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Indian Startup Funding Roundup | May 4, 2026 (Eve): Fintech, Health & EV Power Today’s Late Deals
Six high-conviction deals closed today — from AI credit infrastructure to EV battery networks. Here’s every deal, investor, and sector that moved capital today.
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$130 Mn+Total Raised Today
6Deals Closed
4Sectors Active
3Series A Rounds
Today’s Deal Breakdown
1
Oolka
$14 Mn — Series A
Investors: Accel (lead), Lightspeed, Z47 (Matrix Partners India)
Oolka is a credit lifecycle platform that uses AI to automate underwriting and collections for MSME lenders. The Series A will expand its lender partnerships and deepen AI model training on India-specific credit data.
Oolka is a credit lifecycle platform that uses AI to automate underwriting and collections for MSME lenders. The Series A will expand its lender partnerships and deepen AI model training on India-specific credit data.
2
Novio
₹100 Cr (~$10.5 Mn) — Series A
Investors: Cornerstone Ventures (lead)
Novio builds digital lending and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) infrastructure for Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets in India — an underserved segment where credit penetration remains under 15%. Funds go toward product expansion and team growth.
Novio builds digital lending and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) infrastructure for Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets in India — an underserved segment where credit penetration remains under 15%. Funds go toward product expansion and team growth.
3
HyugaLife
₹100 Cr (~$11.8 Mn) — Growth Round
Investors: IvyCap Ventures (lead)
HyugaLife is a curated health and wellness marketplace covering nutraceuticals, fitness supplements, and preventive health products. The round reflects surging demand from Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities post-pandemic health awareness.
HyugaLife is a curated health and wellness marketplace covering nutraceuticals, fitness supplements, and preventive health products. The round reflects surging demand from Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities post-pandemic health awareness.
4
Battery Smart
$15 Mn — Debt Round
Investors: Mirova (Natixis Investment Managers)
Battery Smart operates India’s largest battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers. This debt round from ESG-focused Mirova will accelerate expansion of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) network across 50+ cities.
Battery Smart operates India’s largest battery-swapping network for electric two- and three-wheelers. This debt round from ESG-focused Mirova will accelerate expansion of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) network across 50+ cities.
5
Kimbal Technologies
₹210 Cr (~$22 Mn) — Series B
Investors: GEF Capital Partners (lead), Niveshaay
Hyderabad-based Kimbal Technologies builds intelligent smart-grid solutions for India’s power infrastructure. The Series B will fund R&D and deployment of its AI-powered grid-balancing technology across state utilities.
Hyderabad-based Kimbal Technologies builds intelligent smart-grid solutions for India’s power infrastructure. The Series B will fund R&D and deployment of its AI-powered grid-balancing technology across state utilities.
6
Snabbit
$56 Mn — Series D
Investors: Susquehanna Venture Capital, Mirae Asset Venture Investments, Bertelsmann India Investments
On-demand home services platform Snabbit closed the day’s largest round — a landmark Series D backed by a global trio of investors. The capital will fuel geographic expansion and category depth across India’s metro and Tier-1 cities.
On-demand home services platform Snabbit closed the day’s largest round — a landmark Series D backed by a global trio of investors. The capital will fuel geographic expansion and category depth across India’s metro and Tier-1 cities.
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Every funding round — equity or debt — triggers mandatory filings within 30 days. Founders who miss these face penalties, ROC scrutiny, and blocked future rounds during due diligence.
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