This week in Indian startups: 7 September 2026 to 13 September 2026

By Abha Lohia

The five stories that mattered, then every other round of the week.

The five that mattered

1. Pixxel raises $100 million in Series C funding

   Pixxel builds hyperspectral imaging satellites and Earth intelligence software to monitor environmental and industrial changes on Earth

2. KARAM Safety raises ₹600 crore from Motilal Oswal Alternates for global expansion and acquisitions

   KARAM Safety makes personal protective equipment and fall-protection products for workplaces, exporting to over 140 countries

3. Popo Global raises INR 532 crore from Artal Asia

   Popo Global operates a portfolio of casual dining and quick-service restaurant brands including The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys

4. Zepto delays IPO to 2027 and reduces issue size

   Zepto operates a quick-commerce platform delivering groceries and household essentials across more than 60 Indian cities

5. Lenskart files for initial public offering of shares

   Lenskart sells prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and various eyewear accessories through a technology-enabled supply and distribution network

Every other round

• Jaipur Robotics raises €4.3 Mn seed round Jaipur Robotics: AI vision for waste-to-energy plants More on Jaipur Robotics
• Lickicious raises ₹19 crore to scale annual revenue Lickicious: Digital-first pet food brand
• Runable raises $21 million in Series A funding round Runable: AI agent platform for small businesses More on Runable
• HerSpace raises $40 million from Gray Matters Capital to expand worker housing HerSpace: affordable workforce accommodation for industrial workers More on HerSpace
• DaMENSCH raises ₹17.40 crore in extended Series B round at flat valuation DaMENSCH: D2C men’s apparel brand More on DaMENSCH
• Navana.ai raises ₹40 crore in Series A funding Navana.ai: Full-stack voice AI for enterprises More on Navana.ai
• Sugar Cosmetics raises funds amid valuation cut Sugar Cosmetics: Beauty and personal care brand More on Sugar Cosmetics
• Nua raises $50 million in Series C funding Nua: Women's wellness and hygiene products More on Nua
• ARC raises ₹10.5 crore for portable gaming system ARC: Handheld gaming system maker
• Fundly.ai raises $4.9 million in pre-Series A funding Fundly.ai: B2B pharma distribution platform More on Fundly.ai
• Circolife raises $4.5 million for cooling platform expansion Circolife: Cooling-as-a-Service platform for businesses
• Iztri raises Rs 10 crore in seed funding Iztri: Hyper-local fabric care network
• DigitalPaani raises ₹22 crore for water management platform DigitalPaani: AI-powered water infrastructure management
• AlphaGrep raises ₹200 crore through debt instruments AlphaGrep: Quantitative trading and investment firm
• BlissClub raises ₹160 crore in Series B BlissClub: D2C athleisure brand More on BlissClub
• Sorry Sugar raises $1 million in seed funding led by Dhanuka family and Amishi London Sorry Sugar: clean-label beverage brand
• QNu Labs raises ₹200 crore for quantum security QNu Labs: Quantum-safe cybersecurity and communication solutions More on QNu Labs
• Carrum Mobility raises $10M Series B from Uber Carrum Mobility: B2B fleet management for ride-hailing More on Carrum Mobility
• iKure raises $1.8 million in Pre-Series A funding iKure Techsoft Private Limited: Rural healthcare technology and services
• Marmalade raises ₹6 crore seed funding round Marmalade: Alcoholic beverage brand for youth
• Safebox raises $1.11 million in seed funding round Safebox: Wealth protection and asset tracking platform
• Theater raises Rs 75 crore in Series A funding Theater: Digital-first fashion and lifestyle brand More on Theater
• Sarvam AI raises $300-$350 million and turns unicorn Sarvam AI: Sovereign AI platform and model developer More on Sarvam AI
• Yes Madam raises ₹250 crore for market expansion Yes Madam: At-home salon and wellness services More on Yes Madam
• Piston raises $15M Series A for cardless fleet payments Piston: Cardless payments network for commercial fleets More on Piston
• Mesa School prepares for Rs 100 Cr Series A Mesa School: Business school for startup leadership More on Mesa School
• AllSecureX raises pre-seed funding for quantum security AllSecureX: Quantum-resilient cyber defence platform
• Graph AI raises $13.3M for US and Europe expansion Graph AI: Automates drug safety monitoring
• Greenwave Circularity secures $31.5 million credit line Greenwave Circularity: PET plastic recycling facility
• Asaya raises $4.45M for melanin-rich skincare Asaya: Skincare for melanin-rich skin More on Asaya
• GalaxEye raises $4.8 million for satellite tech GalaxEye: Earth imagery satellites More on GalaxEye
• Dialflo secures ₹1.7 crore in pre-seed funding Dialflo: AI-powered enterprise contact centre platform More on Dialflo
• Avisirah Technologies secures ₹75 crore for data centre Avisirah Technologies: Digital and data infrastructure provider
• Stage seeks $25 million for regional expansion Stage: Regional language video streaming platform
• Ultraviolette raises Rs 373 crore in Series E round Ultraviolette: High-performance electric motorcycles More on Ultraviolette
• Gnani AI raises $14.19 million in Series B Gnani.ai: Enterprise voice AI and language models More on Gnani.ai
• Provilac raises $14 million in first institutional round Provilac: Fresh high-protein dairy products
• Rajeev Sinha launches Onlygood to help Indian manufacturers manage sustainability data Onlygood: sustainability intelligence platform for manufacturers
• Peep Beauty raises ₹12 crore pre-seed from Sadev Ventures Peep Beauty: Eye beauty D2C brand
• Athena Protein raises pre-seed round from Campus Fund to scale operations and expand cities Athena Protein: high-protein food brand
• Beijan raises ₹1.7 crore pre-seed for defence autonomy Beijan: Defence autonomy modules for armed forces
• Swish raises $24 Mn for kitchen expansion Swish: Cloud kitchen food delivery More on Swish
• RNIT AI Solutions raises ₹26.33 crore via preferential allotment RNIT AI Solutions Limited: AI-led government and enterprise solutions
• EaseMyTrip plans ₹500 Cr capital raise to expand hotels and holidays segments EaseMyTrip: online travel booking platform More on EaseMyTrip

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