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From AI innovations to fintech powerhouses, these startups secured big investor bets this week.

Cygni's offerings are impressive, featuring advanced lithium-ion technology, customisable designs, and a robust battery management system (BMS) that prioritises safety, thermal control, and longevity.

By FY25, Shadowfax is focused on scaling same-day and next-day delivery services under Shadowfax Prime, expanding to major cities, and increasing pincode coverage.

This week new-age startups gain momentum with solid early-stage investments.

Since its inception in 2017, SpotDraft has been on a mission "to help legal teams move faster without sacrificing quality or compliance."

Since its inception in 2023, Neysa has launched three flagship products—Neysa Velocis (AI Acceleration Cloud System), Neysa Overwatch (observability and monitoring), and Neysa Aegis (security and governance for AI workloads).

Diverse Sectors See Fresh Capital Inflows

Stay updated on this week's most impressive startup fundings, the key investors involved, and the sectors that are drawing the most venture capital interest.

Tracking the top deals that shaped the startup funding landscape this week.

The Mumbai-based group comprises three distinct businesses: InCred Capital, an integrated institutional, wealth, and asset management platform; InCred Money, a digital investment platform catering to both B2C and B2B2C segments; and InCred Finance, its flagship lending arm.

Tracking the top deals that shaped the startup funding landscape this week.

Shark Tank-backed The Bear House is redefining men's style with bold confidence.

From silver minimalism to celebration sparkle, Kushal's is setting the gold standard in D2C jewellery retail.

Bengaluru-based brand's dermatologist-approved, multifunctional products are crafted to deliver results without irritating the skin—making them ideal for both first-time and seasoned users.

Diverse Sectors See Fresh Capital Inflows

EBITDA margins improved from 12% in 2023 to 16% in 2024, a 25% year-over-year gain.

Diverse Sectors See Fresh Capital Inflows

Varaha leverages carbon markets and climate-smart agriculture to help smallholder farmers reduce emissions, improve soil health, and earn income through nature-based solutions across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Kenya.

Startups across EVs, cybersecurity, entertainment, and climate tech secure major investments, signaling a strong week for innovation and growth.

RAS Luxury Skincare offers 100% natural products like face elixirs, serums, day creams, night creams, and lipsticks.

Founded in 2020 by Madhumita and Dinkar Agrawal, Oben Electric offers innovative electric motorcycles with in-house components, focusing on quality, performance, and urban mobility.

Key funding updates from thriving consumer and tech-driven startups

This Mother's Day, we salute the mompreneurs who prove that love, patience, and purpose can build both families and empires—reminding future entrepreneurs that it's never too late to begin.

The below startups secured the highest funding this week, leading the charts from May 03 to May 09.

The survey, conducted with over 1,300 women entrepreneurs aged 18–55, revealed that 86% remain disconnected from entrepreneurial networks—denying them critical peer support and mentorship opportunities.

COLUXE, founded by Priyanka Gill in 2025, offers sustainable, high-quality lab-grown diamonds with AI-powered customisation, targeting the growing demand for ethical fine jewelry.

Diverse Sectors See Fresh Capital Inflows

Focusing on bridal and milestone jewelry, Lucira offers signature solitaires, bespoke engagement rings, eternity bands, and versatile designs for everyday wear. The brand has also introduced five exclusive diamond cuts, each designed to maximise light and emotion.

This forward-looking collaboration is set to provide industry-aligned AI training to 20,000 women learners across Tier-II and Tier-III towns in six Indian states.

Here is a list of the startups that have raised the most money this week, from April 12 to April 18.