Bengaluru fabless semiconductor startup HrdWyr has raised $13 million in Series A funding led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from Singularity AMC, Avatar Growth Capital and Persistent Systems. The company plans to develop its AI-native System-on-Chip (AISoC) products and expand customer engagements globally. Founded in 2023, HrdWyr says its AI is embedded at the edge for faster, efficient physical AI systems.
Mekr Technologies, a New Delhi design-and-manufacturing startup, has raised Rs 67 crore in a Series A led by Avaana Capital, with Titan Capital Winners Fund participating. The funds will go into R&D, tooling, manufacturing automation and supplier localisation to improve export readiness. Mekr positions itself as an ODM platform merging engineering, prototyping, certification and mass production to reduce reliance on imported components.
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Electronics manufacturing platform Mekr has raised ₹67 crore in a Series A round led by Avaana Capital, with Titan Capital Winners Fund participating. The startup will invest in R&D, product engineering, proprietary tooling, supplier localisation, and manufacturing automation. Founded in 2022, Mekr operates an end-to-end digital ODM platform and targets global export readiness from its Sonipat facility.
Seattle startup CopilotKit has reportedly raised a $27M Series A to help developers deploy app-native AI agents. The round is said to be led by Glilot Capital with participation from NFX and SignalFire, according to TechCrunch’s reporting. The funding underscores growing demand for tools that move beyond chatbots toward agents embedded in real applications.
Bengaluru skincare startup CHOSEN has raised $5 million in a Series A led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from L’Oréal’s BOLD and Alkemi Growth Capital. The round also included angel investor Avnish Anand and a slate of dermatologists. Founded by cosmetic dermatologist Dr Renita Rajan, CHOSEN builds science-led products for melanin-rich Indian skin using the exposome concept, scaling R&D and its dermatologist-led Centre of Excellence.
Menstrual hygiene startup HealthFab, seen on Shark Tank India, has raised Rs 20 crore in Series A led by Atomic Capital. The firm will use the money to broaden its holistic period care range, scale distribution through quick commerce and general trade, and expand manufacturing. Founded in 2019, it built trust with GoPadFree leak-proof reusable underwear and now targets deeper cycle-wide wellness.
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AI logistics startup Mojro has raised $5.5 million in a Series A to expand its AI-driven supply chain optimization platform globally. The round combines a previously announced $3 million lead from IAN Alpha Fund with a $2.5 million extension backed by Dallas Venture Capital. Mojro says its tools can reduce logistics costs by up to 20% for enterprises.
HyugaLife, a Mumbai-based protein and supplements marketplace, raised Rs 100 crore in Series A led by IvyCap Ventures with participation from First Bridge Fund. The startup plans to bolster its AI-led personalization, expand its dark store network for faster access, and launch offline retail presence. HyugaLife claims its H-Tested model eliminates third-party sellers and publishes lab reports on nutrition and heavy metals.
Semiconductor startup Morphing Machines has raised about ₹42 crore to close its Series A at ₹80 crore, via Hero Enterprise’s venture arm, Colossa Ventures, and Navam Capital. IISc-incubated company says the money will fund its first production chip, pilot deployments, and its software toolchain. It targets a full commercial launch next year, with focus on the US and Europe.
Home entertainment startup Lumio is lining up a Series A after raising $4 million in seed funding. Backed by ex-Xiaomi and Flipkart staff, the company wants to expand its range of premium televisions, betting on a growing market. But it also faces real-world hurdles, including supply chain constraints that could shape its launch and growth timeline.
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Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 30 crore in Series A funding led by Saama Capital, with Zeropearl VC also participating. The money will go toward new product lines, stronger offline retail in India, and accelerated brand awareness in the US and UK. The company is aiming for Rs 100 crore in annualised revenue by FY 2026-27.
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