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Funding and acquisitions in Indian startup this week [May 05 - May 10]

5 days ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

During the week, 27 Indian startups raised a total of approximately $585.71 million, including 6 growth-stage and 21 early-stage deals. Weekly During the week, 27 Indian startups raised a total of approximately $585.71 million, including 6 growth-stage and 21 early-stage deals. In comparison, the previous week saw 25 startups across early and growth stages secure around $102.93 million.
Peeyush Ranjan joins Meraki Labs to lead AI Strategy

6 days ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Peeyush Ranjan, former CTO of Flipkart and ex-Google executive, has joined Mukesh Bansal’s startup incubator Meraki Labs as a partner. According to an ET report, Ranjan will focus on advancing Meraki’s AI strategy and expanding its footprint in Silicon Valley. He will collaborate with entrepreneurs at the incubator to refine their tech and product approaches. Ranjan will also play a strategic role in shaping the AI direction of Meraki Labs.
Feline Spirits raises Rs 5.2 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IPV

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Craft alcoholic beverage startup Feline Spirits has raised Rs 5.2 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The proceeds will be used to expand the company’s portfolio and enter new markets. Founded by Prabhat Sharma and Rohit Saxena, Feline Spirits focuses on handcrafted vodka, whisky, and brandy in the premium and mass-premium segments, using authentic ingredients and transparent distilling practices.
Foodtech startup High Time Foods raises $1.2 Mn

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Bengaluru-based food-tech startup High Time Foods has raised $1.2 million in a funding round led by early-stage investment firm Avaana Capital, with participation from existing angel investors. The proceeds will be allocated towards product development, team expansion, and scaling partnerships across India, the US, and emerging markets in the Global South.
Astrology startup Vaya raises $1.5 Mn

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Delhi-based astrology startup Vaya has secured $1.5 million in funding from Accel, Arkam Ventures, Weekend Fund, and angel investors including Sumer Juneja and Sarthak Mishra of SoftBank India. Launched in 2025 by Maahin Puri and Nitesh Kumar Niranjan, Vaya uses AI to interpret astrological data, allowing astrologers to focus on delivering insights rather than calculations.
PB Healthcare raises $218 Mn in seed round led by General Catalyst

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

PB Healthcare Services, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of PB Fintech Limited, has raised $218 million as part of the first tranche of its seed round, led by General Catalyst. PB Fintech Limited also participated in the round, along with other external investors. PB Fintech has invested $62 million, General Catalyst put in $50 million, and the remaining $106 million came from institutional investors and individuals.
Nazara’s Absolute Sports acquires TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Absolute Sports, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies and the parent company of Sportskeeda.com, has signed definitive agreements to acquire TJRWrestling.net and ITRWrestling.com from Titan Insider Digital. The acquisition, valued at $1.25 million (approximately Rs 10.5 crore), is an all-cash asset purchase via Absolute Sports' U.S. subsidiary, Sportskeeda Inc., and is expected to close within 45 days.
Interior design startup Flipspaces raises $35 Mn

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Mumbai-based interior design startup Flipspaces has raised $35 million in a funding round led by Iron Pillar. Prudent Investment Managers and Synergy Capital Partners have also participated. The funding includes both primary and secondary capital and will be used to ramp up growth in India, the US, and the UAE, enhance technology capabilities, and explore potential acquisitions. The round also facilitated an exit for early-stage investor Carpediem.
Shiplog raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Seed round

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Logistics tech startup Shiplog has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($768K) in its seed funding round led by the Deepak Bhagnani Family Office. This is Shiplog’s first external funding since its founding in 2022, as it was previously bootstrapped. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its technology infrastructure, implement AI-driven inventory management solutions, and expand its operations in Delhi-NCR—the largest market for quick deliveries in India.
Spacetech startup InspeCity raises $5.6 Mn in Seed round

1 week ago | entrackr.com | Shashank Pathak

Spacetech startup InspeCity has raised $5.6 million (around Rs 46 crore) in its Seed funding round led by Ashish Kacholia, with participation from Speciale Invest, Shastra VC, Antler India, DeVC, MGF-Kavachh, and Anicut Capital. Earlier in April 2023, the Mumbai-based startup had raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Speciale Invest, and others.