's operating revenue rose 44.7% to Rs 731.8 crore, bad loans fell, and it raised its full-year AUM growth guidance to over 60%.
- [Venttup raises $3 Mn from Rainmatter and Unicorn India Ventures to build precision parts at home](https://bharat.digital/originals/venttup-3m-pre-series-a-rainmatter-precision-manufacturing/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru B2B manufacturer, which localises critical components for energy, defence, aerospace and space customers, is setting up its own prototyping and machining facility.
- [CloudSEK opens a 12-week incubator for security founders and ships an AI gateway](https://bharat.digital/originals/cloudsek-launchpad-incubator-keyvigil-ai-gateway/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru threat intelligence company will pick 10 early-stage cybersecurity startups for Launchpad, each eligible for up to $5,000 in AI model credits routed through its new KeyVigil gateway.
- [Skydo gets final IFSCA licence to run payment services from GIFT City](https://bharat.digital/originals/skydo-ifsca-final-psp-licence-gift-city/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru cross-border payments company plans a multi-currency account that lets Indian exporters hold foreign currency instead of converting it on arrival.
- [Bengaluru-built Inkle buys Finally's bookkeeping business in its first acquisition](https://bharat.digital/originals/inkle-acquires-finally-bookkeeping-division/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The AI-led CPA and bookkeeping firm, profitable on a $1.5 Mn pre-seed round, picks up about 100 staff and a base of non-tech US small businesses in an all-cash asset deal.
- [PhonePe renames Indus Appstore and turns it into a digital goods marketplace](https://bharat.digital/originals/phonepe-appstore-rebrand-indus-digital-goods/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): Now called PhonePe Appstore and present on more than 200 million devices, the Google Play rival is adding gift cards, top-ups and a browser-based webstore.
- [Pixxel sets up Pixxel Federal to sell hyperspectral imaging to US government agencies](https://bharat.digital/originals/pixxel-federal-us-subsidiary-defence-intelligence/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Bengaluru spacetech company's new US arm will chase civilian, defence and intelligence contracts, building on existing work with NASA and the National Reconnaissance Office.
- [Freshworks buys Robusta to add an AI incident investigator to Freshservice](https://bharat.digital/originals/freshworks-acquires-robusta-ai-incident-investigation/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The Nasdaq-listed SaaS company is folding the Israeli startup's root-cause engine into its IT service management platform. Terms were not disclosed.
- [Viridian Ingni Propulsion raises Rs 1.47 crore to build full electric drive systems in India](https://bharat.digital/originals/viridian-ingni-propulsion-pre-seed-electric-motors/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-30, 1 min read): The IIT Madras Research Park startup designs motors, controllers and firmware as one unit for EVs, drones and robots, and is heading into pilot production.
- [Coratia Technologies raises Rs 18 crore to deliver its Indian Navy underwater robot contract](https://bharat.digital/originals/coratia-technologies-rs-18-cr-bridge-underwater-robotics/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Odisha deeptech startup's bridge round, led by MGF Kavachh, funds a Rs 66 crore iDEX order and more R&D on its Jalasimha ROV.
- [Tensrai raises Rs 3.4 crore to retrofit existing machines with autonomy](https://bharat.digital/originals/tensrai-pre-seed-retrofit-autonomy-physical-ai/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Hyderabad physical AI startup wants factories and warehouses to add self-driving skills to equipment they already own.
- [Docterz raises Rs 5 crore, with doctors who use its software putting in most of it](https://bharat.digital/originals/docterz-rs-5-cr-doctor-investors-clinic-software/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): About 20 doctor users contributed nearly Rs 3 crore of the round, alongside Vineeta Singh and Avnish Anand.
- [Flying Wedge wants to build India's first AI-piloted fighter. Here is what it has shown so far](https://bharat.digital/originals/flying-wedge-fwd-supreme-autonomous-fighter/index.md) (Feature, 2026-10-29, 4 min read): The Bengaluru defence startup unveiled a static prototype of FWD Supreme, a 1.5 tonne autonomous combat aircraft, in New Delhi. The specs, the funding gap and what still has to fly.
