| Date | Title | Description |
| 05.09.2025 | [Weekly funding roundup Aug 29-Sept 5] VC inflow shows a modest increase | The month of September began on a modest note for the Indian startup ecosystem, with venture capital funding recording a marginal increase as the total amount raised during the week hovered around the $100 million range.
The total VC fundin... |
| 04.09.2025 | Offgrid Energy Labs raises $15 M funding from Archean Chemical Industries | Offgrid Energy Labs, a battery startup based in Noida, has raised $15 million in a funding round led by Archean Chemical Industries and including Ankur Capital.
Currently operating in Europe and India, the brand had previously raised $12 mi... |
| 03.09.2025 | Investment Surges in Kids' Care, Deep Tech, and Green Mobility | Tuco Kids, a pioneering children's personal care brand, secured a significant $4 million Series A funding round led by RTP Global. This capital infusion will propel brand awareness, foster category creation for the 3-13 age group, and expan... |
| 03.09.2025 | Offgrid Energy Labs Secures $15M for ZincGel Battery Innovation | Offgrid Energy Labs recently secured $15 million in a Series A funding round. This vital investment accelerates the deployment of its groundbreaking ZincGel battery technology. The startup focuses on stationary energy storage, offering a su... |
| 03.09.2025 | Archean Chemicals, Ankur Capital invest $15m in India's Offgrid Energy Labs | - |
| 02.09.2025 | Battery tech startup Offgrid Energy Labs raises $15 million in round led by Archean Chemical Industries | Synopsis
Existing investor Ankur Capital participated in the round. The Noida-based startup will use the fresh funds to set up a pilot manufacturing facility in the UK, expand its R&D capabilities, and commercialise its zincgel batterie... |
| 02.09.2025 | Offgrid Energy Labs raises $15M in Series A funding round | Energy storage solutions startup Offgrid Energy Labs has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by listed specialty chemicals manufacturing company Archean Chemical Industries.
The round also saw participation from existing inve... |
| 02.09.2025 | Offgrid Energy Labs Bags USD 15 Mn Funding Led by Archean Chemical Industries The fresh funds will be used to set up a UK pilot unit, expand R&D, and commercialise zincgel batteries. | Noida-based Offgrid Energy Labs has secured USD 15 million in fresh funding in a round led by Archean Chemical Industries with Ankur Capital also participating.
The company, which had earlier raised USD 12 million, has operations in India a... |
| 02.09.2025 | Offgrid, Tuco Kids, LeafyBus, others bag funds; Nazara ends Moonshine deal | Credit: 123RF.com
Battery-tech startup Offgrid, personal care brand for children Tuco Kids, electric bus fleet operator LeafyBus, consumer electronics startup Cuzor, maternal health firm SaveMom, and wellness brand Zanskar have raised early... |
| 01.09.2025 | ENTICE 2.0 Spotlights AI-Driven Clean Energy Solutions at GEAPP's Alliance in Action Convening | New Delhi, Delhi, India
The event witnessed the announcement and felicitation of the winners of the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE) 2.0
To further promote clean tech development, investment partners signed MoU to unleash ca... |
| 09.06.2025 | MyCaptain acquired by Imarticus Learning for Rs 50 Cr | Imarticus Learning, a professional education company, has made its fourth acquisition in the last four years when it paid Rs 50 crore (roughly $6 million) to acquire edtech startup MyCaptain. With this calculated move, Imarticus Learning’s ... |
| 21.05.2025 | Captain Fresh backer Ankur Capital nears final close of third VC fund | Premium
Ankur Capital co-founders Rema Subramanian (left) and Ritu Verma | Credit: Ankur Capital/LinkedIn
Ankur Capital, a Mumbai-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in digital and deep science tech companies in India, is in... |
| 08.04.2025 | The Rise of AI in Education: A New Era of Integrity and Innovation | The educational landscape is shifting. Technology is the wind beneath its wings. At the forefront of this transformation is Turnitin, a company that has long been synonymous with academic integrity. Recently, it unveiled a groundbreaking fe... |
| 07.04.2025 | SigIQ, Calligo Technologies, Sadbhav Future Tech, Vimano get fresh funding | SigIQ CEO and founder Karttikeya Mangalam
