Fintech unicorn Moneyview has received SEBI's approval to proceed with its initial public offering, comprising a Rs 1,500 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale of up to 13.61 crore equity shares.
Indian startups building in 'physical AI' — robotics and real-world-data systems that extend artificial intelligence beyond software into physical environments — have attracted $155 million in funding in 2026.
A round-up of the funding transactions closed by Indian startups on 19 August 2026, spanning data centres, fintech, edtech, deep tech and enterprise AI.
Chandigarh-based traveltech startup Atravelq has raised seed funding at a Rs 10 crore valuation, reflecting continued early-stage investor interest in travel-booking platforms built outside India's traditional startup hubs.
Swiss biotech Vaderis Therapeutics has raised $152 million in Series B funding, led by Droia Oncology Ventures and Perceptive Advisors, to advance targeted therapies for rare vascular diseases.
Reports of camera-equipped AirPods suggest Apple is preparing AI-enabled wearables that can visually perceive their surroundings, extending the company's push into ambient, contextual computing.
Chinese autonomous-driving company Pony.ai is lining up thousands of robotaxis for international markets, intensifying global competition in commercial self-driving transportation.
OpenAI has launched a teen-specific version of ChatGPT for users aged 13 to 17, blocking sensitive conversations and using age-prediction technology to automatically route minors into the safer experience.
AI-powered video telematics company LightMetrics has launched ΦFP in India, a cloud-based AI layer designed to reduce false driver-safety alerts before they reach fleet managers.
Fintech lender Progcap has launched ProgShakti, an initiative offering collateral-free loans of up to ₹10 lakh to women who are certified as genuine owner-operators of their businesses, without requiring a male co-applicant.