Led · Series B · Jul 2026

Founded in 2016 by Dr. Kishore Indukuri, Sid’s Farm operates a direct-to-consumer dairy business offering milk and other food products. The company says each batch of milk is tested across more than 45 quality and safety parameters, conducting over 10,000 quality tests daily. Sid’s Farm works with more than 5,000 dairy farmers, providing fair procurement practices, veterinary services and farmer education programmes. It currently serves over 50,000 families across multiple cities. The firm competes with Country Delight and Akshayakalpa Organic and plans to use fresh funding to accelerate growth, expand access in new regions, and scale manufacturing, distribution and product innovation.

Led · Series A · Jul 2026

Arboreal Bioinnovations develops specialty ingredients and ingredient solutions for nutraceutical, food, beverage, and CPG brands, focusing on categories such as next generation proteins, sugar reduction solutions, cocoa ingredients, natural zero-calorie sweeteners, and functional fibres. Its ingredient technology platform combines ingredient engineering, process R&D, formulation science, and precision manufacturing to commercialize proprietary ingredients. The company follows a contextual innovation approach to tailor solutions to the nutritional, functional, sensory, and commercial requirements of Indian consumers and brands. Arboreal has commercialized proprietary ingredients across multiple categories while additional ingredient platforms remain under development. The company says its products are used by food, beverage, and CPG brands in the Indian market and currently serves more than 1,100 B2B customers across India. With the Series A proceeds, Arboreal plans to expand manufacturing capacity, boost R&D capabilities, and accelerate commercialization of its next-generation functional ingredients.

Participated · Series A · Jul 2026

Loopworm develops silkworm recombinant production technology for insect biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Founded in 2019 by IIT Roorkee alumni Ankit Alok Bagaria and Abhi Gawri and based in Bengaluru, the company employs over 60 people, including more than 20 scientists. Loopworm has raised $6.65 million to date, including a $3.4 million seed round in 2022 and a $3.25 million pre-Series A. The startup has generated approximately ₹20 crore in revenue since inception. Its recent funding is earmarked to expand silkworm recombinant production capabilities. Loopworm has also received support from organizations including Social Alpha, the H&M Foundation, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and the Department of Biotechnology.

Participated · Series C · Jul 2026

Scimplify operates as an integrated specialty chemicals platform that connects manufacturers with customers across industries including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, personal care and industrial chemicals. The company emphasizes a technology-enabled supply chain, an asset-light integrated manufacturing network, strong R&D capabilities, and relationships with global customers. Planned initiatives include expanding specialty chemical production, investing in research and development, strengthening manufacturing partnerships, enhancing digital supply-chain capabilities, scaling exports, and hiring talent across science, engineering and business functions. The startup aims to deepen its international presence and expand its product portfolio using the fresh capital. The article highlights sector tailwinds—such as China-plus-one sourcing strategies and rising global demand—that underpin Scimplify's growth opportunity. It also notes challenges the company faces, including raw material price volatility, environmental and regulatory compliance, global competition, supply chain disruptions, and the need to scale manufacturing while maintaining product quality.

Led · Series A · Jun 2026

Founded in 2021 by Chaitanya Muppala and headquartered in Hyderabad, Manam Chocolate operates a bean-to-bar premium chocolate business with more than 330 products across 50+ categories. It owns the full value chain from cacao farming and fermentation to chocolate making and confections, working with over 250 farmers across more than 3,000 acres of cacao farms in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. The brand has retail outlets in Hyderabad and Delhi and sells pan-India via D2C channels. In 2023 it won 17 awards at the Academy of Chocolate Awards (UK) and an International Chocolate Award. The company announced a $9 million Series A and plans to deploy the proceeds for retail expansion in the Delhi-NCR region over the next year. Financial details beyond the Series A were not disclosed in the articles.