Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 20, 2026)

YourStory reports on today's startup news and updates. Ecommerce platform Shiprocket saw its share price rise after Goldman Sachs increased its stake in the Gurugram-based company during its debut day. Home caregiving startup EzyHelpers, founded by Priyanka Rastogi after finding difficulty in obtaining reliable help for her mother-in-law, has expanded to train and place over 2,000 domestic helpers.

Bengaluru startup Peeko, a baby care platform, secured Rs 67.4 crore in Series A funding led by Chiratae Ventures and others. Zaydn, a sneaker brand aimed at accessible pricing for India's Gen-Z consumers, raised $681,000 in seed funding to scale operations. B2B quick-commerce platform Digidukan received Rs 2 crore in angel funding to expand its 60-minute delivery model for construction materials.

Healthcare AI startup Tross secured pre-seed funding to develop an API and data layer for integrating with electronic health records and other healthcare systems in the US. Urban Company, an Indian e-commerce company, partnered with Unicommerce to manage its operations in the Middle East. Ather scooters will be available for purchase through India's Canteen Stores Department starting September 2026, offering special discounts for Armed Forces personnel.

Fleetx.ai acquired transportation management system provider Pando.ai, expanding its AI-native fleet and logistics technology offerings.