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Menswear D2C brand The Bear House, founded by Harsh and Tanvi Somaiya, raised Rs 50 Cr in Series A funding led by JM Financial. The funds will fuel offline expansion with plans for 20 stores, bolster branding, and cover working capital needs for its premium casual workwear line.
Koparo, a direct-to-consumer home cleaning brand, has raised $1.7 million in an extended pre-Series A round led by Saama Capital, with participation from Vikramaditya Mohan Thapar Family Trust, DSG Consumer Partners, and M Venture Partners. The funds will support working capital needs and expansion plans.
Indian wealthtech startup Smallcase has raised $50 million in a Series D funding round led by Elev8 Venture Partners, with participation from State Street Global Advisors and others. The funds will be used to diversify its investment products, including mutual funds and fixed income, and to enhance technology and market reach.
Bangalore-based luxury skincare startup, Merakkee Life & Beauty Pvt Ltd, has raised ₹4.5 crore ($530,000) in an additional seed funding round led by a local family office. The investment will support product expansion, operational scaling, and the introduction of innovative, natural skincare solutions tailored to diverse skin types and concerns.
Enterprise AI startup Irame.ai has raised $1 million in seed funding from SenseAI Ventures. The Gurugram-based company offers AI-driven audit intelligence and compliance automation tools for enterprises. With this funding, Irame.ai aims to scale its anomaly detection and risk management platform and establish new standards in automated corporate governance.
The Indian government has approved ₹916.91 crore in funding for 217 startup incubators under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme. These incubators will play a crucial role in supporting early-stage startups across India by offering capital, mentorship, infrastructure, and market access to accelerate innovation, job creation, and entrepreneurship.
Bengaluru-based healthtech startup Dozee has raised $8.3 million through a mix of equity and debt, led by Temasek Trust’s C3H and Stockhausen International. The funds will support Dozee’s global expansion and R&D of its contactless, AI-powered patient monitoring system, aiming to improve hospital care across India and international markets.
Lab-grown diamond startup Firefly Diamonds has raised $3 million in seed funding from WestBridge Capital. Founded in 2023, the brand will use the funds to expand retail presence, enhance digital platforms, and strengthen its R&D. Firefly aims to disrupt traditional diamond retail with sustainable, India-made lab-grown diamond jewelry offerings.
India’s startup funding shows signs of revival in early 2025, led by late-stage bets and sector-specific booms in auto tech and enterprise applications. While early and seed-stage startups faced headwinds, overall momentum signals a cautiously optimistic rebound in venture activity.
Qila Games raised $1M in a pre-seed round led by Chimera VC to develop hybrid-casual games for Indian audiences. Founded by Dhananjai Hari and Neeraj Mishra, the startup is building new IPs and expanding its game portfolio to lead India's next gaming wave.
My Pahadi Dukan has raised pre-seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures. The co-founders plan to scale operations and tech, while sourcing authentic Himalayan products and supporting local communities.
Hero MotoCorp will invest ₹525 crore ($60 million) in Euler Motors, acquiring a 32.5% stake. The investment supports Hero’s push into the electric three-wheeler segment and backs Euler’s vision under founder Saurav Kumar to lead sustainable commercial transportation.