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HrdWyr and Mekr lead India funding rush as AI chips and electronics scale with big capital wins

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Published on 13 May 2026
HrdWyr and Mekr lead India funding rush as AI chips and electronics scale with big capital wins

AI-native chipmaker scores $13 million while SBI readies $2 billion overseas bonds

India’s startup funding day on 12 May 2026 was powered by semiconductors and manufacturing. Bengaluru’s HrdWyr bagged $13 million to build AI-native AISoCs, while Mekr raised ₹67 crore for electronics manufacturing. Spacetech Agnikul is reportedly in talks for a $50–75 million round at a flat $500 million valuation. In business news, InCred Capital acquired S Cube Capital and SBI cleared up to $2 billion overseas bond issuance.

  • HrdWyr raises $13 million for AI-native AISoC chips
  • Mekr secures ₹67 crore Series A to scale electronics manufacturing
  • Agnikul Cosmos reportedly targets $50–75 million at a flat $500 million valuation
  • InCred Capital buys S Cube Capital as SBI approves up to $2 billion overseas bonds
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