Stimuler, the AI-driven English tutor transforming spoken English for ESL learners across Latin America and Southeast Asia, has secured $3.75 million in Pre-Series A funding to fuel its global expansion and sharpen its tech edge. “At Stimuler, our goal is simple—to make fluent English speaking accessible to people worldwide,” said Akshay Akash, CEO and co-founder of Stimuler. “This funding allows us to deepen our investment in AI infrastructure, expand our reach across LATAM and SEA, and move closer to becoming the #1 education app in these key markets. We believe...

SatLeo Labs, a rising space tech startup from Ahmedabad, has raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding to pioneer thermal imaging from Low Earth Orbit (LEO), enabling real-time insights for climate tech, Earth observation, sustainable development, and environmental resilience. The pre-seed round was led by Merak Ventures with participation from Huddle Ventures, GVFL, Java Capital, IIMA Ventures, PointOne Capital, and angel investors Manish Gandhi and Dheer Baldua, the Ahmedabad-based startup is preparing to scale globally. “Our investment in SatLeo Labs is rooted in a clear thesis—thermal imagery from space is still...

SaveIN, the healthcare-fintech startup, has raised INR 37 crore in fresh funding for transforming access to outpatient care in India through its no-cost EMI offerings while expanding its AI-based wellness platform, welUp, to deliver employee wellness benefits nationwide. The funding round was led by global investors 10X Founders, Oliver Jung, Leblon Capital, and new supporter Stem AI, further strengthening its commitment to affordable outpatient healthcare, no-cost EMI, welUp, employee wellness benefits, and AI-based wellness platforms across India. “This funding milestone reaffirms our vision to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible...

Insect biotech company GreenGrahi has secured $3.73 million in seed funding to revolutionize sustainable agriculture using Black Soldier Fly technology, placing the agri-biotech startup on a global growth trajectory driving innovations in sustainable agriculture. With seed funding led by Avaana Capital and joined by Huddle Ventures, Campus Fund, Blume Founders Fund, and top-tier angel investors, GreenGrahi aims to boost its insect biotech platform and set up a state-of-the-art production facility. Founded in 2021 by Siddharth Sharma and Shivali Sugand, the agri-biotech startup has focused on turning waste into value. GreenGrahi...

Emversity, a healthcare and hospitality vocational programs platform, has secured $5 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its industry-based training model and develop a skilled grey-collar workforce across India. The skill-training platform launched by Beyond Odds Technologies has raised the pre-Series A funding led by Lightspeed and Z47, with support from Alteria Capital and InnoVen Capital, as it gears up to scale its healthcare, hospitality, and vocational programs. Emversity’s latest $5 million capital infusion, championed by Lightspeed and Z47, marks a major step in its mission to redefine vocational...

Vayudh, India’s emerging force in defense drone technology, has raised $10 million to revolutionize drone technology by advancing drone manufacturing, enhancing battlefield surveillance, driving UAV innovation, and launching India’s first precision nano drone and nano drone for modern defense missions. The funding round led by Dharana Capital, with participation from Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, Action TESA MD Ajay Aggarwal, Sumit Jalan, LetsVenture, and Navam Capital, aims to revolutionize defense drone technology, drone manufacturing, battlefield surveillance, UAV innovation, and precision nano drones. Founded in 2016 by Tanmay Bunkar, Anuj Barnwal, and...

SaaS-based food supply platform FarMart has raised $10 million through equity and debt funding to transform the agricultural supply chain, as its latest Series C funding, backed by non-convertible debentures and a fast-growing B2B food commerce model, powers its global expansion plans. FarMart received INR 43 crore from GC India Investment Holdings and INR 1 crore from Matrix Partners India (Z47) in its latest Series C funding round. At the same time, Stride Ventures and Trifecta Venture provided Rs 40 crore through non-convertible debentures. This funding will help FarMart strengthen...

Rayzon Solar, a Surat-based solar panel manufacturing startup, has secured $16.2 million through a pre-IPO funding round, driving forward its mission of green energy innovation and strengthening its position in the booming solar manufacturing market. The round marks a new era for India’s clean energy sector amid rising investor enthusiasm, green energy innovation, and a growing solar market. Rayzon Solar’s $16.2 million pre-IPO funding round showcases the surge in solar panel manufacturing as the company positions itself among global green energy leaders. The raise saw contributions from over 80 investors,...

Garuda Aerospace funding, the Indian drone sector, the Chinese drone market, drone manufacturing in India, drone industry growth, and Indian drone policy all intersected in a defining moment this month, as the Chennai-based drone startup secured INR 100 crore ($12 million) in Series B funding from Venture Catalysts. With that, Garuda isn’t just raising capital—it’s raising expectations for India’s aerial future. Hot on the heels of its $22 million Series A round, Garuda Aerospace now stands as the best-funded drone company in India. The company raised $22 million in a...

The Gensol BluSmart scandal, now under the intense spotlight of the SEBI investigation, has suspended BluSmart operations and exposed a grave Indian startup governance crisis rooted in widespread EV loan misuse. The scandal has shaken India’s startup world to its core. What started as a promising green mobility initiative is now under a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) investigation into Gensol, exposing large-scale EV loan misuse. The repercussions of this scandal stretch across funding channels, regulatory frameworks, and public trust, forcing a long-overdue reckoning in the ecosystem. The...