Indian startups raised $252 million from August 3 to August 8, 2026; River Mobility tops the list
August 8, 2026
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Between August 3 and August 8, 2026, as many as 23 Indian startups from various sectors raised over $252.03 million in funding from buyers. That’s 216% up week-on-week
Between August 3 and August 8, 2026, as many as 23 Indian startups from various sectors raised over $252.03 million in funding from buyers. That’s 216% up week-on-week from $79.79 million logged the earlier week, when Arboreal Bioinnovations raised $24.09 million.
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Bengaluru-based electrical two-wheeler maker River Mobility topped this week’s chart with a $120 million spherical from Elev8 Enterprise Companions and Claypond Capital, accounting for almost 48% of the week’s complete capital.
The sectors that bought funded this week embrace EV, Legaltech, Proptech, AI, Enterprise AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Foodtech, Batteries, Concierge, Cosmetics, Quickcommerce, Market, Robotics, Insurtech, Defencetech, Climatetech, Sportstech.
Funding Fusion weekly startup funding report, 03 – 08 August 2026 – Indian Startup Information (ISN)ISN Funding Fusion infographic for 03 – 08 August 2026. Complete funding $252.03M throughout 23 offers and three M&A, up from $79.79M the prior week (27 – 01 August). High 5 startups: River Mobility $120M, InRisk Labs $27M, BlissClub $16.8M, Matel Movement & Power Options $13.65M, HomeRun $12M. Supply: Indian Startup Information.FUNDINGFUSIONWeekly Startup Funding Report 2026High 5 Startups Funding03 – 08 August 2026TOTAL FUNDING$252.03M$79.79M$252.03MNO. OF DEALS23M & A3/> /> River Mobility$120M/> InRisk Labs$27M/> BlissClub$16.8M/> Matel Movement & Power Options$13.65M/> HomeRun$12M/> 27 – 01 August03 – 08 AugustSupply: Indian Startup Information (ISN)
2026 to date
$8.20B
To date in 2026, Indian startups have raised $8.2 billion throughout 590 rounds. This week’s $252 million provides to that complete, with solely two rounds crossing the $20 million mark. Funding this yr continues to return principally via smaller, frequent rounds relatively than a number of giant ones.
Three-week development
Weekly funding rose sharply after two quieter weeks, from $163.96 million between July 20-25 to $79.79 million between July 27 and August 1, earlier than leaping to $252.03 million between August 3 and eight. This week’s complete is greater than 3 times final week’s determine and the best of the three.
Between August 3 and August 8, 2026, as many as 23 Indian startups from various sectors raised over $252.03 million in funding from buyers. That’s 216% up week-on-week from $79.79 million logged the earlier week, when Arboreal Bioinnovations raised $24.09 million.
Bengaluru-based electrical two-wheeler maker River Mobility topped this week’s chart with a $120 million spherical from Elev8 Enterprise Companions and Claypond Capital, accounting for almost 48% of the week’s complete capital.
The sectors that bought funded this week embrace EV, Legaltech, Proptech, AI, Enterprise AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Foodtech, Batteries, Concierge, Cosmetics, Quickcommerce, Market, Robotics, Insurtech, Defencetech, Climatetech, Sportstech.
Funding Fusion weekly startup funding report, 03 – 08 August 2026 – Indian Startup Information (ISN)ISN Funding Fusion infographic for 03 – 08 August 2026. Complete funding $252.03M throughout 23 offers and three M&A, up from $79.79M the prior week (27 – 01 August). High 5 startups: River Mobility $120M, InRisk Labs $27M, BlissClub $16.8M, Matel Movement & Power Options $13.65M, HomeRun $12M. Supply: Indian Startup Information.FUNDINGFUSIONWeekly Startup Funding Report 2026High 5 Startups Funding03 – 08 August 2026TOTAL FUNDING$252.03M$79.79M$252.03MNO. OF DEALS23M & A3/> /> River Mobility$120M/> InRisk Labs$27M/> BlissClub$16.8M/> Matel Movement & Power Options$13.65M/> HomeRun$12M/> 27 – 01 August03 – 08 AugustSupply: Indian Startup Information (ISN)
2026 to date
$8.20B
To date in 2026, Indian startups have raised $8.2 billion throughout 590 rounds. This week’s $252 million provides to that complete, with solely two rounds crossing the $20 million mark. Funding this yr continues to return principally via smaller, frequent rounds relatively than a number of giant ones.
