Wealthtech platform Stable Money has raised $20 million in Series B funding from Fundamentum Partnership, Aditya Birla Ventures, and Lightspeed, fueling its expansion of fixed-return investments across Tier-2 Indian cities. With its latest $20 million infusion, Stable Money plans to scale fixed-income offerings, deepen its partner network, and build physical distribution in Tier-2 Indian cities. The Series B funding round was led by Fundamentum Partnership, co-founded by Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani, with participation from Aditya Birla Ventures, Lightspeed, and other returning investors. Saurabh Jain, co-founder and CEO, emphasized the company’s strategy...

B2B e-commerce platform Udaan has closed its Series G funding at $114 million, led by M&G Investments and Lightspeed Venture Partners, as it intensifies its growth across FMCG, HoReCa, and private label brands in preparation for a public listing. Udaan’s latest Series G funding provides a fresh runway to expand its footprint in the FMCG and HoReCa sectors. The Bengaluru-based company has consistently enhanced its private label offerings in staples, positioning itself for sustainable long-term growth. With this new investment, Udaan plans to accelerate customer acquisition and category leadership, particularly...

Bengaluru-based D2C menswear brand Snitch, a fashion startup, has raised $40 million in Series B funding to accelerate omnichannel growth, expand into quick commerce, and strengthen its digital-first retail strategy. The Series B round, led by 360 ONE Asset, aims to drive global expansion, omnichannel growth, and a deeper push into quick commerce, digital-first retail, and lifestyle categories for Snitch. Snitch, the fast-scaling menswear brand, is capitalizing on its trend-first approach with this latest capital injection, which is its second major round after raising $13 million in December 2023. The...

Bengaluru-based Enterprise AI security startup Unbound has raised $4 million to accelerate model orchestration, strengthen data protection, enhance AI integration, expand its internal AI tools, and scale open-source Large Language Model (LLM) adoption, addressing a critical gap in corporate AI governance. As businesses rapidly embrace generative AI, Unbound offers a timely solution that ensures enterprises remain in control. With the rise of AI copilots for coding, content creation, and analytics, employees often use these tools without IT supervision. Unbound counters this risk by offering real-time monitoring, redaction, and rerouting of...

Snabbit, the on-demand home services startup based in Mumbai, has secured $19 million in fresh funding as it eyes rapid expansion, stronger investor backing, and a greater impact on urban households seeking trained professionals for quick home assistance. Lightspeed led the Series B round, which also saw continued participation from Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners—reflecting strong investor confidence. This latest injection follows Snabbit’s $5.5 million Series A round just four months ago, underscoring how investor backing has accelerated its trajectory in the on-demand home services space. The startup plans...

Gurugram-based logistics SaaS startup Fleetx has raised $13.2 million in a Series C round, which will drive its AI logistics solutions, accelerate ARR growth, support IPO ambitions, and facilitate product expansion plans. The round, led by existing investors IndiaMART Intermesh and BEENEXT’s Accelerate Fund, includes both primary and secondary transactions, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s evolving market strategy. Fleetx, founded in 2017 by Vineet Sharma, Abhay Jeet Gupta, Udbhav Rai, Parveen Kataria, and Vishal Misra, develops robust AI logistics solutions that integrate IoT for real-time fleet management, fuel analytics,...

Korea Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), 2025 invites foreign entrepreneurs to build in South Korea, as the Startup Korea Visa, introduced in 2024, streamlines entry, while the Startup Korea program, Global Startup Center, and a thriving Korean startup ecosystem together power a dynamic launchpad for global innovation. South Korea has flipped the narrative. While many nations are tightening founder visa policies, Seoul is inviting global entrepreneurs with a founder-first approach. At the heart of this change sits the Startup Korea Visa, an open-door policy that forms the backbone of KSGC 2025,...

Slikk, an Indian fashion delivery startup, has raised $10 million to fuel its expansion beyond Bengaluru, aiming to offer urban consumers a lightning-fast Try & Buy experience with seamless instant returns, all while redefining how the next generation shops. The 60-minute fashion delivery startup has raised the Series A round led by Nexus Venture Partners, marking a major milestone as it eyes expansion into new lifestyle categories and broader urban coverage. Slikk is reinventing how young urban consumers shop for apparel. With its Try & Buy model and commitment to...

Advancing agritech innovation in India, Surat-based startup GROWiT has secured $3 million to enhance soil health, deliver next-generation farming solutions, and champion sustainable agriculture, a significant milestone for Indian startups expanding their impact across global markets. The Surat-based agritech startup raised $3 million in Series A funding led by GVFL. The round also saw backing from Veloce Opportunities Fund, JITO, We Founder Circle, Sunicon Ventures Fund, Progrowth Ventures, and Hyderabad Angels. The investment will power GROWiT’s agritech innovation, expanding its footprint across India and scaling globally into Africa and emerging...

Regtech startup Data Sutram has raised $9 million to enhance its AI fraud detection platform, aiming to serve digital-first industries such as cryptocurrency, gaming, e-commerce, and real-time payments while also expanding into Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The Mumbai-based startup attracted $9 million in fresh funding, co-led by global investors B Capital and Lightspeed. This capital infusion, which includes both primary and secondary investments, sets the stage for the company’s aggressive expansion beyond traditional banking into dynamic, high-risk sectors. The regtech startup focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence to combat...