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Startup And Fundraising 24 October 2026

Indian Startup Funding Surge: New Rounds & Policy Boosts

A wave of financing is energizing India's startup ecosystem, with Harajuku Tokyo Cafe landing $3 million to expand its cafe chain, 15 startups collectively raising $133.9 million in recent weeks, and IIT Madras graduate Kuldeep Rathore’s SamanNow securing $1.1 million. Parallel policy moves include a ₹250 crore innovation fund for Ahmedabad, a Rs 50 crore AMC allocation for local startups, and regulatory reviews by IRDAI and RBI that could shape future funding and loan practices.

Funding Highlights
- *Harajuku Tokyo Cafe* secured $3 million pre‑Series A to open more outlets and build central kitchens Read more.
- A weekly report showed 15 Indian startups raising $133.9 million across growth and early‑stage deals Read more.
- IIT Madras alumnus Kuldeep Rathore’s *SamanNow* obtained $1.1 million after a JEE setback Read more.
- Ahmedabad’s startup policy launched a ₹250 crore innovation fund to support local ventures Read more.
- AMC pledged Rs 50 crore for startup and innovation initiatives in Ahmedabad Read more.

Regulatory moves include IRDAI reviewing LIC agents’ demands amid distribution reforms Read more and RBI’s draft rules aimed at clearer loan cost disclosures Read more.

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