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The Gurugram-based firm plans to utilise the funds to diversify into new storytelling formats such as animation and vertical drama shows, while also setting its sights on international markets.

With a pan-India presence spanning 127 branches across eight states, Infinity Fincorp claims to have grown its loan book to INR 1,100+ crores as of January 2025.

This week saw significant funding activity across diverse sectors, from AI governance to cloud networking and consumer brands. Here's a closer look at the standout startup funding deals.

Jungle Ventures is leading this funding round with an investment of INR 100 crore. The remaining funds are being infused by co-founder and CEO Soumya Rajan, alongside individual investors such as Bharat Dhirajlal Shah, Vijay Singh, Bandi Vamsikrishna, Corel Traders, Parthasaradhi Reddy, Kekoo Colah, and Smita D Parekh.

The fresh capital will enable Leap to scale its operations, launch new products, and further enhance its AI-driven solutions for study-abroad aspirants.

The Indian startups listed below have successfully raised capital to drive their growth and expansion plans, marking significant milestones in their respective industries.

The company is on track to grow its AUM to INR 1,300+ crore by March 2025, driven by a mission to bridge the vast credit gap within India's MSME sector.

Here is a list of the startups that have raised the most money this week, from August 10 to August 16.

The new funding will enhance Vayana's trade credit, compliance, and risk management solutions, enabling the launch of innovative, affordable financing products for supply chain support and growth.

The firm backs over 50 startups, including four unicorns: Moglix, Livspace, Kredivo Group, and Builder.ai, including a mix of seed, Series A, and later-stage investments across India and Southeast Asia.

The startups that have raised the most money this week, from May 11 to May 17, are listed here. Here's a quick rundown of them:

The Hyderabad-based startup plans to provide new product lines and expand its services to over 40 Indian locations with the help of the additional funding.

The Mumbai-based platform hopes to double its loan book to INR 1,300 crore by March 2025 with the help of its present fundraising efforts and business momentum.

The Gurugram-based startup will use the funds to further deepen its brand presence and recognition in existing markets, ramp up customer engagement on its platform, invest into product R&D and to scale new avenues for distribution.

The Mumbai-based ice cream brand Walko Food's aims to use the raised funds to supercharge Walko's expansion across its product portfolio and accelerate its penetration into the Indian ice cream market.

This VC took it upon himself to mentor entrepreneurs, making sure that they don't go through the same ordeal he went through