Startup & Tech Daily Digest: 16 Sept

Backed by Endiya Partners and Bluehill VC, this AI-native startup is building a platform to address complex verification challenges in chip design. The $5 million infusion will be used to scale their AI-based semiconductor verification technology.

With a Rs 11.4 crore investment led by Zeropearl VC, this integrated aesthetic surgery platform is set to expand its personalized care services and surgical infrastructure. The company aims to bridge the gap in specialized aesthetic medical delivery.

Firi has secured $3 million from 360 ONE Asset to fuel its quick-commerce operations in the beauty and personal care space. The startup focuses on providing ultra-fast delivery solutions for premium personal care products.

The venture capital arm of India Accelerator has achieved a ₹90 crore first close for its new growth-stage fund. This capital will be deployed to support maturing startups looking to scale their operations.

Fashion discovery platform Slayd raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed round from ajvc. The platform aggregates products from various D2C brands and marketplaces to simplify the consumer shopping experience.

The fintech NBFC reported a significant improvement in financial health, cutting its Q1 FY27 losses by 62%. This reflects a strategic shift toward operational efficiency and sustainable lending practices.

In a move to boost regional tech infrastructure, the company is investing INR 4 crore in partnership with STPI to establish a new AI Centre of Excellence in Odisha.

The ride-hailing aggregator faces a regulatory hurdle with a INR 10 lakh penalty imposed by the CCPA. This highlights the ongoing regulatory scrutiny surrounding the gig economy and transport aggregators.