The Week that Was: Indian Startup News Overview (09th November- 15th November)


Funding News: Brandworks Technologies Raises $11 Million to Drive Global Expansion and R&D
Startup: Brandworks Technologies 
Founders: Nikita Kumawat, Ishwar Kumhar, and Sameer Jain
About us: Brandworks Technologies is one of India’s fastest-growing OEM and ODM partners, trusted by 50+ leading brands for end-to-end electronics manufacturing. Since 2017, they have delivered integrated solutions across product design, PCBA assembly, sourcing, testing, logistics and after-sales, supported by a 200,000+ sq. ft. Mumbai facility and a 1,200+ strong workforce, including 70% women on the factory floor. With expertise in power electronics, audio, fintech sound boxes and surveillance devices, and backed by 50+ global IDH partnerships, they offer cost-efficient, scalable and future-ready manufacturing solutions.
Founded Year: 2017
Office: Vasai, Maharashtra
Sector: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Funding Round:  Series A
Investors / Shareholders: Roha Family Office
Brandworks Technologies, a design-led electronics manufacturing company, has raised $11 million (Rs 100 crore) in its Series A funding round, completing the latest tranche with a $4 million (Rs 38.12 crore) investment from the Roha Family Office. The first tranche of $7 million (Rs 61 crore) was raised in August 2025, led by Cactus Partners, with participation from GVFL and other family offices.
Website: https://www.bwtech.in/