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Internet of Things (IoT) communications startup Comminent currently focuses on the smart metering segment, and plans to expand into large-scale deployments such as smart street lighting and water metering, founder Amarjeet Kumar told ET. It is targeting revenue of around Rs 300 crore over the next three years.

Bengaluru-based Neuralzome Cybernetic raises $2.4M pre-seed funding to scale its Robot-as-a-Service platform, aiming to make autonomous robotics accessible across sectors like agriculture and manufacturing.

“This funding from Elevation Capital and General Catalyst will allow us to build mega factories and enhance our technology while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our global customers,” said Vishal R. Sanghavi, founder and CEO, Jeh Aerospace.

The government has directed public sector banks to create a unified digital portal to streamline startup loan applications, sanctions, and information-sharing. Expected by October, the proposed startup hub portal will feature a single application form accessible to all PSBs.

The Reserve Bank of India will conduct a bond switch auction. It aims to manage government debt. Bonds worth ₹32,000 crore will be switched. This move reduces redemption pressure in the coming years. It also helps in lowering the fiscal deficit. This follows other buyback actions by the RBI. These actions are part of a larger strategy.

The deal, led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Conviction Partners (founded by ex-Greylock investor Sarah Guo), is among the largest-ever seed rounds in Silicon Valley’s history – underlining the investor frenzy surrounding AI model companies founded by ex-OpenAI leaders.

This innovation challenge aims to identify and support breakthrough solutions for India’s rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy ecosystem

Mahaveer Finance raised Rs 200 crore in its first venture round led by Elevation Capital. The Chennai-based NBFC plans to expand its loan book, invest in tech, and diversify into products like LAP. With 80+ branches across South India, it targets Rs 5,000 crore in assets and Rs 100 crore monthly disbursals.

According to a report by data intelligence platform Tracxn, former executives at startups who have floated their own ventures are 3x more likely to bag seed funds than others. The funding boost comes on the back of ESOP buyback-led liquidity, desire for new opportunities, return of talent from the US, and the impact of mass layoffs.

Flexiloans, an NBFC focusing on small businesses, secured Rs 375 crore in funding, led by existing investors like Fundamentum and Accion. This capital infusion, a mix of primary and secondary, will fuel its expansion into secured lending and insurance distribution. Flexiloans achieved profitability for three consecutive years, with Rs 263 crore revenue and Rs 3 crore profit in FY24.