India’s startup ecosystem saw steady momentum on 28th January 2026, with funding flowing into AI, deep-tech, clean-tech, aerospace, and health-focused consumer brands. Early-stage investments dominated the day, signaling continued investor confidence in emerging technologies and innovation-led businesses. From AI-powered film production and semiconductor design to autonomous robotics and sustainable recycling, startups across diverse sectors secured fresh capital to accelerate product development and scale operations. Alongside funding activity, major corporate developments also made headlines, including leadership expansion at Flipkart and workforce restructuring at global sportswear giant Nike, reflecting broader shifts in technology adoption, efficiency, and growth strategies worldwide.Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup -28thJanuary 2026 Company Amount Round Lead investor(s) Sector TakeTwo INR 100 Cr valuation Pre-seed Afore Capital; Inovia VC AI film studio / Visual storytelling SBC LLP INR 100 Cr valuation Pre-Series A Raju Menon; Suresh Katamreddy Tax, consulting & advisory services The Stack INR 5.5 Cr Pre-seed OTP Ventures; Huddle Ventures; Angels Supplements / Health & wellness ScrapUncle INR 22 Cr Pre-Series A Orios Venture Partners; Acumen Fund; Others Clean-tech / Recycling platform AquaAirX INR 12.5 Cr Seed Rainmatter; Prime Venture Partners; Wyser; India Accelerator Deep-tech / Robotics & drones Agrani Labs U$ 8 Mn Seed Peak XV Partners;… Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories
