Startup And Fundraising 15 September 2026
India Startup Funding Surge, Inflation Rises
India’s retail inflation climbed to 4.82% in August, while food prices hit 5.95%, prompting policy focus on startup support. At the same time, wealth‑tech investments topped $300 million, Samsung backed Dutch AI chipmaker Euclyd with $231 million, and several Indian startups secured sizable funding rounds—from drone‑tech in Noida to furniture platform Furnishka, AI firm Flam, and EV mobility player Bounce partnering with ONDC. Government initiatives also highlighted maritime reforms and MSME awareness programmes.
India's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August, with food inflation reaching 5.95%, adding pressure on policymakers.
- Wealthtech funding crosses $300 M in 2026 – source
- Samsung backs Dutch AI chipmaker Euclyd with $231 M – source
- Noida drone & satellite startup secures IDEX funding – source
- Maritime reforms reviewed by Sarbananda Sonowal – source
- Furnishka raises Rs 26.8 crore pre‑Series A – source
- AI startup Flam secures $40 M Series B, backed by Shah Rukh Khan – source
- Bounce partners with ONDC to expand EV delivery network – source
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