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<item><title>Indian Tech Funding Rises 7% to $10.3 Billion in 2026 Even as Deal Count Falls 38%: Tracxn</title><link>https://pressroom.in/indian-tech-funding-rises-7-to-10-3-billion-in-2026-even-as-deal/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/indian-tech-funding-rises-7-to-10-3-billion-in-2026-even-as-deal/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:44:51 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>18 rounds of $100 million or more lifted funding between January and 21 September, while seed funding fell 37%, Tracxn’s nine-month report shows.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/10/bangalore-skyline-287121517855-29.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/10/bangalore-skyline-287121517855-29.jpg" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Boldfit Raises Over ₹400 Crore in Series B Led by Bharat Value Fund to Build Offline Retail</title><link>https://pressroom.in/boldfit-raises-over-400-crore-in-series-b-led-by-bharat-value-fund-to/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/boldfit-raises-over-400-crore-in-series-b-led-by-bharat-value-fund-to/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:43:50 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>The Bengaluru sportswear and fitness brand will use the money for nationwide stores, manufacturing, product development and selective acquisitions.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/10/colorful-dumbbells-of-various-sizes.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/10/colorful-dumbbells-of-various-sizes.jpg" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>STCH Secures $7 Mn Funding</title><link>https://pressroom.in/stch-secures-7-mn-funding/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/stch-secures-7-mn-funding/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:15:03 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>In a major move for the Indian textile technology sector, Bengaluru-based startup STCH has successfully closed a $7 million pre-Series A funding round, signaling a significant shift in how global fashion brands approach fabric research and production.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/STCH.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/STCH.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>PrimeInvestor Secures ₹19.5 Crore Funding from Rainmatter</title><link>https://pressroom.in/primeinvestor-secures-%e2%82%b919-5-crore-funding-from-rainmatter/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/primeinvestor-secures-%e2%82%b919-5-crore-funding-from-rainmatter/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:20:28 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>5 crore (approximately $2 million) in its maiden external funding round led by Rainmatter, the venture investment arm of the Zerodha group.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/PrimeInvestor.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/PrimeInvestor.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>GoSats Secures $5 Million in Series A Funding to Scale Asset-Based Rewards</title><link>https://pressroom.in/gosats-secures-5-million-in-series-a-funding-to-scale/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/gosats-secures-5-million-in-series-a-funding-to-scale/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:45:08 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>GoSats, the Bengaluru-based fintech platform that allows users to earn Bitcoin and gold rewards for everyday spending, has successfully raised $5 million (approximately ₹42 crore) in a Series A funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/GoSats.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/GoSats.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Indian Startup Funding Hits $2.3 Billion in Q1 2026 Amid 26% YoY Dip</title><link>https://pressroom.in/indian-startup-funding-hits-2-3-billion-in-q1-2026/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/indian-startup-funding-hits-2-3-billion-in-q1-2026/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:33:15 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>3 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. While this remains a substantial figure globally, it represents a 26% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to the same period in 2025.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/startup-funding.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/04/startup-funding.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Yes Madam Nears ₹100 Crore Revenue Milestone in FY25; Maintains Profitability</title><link>https://pressroom.in/yes-madam-nears-%e2%82%b9100-crore-revenue-milestone-in-fy25/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/yes-madam-nears-%e2%82%b9100-crore-revenue-milestone-in-fy25/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:16:56 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>In a major boost for the at-home beauty and wellness sector, Noida-based startup Yes Madam has reported a stellar financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 2025.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/03/Yes-Madam.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/03/Yes-Madam.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>KaarTech Secures $11 Million Funding Led by Playbook Partners for Global Expansion</title><link>https://pressroom.in/kaartech-secures-11-million-funding-led-by-playbook/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/kaartech-secures-11-million-funding-led-by-playbook/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:19 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>Chennai-based digital transformation powerhouse KaarTech has successfully raised $11 million (approximately ₹101 crore) in a fresh funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/03/New-Project.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/03/New-Project.