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Cash Rush: Top Startup Funding Highlights (July 26–Aug 1)
From AI innovations to fintech powerhouses, these startups secured big investor bets this week.
STAN Raises USD 8.5M to Build India's Mobile-First Gaming Social Platform
The funding strengthens STAN's position as a homegrown social platform tailored for India's mobile-first user base, aiming to become the go-to destination
Eximius Ventures Launches USD 30 Mn Fund II to Back 25-30 Startups
Fund II aims to invest in 25-30 startups across fintech, AI/SaaS, frontier tech, and consumer tech, offering USD 500K initial cheques while reserving 50% for follow-on investments in high-potential companies.
Nazara Technologies Acquires 47.7% Stake in PokerBaazi's Parent Moonshine Technology for INR 982 Cr
Nazara Technologies has made strategic acquisitions in six startups since FY25, including e-sports startup STAN, Fusebox Games, Paper Boat Apps, and assets of DeltiasGaming, strengthening its gaming portfolio.
Nazara Technologies Acquires 15.86% Stake in Blockchain E-Sports Startup STAN
The acquisition follows Nazara's recent USD 27.2 million purchase of UK-based Fusebox Games Limited and other strategic deals, including the acquisition of Kiddopia's developer Paper Boat Apps and the IP rights of Ultimate Teen Patti.
Streamlining Fundraising for Indian Startups: Eximius Ventures
Eximius Ventures targets visionary founders in fintech, SaaS, media, gaming, and healthtech, providing up to USD 500,000 as their first institutional investment to support early-stage startups.