Predictive threat intelligence firm CloudSEK has raised $19 million in Series A2 and B1 rounds to boost its AI cybersecurity offerings, expand its SaaS platform, and deepen its reach in global markets. The Bengaluru-based company’s sharp focus on identifying initial attack vectors gives it a critical edge in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. CloudSEK secured the funding from a combination of India- and US-based investors, including MassMutual Ventures, Inflexor Ventures, Prana Ventures, Tenacity Ventures, and Commvault. Earlier backers like the Meeran Family, StartupXSeed, Neon Fund, and Exfinity Ventures supported the...

CureBay, a hybrid healthcare platform, raises $21 million in Series B funding led by Bertelsmann India Investments to revolutionize rural health tech and deliver affordable care through AI in healthcare and a growing network of eClinics. Backed by existing investor Elevar Equity and British International Investment, the round brings CureBay’s total funding to $37 million. This new capital will help CureBay enhance its proprietary technology and scale its eClinics network across underserved states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. “At CureBay, we are a mission-driven team focused on...

Nobel Hygiene has raised $20 million from Neo Asset Management to expand its leadership in the adult diaper market, strengthen its Friends diapers and Teddyy baby diapers brands, and accelerate growth across India’s disposable hygiene sector. Nobel Hygiene, a leader in India’s adult diaper market, has secured fresh capital through a blend of primary and secondary transactions. This strategic funding round strengthens its financial footing. It moves the company closer to its long-term vision of going public. The infusion, led by Neo Asset Management, positions Nobel Hygiene to amplify its...

The premium ice cream brand, Hocco, backed by its Chona Family Office, has raised $10 million, launching the first tranche of a $20 million Series B round, with Sauce VC and investors betting on India’s food innovation, quick commerce, and consumer brand growth. Founded by the Chona family, previously at the helm of Havmor, Hocco re-entered the premium ice cream market in October 2023, following the expiration of a non-compete agreement with South Korea’s Lotte Group. This fresh capital infusion marks a major step in its plan to hit INR...

Singapore-based long-duration energy storage innovator VFlowTech has raised $20.5 million to advance its AI energy management systems, deploy vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB), support grid-scale storage, boost renewable integration, and promote industrial decarbonization across Asia and beyond. “This funding gives us the ability to take on larger projects, expand into new markets, and integrate cutting-edge digital intelligence into our energy storage solutions, making them not just storage systems, but revenue-generating assets,” said Dr. Arjun Bhattarai, co-founder of VFlowTech. VFlowTech secured this latest round of funding to supercharge its vision for...

Emerging from stealth mode, Complement 1, a cancer care startup led by Karan Bajaj, the co-founder of Byju’s-owned WhiteHat Jr, has secured $16 million in seed funding for their AI-driven platform revolutionizing cancer care through personalized coaching and an AI-driven platform grounded in lifestyle medicine. Complement 1 delivers daily, clinically validated personalized coaching for patients battling cancer or at high risk. Built on decades of global research into lifestyle medicine, the company’s model marks a radical shift in cancer care by combining high-tech precision with human compassion. “Lifestyle change is...

In a major boost for Indian entrepreneurs eyeing global expansion, the South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has officially opened applications for the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) 2025, the largest Korean startup accelerator program. The flagship initiative is offering ₩950 million (approx. INR 5.29 crore) in equity-free funding to support international startups in Korea, including Indian ventures The K-Startup Grand Challenge 2025 is a unique opportunity for Indian innovators to enter Asia’s fourth-largest economy. It offers unparalleled access to South Korean government grants for startups, connections with top...

Kaleidofin, a fintech startup based in Chennai, has raised $5.3 million in equity from IDH Farmfit, strengthening its mission to transform neo-banking access for underbanked communities through credit scoring and advanced financial technology. Kaleidofin’s latest investment from IDH Farmfit pushes its current funding round to $19 million, taking the total capital raised to $42 million. This financial milestone follows its earlier $13.8 million infusion in September 2024. Notably, Kaleidofin draws backing from top-tier investors such as Rabo Partnerships, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Oikocredit, Omidyar Network India, and Flourish...

Robotic automation startup Vividobots has raised $176,000 in a seed round to scale its AI-powered robotic systems for building maintenance, real estate technology, and vertical cleaning, a move signaling rapid innovation in India’s urban infrastructure sector. Vividobots emerged in 2021 after the tragic fall of a painter inspired three engineers, Dhinesh B (CEO), Velmurugan B (CPO), and Kesavaraj S (CTO), to create robotic systems that save lives and costs. With backgrounds from Flipkart, the Air Defence Agency, and TCS, the trio engineered a solution to reduce risks in vertical building...

Beauty tech platform Kult has raised $20 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-powered platform, offering hyper-personalized skincare recommendations and disrupting the landscape of Indian startups. The Series A funding, one of the year’s largest, places Kult at the forefront of India’s digital beauty revolution. Kult secured this Series A funding from prominent investors Dr. Payal Kanodia and Aishwarya Bansal of the M3M Family Office, with additional backing from Venture Catalysts. Kanodia and Bansal will join Kult’s board, signaling a deep strategic commitment to the beauty tech vision....