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Zoff Foods Bags $2 Million Funding to Drive Omnichannel Growth</title><link>https://pressroom.in/zoff-foods-bags-2-million-funding-to-drive-omni/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/zoff-foods-bags-2-million-funding-to-drive-omni/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:51:30 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>The Indian spice industry is witnessing a significant shift as Raipur-based Zoff Foods (Asquare Foods &amp; Beverages Pvt. ) successfully secured $2 million in a Pre-Series B funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/03/zofffoods.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/03/zofffoods.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Armatrix Secures $2.1 Million to Scale AI-Native ‘Snake Robots’ for Hazardous Industries</title><link>https://pressroom.in/armatrix-secures-2-1-million-to-scale-ai-native-snake/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/armatrix-secures-2-1-million-to-scale-ai-native-snake/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>1 million (approximately ₹18 crore) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by pi Ventures, a prominent early-stage fund specializing in AI and deep-tech.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Armatrix.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Armatrix.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>ZeroMoblt Secures ₹1.5 Crore Pre-Seed Round to Revolutionize Student Mobility</title><link>https://pressroom.in/zeromoblt-secures-%e2%82%b91-5-crore-pre-seed-round-to/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/zeromoblt-secures-%e2%82%b91-5-crore-pre-seed-round-to/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:33:49 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>5 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was co-led by Sandeep Varaganti (CEO of JioMart) and Ashok Agrawal (SVP at Axis Bank), with participation from a group of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/ZeroMoblt.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/ZeroMoblt.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Statiq Powers Up with $18 Million Funding Led by Tenacity Ventures</title><link>https://pressroom.in/statiq-powers-up-with-18-million-funding-led-by/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/statiq-powers-up-with-18-million-funding-led-by/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>2 crore) in a fresh funding round, signaling a major boost for India’s electric mobility infrastructure. The investment, which comprises a strategic blend of equity and debt, was led by Tenacity Ventures.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Statiq.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Statiq.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>StarAndDaisy Hits ₹108.5 Crore Milestone: The Five-Year Rise of a Baby Gear Giant</title><link>https://pressroom.in/staranddaisy-hits-%e2%82%b9108-5-crore-milestone-the-five/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/staranddaisy-hits-%e2%82%b9108-5-crore-milestone-the-five/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>5 crore within just five years of operation. Founded in 2020 during the peak of the digital commerce shift, the startup has transformed from a niche online seller into a dominant “full-stack” parenting partner.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/StarAndDaisy.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/StarAndDaisy.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Practo Eyes $100 Million Pre-IPO Round as it Prepares for 2026 Listing</title><link>https://pressroom.in/practo-eyes-100-million-pre-ipo-round-as-it-prepares/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/practo-eyes-100-million-pre-ipo-round-as-it-prepares/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>Bengaluru-based health-tech pioneer Practo is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $100 million in a pre-IPO funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/practo.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/practo.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Mojro Raises $3 Million to Accelerate Global Expansion of its AI Logistics Platform</title><link>https://pressroom.in/mojro-raises-3-million-to-accelerate-global-expansion/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/mojro-raises-3-million-to-accelerate-global-expansion/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>In a major boost for the digital supply chain sector, Bengaluru-based Mojro has successfully raised $3 million in a new funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/mojro.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/mojro.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>DATOMS Secures ₹25 Crore in Series A Funding to Scale Industrial IoT Platform</title><link>https://pressroom.in/datoms-secures-%e2%82%b925-crore-in-series-a-funding-to-scale/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/datoms-secures-%e2%82%b925-crore-in-series-a-funding-to-scale/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>DATOMS, a prominent industrial Internet of Things (IoT) startup, has successfully raised ₹25 crore (approximately $2.76 million) in its Series A funding round. This significant capital injection was…</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Datoms.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Datoms.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Qualcomm CEO Unveils $150 Million Fund to Boost India’s AI Startups</title><link>https://pressroom.in/qualcomm-ceo-unveils-150-million-fund-to-boost-indias/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/qualcomm-ceo-unveils-150-million-fund-to-boost-indias/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:45:33 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>In a major boost for India’s deep-tech landscape, Qualcomm Inc. CEO Cristiano Amon announced a dedicated $150 million (approx.