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Startup Winners of the Week: Funding Highlights from April 19–25
Diverse Sectors See Fresh Capital Inflows
Vayudh Raises USD 10 Mn Led by Dharana Capital to Boost Indigenous Defence Drone Innovation
The freshly raised capital will be deployed to enhance Vayudh's R&D capabilities, scale its manufacturing infrastructure, and accelerate deployment of drone systems across India's defence forces.
SamVed Launches USD 50 Mn Fund to Back Early-Stage Tech Startups in India
SamVed targets early-stage investments of USD 80K–USD 120K, with up to USD 1 million for pre-Series A, focusing on startups addressing gaps in education, healthcare, finance, and lifestyle sectors.
IBM Acquires Solar Monitoring Platform Prescinto to Strengthen Energy and Utility Solutions
Prescinto, founded in 2016, uses AI to provide advanced monitoring, analytics, and automation for renewable energy operations, helping organisations optimise wind, solar, and energy storage assets for improved efficiency and power generation.
Newmi Care and Venttup Raise Early-Stage Funding
The startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.
LoanKuber, Fabrication Bazar, and PadelPark India Raise Funding
The startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.
Zappfresh Acquires Bonsaro to Strengthen Western India Presence
Zappfresh plans to enhance Bonsaro's operations, expand product offerings, and enter new markets like Navi Mumbai and Pune within a year, focusing on improved customer experience.
Skydo, EyeROV, and CricHeroes Raise Funding
The startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.