Here’s a quick look at the top funding deals and key business developments in India on 8 July 2025. From early-stage capital raises to major acquisitions and policy moves, here’s everything you need to know.
Daily Indian Funding Digest – 8 July 2025
| Company | Funding Round | Amount Raised | Lead Investor(s) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linkrunner | Pre-seed | ₹5 crore | Titan Capital, Samir Sood, 2AM VC | Hiring, GTM strategy, product development |
| Qoruz | Pre-Series A | $500,000 | The Chennai Angels | Scaling influencer marketing platform |
| Monetize360 | Strategic/Seed | Not disclosed | Abyro Capital | Product development, global market expansion |
| Sai Parenterals | Equity Funding | ₹50 crore | Samarsh Capital, Vyom Partners, Blue Lotus | Expansion, M&A, manufacturing ramp-up |
| Credit Wise Capital | Series A | ₹200 crore | Trident Growth Partners and others | Lending growth, tech expansion, AUM scale-up |
Linkrunner Raises INR 5 Cr Pre-Seed Led by Titan Capital
AI app analytics startup Linkrunner raised INR 5 crore in a pre-seed round led by Titan Capital, with Samir Sood and 2am VC also participating. Founded by Shreyans Sancheti and Darshil Rathod, the Bengaluru-based company will use the funds for hiring, product innovation, and market entry.
Qoruz Secures $500K from The Chennai Angels
Influencer marketing platform Qoruz raised $500,000 in a pre-Series A round led by The Chennai Angels. The Chennai startup, working with over 1,000 brands, will use the funds to grow its enterprise offerings and reach. It’s targeting $30M ARR by 2026.
Monetize360 Gets Strategic Backing from Abyro Capital
SaaS startup Monetize360 received an undisclosed investment from Abyro Capital. The firm’s platform helps enterprises manage complex pricing models with no-code tools. Funds will boost product development and global go-to-market efforts.
Sai Parenterals Raises INR 50 Cr for Expansion
Pharma company Sai Parenterals secured INR 50 crore in equity from Samarsh Capital, Vyom Partners, and Blue Lotus Capital. The capital will support global expansion, manufacturing scale-up, and acquisitions. MD Anil Karusala confirmed a focus on regulated markets.
Credit Wise Capital Raises INR 00 Cr Led by Trident Growth Partners
NBFC Credit Wise Capital raised INR 200 crore in its Series A round, led by Trident Growth Partners (INR 120 crore). Founded by Aalesh Avlani and Gurpreet Singh Sodhi, the firm plans to triple its AUM from INR 645 crore, grow lending in smaller towns, and enhance its tech stack.
Key News Highlights for 8 July 2025
IIT Madras Launches INR 200 Cr VC Fund
IIT Madras has launched an INR 200 crore venture fund to back deeptech startups founded by its alumni, students, and faculty. The fund aims to support 100 startups annually, with a vision of one IPO per month by 2032.
Adani Power Completes INR 4,000 Cr VIPL Acquisition
Adani Power has finalised its INR 4,000 crore acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power. The deal adds 600 MW to Adani’s capacity, now totalling 18,150 MW, and aligns with its goal of reaching 30,000+ MW by 2030.
Capgemini to Acquire WNS for $3.3 Billion
French IT major Capgemini is acquiring Indian BPM firm WNS for $3.3 billion. The deal, offering a 17% premium to WNS shareholders, boosts Capgemini’s AI-led BPM capabilities and adds $1.2 billion in annual revenue.
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