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

This week, India’s startup ecosystem recorded a steady flow of funding activity across AI, beauty, healthcare, consumer brands, and proptech, signalling sustained investor interest in both technology-led and consumption-driven sectors. Alongside these capital raises, the market also saw notable mergers, stake consolidations, and corporate developments, reflecting strategic recalibrations as companies scale operations, strengthen market positions, and navigate evolving business priorities.

Coimbatore-Based AI Startup Aivar Raises $4.6 Million in Seed Funding

Coimbatore-based AI startup Aivar has raised $4.6 million in a seed funding round to strengthen its product development and expand market reach. The funding will support its focus on AI-led enterprise solutions across manufacturing and industrial use cases.

Haircare Brand &Done Raises $3 Mn in Series A Led by RTP Global

Haircare brand &Done has secured $3 million in Series A funding led by RTP Global. The capital will be used to expand its product portfolio, invest in R&D, and strengthen its direct-to-consumer presence in India.

AntiNorm Raises Rs. 28 Crore Seed Funding Led by Fireside Ventures to Scale D2C Beauty Play

D2C beauty brand AntiNorm has raised Rs. 28 crore in seed funding led by Fireside Ventures. The investment will help the brand scale operations, expand distribution, and build a stronger product pipeline in the clean beauty space.

Proptech Startup Flent Raises $2.5 Mn in Pre-Series A Round

Proptech startup Flent has raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funds will be used to enhance its technology platform and expand its footprint in India’s real estate services market.

Bengaluru Startup Arrowhead Raises $3 Mn to Expand Voice AI Capabilities

Bengaluru-based startup Arrowhead has raised $3 million to advance its voice AI technology offerings. The funding will support product innovation and help the company scale its solutions across enterprise and customer service applications.

SkinInspired Bags Rs. 24 Cr Series A to Conquer India’s Skincare Boom

Skincare brand SkinInspired has raised Rs. 24 crore in a Series A funding round. The capital will be deployed towards brand building, offline expansion, and strengthening supply chain operations amid growing demand in the skincare segment.

Healthcare Startup OSSO Bags Rs. 4 Cr Seed Funding to Scale Orthopaedics Centres

Healthcare startup OSSO has secured Rs. 4 crore in seed funding to expand its network of orthopaedics-focused centres. The investment aims to improve access to specialised bone and joint care across multiple cities.

Even Healthcare Raises $20 Million

Even Healthcare has raised $20 million while reporting that its hospitals achieved break-even within six months of operations. The funding will support expansion plans and strengthen its integrated healthcare delivery model.

Malayali Company iD Fresh Foods Gets Rs. 1,500 Crore UK Investment

iD Fresh Foods has received a Rs. 1,500 crore investment from a UK-based firm, marking one of the largest overseas investments in the Indian fresh food segment. The company has also indicated plans to explore an IPO by 2027.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• MS Dhoni-backed 7Padel has merged with PadelPark India to expand the padel sports network beyond metro cities and tap into growing interest across India.
• Prosus has received CCI approval to acquire an additional stake in ride-hailing platform Rapido, strengthening its position in the company.
• Agri fintech startup Unnati is set to acquire Info Edge-backed Gramophone in a stock-swap deal to deepen its digital offerings for farmers.

Other News

• Meesho’s stock fell to the lower circuit again following the exit of a senior management executive, raising concerns among investors.
• Acquisition talks between upGrad and Unacademy have collapsed after the two edtech firms failed to agree on valuation terms.