Sportswear brand Agilitas raises ₹225 crore from Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter

Agilitas Sports, a new sportswear and athleisure solutions platform, has secured ₹225 crore in its first round of funding. The investment was led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Rainmatter, the fund backed by Zerodha's founders. This capital will be used to bolster product development, supply chain infrastructure, and retail expansion, positioning Agilitas in the competitive Indian sportswear market.

Propsoch secures $2M in seed funding for its homebuyer advisory platform

Propsoch, a technology platform providing advisory services for homebuyers, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round. The company aims to use data analytics to guide consumers through complex real estate transactions. This capital infusion is allocated for technology development, team expansion, and scaling operations to new geographic markets within India.

D2C Food Brand Anveshan Secures ₹15 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding Round

Direct-to-consumer food brand Anveshan has secured ₹15 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round from multiple investors. The capital infusion saw participation from DSG Consumer Partners, Force Ventures, and We Founder Circle, among others. Proceeds will be used for talent acquisition, supply chain fortification, and new product research and development.

Agritech firm Aquapulse raises Rs 45 crore from NABVENTURES and IAN Alpha Fund

Agritech startup Aquapulse has secured Rs 45 crore in a funding round led by NABVENTURES Fund, with participation from IAN Alpha Fund. The company specializes in IoT-based water management solutions designed to optimize water usage for agricultural and industrial applications. This capital will be deployed to expand its market reach, enhance its technology platform, and scale its operational capacity to meet growing demand.

Cloudnine Hospitals plans $300M raise for expansion, facilitating True North's exit.

Healthcare chain Cloudnine Hospitals is preparing a $250-300 million fundraise for inorganic expansion, with a focus on opportunities in the Middle East. The round involves a mix of primary capital and a secondary share sale allowing private equity investor True North to exit its decade-long investment. This fundraising follows Cloudnine's recent $160 million acquisition of Apollo's maternity business, pegging its valuation at roughly $825 million on FY25 revenues of ₹1,485.6 crore.

D2C Perfume Brand Fraganote Secures $3M Series A for Product Expansion

D2C fragrance brand Fraganote has raised $3 million in a Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from existing investor Rukam Capital. The capital will be used for brand building, expanding its omnichannel distribution network, and diversifying its product line into fragrant body care categories. Founded in 2023, the company plans to scale its offline kiosk presence and is targeting ₹60 crore in revenue by FY27 amid growing demand for mid-premium fragrances.

ONDC to raise ₹430 crore from strategic investors including SBI, Zoho, and Uber

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is set to raise ₹430 crore via private placement from a consortium of public and private sector entities. Key investors include State Bank of India, Zoho, Uber, Paytm, and Amul, reflecting broad industry support for the open e-commerce protocol. This funding will be used to expand the network's reach and technological capabilities, increasing competitive pressure on established e-commerce incumbents.

AI-powered logistics platform ShipFast raises $22M in Series B round led by Accel

AI-driven logistics startup ShipFast has secured $22 million in a Series B funding round led by Accel, with participation from existing investors Nexus Venture Partners. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its route optimization technology and expand its fulfillment network across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. This infusion of capital will also support its push into the Southeast Asian market, targeting cross-border e-commerce clients.

Acko Restructures Leadership, Appoints Bankers for IPO Targeting $2.5 Bn Valuation

Insurtech unicorn Acko appointed four new vertical heads to strengthen its leadership team ahead of a public listing. The company plans a confidential IPO filing in H2 2026, targeting a $2-2.5 billion valuation, and has engaged ICICI Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Kotak Securities as bankers. This strategic overhaul follows its 2021 unicorn funding round and aims to support its path to a 2027 market debut.