Three-week development
Weekly funding rose sharply after two quieter weeks, from $163.96 million between July 20-25 to $79.79 million between July 27 and August 1, earlier than leaping to $252.03 million between August 3 and eight. This week’s complete is greater than 3 times final week’s determine and the best of the three.
Weekly startup funding comparability: JUL 20-25, JUL 27-AUG 01 and AUG 03-08 – Indian Startup Information (ISN)ISN weekly funding comparability chart. Indian startups raised $163.96M in JUL 20-25, $79.79M in JUL 27-AUG 01, and $252.03M within the present week AUG 03-08, up 216% week-on-week. Bar heights are proportional to funding raised. Supply: Indian Startup Information.WEEKLY FUNDING COMPARISON$163.96MJUL 20-25$79.79MJUL 27-AUG 01$252.03MAUG 03-08Supply: Indian Startup Information (ISN)
Startup funding snapshot
The desk beneath lists each startup that raised funding this week, together with the quantity, stage, sector, buyers and metropolis. It covers all 23 rounds tracked between August 3 and August 8, 2026.
Quantities in USD as reported; rupee rounds transformed at announcement charges. Articles linked per row.
Most energetic buyers this week: Elev8 Enterprise Companions and Claypond Capital led River Mobility’s $120 million spherical, whereas Bessemer Enterprise Companions and Northpoint Capital backed InRisk Labs’ Collection A. Stellaris Enterprise Companions, Sorin Investments, Singularity AMC and Hero Enterprise every backed two separate offers this week.
The place the cash landed?
Metropolis-wise cut up of this week’s disclosed capital
Metropolis-wise startup funding map of India, 03 – 08 August 2026 – Indian Startup Information (ISN)ISN city-wise funding map for 03 – 08 August 2026. Indian startups raised $252.03M throughout 23 offers. By metropolis: Bengaluru $188.53M (12 offers), Ahmedabad $27M (01 deal), Pune $16.02M (03 offers), Mumbai $6.61M (01 deal), Chennai $5.5M (01 deal), Gurugram $4.7M (03 offers), Noida $3.67M (02 offers). States are shaded by complete funding. Supply: Indian Startup Information.CITY-WISEFUNDING MAP03 – 08 August 20261BENGALURU$ 188.53M12 DEALS2AHMEDABAD$ 27M01 DEAL3PUNE$ 16.02M03 DEALS4MUMBAI$ 6.61M01 DEAL5CHENNAI$ 5.5M01 DEAL6GURUGRAM$ 4.7M03 DEALS7NOIDA$ 3.67M02 DEALSFUNDING (IN $M)$1$10$50$200+Supply: Indian Startup Information (ISN)
The 5 greatest rounds
The highest 5 raised about $189.45 million between them, roughly 75% of the week’s complete.
River Mobility
River Mobility raised $120 million (about Rs 1146 crore) in a Collection C spherical led by Elev8 Enterprise Companions and Claypond Capital. Singularity AMC, Anicut Capital, 360 ONE Asset, JIF Capital, HDFC AMC and present investor Yamaha Motor Company additionally joined the spherical.
The Bengaluru-based firm designs and manufactures electrical two-wheelers, led by its flagship Indie scooter. The recent capital will fund capability enlargement at its present manufacturing facility, a brand new greenfield plant, new merchandise within the utility way of life phase and a push towards profitability.
InRisk Labs
InRisk Labs raised $27 million (about Rs 257.9 crore) in a Collection A spherical led by Bessemer Enterprise Companions and Northpoint Capital. Its subsidiary EarthRe Insurance coverage IFSC additionally obtained a reinsurance licence from IFSCA in GIFT Metropolis this week.
InRisk Labs builds expertise for parametric insurance coverage and reinsurance, whereas EarthRe operates because the licensed reinsurer that underwrites that danger. The brand new capital will strengthen underwriting, actuarial and AI capabilities, and fund enlargement into new insurance coverage segments.
BlissClub
BlissClub raised $16.8 million (about Rs 160.4 crore) in a spherical led by Singularity AMC. Founder Minu Margeret and Meesho co-founder Vidit Aatrey put in private capital, alongside present buyers Elevation Capital and Eight Roads Ventures.
The Bengaluru-based athleisure model has grown from girls’s activewear right into a broader omnichannel enterprise with greater than 40 shops. The recent cash will fund new product classes, offline enlargement and product growth.
