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Vecton AI Founders
Funding · Fintech · 11 Aug 2026 · 5 min

Vecton AI Raises ₹6 Crore in Pre-Seed Round Led by Zeropearl VC

The Bengaluru startup, founded in 2025, builds compliant AI systems for banks and insurers using a forward-deployed engineering model. It has not disclosed a valuation, and the round is small and early.
super.money CEO
Fintech · 31 Jul 2026 · 5 min

super.money Launches superGift Multi-Brand Gifting Solution With Flipkart, Myntra and Cleartrip

The rewards instrument spans Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato, in digital and physical formats. Razorpay and Pine Labs power redemption, and super.money says more partners will follow.
PhonePe CEO
Fintech · 27 Jul 2026 · 5 min

PhonePe Reports ₹7,920 Crore FY26 Revenue As Net Loss Widens 62 Percent To ₹2,792 Crore

Operating revenue grew 11.5 per cent while total expenses rose 16 per cent, widening the consolidated loss by 62 per cent. The company puts its normalised operating loss at ₹1,377 crore.
Le'Udhaar
Lite Updates · Fintech · 18 Jul 2026 · 5 min

Le'Udhaar Launches Repayment Automation Suite to Capture Value Across India's $200 Billion Informal Credit Market

Founded by grant-awarded entrepreneur Daya Juwatkar, the Mumbai-based fintech startup is raising up to ₹1.5 crore to layer AutoPay mandates, micro-debit systems, and legal frameworks over the country's vast digital cash transfers.
CRED Kunal Shah Meta WhatsApp Global CEO
Funding · Fintech · 22 Jun 2026 · 5 min

Meta Invests $900 Million in CRED as Kunal Shah Becomes Global Head of WhatsApp

Meta has acquired a 20% stake in CRED at a $4.5 billion valuation, securing founder Kunal Shah to lead the world's largest messaging platform while the Indian fintech transitions to an interim CEO.
CRED Kunal Shah
Lite Updates · Fintech · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min

Meta Reportedly in Talks to Invest in CRED at $4 Billion Valuation

The social media giant is reportedly exploring a major capital injection into the Kunal Shah-led platform, signalling a potential alignment of premium digital payments and WhatsApp’s massive discovery engine.
Scripbox and Bluechip Founder
Fintech · 2 Jun 2026 · 2 min

Scripbox Acquires Bluechip Capital’s Mutual Fund Distribution Business to Expand NCR Footprint

The deal brings over Rs 1,000 crore in assets under management to Scripbox while offering a clear succession path for independent financial advisors transitioning into the digital age.
Rovia Founders Shivang Badaya and Arnav Grover
Funding · Fintech · 1 Jun 2026 · 3 min

Wealthtech Startup Rovia Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Round Led by Antler India to Solve Cross-Border Equity Management

The Bengaluru-based startup is targeting the $1.5 trillion in global employer stock sitting on balance sheets by eliminating exorbitant foreign exchange fees and tax friction for tech professionals.
Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal
Fintech · 31 May 2026 · 2 min

PB Fintech Founders Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal Sell Shares Worth ₹665 Crore in Block Deal

The ₹665.4 crore equity liquidation by Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal comes on the back of strong Q4 FY26 profitability and follows a recent complete exit by early backer Tencent.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma Paytm
Fintech · 26 May 2026 · 3 min

Paytm to Invest €9 Million in Luxembourg-Based European Subsidiary Ahead of Operational Launch

By fully capitalizing a newly incorporated entity in one of Europe’s premier financial hubs, the Indian fintech giant is laying the strict regulatory groundwork required for a cross-border expansion.
Pine Labs Founder
Fintech · 26 May 2026 · 3 min

Pine Labs Posts ₹60 Crore Net Profit in Q4 FY26, Reversing Previous Year’s Loss

By aggressively optimizing its merchant acquisition costs and scaling high-margin lending products, the point-of-sale giant has officially proven its ability to generate sustainable cash flow.
Paytm
Fintech · 23 May 2026 · 3 min

Early Paytm Investor Elevation Capital Sells 56.22 Lakh Shares in ₹630 Crore Block Deal

The massive block deal, executed at a slight premium to the market close, highlights the natural lifecycle of early-stage venture capital as funds secure liquidity to return cash to their limited partners.
Scapia Founder
Funding · Fintech · 21 May 2026 · 3 min

Scapia Raises $63 Million in Round Led by General Catalyst to Scale Travel Fintech

With its valuation doubling past the $500 million mark, the Anil Goteti-led startup is proving that capturing a high-intent demographic requires merging travel discovery directly with core financial infrastructure.