Edtech startup SigIQ, semiconductor startup Calligo Technologies, solar energy solutions provider Sadbhav Future Tech, and nanotechnology startup Vimano have raised early-stage funding, the companie... |
| 24.03.2025 | Two-thirds of startups get investor interest at VCCircle’s The Pitch in Noida | Leo Capital founder Rajul Garg delivers the keynote address at The Pitch in Noida
The Pitch, a multi-city startup pitching programme run by VCCircle, saw as many as 52 curated ventures make an elevator pitch to a set of nearly two dozen ven... |
| 03.03.2025 | [Update] Bessemer-Backed Rupifi To Raise $2 Mn Via Rights Issue | SUMMARY
Rupifi is raising the funding from existing investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Ankur Capital and Quona Capital
Cofounder Anubhav Jain said that the startup would “take time to build heads down” before going for a larger... |
| 03.02.2025 | Prosus, Accel, Tiger Global top up bets on Captain Fresh in pre-IPO round | Utham Gowda, founder and Group CEO, Captain Fresh
Seafood provider Captain Fresh, which has been on an acquisition spree in a bid to expand internationally through 2024, has raised Rs 250 crore ($28.7 million) in an ongoing round, as it pre... |
| 22.08.2024 | Zoff Spices: A Flavorful Leap into the Future | In the bustling world of Indian spices, Zoff is making waves. The Raipur-based brand recently secured a hefty Rs 40 crore in Series A funding from JM Financial Private Equity. This infusion of capital is not just a financial boost; it’s a l... |
| 21.08.2024 | Ankur Capital's Third Fund: A New Dawn for Disruptive Technologies | Ankur Capital is on the rise. The early-stage venture capital fund has secured commitments for its third fund, Ankur Capital Fund III. This time, it’s backed by two heavyweights: British International Investment (BII) and the John D. and Ca... |
| 21.08.2024 | The Rise of Venture Capital in India: A New Era of Investment | Venture capital is the lifeblood of innovation. In India, it’s pumping stronger than ever. Recent developments highlight this surge. Ankur Capital and Volt VC are two shining examples. They are navigating the dynamic landscape of startups, ... |
| 21.08.2024 | Spices brand Zoff bags Rs 40 Cr in Series A funding
Recommended Stories For You | Spice brand Zoff has secured Rs 40 crore in series A funding from JM Financial Private Equity through JM Financial India Growth Fund III.
The company plans to use the raised capital to launch new products and expand the business into new se... |
| 20.08.2024 | Ankur Capital receives commitments from BII, MacArthur for its third fund
Recommended Stories For You | Ankur Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund, has received commitments from two of its existing limited partners for its third fund.
British International Investment and John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation have both made subs... |
| 20.08.2024 | India: Ankur Capital receives commitments from BII, MacArthur for its $150m third fund | Early-stage investor Ankur Capital, which focuses on businesses that use technology, has received commitments from two of its existing limited partners for its third fund that is targeting a corpus of $150 million (Rs 1,200 crore), per an a... |
| 20.08.2024 | Ankur Capital ropes in two existing LPs for third fund | (From left) Ankur Capital's Rema Subramanian, Krishnan Neelkantan, Ritu Verma
Early-stage venture capital firm Ankur Capital, an investor in more than 30 companies including Captain Fresh, String Bio, Vegrow, Offgrid Energy Lab and BigHaat,... |
| 20.08.2024 | Ankur Capital secures commitments from British International Investment, MacArthur Foundation for third fund | ETtechL-R: Rema Subramanian, Krishnan Neelkantan and Ritu Verma, cofounders, Ankur Capital
Early-stage venture investor Ankur Capital, which backs startups in agritech, climate and deeptech, has raised fresh capital commitments from existin... |
| 09.08.2024 | Digital healthcare startup Karma Primary Healthcare raised $1.3 M Series A funding | A Series A funding round led by UBS Optimus Foundation, with participation from 1Crowd and other investors, has seen digital healthcare startup Karma Primary Healthcare secure Rs 11 crore (about $1.3 million).