Matel Movement & Power Options
Matel Motion & Energy Solutions raised $13.65 million (about Rs 130.4 crore) in a Collection B spherical led by UC Impower. Catamaran joined as a brand new investor whereas present backer Transition VC additionally participated.
The Pune-based firm makes energy-efficient motors, motor controllers and powertrains for EVs and industrial use. It can use the funding to develop manufacturing capability, strengthen R&D and enter the electrical industrial automobile phase.
HomeRun
HomeRun raised $12 million (about Rs 114.6 crore) in a Collection A+ spherical led by Nexus Enterprise Companions, with present buyers Sorin Investments, Titan Capital, Sparrow Capital and Client Collective by Atrium additionally becoming a member of.
The Bengaluru-based fast commerce platform delivers building and inside supplies to contractors and householders inside 60 minutes. The cash will go towards increasing to new cities and investing in provide chain and expertise.
Rising startups
Mitti Labs
Mitti Labs raised $9.5 million (about Rs 90.7 crore) in a Collection A spherical led by Aramco Ventures, Saudi Aramco’s enterprise arm. The Bengaluru and New York-based climatetech startup helps rice farmers lower water use and methane emissions via alternate wetting and drying, and can use the funds to develop in India and launch tasks within the Philippines and Indonesia.
Pinegap
Pinegap raised $8 million (about Rs 76.4 crore) in a Collection A spherical led by Stellaris Enterprise Companions. The Bengaluru-based startup builds AI brokers that automate fairness analysis duties for hedge funds and institutional buyers, and can use the cash to develop its gross sales and engineering groups.
Vaaree
Vaaree raised $6.82 million (Rs 65.1 crore) in a Collection A spherical led by Hero Enterprise and Cap Alpha Ventures. The Bengaluru-based dwelling décor market will use the funds to develop its fulfilment community and construct out its AI-powered styling platform, VibeCheck.
GetVantage · Solinas Integrity
GetVantage raised $6.61 million (Rs 63.1 crore) in a Collection A1 spherical of fairness and debt led by banking veteran Rajeev Ahuja and funding agency SanRaj Group. The Mumbai-based fintech connects small companies with financing via its Capital Gateway platform, and the spherical takes its dedicated financing capability previous Rs 700 crore.
Solinas Integrity raised $5.5 million (Rs 52.5 crore) in a Collection A1 spherical led by Hero Enterprise Associate Ventures and Mela Ventures. The Chennai-based robotics startup builds methods to examine and keep underground water and wastewater networks, and can use the funds to develop manufacturing and enter new states and markets.
Kaapi Machines · Superleap · Kily
Kaapi Machines raised $5.25 million (Rs 50.1 crore) from Sedna HoReCa, a B2B hospitality options supplier. The Bengaluru-based espresso gear provider will use the partnership to develop its product portfolio, manufacturing and repair infrastructure.
Superleap raised $3.78 million (about Rs 36.1 crore) in a pre-Collection A spherical led by Peak XV’s Surge programme. The Bengaluru-based startup builds AI-native CRM software program for big gross sales groups, and can use the funds to develop its enterprise gross sales operations.
Kily raised $3.15 million (Rs 30.1 crore) in a spherical led by Sorin Investments, with Razorpay and Wyser Capital additionally taking part. The Bengaluru-based startup builds AI brokers that handle digital commerce operations for shopper manufacturers, and can use the capital to deepen its product and go-to-market efforts.
Weekly funding offers by stage – ISNOffers by stage: Seed: 5; Collection A / Pre-A: 6; Collection B & progress: 2; M&A: 3; Undisclosed: 10. Supply: Indian Startup Information.STAGEDEALSSeed5Collection A / Pre-A6Collection B & progress2M&A3Undisclosed10
Mergers & Acquisitions
3 offers closed in the course of the week
Imarticus Studying → BELLS Institute
Edtech firm Imarticus Studying has acquired BELLS Institute. The deal’s monetary phrases weren’t launched.
Mintoak → ICC Loyalty
Funds expertise agency Mintoak has acquired ICC Loyalty. Monetary particulars of the transaction weren’t launched.
Nykaa → 51% stake in Aminu
Nykaa has acquired a 51% stake in Aminu. The dimensions of the deal was not launched.
Notice: Totals replicate disclosed quantities as reported by startups, corporations and filings. Funding Fusion is printed weekly by the ISN Group.
