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NAYAN TECH Secures USD 2 Mn Funding Led by BEENEXT to Expand Smart City AI Solutions

With the raised funds, the Delhi-based startup aims to expand its AI and IoT-powered solutions to improve traffic management, road safety, driver behavior monitoring, and urban infrastructure across India.

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MS Dhoni Increases Investment in Drone Startup Garuda Aerospace Ahead of IPO

MS Dhoni boosts his stake in Garuda Aerospace to 1.1% with a fresh INR 4 crore investment, supporting the drone startup's upcoming IPO and global expansion in agriculture and defense sectors.

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ODA Class to Raise Another US$500,000 Funding, Eyes IPO by 2027

In August, the edtech startup secured US$500,000 in a series B funding round. The latest round will take the total funding to US$13,250,000.

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Frammer AI and Beauté Secrets Raise Early-Stage Funding

The Indian startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.

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Funding in Focus: Major Startup Deals to Watch This Week (Sept 27–Oct 4)

This week, the startup ecosystem witnessed a flurry of funding activities, with several innovative companies securing significant capital to fuel their growth. Here's a closer look at the standout funding rounds that demonstrate the dynamism and potential across diverse sectors.

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Piramal Finance Raises USD 150 Mn in Global Bond Market, Boosting International Borrowing Strategy

92% of the funds were raised from Asia, with 8% from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 95% of the funds came from asset managers, while 5% were raised from banks.

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Lightspeed and Alpha Wave Lead USD 40 Mn Investment in Mstack to Transform Specialty Chemical Sourcing

With the raised funds, Mstack aims to boost R&D, expand global operations, scale leadership across sectors, and grow its talent base in the US, Middle East, South America, and Asia.

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Sportstech Platform str8bat Bags USD 3.5 Mn to Revolutionise Cricket Performance with AI-Driven Wearables

Exfinity Venture Partners led Str8bat's Series A funding round, joined by TRTL, Eternal Capital, VCats Group, Techstars, and SucSEED Indovation Fund.

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WayCool Secures INR 100 Cr Debt Financing from Grand Anicut to Strengthen Operations

The fresh funds will be used to refinance existing borrowings and bolster working capital.

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Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu Enters Wellness Sector as Co-Founder of Secret Alchemist, Brand Secures USD 500K Funding

The wellness-driven personal care brand aims to use the fresh funds to enhance marketing, expand brand reach, and diversify products, including pure-grade essential oils in creams, mists, and shower gels.

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IG Drones and Aikenist Raise Early-Stage Funding

The startups listed below have disclosed investment rounds.

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ClayCo Cosmetics Secures USD 2 Mn Investment from Unilever Ventures to Expand Premium Skincare Range

The investment will primarily be used to launch a new Moroccan-inspired body care range, expanding the brand's product portfolio beyond its current offerings.

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SEBI Approves Hyundai, Swiggy, Vishal Mega Mart, Others to Hit Bourses

According to a recent update from the market regulator, Vishal Mega Mart, Swiggy, ACME Solar Holdings, Mamata Machinery, and Hyundai Motor India have all received the necessary approvals from SEBI to go public.

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Beauty Brand Conscious Chemist Raises INR 12 Cr from Atomic Capital for Growth and Innovation in Skincare

Conscious Chemist aims to deploy the fresh funds to enhance product development, digital presence, and customer experience while expanding into new markets with strategic plans for scaling operations and distribution.