Previously, Ennovent, Ankur Ca... |
| 06.08.2024 | Agrizy's $9.8 Million Boost: A Game Changer for India's Agri-Processing Sector | In the bustling world of agritech, a new player is making waves. Agrizy, a B2B agri-processing platform based in Bengaluru, has secured $9.8 million in a Series A funding round. This investment, co-led by Accion and Omnivore, is set to resh... |
| 06.08.2024 | B2B agri-processing platform Agrizy raised $9.8 M Series A funding | The B2B agri-processing platform Agrizy has raised $9.8 million (Rs 82 crore) in its Series A funding round, which is being led by Accion and Omnivore. New investors Capria Ventures and Thai Wah Ventures have also participated, and Ankur Ca... |
| 05.08.2024 | Agrizy Secures USD 9.8 Mn in Series A Round Led by Accion and Omnivore to Boost Agri-Processing The funding will be used to expand existing and new product lines, develop value-added advisory services... | Indian B2B agri-processing platform Agrizy has raised USD 9.8 million (INR 82 crore) in a Series A equity round co-led by Accion, a global nonprofit dedicated to financial inclusion, and Omnivore, an agritech investor in India. The round al... |
| 05.08.2024 | Agrizy raises $9.8M funding led by Accion and Omnivore
Recommended Stories For You | B2B agri-processing platform Agrizy has raised $9.8 million in Series A funding round co-led by digital lending non-profit Accion and agri-investor Omnivore. The round also saw participation from Capria Ventures, Thai Wah Ventures, and exis... |
| 27.07.2024 | LeafLink's Bold Move: A New Era for Cannabis Banking | In the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis, LeafLink has made a significant leap. The acquisition of Dama Financial's banking division marks a pivotal moment for the cannabis industry. This deal is not just a transaction; it’s a lifeline fo... |
| 25.07.2024 | Poland-based salmon company Koral acquired by Captain Fresh | Captain Fresh, a seafood supply chain company, has purchased Koral, a Polish manufacturer and distributor of branded salmon products. The founder of the company, Boguslaw Kowalski, and Abris Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializ... |
| 26.06.2024 | IBISA: Pioneering Climate Insurance Solutions for Vulnerable Communities in Asia and Africa | IBISA, a dynamic climate Insurtech company based in Luxembourg, has recently secured a substantial $3 million funding round to bolster its parametric insurance offerings for weather-related risks across Asia and Africa. This significant inv... |
| 25.06.2024 | IBISA raises $3 million to scale parametric insurance solutions, strengthening climate resilience across Asia and Africa. | LUXEMBOURG, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBISA, a Climate Insurtech company, has closed a $3 million funding round to scale its parametric insurance solutions for weather-related risks in Asia and Africa. The round was led by The Acumen Re... |
| 19.06.2024 | India's AI Advancements in 7 Science Fields: Golden Age Yet to Come Investors and startups in India are focusing on the seven wonders of science: the brain, the mind, evolution, the quantum world, our... | India has a very long history of scientific innovations. It is continuously making groundbreaking advancements with Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various fields of science including Neuroscience, Psychology, Genetics, Bioinformatics a... |
| 01.05.2024 | Meet The 10 Startups That Gained Spotlight At The Mumbai Edition Of MSH Investor Connect Programme | SUMMARY
The MSH Investor Connect Programme in Mumbai attracted over 20 investors, including Rishiraj Kalita (AVP, Huddle Ventures), Rhea Sthalekar (VP, Capria Ventures), Kanchi Daiya (regional head – west India, IAN) and representatives fro... |
| 21.03.2024 | Open Communication Must Between Founders & Investors To Fix Governance Issues: Ankur Capital’s Shiv Shanker | SUMMARY
Ankur Capital’s Shiv Shanker said that early-stage founders have to ensure that “critical issues” are disclosed and discussed with investors
He also called on the investors to be rational and responsive, while steering clear of “hea... |
| 11.03.2024 | MyCaptain's Edtech Journey: From Funding to Expansion | MyCaptain, an edtech startup, recently secured INR 14 crore in funding from investors like Inflection Point Ventures and MyNavi. This funding will fuel the startup's expansion into new cities and the launch of additional courses. Founded in... |
| 07.03.2024 | MyCaptain Secures INR 14 Cr in Funding, To Fuel Expansion and Launch New Courses | MyCaptain, an edtech startup, has made headlines by raising INR 14 Cr (around $1.6 Mn) in an undisclosed funding round from a clutch of investors. These investors include Inflection Point Ventures, Piper Serica, Super Capital, MyNavi, and A... |
| 22.07.2022 | The Week in Agrifoodtech: String Bio raises $20m, SVG heads south with $50m agtech fund | Indian biotech company String Bio landed Series B funding this week and announced plans to turn methane into alternative protein. California’s SVG Ventures announced a new fund specifically supporting the ag sectors in Australia and New Zea... |
| 02.02.2022 | Data Snapshot: Seed stage deals more than doubled for India agrifood startups in FY21 | Data Snapshot is a regular AFN feature in which we analyze agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder. Click here for more research from AgFunder and sign up to our newsletter to receive alerts about new re... |
| 08.01.2021 | Ag data player CropIn banks $20m from Temasek-linked impact fund, others | Indian ag data startup CropIn has raised $20 million in a Series C round led by ABC World Asia, an impact-focused private equity fund affiliated with Singapore sovereign investor Temasek.
