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AI Kitchen Robotics Startup Posha Raises USD 8 Mn Series A Led by Accel

Xeed Ventures, Waterbridge Ventures, and angel investors such as Binny Bansal (co-founder of Flipkart), Asha Jadeja Motwani, and GreyOrange founders Samay Kohli and Akash Gupta also participated in the round.

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Karnataka's Startup Ecosystem Faces Funding Slump in Early 2025: Report

Accel, Blume Ventures, and Sequoia Capital led overall. 100X.VC, Venture Catalysts, and Antler dominated seed-stage, while Accel, Alteria Capital, and Peak XV led early-stage. Think Investments, M&G, and Mars Growth Capital topped late-stage deals.

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Accel-Backed AgroStar Secures USD 6.7 Mn Funding

The round saw participation from prominent investors including Accel India, Evolvence, Chiratae Ventures, Hero Enterprises, Bertelsmann, and Aavishkaar India.

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Innovist Raises INR 136 Cr from ICICI Venture to Fuel Innovation and Expansion

This latest fundraise follows Innovist's INR 58 crore Series A round in November 2023, bringing its total capital raised to over USD 26 million to date.

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RapidClaims Secures USD 11 Mn to Revolutionise AI-Powered Revenue Cycle Management

The fresh capital will accelerate RapidClaims' go-to-market initiatives and enhance its AI-powered claim denial prevention technology, helping healthcare providers reduce costs by up to 70% and streamline reimbursements.

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Nabhdrishti Aerospace Secures USD 3 Mn to Advance Indigenous Propulsion Technologies

The fresh capital will fuel the development and testing of Nabhdrishti's next-generation engine prototypes, accelerating its mission to indigenise propulsion systems and make clean energy solutions more affordable.

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Scimplify Secures USD 40 Mn Series B Funding to Expand Global Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

Scimplify will use the funding to expand beyond 16 countries and strengthen its presence in life sciences, crop sciences, and industrial chemicals, tackling sourcing, regulatory, and large-scale manufacturing challenges.

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This Week in Startup Funding: Key Investments (Feb 22–28)

This week saw several startups secure crucial funding to scale their operations and expand market reach. From AI-driven research solutions to commercial EV financing, here are the standout funding deals of the week.

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Lightspeed and Accel Back Bridgetown Research with USD 19 Mn to Expand AI Agents

The company plans to use the fresh capital to enhance its AI agents, expanding their analytical capabilities across multiple industries while strengthening partnerships to improve access to domain-specific intelligence.

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Spyne Raises USD 16 Mn in Series A to Transform Automotive Retail with AI

This new funding will enable Spyne to accelerate its growth, particularly focusing on expanding its footprint in the US and developing cutting-edge AI solutions to transform automotive retail.

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CHK, Shoppin, and Gallabox Secure Early-Stage Funding to Fuel Growth

Below are the Indian startups that have disclosed their recent investment rounds.

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BPR Hub, JoySpoon, and Postudio Raise Early-Stage Funding

The following startups have announced their latest funding rounds, showcasing significant milestones in their growth journeys.

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Accel Fuels Sarla Aviation's Flying Taxi Ambitions with USD 10 Mn Investment

Angel investors, including Binny Bansal (Flipkart co-founder), Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha co-founder), and Sriharsha Majety (Swiggy co-founder), also participated in the round.

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Accel Launches USD 650 Mn Fund Focused on AI, Fintech, Consumer, and Manufacturing Startups

In March 2022, Accel launched its USD 650 million seventh India-focused fund, targeting early-stage startups. The latest fund drew significant interest, with participation from 131 undisclosed investors backing regional entrepreneurship.

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Accel Secures USD 650 Mn for Eighth India Fund

The fund garnered support from 131 undisclosed investors, matching the amount raised for its seventh India fund in 2022.