A US patent now protects GalaxEye’s core OptoSAR imaging architecture, marking a significant step for the company’s Earth observation ambitions. The technology synchronizes optical and SAR sensors to deliver perfectly aligned data.
This development arrives amid a flurry of funding activity across India’s startup landscape. W Health Ventures closed its second fund at Rs 700 crore, surpassing its Rs 630 crore target. The healthcare-focused VC intends to back 8 to 10 startups over four years.
Meanwhile, Fundly.ai pulled in $4 million in pre-Series A funding led by Accel and Multiply. The company builds an AI-native B2B distribution network for India’s Rs 2.5 lakh crore pharmaceutical market. Founder Amit Chawla says the platform coordinates fragmented workflows across medicine distribution, ordering, payments, and credit.
DigitalPaani secured Rs 22 crore led by Navam Capital. Its AI-powered operating system manages water infrastructure at over 95 facilities treating more than 150 million litres daily. The company reported nearly six times revenue growth over two years.
Gaming startup ARC raised Rs 10.5 crore in pre-seed funding led by Chimera VC and MIXI Global Investments. Its ARC X1 portable gaming device runs on ARM architecture powered by Qualcomm technology. Over 50,000 people have joined the waitlist.
Iztri, an on-demand fabric care startup, raised Rs 10 crore led by All In Capital and Suashish Group. The Bengaluru-based company plans expansion across southern India before entering major metro markets.
Safebox raised $1.1 million to enhance its family wealth protection platform. Customers have recorded over Rs 6,000 crore in assets since June 2026. SORRY SUGAR also raised $1 million, targeting annualised revenue of Rs 60 crore by fiscal year end.
In space news, Agnikul Cosmos opened two Chennai facilities for testing reusable rocket stages. The Stage Testing and Inspection Facility supports thrust levels up to 200 kN and LOX sub-cooling to 73 K. Co-founder Srinath Ravichandran confirmed the company can now test complete stages, positioning it among few global firms pursuing full-stack reusable launch capability.
