Aviation startup Sarla Aviation, 3D visualisation firm Eccentric, spacetech company OrbitAID and five other startups
The article from VCCircle discusses several early-stage funding rounds in the Indian startup ecosystem. Sarla Aviation, a startup focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, raised $1.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Eccentric Engine, which provides a SaaS platform for engineering design, secured $1 million in a seed round from investors including 100X.VC and Titan Capital. Orbitaid, an edtech platform, raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed round from angel investors. Additionally, five other startups also secured funding: Arya.ag (agritech) raised $29 million in a Series D round, Niro (fintech) raised $11 million in a Series A, Ninjacart (agritech) raised $145 million in a Series E, Spinny (used car marketplace) raised $11 million in a Series A, and ZestMoney (buy now, pay later platform) raised $15 million in a Series A. These investments reflect a growing interest in diverse sectors like aviation, technology, education, agriculture, and finance, showcasing the dynamic startup environment in India.