- [Perceptyne is betting that factories want two arms on wheels, not a walking humanoid](https://bharat.digital/originals/perceptyne-pr-omni-humanoid-factory-robot/index.md) (Feature, 2026-10-29, 3 min read): The Hyderabad robotics startup's PR-OMNI is a wheeled semi-humanoid with two 7-axis arms, force sensing in every joint and teleoperation for training. What it is, who backs it and what is still unproven.
- [Torus Motion started out building defence robots. Importing motors made it build its own](https://bharat.digital/originals/torus-motion-ev-motors-chennai/index.md) (Feature, 2026-10-29, 3 min read): The Chennai startup, formerly Torus Robotics, makes high-efficiency electric motors for two- and three-wheelers and industrial machines. Its pivot says a lot about a gap in India's EV supply chain.
- [SatLeo Labs puts India's first commercial thermal imaging payload in orbit](https://bharat.digital/originals/satleo-labs-tapas-1-thermal-satellite/index.md) (Feature, 2026-10-29, 3 min read): The Ahmedabad startup's TAPAS-1 flew on SpaceX's Transporter-18. It wants to measure urban heat, landfill fires and crop stress from space, and says it has about $52 million in letters of intent.
- [Kaara Space runs the first integrated vacuum test of its Hall-effect thruster](https://bharat.digital/originals/kaara-space-hall-effect-thruster-vacuum-test/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Hyderabad space startup is building a 550 W argon electric thruster for satellites of 200 to 500 kg.
- [Quintrans turns a student hyperloop project into Indian linear motors for factories and ports](https://bharat.digital/originals/quintrans-linear-motors-pre-seed-capital-a/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Pune startup raised a $750K pre-seed round from Capital-A and has built a 100 m linear motor test track for port automation.
- [Harvested Robotics builds a tractor-mounted AI laser weeder for Indian farms](https://bharat.digital/originals/harvested-robotics-rakshak-ai-laser-weeder/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Hyderabad startup, backed by Anand Mahindra and Arali Ventures, uses cameras and blue lasers to kill weeds without chemicals.
- [Gridflow tests an autonomous electric pod that runs on its own guideway](https://bharat.digital/originals/gridflow-autonomous-electric-pod-transit-hubballi/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Hubballi startup's prototype pod carries four people at about 30 km/h, with a 60 km/h demonstration planned.
- [Omspace signs with Japan's Astro Gate to plan where its reusable rocket could land and relaunch](https://bharat.digital/originals/omspace-infinity-one-astro-gate-japan-mou/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Ahmedabad launch startup flew Gujarat's first sounding rocket in March and has finished landing legs for Infinity One.
- [Astrophel Aerospace tests an Indian-made actuator for its reusable rocket hopper](https://bharat.digital/originals/astrophel-aerospace-actuator-test-reusable-rocket/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Pune startup's actuator handled 5 kN loads. Its vertical takeoff and landing test flight has slipped to early 2027.
- [xTerra Robotics launches DHAV-Hy, a quadruped robot with wheels on its feet](https://bharat.digital/originals/xterra-robotics-dhav-hy-wheeled-quadruped/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The IIT Kanpur spin-out's 22 kg robot rolls at about 18 km/h on flat ground and walks over stairs and slopes.
- [Strider Robotics' M3 quadruped tows a car and heads into industrial pilots](https://bharat.digital/originals/strider-robotics-m3-quadruped-tows-car/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The IISc and ARTPARK spin-out says its robot carries up to 40 kg and has more than 80% Indian content by cost.
- [Scrub Robotics builds autonomous boats to clean Bengaluru's lakes](https://bharat.digital/originals/scrub-robotics-autonomous-lake-cleaning-robots/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The RV College of Engineering team has tested its robots at Kengeri and Madiwala lakes and is now seeking municipal pilots.
- [Altersage's Cocobot climbs coconut trees so farmers do not have to](https://bharat.digital/originals/altersage-cocobot-coconut-harvesting-robot/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Kerala startup's 11 kg robot climbs a 20 m tree in under a minute. A fully automatic AI version is in development.
- [Scimplify raises $25M from Hitachi Ventures to make critical materials outside China](https://bharat.digital/originals/scimplify-25m-hitachi-ventures-critical-materials/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Bengaluru specialty chemicals startup uses an AI platform to move from a customer order to finished material in as little as two months.
