Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 6, 2026)

Indian startups continue to tap capital markets, but at lower valuations as fresh money pours into deeptech startups. YourStory brings you today's headlines with the latest developments across sectors. Shiprocket has reduced the size of its IPO by 31%, cutting it from Rs 2,342 crore to Rs 1,618 crore ahead of its market debut on August 12.

Cresa introduces sanitary pads that dissolve in 80 seconds to tackle disposal waste and menstrual stigma. Influencer Anushka Rathod discusses responsible content creation and women's financial empowerment. Piper Serica raises Rs 300 crore as the first close for its Bharat Tech Fund, with nearly 50% of commitments coming from existing institutional investors.

Quick commerce startup HomeRun raises $12 million in Series A+ funding, led by Nexus Venture Partners. BlackSoil invests Rs 80 crore in Mintoak fintech SaaS company to expand its presence in over 20 countries. Deeptech startup Consint.AI secures Rs 22 crore Series A funding to expand internationally and develop a foundational AI model for fraud detection.

Beauty and personal care brand Typsy Beauty raises Rs 20 crore to expand quickly and in skincare. Food delivery startup Amigo secures Rs 4.5 crore funding from Foxhog Ventures to launch in Kolkata and expand. PhonePe introduces fixed deposit distribution and a digital Daily Recurring Deposit product. Super.money launches splitStore, a credit platform for UPI payments.