The Week that Was: Indian Startup News Overview (26th October- 1st November)
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siliconindia | Monday, 03 November 2025, 18:27 Hrs
- The Indian startup ecosystem continues to thrive, with substantial funding secured across varied sectors such as Nutrition, Travel Tech , Home Care, and Fintech, showcasing the depth of innovation in the market.
- Major deals include Snapmint’s $125 million Series B round led by General Atlantic, IntrCity SmartBus’ Rs 250 crore Series D led by A91 Partners, and Happi Planet’s $2 million first institutional investment, highlighting robust investor interest across early and late growth stages.
- From eco-friendly consumer products to AI-enabled visa solutions and EMI payments via UPI, the diverse funding activity, spanning Seed to Series D rounds, underscores growing investor confidence in startups with scalable, impact-driven business models.
The Indian startup ecosystem continues to gain momentum, recording another milestone week with significant funding across sectors like Food & Beverage, Travel Tech, Retail Home Care, Mobility, and Fintech. From Seed to Series D rounds, founders are securing strong investor backing to scale operations, innovate faster, and expand market reach. Here's a snapshot of this week’s top funding highlights, including notable deals from Neulife, StampMyVisa, Happi Planet, IntrCity SmartBus, and Snapmint.
Funding News: Neulife Raises $1 Million to Accelerate Growth in Premium Protein Market
Startup: Neulife
Founders: Samit Gupta
About us: Neulife is a Mumbai-based performance nutrition company, committed to enhancing metabolic, cognitive, and muscular performance through science-backed, clean nutrition products. Focused on natural and often carb-free solutions, Neulife offers proteins, supplements, and keto products designed to help individuals achieve peak performance through improved nutrition
Founded Year: 2022
Office: MUMBAI, Maharashtra
Sector: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Funding Round: Seed funding
Investors: Subhkam and Singularity Ventures
Mumbai-based performance nutrition brand Neulife has raised $1 million in its first seed funding round co-led by Subhkam Ventures and Singularity Ventures. The round also saw participation from Sunicon Ventures, Cosma Ventures, and select HNIs. Prior to this, the company had been completely bootstrapped.
Website: https://neulife.com/