- [Agnikul fires its 3D-printed Agnite engine through thrust sweeps ahead of Mission-02](https://bharat.digital/originals/agnikul-agnite-engine-thrust-sweep-mission-02/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Chennai launch startup says the long-duration test brings its Agnibaan rocket closer to its next flight.
- [Jedlik Motors is building an enclosed electric two-wheeler with crab-walk steering](https://bharat.digital/originals/jedlik-motors-e-pod-enclosed-electric-two-wheeler/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Chennai startup's e-POD prototype targets a June 2027 launch at about Rs 2.5 lakh, with a battery subscription option.
- [IG Defence test-fires rocket motors for JWALA, a low-cost anti-drone micro-missile](https://bharat.digital/originals/ig-defence-jwala-micro-missile-rocket-motor-test/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The interceptor is designed as the hard-kill layer of an AI battle management system called GRID.
- [Boson Whitewater turns treated sewage water into drinking quality water for Bengaluru](https://bharat.digital/originals/boson-whitewater-stp-water-to-potable/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The startup's 11-stage system has recovered more than 65 crore litres, according to NITI Aayog, and runs India's first indirect potable reuse project.
- [unWOOD turns mixed plastic waste into a material you can saw, screw and sit on](https://bharat.digital/originals/unwood-plastic-waste-to-wood-alternative/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Bengaluru startup's process bonds commingled plastics into a wood-like composite without water or heavy heat, and won a Climate-KIC grant.
- [EKA Mobility plans Rs 1,000 Cr of R&D after raising over Rs 1,400 Cr in debt for e-bus orders](https://bharat.digital/originals/eka-mobility-ebus-debt-rs-1000-cr-rnd/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Pune electric bus maker has won thousands of buses in central tenders against Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland.
- [Nova Spectral AI raises Rs 21.15 Cr to build an Indian infrared image sensor chip](https://bharat.digital/originals/nova-spectral-ai-seed-swir-image-sensor/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Bengaluru deeptech startup, led in its seed round by Shastra VC, wants to make short-wave infrared vision cheap enough for drones, robots and phones.
- [Protectt.ai takes control of Bosch-incubated AIShield to build an AI security stack](https://bharat.digital/originals/protectt-ai-majority-stake-aishield-bosch/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 2 min read): The Bessemer-backed mobile app security startup is buying a majority stake in AIShield through new and existing shares. Bosch keeps a minority stake and no deal value was disclosed.
- [QwikBuild raises $2.3 Mn and sets up a Japan joint venture with its lead investor](https://bharat.digital/originals/qwikbuild-pre-seed-enterprise-ai-japan-jv/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Bengaluru startup, founded by a former slice executive, uses AI agents to build enterprise software and says it already serves more than 100 companies.
- [Tradl raises $4.1 Mn from Nexus and Stellaris to bring quant tools to retail traders](https://bharat.digital/originals/tradl-seed-ai-quant-tools-retail-traders/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Bengaluru startup pairs a language model with a rules based quant engine, so the same question on the same data always returns the same answer.
- [Mochatrade raises $5.5 Mn to let Indian traders bet on US stocks in rupees](https://bharat.digital/originals/mochatrade-seed-us-stock-perpetuals/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 2 min read): The Y Combinator-backed startup, led in its seed round by CoinFund, wants Indians to fund trades over UPI and track profit and loss in rupees. It has not launched publicly yet.
- [Live2.ai raises Rs 130 Cr for AI agents that watch what people say about brands](https://bharat.digital/originals/live2-ai-pre-series-b-social-intelligence/index.md) (Startup, 2026-10-29, 1 min read): The Bengaluru startup's pre-Series B, led by IvyCap Ventures, mixes fresh capital with a secondary sale. It says 90% of its revenue comes from outside India.
- [Ten weeks of Indian startup funding: plenty of AI deals, mostly small cheques](https://bharat.digital/originals/ten-weeks-of-startup-funding-ai-deals/index.md) (Analysis, 2026-10-29, 3 min read): We tallied every round in Inc42's weekly funding tables from late August to late October. AI startups closed one in six deals, mostly small and early.

