Ayekart raises $6.5M in debt from Swiss Impact investor Symbiotics Investment

Ayekart, an integrated agri-food network, has raised $6.5M in debt from Swiss impact investor Symbiotics Investments to accelerate expansion, support more FPOs and retailers, and roll out its new AI-enabled platform Aantriva. The platform aims to drive ₹30,000 crore in throughput over three years by streamlining sourcing, distribution, finance, and market linkages across India’s agri-food value chain.

Zaggle acquires Rio.Money for ₹22 crore; to invest ₹75 crore post-acquisition

Rivpe Technology Private Limited — the parent of Rio.Money — has been acquired 100 % by Zaggle in a ₹22 crore deal. Zaggle plans to invest an additional ₹75 crore (in one or more tranches) into Rio. Money to bolster its product development, technology, and go-to-market expansion.

Nexus Venture Partners raises $700 million to back AI, enterprise-software, consumer & fintech startups

Nexus Venture Partners has closed its eighth fund — Nexus Ventures VIII — with a corpus of US $700 million to invest in early-stage (inception to Series A) startups across India and the U.S. The fund will target companies building in artificial intelligence, enterprise software, consumer tech, and fintech, balancing bets between cutting-edge AI in the U.S. and high-growth consumer/fintech opportunities in India.

EV tractor startup Moonrider raises $6 million from pi Ventures, Singularity AMC

EV-tractor startup Moonrider has raised US $6 million in a Series A round led by pi Ventures with participation from Singularity AMC and existing investors. The Bengaluru-based firm plans to use the funds to accelerate engineering and battery development, ready its 27 HP, 50 HP, and 75 HP electric tractor models for commercial rollout — aiming to cut operating costs for farmers by up to 80% while offering price parity with diesel tractors.

Zupee Enters Interactive Storytelling Space with Acquisition of Australian AI Startup Nucanon

Zupee has acquired Sydney-based AI startup Nucanon to expand into interactive storytelling. Nucanon’s world-building AI will enable creators to design branching narratives and dynamic characters within Zupee’s gaming ecosystem. The Nucanon team will operate from Zupee’s India headquarters, marking a strategic step toward AI-driven entertainment and deeper India–Australia collaboration in digital innovation.

Heritage Foods Ltd acquires 51% stake in protein-ice-cream brand Get‑A‑Way

Heritage Foods has acquired a 51% stake in Peanutbutter & Jelly Pvt Ltd, which owns the health-dessert brand Get-A-Way, for ~₹9 crore. The move strengthens its presence in the premium, high-protein frozen dessert market, while the Get-A-Way founders continue to manage operations. The deal also gives Heritage the option to acquire an additional 20% after March 2026.

BNPL startup Snapmint raises $125 million in a funding round led by General Atlantic

Mumbai-based fintech Snapmint has secured $125 million in a fresh funding round led by General Atlantic, with participation from Prudent Investment Managers, Kae Capital and Elev8 Venture Partners. The startup, which offers EMI-on-UPI solutions across categories for mass-affluent consumers, will use the capital to expand its merchant network and scale its EMI offering.

Silver-jewellery brand Goyaz raises ₹130 crore in a Series A round led by Norwest Venture Partners

Goyaz, a Hyderabad-based brand specialising in gold-plated silver jewellery, has secured ₹130 crore (~US$14.6 million) in its first institutional funding round, led by Norwest Venture Partners. The funds will support expansion of its retail network, strengthening design and manufacturing capabilities, and enhancing its omnichannel presence across metro and Tier-II market

Fertility-care startup Pluro Fertility and IVF raises ₹125 crore in Series A round led by Bessemer Venture Partners.

Pluro Fertility and IVF has secured ₹125 crore (~US$14 million) at a valuation of ~₹1,000 crore. The company partners with independent IVF specialists via a clinical-partnership model, handling non-clinical operations to let doctors focus on outcomes. The funds will be used to expand to ~25 centres by March 2026, invest in technology and deepen clinical capabilities.

Dharana Capital Leads ₹137 Cr Funding in Petpooja to Boost AI & SaaS Growth

Restaurant SaaS platform Petpooja has secured ₹137 crore (≈ $15.4 million) in a funding round led by Dharana Capital, with participation from Ashish Gupta and founders of Urban Company. The round includes both primary and secondary capital and will be used to enhance product capabilities, accelerate AI-driven automation, and strengthen customer support.