Other new investors included the UK’s CDC Group and ... |
| 10.12.2020 | The 8 F’s of Indian agritech investing | Editor’s note: Aditya Jahagirdar is a member of the investment team at Ankur Capital, based in Bengaluru, India. A B Chakravarthy was previously principal at Menterra Venture Advisors in Chennai, India, where he led the firm’s agriculture-r... |
| 04.09.2020 | Agrifood investors head to the beach – but not for vacation | Normally, August is a slow month. It wasn’t this year – especially if you’re a seafood startup.
Two big fund announcements and a spate of aquaculture and sustainable seafood deals signal that this long-underinvested agrifoodtech sector has ... |
| 20.08.2020 | Sea Food supply chain platform Captain Fresh raises USD 2.3M from Ankur Capital | India based Freshwater fish & seafood Supply Chain platform, Captain Fresh announced on 17th August, 2020, that it has bagged USD 2.3M in a pre series A funding round. The investment was led by Ankur Capital. Silicon Valley based angel ... |
| 17.08.2020 | Agritech start-up BigHaat raises USD 2.2M in pre-series A round from Rockstud Capital | Bengaluru based, AgriTech PaaS (Platform as a Service), BigHaat has announced on 11th August, 2020, that it has secured USD 2.2 in its pre-series A funding round. The investment was led by Japanese investor Rockstud Capital and Beyond Next ... |
| 10.08.2020 | EXCLUSIVE: Indian farmer marketplace BigHaat scores $2m pre-Series A funding | BigHaat, an ag marketplace that links farmers with inputs and advisory services, has raised just over $2 million in pre-Series A funding.
The round was led by Japan’s Beyond Next Ventures. Existing backer Ankur Capital also participated alo... |
| 30.07.2020 | Agritech startup Vegrow raises USD 2.5M led by Matrix Partners India | Bengaluru headquartered agritech start-up, Vegrow announced on 21st July, 2020, that it has secured USD 2.5M in seed funding. The funding round was led by Ankur Capital and Matrix Partners India. |
| 29.01.2020 | Kisan Network founders on $3m raise: ‘Farmers could not care less how much we have raised’ | India’s population is growing in size and wealth while grappling with pollution and climate stress. This all, in turn, exerts pressure on the subcontinent’s sprawling food systems, which have long been criticized for being too opaque, too c... |
| 27.01.2020 | Closing time! India’s Ankur Capital holds $33m first close of second fund | Ankur Capital — a Mumbai-based impact investment firm with a strong emphasis on Indian agri-food tech — has announced a first close on $33 million for its Ankur Capital Fund II (ACF II). Investors at the firm say they expect to reach a targ... |
| 22.12.2016 | Agtech Funding Sheet: HelloFresh Raises $88m Series G, Algrn Bio Raises Seed Round for Hypoallergenic Peanuts, more | Farmers Edge, the precision ag company, raised a new round of capital with Fairfax Financial, the investment company of Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa. The funding provided an exit for Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, which invested i... |
| - | Ankur Capital Backs Carmel Organics, Expands Its Agritech Portfolio To 7 | As the startup culture is rapidly gaining momentum in the Indian society, agriculture – which is one of the most traditional business sectors in India – has suddenly become the apple of the eye for the investor fraternity. Thanks to the wav... |
| - | Ankur Capital’s Second Fund Eyes Investments In Edtech, Fintech | Venture capital fund Ankur Capital has announced the first close of its second fund Ankur Capital Fund II (ACF II) at INR 240 Cr. The fund expects to reach its target close of INR 350 Cr later this year.
ACF-II saw participation from UK-bas... |