### Two Point O raises $10M led by Transition Venture Capital

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 2 November 2026, 06:00 IST (2026-11-02T06:00+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/068fd0583c83
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/11/two-point-o-raises-10-million-led-by-transition-venture-capital
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/068fd0583c83-l.webp

Two Point O will use this funding round to expand into newer asset classes as well deepening its reach in the current energy management segment.

### Beauty & personal care brand Hyeglo Beauty raises Rs 7 crore funding led by Sauce

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 2 November 2026, 06:00 IST (2026-11-02T06:00+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/c2e739bf55ff
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/beauty-personal-care-brand-hyeglo-beauty-raises-rs-7-crore-funding-led-by-sauce/articleshow/135435998.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/c2e739bf55ff-l.webp

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) will use the funds for research and development (R&D), new product launches, brand building and hiring, as it looks to expand its portfolio, founder Kanupriya Ahluwalia told ET.

### Affle to Acquire Perion Network for $420 Million in Adtech Expansion

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 23:45 IST (2026-11-01T23:45+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7ce1fb5b7427
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116915788724470019

Indian AI firm Affle 3i agreed to buy Israel-based Perion Network for $420 million in cash, offering Perion shareholders $11.70 per share, a 34.5% premium over recent prices.

### Vitalik Buterin Lands in Mumbai for India's First Devcon 8

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 11:58 IST (2026-11-01T11:58+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/8b90acb354fe
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116078053516579071

## Earlier: Sunday 1 November 2026

#### Indian Startup IPO Tracker 2026

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 1 November 2026, 19:48 IST (2026-11-01T19:48+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2887948130b8
- original_url: https://inc42.com/features/indian-startup-ipo-tracker-2026/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2887948130b8-l.webp

Dalal Street emerged as a founder’s paradise in 2025, with 18 Indian startups listing on the bourses and collectively mopping…

#### \[Weekly funding roundup Oct 24-30\] VC inflow continues to remain modest

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 1 November 2026, 12:53 IST (2026-11-01T12:53+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2390160c66b2
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/weekly-funding-roundup-oct-24-30-vc-inflow-continues-to-remain-modest
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2390160c66b2-l.webp

The inflow of venture capital into Indian startups remained lukewarm for the month of October and this trend was reflected in the last week also.

#### Design and experience: How Essensai 067 crafts an open-air lifestyle and community destination

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 1 November 2026, 12:50 IST (2026-11-01T12:50+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e43a37fa6bd8
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/design-experience-community-essensai-067-photography
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/e43a37fa6bd8-l.webp

In this photo essay from Whitefield, we showcase design highlights from Essensai 067 along with founder insights.

#### Reliance Industries Posts Record Quarterly Revenue and Profit After Jio Debut

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 08:14 IST (2026-11-01T08:14+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6737d50cf854
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116171795501842715

Reliance Industries reported its best-ever July-September quarter, with consolidated revenue hitting Rs 3,62,268 crore, up 27.8%, EBITDA at a record Rs 62,409 crore, and profit after tax rising 33.8% to Rs 29,550 crore.

