Schmooze, a meme-focused dating app, raised $4 million in Series A funding led by Elevation Capital. The platform uses AI and meme interactions to match users based on humor and personality, attracting over 1 million users. Funds will boost user acquisition and enhance its AI-powered dating experience.
San Francisco-based Forge, a platform for community-driven game marketing, secured funding from investors including Ava Labs and Sui Foundation. Launched in 2023, Forge offers no-code tools for game developers to build loyalty programs. With over 1 million users and 60+ game partnerships, Forge continues to expand.
Hyperlocal news platform Way2News secured $14 million in Series B funding led by WestBridge Capital. The funds will fuel expansion, technology upgrades, and scaling operations in South India. With 6.5 million daily users, Way2News delivers localized news in regional languages and competes with platforms like InShorts and Dailyhunt.
Construction platform Infra.Market secured Rs 150 crore ($18 million) in its Series E2 round, following a $50 million raise from Mars Fund. The Tiger Global-backed firm, valued at $2.6 billion, is eyeing a larger $150-200 million round and preparing for an IPO. Revenue hit Rs 11,846 crore in FY23.
SaaS-based digital adoption platform Whatfix secured nearly $100 million in funding, led by Warburg Pincus’ Sweet Nectar Investments and SoftBank. The Bengaluru-based company’s first funding in three years included Rs 296.74 crore in primary capital and Rs 530 crore in secondary funding, valuing Whatfix at $820-830 million.
Newmi Care, a women’s health and wellness outpatient platform, raised $1.5 million in seed funding led by Sprout Venture Partners. The funds will fuel clinic expansion in North and West India, tech innovation, and team growth. Since May 2022, Newmi has served 60,000 women across 400 cities.
Employee healthcare platform Onsurity raised Rs 219 crore ($26.4 million) in a funding round led by Creaegis, with participation from Nexus Venture Partners and Quona Capital. The funds will support growth, expansion, and working capital. Onsurity, now valued at $124 million, offers subscription-based healthcare services to companies and their employees.
GameEon secured $1 million in funding co-led by SucSEED Indovation Fund and others. The funds will accelerate the development of AA and AAA games for PC and consoles, including the launch of Mumbai Gullies Co-founded in 2021, GameEon focuses on immersive, culturally rich storytelling in gaming.
Digital therapeutics startup Wundrsight raised $400K in seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will expand hospital partnerships and enhance VR-based mental health therapies. Co-founded by Raunak Swarnkar, Wundrsight has treated over 1,000 patients and aims to scale across India’s growing $62.86 billion mental health market.
Biotech startup Dharaksha Ecosolutions raised Rs 24.8 crore in seed funding, led by Avaana Capital. The funds will expand production, enhance R&D, and strengthen market presence. Founded in 2020, Dharaksha creates biodegradable, mycelium-based packaging from agricultural waste, aiming to replace conventional plastic with sustainable alternatives.