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/qualcomm.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/qualcomm.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Emergent Hits $100M ARR in 8 Months: Vibe-Coding Giant Goes Mobile</title><link>https://pressroom.in/emergent-hits-100m-arr-in-8-months-vibe-coding-giant/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/emergent-hits-100m-arr-in-8-months-vibe-coding-giant/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:37:19 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>In a feat of hypergrowth that has stunned the Silicon Valley and Indian tech corridors, Emergent, the “vibe-coding” pioneer, officially surpassed $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) on February 17, 2026.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/emergent.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/emergent.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Elixiir Foods Secures $9M Seed Funding to Launch Tech-Enabled Urban Grocery Platform</title><link>https://pressroom.in/elixiir-foods-secures-9m-seed-funding-to-launch-tech/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/elixiir-foods-secures-9m-seed-funding-to-launch-tech/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:36:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>In a major move to disrupt India’s high-trust grocery market, Elixiir Foods, a Delhi NCR-based startup, has raised $9 million in a seed funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Elixiir-Foods.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/Elixiir-Foods.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Vipin Kapooria Rejoins Flipkart as Vice President of Business Finance</title><link>https://pressroom.in/vipin-kapooria-rejoins-flipkart-as-vice-president-of/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/vipin-kapooria-rejoins-flipkart-as-vice-president-of/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:37:46 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce leader, has significantly bolstered its leadership bench with the return of Vipin Kapooria as Vice President, Business Finance.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/flipkart.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/flipkart.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Chaayos Brews Success: Crosses ₹300 Crore Revenue Milestone in FY25</title><link>https://pressroom.in/chaayos-brews-success-crosses-%e2%82%b9300-crore-revenue/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/chaayos-brews-success-crosses-%e2%82%b9300-crore-revenue/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:03:43 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>Chaayos, India’s leading tea-cafe chain, has reported a landmark financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (FY25).</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/chaayos.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/chaayos.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Healthcare Startup Preventify Secures ₹2 Crore in Funding Round Led by PedalStart</title><link>https://pressroom.in/healthcare-startup-preventify-secures-%e2%82%b92-crore-in/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/healthcare-startup-preventify-secures-%e2%82%b92-crore-in/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:24:20 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>Preventify, a Kerala-based healthcare startup, has successfully raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/preventify.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/preventify.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Goodfire Joins Unicorn Club: AI Interpretability Pioneer Hits $1.25B Valuation</title><link>https://pressroom.in/goodfire-joins-unicorn-club-ai-interpretability/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/goodfire-joins-unicorn-club-ai-interpretability/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>Goodfire, the San Francisco-based AI research lab dedicated to decoding the “black box” of neural networks, has officially reached unicorn status.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/goodfire.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/goodfire.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>ElevenLabs Valuation Hits $11 Billion After Massive $500M Sequoia-Led Round</title><link>https://pressroom.in/elevenlabs-valuation-hits-11-billion-after-massive/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/elevenlabs-valuation-hits-11-billion-after-massive/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:39:00 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>New York &amp; London, February 4, 2026 – AI voice pioneer ElevenLabs has officially catapulted into the upper echelons of the tech world, securing a $500 million Series D funding round.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/eleven-labs.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/eleven-labs.webp" medium="image"/></item>
<item><title>Peak XV Leadership Shakeup: Trio of Managing Directors Exit to Launch New VC Fund</title><link>https://pressroom.in/peak-xv-leadership-shakeup-trio-of-managing-directors/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-startup</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://pressroom.in/peak-xv-leadership-shakeup-trio-of-managing-directors/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:07:14 +0530</pubDate><dc:creator>PressRoom Desk</dc:creator><category>Startup</category><description>In a significant realignment within the Indian venture capital ecosystem, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India &amp; SEA) has announced the departure of three of its most prominent senior leaders.</description><enclosure url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/peakxv.webp" type="image/webp" length="0"/><media:content url="https://pressroom.in/uploads/2026/02/peakxv.webp" medium="image"/></item>
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