## Earlier: Saturday 31 October 2026

#### IPO-Bound StockGro’s FY26 Profit Jumps 3.3X YoY To ₹113 Cr, Revenue Doubles

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:50 IST (2026-10-31T21:50+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/68ee988414e0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/ipo-bound-stockgros-fy26-profit-jumps-3-3x-yoy-to-%e2%82%b9113-cr-revenue-doubles/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/68ee988414e0-l.webp

StockGro-parent AssetGro Fintech Ltd net profit for the fiscal year FY26 jumped threefold while its operating revenue doubled year-on-year. The…

#### CapGrid Secures ₹50 Cr Funding To Deepen Its Manufacturing Play

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:16 IST (2026-10-31T19:16+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e907c2cc603a
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/capgrid-secures-%e2%82%b950-cr-funding-to-deepen-its-manufacturing-play/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/e907c2cc603a-l.webp

Delhi NCR-based B2B manufacturing startup CapGrid has raised ₹50 Cr (about $5.2 Mn) in a Pre-Series B round to develop…

#### Hyderabad Facility Launches Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccines

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 31 October 2026, 16:05 IST (2026-10-31T16:05+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/108d4edbf81d
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116256036768362963

#### Reliance Retail focuses on disciplined JioMart expansion, targets profitability from FY28

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:13 IST (2026-10-31T14:13+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9ce385628f7b
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/reliance-retail-focuses-on-disciplined-jiomart-expansion-targets-profitability-from-fy28
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9ce385628f7b-l.webp

The company is prioritising sustainable growth with investments in dark stores, customer acquisition and margins expected to start contributing positively to profitability from the next financial year.

#### India Can Build Rockets, But Can Its VCs Fund The Next One?

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:38 IST (2026-10-31T17:38+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/e08afd4bed30
- original_url: https://inc42.com/features/india-can-build-rockets-but-can-its-vcs-fund-the-next-one/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/e08afd4bed30-l.webp

On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace achieved a historic milestone when its Vikram-1 rocket successfully placed satellites into orbit, becoming…

#### Noel writes to Tata Sons to take biz recast, SP Group’s funding plea at Nov 26 meet

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:12 IST (2026-10-31T14:12+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/5150ad39a5e5
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/noel-writes-to-tata-sons-to-take-biz-recast-sp-groups-funding-plea-at-nov-26-meet
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/5150ad39a5e5-l.webp

Noel Tata's letter asks for a discussion on the September 11 letter from RBI, which makes a listing of Tata Sons mandatory by rejecting the application for de-registration.

## Earlier: Friday 30 October 2026

#### Policybazaar parent PB Fintech net profit rises 43% rise in Q2

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 20:34 IST (2026-10-30T20:34+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/28497b18bf1e
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/pb-fintech-net-profit-rises-43-rise-in-net-profit
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/28497b18bf1e-l.webp

The revenues for PB Fintech at the end of second quarter of FY27 stood at Rs 2178 crore which was an year-on-year growth of 35%

#### PB Fintech's UAE insurance business grows 19-fold as it looks beyond motor cover

- Source: The Economic Times
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:28 IST (2026-10-30T19:28+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/8d39a512d961
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/pb-fintechs-uae-insurance-business-grows-19-fold-as-it-looks-beyond-motor-cover/articleshow/135364681.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/8d39a512d961-l.webp

PB Fintech has achieved impressive growth within the UAE insurance landscape, notably boosting its premium volumes since FY22.

#### PB Fintech Q2 FY27 profit rises 43% to Rs 192 Cr, revenue up 35%

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:25 IST (2026-10-30T19:25+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/6f42be79097c
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/fintrackr/pb-fintech-q2-fy27-profit-rises-43-to-rs-192-cr-revenue-up-35-12769326
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/6f42be79097c-l.webp

PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, reported a strong financial performance in Q2 FY27, with consolidated revenue registering a healthy year-on-year growth alongside a 43% increase in net profit compared to the corresponding quarter last year.

