Rocket propulsion startup Trishul Space has raised Rs 4 crore ($480,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from 8X Ventures and ITEL. The newly secured funds will be used to advance research, development, and testing of turbopump technology for Harpy-1, the company’s proprietary liquid rocket engine designed for small satellite launch vehicles (SSLVs). Building Smarter Engines for a New Space Era Founded by Aditya Singh, Divyam, and Rajat Choudhary, Trishul Space develops liquid propulsion engines that utilize staged combustion cycles and AI-based failure detection systems. The company aims to reduce the time, cost, and…
Author: Aman Atulya
Electric vehicle charging startup ACS Energy has raised Rs 1.1 crore (around $132,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The company will utilize the fresh funds to deploy 5,000 UPI-enabled EV charging stations across Maharashtra and Gujarat and to develop AI-driven energy management systems designed for high-rise buildings and housing complexes. Simplifying EV Charging Through UPI Integration Founded in 2022 by Jash Sheth and Mihir Bhanushali, ACS Energy operates a UPI-enabled EV charging platform that merges hardware and software to create a seamless user experience. Its charging systems support two-, three-, and four-wheelers, integrating with…
Design-driven electronics manufacturer Brandworks Technologies has completed its $11 million (Rs 100 crore) Series A funding round, following an additional $4 million investment from the Roha Family Office. The first tranche of $7 million, raised in August 2025, was led by Cactus Partners with participation from GVFL and other family offices. Funding to Power Global Expansion and Deep Tech R&D The company plans to deploy the fresh capital to accelerate global expansion, strengthen research and development, and scale advanced design capabilities across AI hardware, IoT platforms, and connected device ecosystems. As part of its expansion strategy, Brandworks will establish a…
AI infrastructure company Parallel Web Systems, founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, has raised $100 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Index Ventures, with participation from Khosla Ventures and other existing investors. The funding will be used to build web search infrastructure for AI agents, enhance content partnerships, and expand enterprise adoption across industries such as software, insurance, and data analytics. Reinventing the Web for AI Agents Founded in 2023, Parallel is building APIs that enable AI agents to search and retrieve live web data allowing them to access up-to-date, verified information to…
Bengaluru-based medtech company HRS Navigation has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A funding round from GVFL, Physis Capital, Sathguru Catalysers, India EXIM Bank, and KITVEN. The company plans to deploy the fresh capital to accelerate product innovation, scale manufacturing, and expand globally, with a focus on advancing its next-generation surgical navigation systems, the company said in a press statement. Revolutionizing Image-Guided Surgery Co-founded by Arpit Paliwal and Shweta Paliwal, HRS Navigation is an R&D-driven medtech startup building advanced surgical navigation systems for cranial, spine, and ENT procedures. Its flagship platform, easyNav, integrates seamlessly with existing operating room infrastructure helping…
In a fashion world dominated by mass production and fleeting trends, Clutch Craft stands out as a celebration of India’s artistic heritage one stitch at a time. Founded by Ajeta Singh, a retail veteran with over 15 years of experience in fashion and consumer behavior, the brand is redefining accessories by merging traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern, conscious design. For Ajeta, Clutch Craft was born out of a realization that there was a gap between India’s rich handicraft traditions and the contemporary fashion space. “I always felt there was a disconnect a visible gap between the rich world of Indian…
upGrad, India’s leading integrated skilling and lifelong learning platform, has appointed Deepesh Dhakad as its Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), effective October 2025. In his new role, Deepesh will oversee product, design, and technology functions across upGrad’s learner and enterprise verticals, with a mandate to strengthen the company’s scalability, innovation, and user experience across global markets. Seasoned Technology Leader with Two Decades of Experience With nearly 20 years of experience, Deepesh brings a rich background in product leadership and large-scale platform management. Before joining upGrad, he held senior roles at Amazon, Flipkart, Unacademy, and Games24x7, where he led product…
Mumbai-based dessert cafe chain FES Cafe has raised $1 million (around Rs 8.4 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by 12 Flags, with participation from existing investor Wolfpack Labs, the venture studio founded by Aakash Anand and Prerna Gupta. The round follows FES Cafe’s earlier Rs 3 crore seed investment from Wolfpack Labs in July 2025. The startup plans to use the fresh funds to expand operations across Delhi NCR, strengthen delivery and production capabilities, and hire key talent to scale its experiential food model. Building India’s Dessert-First Cafe Experience Founded by Vidur Mayor, FES Cafe is an…
Odisha-based deep tech startup Coratia Technologies, an indigenous underwater robotics company, has raised Rs 5 crore (approximately $563,000) in a funding round led by Piper Serica Angel Fund. The round follows Coratia’s recent Rs 66 crore contract from the Indian Navy for its indigenously developed Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (UWROV) named Jalasimha. Existing investors MGF Kavachh and Pontaq Ventures, who previously invested Rs 17 crore in July 2025, also continue to back the company’s vision of advancing India’s underwater and subsea robotics capabilities. Advancing Indigenous Underwater Robotics Founded by Debendra Pradhan and Biswajit Swain, Coratia Technologies is incubated at NIT…
Legal technology startup Nyayanidhi has raised $2 million in seed funding, led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from DeVC, PeerCheque, Force Ventures, and several angel investors, including Nishchay Ag, co-founder of Jar. The Bengaluru-based startup said the capital will be used to expand its advocate partner network, strengthen AI infrastructure, deepen government collaborations, and scale operations across more states. Building AI-Driven Legal Infrastructure Founded in 2024 by Adithya LHS, Chakshu Masagali, and Pratik Pany, Nyayanidhi is developing a litigation operating system that leverages AI and automation to simplify legal documentation, translations, and filings. The platform aims to make litigation management…