Just two weeks into 2026, India’s startups across AI, D2C and deeptech have begun attracting steady venture capital inflows.Barely two weeks into 2026 and India’s startup sector is already seeing steady flow of venture capital. From AI-powered platforms, direct-to-consumer brands (D2C), and deeptech ventures, firms are securing fresh funds, showcasing investors’ willingness to back transformative ideas.
Despite broader market uncertainties, the country’s innovation agenda shows no signs of slowing down.
ETEntrepreneur brings a roundup of key deals.
Nitro Commerce raises $5 mn Series A led by Cornerstone Ventures
Nitro Commerce, an AI-powered growth platform for D2C brands, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Cornerstone Ventures. The round also saw participation from India Accelerator and Finvolve, Equentis Wealth Advisory Services, Grand Anicut Angel Fund, Razorpay Ventures, Rukum Sitara Fund, and Ankurit Capital.
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TakeMe2Space raises $5 mn seed round led by Chiratae Ventures
TakeMe2Space, a space-tech startup building orbital data centre infrastructure, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Chiratae Ventures.
The round also saw participation from Unicorn India Ventures, Artha Venture Fund, and SeaFund.
Apart from fueling R&D into building next generation computer satellites, funding will help expand its satellite constellation to six spacecrafts to support its OrbitLab platform, deepen presence in India, US and Australia, and expand partnerships with ground station providers.
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Project Studio raises funding from Modulor Capital
Project Studio, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform for interior design studios, has raised an undisclosed amount in funding from Modulor Capital, with participation from We Founder Circle, EvolveX and Thapar Innovate.
The funds will be used to enhance AI capabilities, boost India presence and support expansion internationally.
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Spector.ai raises $6.7 mn in funding led by IvyCap Ventures
Industrial AI startup Spector.ai has raised $6.7 million in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, along with participation from US-based strategic investors. The newly raised funds will be used for product innovation, expand deployment to global enterprises and boost the company’s tech capabilities.
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Lohia Aerospace raises funding from Singularity AMC
Lohia Aerospace Systems has raised an undisclosed amount from growth-equity platform Singularity AMC to support expansion plans.
The investment will help Lohia Aerospace scale its composites and advanced materials manufacturing capabilities and expand its engagement with global aerospace and defence original equipment manufacturers.
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Flent raises ₹21 crore led by Incubate Fund Asia
Proptech startup Flent has raised ₹21 crore in a Pre-Series A round, comprising ₹17 crore in equity and ₹4 crore in debt, as it looks to scale its premium, full-stack rental housing model beyond Bengaluru.
The round was led by Incubate Fund Asia, with participation from existing investor WEH Ventures, Twin & Bull Family Office, Stride Ventures, 91Ventures and Untitled VC. Angel investors in the round include BlackBuck co-founder Rajesh Yabaji.
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Haircare brand &Done raises $3 million funding led by RTP Global
Haircare brand &Done has raised $3 million in a funding round led by RTP Global, with participation from All-in Capital, Suashish, and angel investors Kitty Agarwal, partner at Info Edge Ventures, and Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, cofounders of Titan Capital.
Founded in 2023 by Atit Jain and Saumya Yadav, the brand started by offering professional haircare products meant for salons and then expanded to products for retail customers last year.
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Overall, this week’s deals reflect a steady but selective flow of capital across AI, deeptech, manufacturing, and consumer brands. While cheque sizes remain measured, investor appetite to back companies with clear product differentiation and defined use cases within AI shows continued confidence still remains in the innovation pipeline.
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