#### Decoding The Commerce And Lending Engines Of IPO-Bound OfBusiness

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:15 IST (2026-10-30T19:15+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/f4b85a5487c1
- original_url: https://inc42.com/features/decoding-the-commerce-and-lending-engines-of-ipo-bound-ofbusiness/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/f4b85a5487c1-l.webp

OfBusiness is heading for the stock market with a business that earns most of its revenue in one place and…

#### PB Fintech, Delhivery improve Q2 profits; Binance's $6.3 billion caper

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:02 IST (2026-10-30T19:02+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/596f0ff605c0
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/newsletters/tech-top-5/pb-fintech-q2-profit-surges-binance-suffers-6-3-billion-crypto-hack/articleshow/135363878.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/596f0ff605c0-l.webp

PB Fintech on Friday reported a strong jump in profit and revenue for the July-September quarter. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

#### Atomberg Technologies receives SEBI nod for IPO

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 30 October 2026, 19:34 IST (2026-10-30T19:34+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/569d08bce074
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/atomberg-technologies-receives-sebi-nod-for-ipo
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/569d08bce074-l.webp

The proceeds of the IPO will be used for repayment of debt, branding & marketing and R&D.

## Earlier: Thursday 29 October 2026

#### Bijnis Rebrands As Zorit, Raises ₹27 Cr For B2B Quick Commerce

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 29 October 2026, 22:06 IST (2026-10-29T22:06+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2ae9255df3e2
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/bijnis-rebrands-as-zorit-raises-%e2%82%b927-cr-for-b2b-quick-commerce/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2ae9255df3e2-l.webp

Delhi-based B2B ecommerce startup Bijnis has rebranded as Zorit and raised ₹27 Cr in a funding round led by Sparrow…

#### Lighthouse Communities Foundation lists on BSE’s Social Stock Exchange to scale youth livelihoods

- Source: YourStory
- Published: 29 October 2026, 21:19 IST (2026-10-29T21:19+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/724fdc8add9e
- original_url: https://yourstory.com/2026/10/lighthouse-communities-foundation-lists-on-bse-to-scale-youth-livelihood
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/724fdc8add9e-l.webp

Lighthouse Communities Foundation has joined BSE’s Social Stock Exchange to raise funds to help 500 young people in Pune build career confidence and job-ready skills.

#### What changes under the new GST rules for e-commerce deliveries, and why Nasscom wants more time

- Source: Medianama
- Published: 29 October 2026, 17:52 IST (2026-10-29T17:52+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/04254a23601e
- original_url: https://www.medianama.com/2026/10/223-nasscom-seeks-delay-in-gst-rules-for-e-commerce-deliveries/
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/04254a23601e-l.webp

Nasscom wants the government to delay revised GST rules for e-commerce deliveries until January 1, 2027.

#### Jagruti Rehabilitation Centre raises Rs 28 Cr in Series A round led by Alkemi

- Source: Entrackr
- Published: 29 October 2026, 17:02 IST (2026-10-29T17:02+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/7e86e1c3ab22
- original_url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/jagruti-rehabilitation-centre-raises-rs-28-cr-in-series-a-round-led-by-alkemi-12765269
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/7e86e1c3ab22-l.webp

#### Carbelim secures ₹10 crore from IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund

- Source: BusinessLine
- Published: 29 October 2026, 15:30 IST (2026-10-29T15:30+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/2defdf15f23a
- original_url: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/carbelim-secures-10-crore-from-iit-madras-unicorn-frontier-fund/article71639757.ece
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/2defdf15f23a-l.webp

The climate-tech company, founded by Karthika Gopi and Rahul Babu, develops microalgae-based systems to capture carbon dioxide and purify air

#### B2B manufacturing startup CapGrid closes Rs 50 crore round; valuation up 40%

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 29 October 2026, 15:07 IST (2026-10-29T15:07+05:30)
- Section: Startups & Fintech
- Link: https://bharat.digital/s/9655e4e1f1af
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/b2b-manufacturing-startup-capgrid-closes-rs-50-crore-round-valuation-up-40/articleshow/135299578.cms
- Image: https://bharat.digital/img/9655e4e1f1af-l.webp

CapGrid has recently secured Rs 50 crore in funding, primarily aimed at enhancing its operations. The ramp-up in capital is expected to help the startup expand into new industrial sectors.