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Startup & Tech Daily Digest: 20 Aug

📅 20 August 2026Source: VCDekho Original

The Indian startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate robust momentum as investors pivot toward consumer-centric brands and technology-driven infrastructure, signaling a healthy appetite for early-stage growth.

Peeko

₹67.4 Crore ($7 Million) Series A

Peeko has successfully secured ₹67.4 Crore, equivalent to approximately $7 million, in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Chiratae Ventures, marking a significant capital infusion to scale the startup's operations.

Bruno Milano

Rs 7.5 Cr Seed Round

Direct-to-consumer watch brand Bruno Milano raised Rs 7.5 Cr in a seed round led by Sauce VC. The company focuses on providing affordable, contemporary timepieces to consumers through both e-commerce and quick commerce platforms.

Zaydn

$681K Seed Funding

Delhi-based sneaker brand Zaydn has raised $681K in seed funding from Inflection Point Ventures. The brand aims to capture the Gen-Z market by focusing on design-led, comfortable, and accessible footwear options.

KARM BABA Ventures

₹1 Crore Funding

KARM BABA Ventures has secured ₹1 Crore in funding to further its mission of accelerating technology-led business growth. The company specializes in developing AI-powered SaaS products and building robust digital ecosystems for its clients.

Today’s funding activity highlights a clear trend: investors are betting heavily on the "premiumization" of the Indian consumer market, with both fashion-forward footwear and contemporary accessories attracting significant capital. Simultaneously, the support for KARM BABA Ventures underscores the ongoing institutional interest in AI-driven SaaS solutions that promise to streamline digital business operations. As these startups deploy their new capital, the focus will likely shift toward expanding distribution networks and refining product-market fit in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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