Startups

Oben Electric Raises INR 85 Million in Pre-Series B Round, Targets Distribution Expansion and Product Development

Oben Electric Private Limited, an electric motorcycle manufacturer, has raised INR 85 million in a Pre-Series B funding round as it enters a new phase of growth focused on scaling distribution, manufacturing efficiency, and product development. The funding round included participation from Indian American family offices, including Raj K Soin, Musa Dakri, and Ramesh Bhutada, […]

Quintrans Raises USD 750,000 in Pre-Seed Funding to Set Up Pune Manufacturing Facility

Quintrans, a deep tech engineering startup developing direct-drive linear motion systems for industrial automation, robotics, and equipment manufacturing, has raised USD 750,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Capital-A. The funding is aimed at supporting manufacturing scale-up, research and development, and team expansion as the company prepares for commercial rollout. The round also saw […]

Skyroot Aerospace Opens New Infinity Campus in Hyderabad

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, a private launch vehicle developer, has inaugurated its new Infinity Campus in Hyderabad. The facility, which spans about 200,000 square feet, will support the design, development, integration and testing of multiple launch vehicles. It has been created with the capacity to build one orbital-class rocket each month, marking a significant expansion […]

Tsuyo Manufacturing Secures USD 4.5 Million to Expand EV Powertrain Operations

Tsuyo Manufacturing Private Limited, a New Delhi-based electric vehicle (EV) component maker, has raised USD 4.5 million in a funding round led by climate-focused venture capital firm Avaana Capital, with participation from several strategic investors. The funding will support the establishment of a new greenfield manufacturing plant, the creation of a research and development centre, […]

OrbitAID and ispace Sign Agreement to Develop Lunar Refueling and Docking Capabilities

OrbitAID Aerospace Private Limited and ispace inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on technologies for in-space refueling and docking to support long-term lunar operations. The partnership focuses on integrating OrbitAID’s Standardized Interface for Docking and Refueling Payload (SIDRP) with ispace’s lunar landers to enable seamless refueling during lunar missions. According to a […]

Pfizer Signs MoU with DPIIT to Support Med-Tech Startups in India

Pfizer Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to collaborate under the Startup India initiative. The agreement is linked to the launch of the 2025 edition of Pfizer’s INDovation MedTech programme, which began on 2 September. The initiative will select 14 startups for support, […]

Infineon India Partners With DPIIT To Support Startup Innovation

Infineon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to strengthen collaboration with startups in the fields of microelectronics, electromobility, and the Internet of Things. The agreement is aimed at encouraging engineering students, product startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs to participate in design challenges using […]

Speciale Invest Closes INR 6 Billion Fund III To Back Deeptech Startups

Speciale Invest, a venture capital firm, has closed its third fund at INR 6 billion, surpassing an initial target of INR 5 billion. The firm plans to make 18–20 investments over the next four years in areas that include space, advanced manufacturing, energy, health, and artificial intelligence. The firm said Fund III will focus on […]