Startup, Mergers, Acquisitions and Funding Round-up this week

Here’s a quick roundup of what’s buzzing in the Indian startup space this week — from fresh funding and strategic investments to regulatory approvals and major expansions.

CtrlB raises $2.5 million in seed round

CtrlB has secured $2.5 million in its seed round from Chiratae Ventures. The company aims to strengthen its AI-powered video creation platform and accelerate product development to support creators and enterprises alike.

AgroStar raises $30 million

Agritech startup AgroStar has raised $30 million in funding led by Just Climate, along with participation from other investors. The company will use the funds to scale its agri-commerce platform and expand climate-friendly farming solutions for Indian farmers.

Stan secures Series A investment

Creator economy startup Stan has secured investment from the Sony Innovation Fund as part of its Series A round. The funding will support community-building tools, gaming integrations, and product expansion.

Stylework raises Rs. 30 crore in Pre-Series B

Workspace aggregator Stylework has raised Rs. 30 crore in its Pre-Series B round. The company plans to boost its tech capabilities and expand its co-working network across India.

Synthio Labs raises $5 million seed round

Deeptech startup Synthio Labs has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Elevation Capital. The company will use the capital to advance its AI-led biochemical design solutions.

Pidge bags Rs. 120 crore

Logistics-tech startup Pidge has secured Rs. 120 crore to scale its AI-driven logistics and work towards establishing a national interoperability operating system. The funding will support product enhancements and deeper market penetration.

Tractor Junction raises $22 million

Tractor Junction has raised $22 million to expand its rural mobility and fintech offerings. The company plans to strengthen its marketplace and finance solutions for rural consumers.

Axirium Aerospace bags $3.5 million

Axirium Aerospace has raised $3.5 million to scale its aerospace manufacturing capabilities. The company will focus on advanced engineering and expanding its production infrastructure.

Yubi raises Rs. 411 crore

Credit infrastructure startup Yubi has raised Rs. 411 crore in a mix of debt and equity capital, with Founder Gaurav Kumar contributing Rs. 75 crore. The funds will support platform expansion and new product development.

Tribe Stays bags $2.8 million

Coliving startup Tribe Stays has raised $2.8 million to expand its premium student housing portfolio across major Indian cities.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• BlackSoil Capital–Caspian Debt merger completed: The two lenders have finalised their merger following NCLT approval, with the combined entity targeting 25% CAGR.

Other News

• Easebuzz gets RBI approval: Easebuzz has received the RBI’s nod to operate as a full-stack payment aggregator.
• Elevation Capital partially exits Paytm: Early investor Elevation Capital has sold Paytm shares worth Rs. 1,556 crore in a major liquidity event.
• BlackBuck CEO offloads shares: BlackBuck’s CEO has sold shares worth Rs. 135 crore in a key secondary transaction.
• Infibeam Avenues’ shares rose after it received RBI’s in-principle approval to issue prepaid payment instruments, strengthening its digital payments portfolio.