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The fresh capital will be utilised to enhance product verification processes, invest in emerging clean brands, and scale operations to bring more verified products to market.

With the new industrial policy, the Karnataka Government aims to attract investments and create up to 20 lakh jobs by the end of 2029.

The funding round was led by prominent investors, including Madanlal Gundecha, Ecosystem Ventures founder Abhishek Sanghvi, Kiran Dantewadia, and Rajesh Jain.

The state has set new targets for the manufacturing sector to boost yearly growth rate to 12 per cent and even attract investments worth INR 7.5 lakh crore.

StepOut, an Indian sports performance analysis and ecosystem technology startup, has successfully raised $500,000 in a seed funding round led by Rainmatter, founded by Nithin Kamath, CEO of Zerodha. The round also saw participation from Misfits Capital, founded by Amit Singh, co-founder of Shuttl, along with other notable investors, including IndigoEdge and Marwah Sports Group

The following startups have announced their latest investment rounds.

Here are the latest investment disclosures from Indian startups.

The funding is set to drive JQR's expansion into new offline markets, the establishment of an online platform, and the enhancement of its product range to cater to India's growing demand for affordable yet high-quality sneakers.

Indian startups continue to attract significant funding, with innovative solutions across sectors. Here's a look at the top funding deals of the week:

The airline aims to leverage these investments to accelerate its expansion plans, enhance customer experience, and drive innovation in aviation safety, reliability, and technology.

The following Indian startups have announced their investment rounds.

Venture Capital funding in India is reported to have experienced a slight slump in 2025, recording USD 3.4 billion in January, a minor drop compared to USD 3.5 billion in 2024, according to a report by research firm Venture Intelligence.

Through the program, startups are poised to collect grants of up to INR 50 lakh, with a total program budget being INR 20 crore.

Dassault Systemes' long-term vision for the Indian startup ecosystem focuses on addressing the critical challenge of industrialization, which is a significant hurdle for startups globally, says Frédéric Vacher, head of innovation, Dassault Systèmes

The funds will be strategically used to diversify Sammmm's product portfolio, amplify brand visibility, and establish a strong multi-channel footprint.

The funding issue was oversubscribed by 2.7 times and facilitated by InCred, with the company being valued at INR 1,000 crore (around USD 120 million).

The fund has secured commitments exceeding INR 140 crores, including a INR 40 crore green shoe option, on its way to achieving its INR 200 crore target corpus in the coming months.

In FY24, Dressfolk achieved nearly 200 per cent growth, supported by a network of over 800 weavers and 120 artisans across six Indian states.

The following startups have announced their latest funding rounds.

The fresh capital will be utilised to enhance the company's AI and machine learning (AI/ML) capabilities, which have been central to its operations.

The Indian startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.