Scapia Secures $63M Funding Led by General Catalyst to Build AI-First Travel Lifestyle Platform
Indian travel fintech startup Scapia has raised $63 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst, with existing investors
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Agentic AI Startups Surge in India with Nearly $60M Raised in 2026
India’s agentic AI ecosystem is witnessing a remarkable funding surge, with startups building autonomous AI systems collectively raising nearly $60 million in the first four-and-a-half months of 2026 .
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Indian Startup Funding Rebounds with $292M as Rapido’s $3B Valuation Leads the Charge
The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a powerful resurgence this week, with funding jumping 85% to $292.52 million across 20 deals . The dramatic rebound follows weeks of subdued venture activity and is largely attributed to a single blockbuster transaction: Rapido’s $240 million mega round, which catapulted the mobility platform to a $3 billion valuation .
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India’s AI Startup Boom: Bengaluru Leads the Charge as Ecosystem Matures
India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem is expanding at remarkable speed, with Bengaluru solidifying its position as the nation’s premier hub for AI innovation. As startups across fintech, healthtech, cybersecurity, and enterprise SaaS rapidly integrate AI into their products, investor confidence is translating into substantial capital deployment.
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US-Based Silicon Road Ventures Joins Forces with Ajay Mahajan to Launch ₹150 Crore Agentic AI Fund for India
In a significant vote of confidence for India’s deep-tech ecosystem, Atlanta-headquartered Silicon Road Ventures (SRV) has partnered with former Bank of America India MD Ajay Mahajan to launch a ₹150 crore Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) dedicated exclusively to Agentic AI startups in the B2B commerce technology space .
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Sarvam AI Set for $300M Fundraise Led by HCLTech at $1.5B Valuation
Bengaluru-based foundational AI startup Sarvam AI is finalising a $300 million funding round led by HCLTech, a move that would value the company at approximately $1.5 billion—nearly seven times its 2023 valuation.
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Indian Startup Funding Rebounds with $292M as Rapido’s $3B Valuation Leads the Charge
The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a powerful resurgence this week, with funding jumping 85% to $292.52 million across 20 deals . The dramatic rebound follows weeks of subdued venture activity and is largely attributed to a single blockbuster transaction: Rapido’s $240 million mega round, which catapulted the mobility platform to a $3 billion valuation .
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National Technology Day 2026: India’s Startup Ecosystem Radiates Optimism as Founders Champion Homegrown Innovation
On May 11, 2026, India celebrated National Technology Day—a tradition first established by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in
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Zepto Secures SEBI Approval for ₹11,000 Crore IPO, Paving Way for Landmark Quick-Commerce Listing
In a significant milestone for India’s startup ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has officially approved quick-commerce unicorn Zepto’s initial public offering (IPO) plans, setting the stage for one of the most anticipated listings in the country’s startup history .
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Rapido Overtakes Uber and Ola with 74 Million Monthly Active Users, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Visits India as Competition Intensifies
In a landmark shift for India’s ride-hailing industry, homegrown mobility platform Rapido has overtaken both Uber and Ola in monthly active users (MAU) , according to data from app intelligence firm Sensor Tower . The development marks a major turning point in a market long dominated by the two global and domestic giants.
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