India’s startup ecosystem saw notable momentum on 23rd January 2026, with fresh capital flowing into wellness and education-focused finance. Luxury wellness startup Dhun Wellness raised $4 Mn, backed by corporate giants SRF Ltd and Havells India, signalling growing investor interest in the longevity and premium wellness segment. Meanwhile, NBFC Varthana Finance secured $16.5 Mn in international debt financing to scale affordable education lending and strengthen school infrastructure with a focus on WASH initiatives. Alongside funding, key business updates included CaratLane onboarding onto Gullak’s jeweller savings marketplace and reports of Amazon’s upcoming layoffs.Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup – 23rd January 2026 Company Amount Round Lead investor(s) Sector Dhun Wellness $4 Mn Funding round SRF Ltd; Havells India (also angels incl. Arushi Aayush Agrawal, Ash Lilani, Abhishek Goyal, Sanjay Kapoor, others) Wellness / Longevity / Urban wellness sanctuary Varthana Finance $16.5 Mn International debt financing WaterEquity ($6 Mn loan); Symbiotics ($5 Mn NCD); Triple Jump (€5 Mn ECB) NBFC / Affordable education finance / School infrastructure (WASH) Dhun Wellness raises $4 Mn led by SRF and Havells IndiaWellness startup Dhun Wellness has raised $4 million in a funding round co-led by SRF Ltd and Havells India. The capital will be used to… Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories
