Stay ahead with the latest funding rounds shaping India’s startup ecosystem.

🔥 Zepto Secures $350M in Third Fundraise Within Six Months

• Sector: Quick Commerce / Hyperlocal
• Valuation: $5 Billion
• Investors: Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, Mankind Pharma Family Office, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, Haldiram Snacks, Sachin Tendulkar, Abhishek Bachchan
• Highlights: Zepto has raised $350 million in its third funding round in five months, maintaining its valuation at $5 billion. The Bengaluru-based company has accumulated over $1.3 billion in funds in 2024 alone, underscoring the growing demand for rapid delivery services, where items are delivered within ten minutes.

🤖 Sarvam AI Raises $41M to Build India-Centric LLMs

• Sector: Artificial Intelligence / Generative AI
• Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Peak XV Partners, Khosla Ventures
• Highlights: Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI has raised $41 million across seed and Series A rounds to develop large language models tailored for Indian languages. The startup aims to build a full-stack generative AI platform, including voice-enabled AI agents and enterprise-grade tools for deploying custom AI applications.

📚 BlueLearn Secures $25M for Gen-Z Upskilling Platform

• Sector: EdTech / Community Learning
• Investors: Elevation Capital, Titan Capital, AngelList India
• Highlights: BlueLearn, a platform focused on Gen-Z career development and peer-to-peer learning, has raised $25 million. The startup is gaining traction among college students and young professionals by offering interactive micro-courses and community-driven learning experiences.

🧵 Zyod Raises $18M to Revolutionize Apparel Manufacturing

• Sector: D2C / Supply Chain / Apparel Tech
• Investors: RTP Global, Lightspeed
• Highlights: Zyod, a B2B apparel manufacturing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding. The startup enables global brands to design, source, and launch fashion collections in under 21 days, leveraging technology to streamline the manufacturing process.

🏦 Jupiter Closes $56M Series C to Expand Neobanking Services

• Sector: Fintech / Digital Banking
• Valuation: ~$710 Million
• Investors: Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners, QED Investors
• Highlights: Neobank Jupiter has raised $56 million in a Series C round, bringing its valuation to approximately $710 million. The funds will be used to expand Jupiter’s suite of financial products, including credit and investment offerings, as it aims to become a full-stack digital banking platform.

📌 Key Takeaways

• Quick Commerce: Zepto’s aggressive fundraising highlights investor confidence in rapid delivery services.
• Artificial Intelligence: Sarvam AI’s focus on India-centric LLMs positions it as a key player in the country’s AI landscape.
• EdTech: BlueLearn’s community-driven approach resonates with Gen-Z learners seeking flexible upskilling options.
• D2C Manufacturing: Zyod’s tech-enabled platform addresses the need for agile and efficient apparel production.
• Fintech: Jupiter’s continued growth underscores the rising demand for comprehensive digital banking solutions.

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