Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 8, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
On September 8, 2026, YourStory reported several startup updates across various sectors. In the US patent arena, GalaxEye secured a patent for its OptoSAR imaging technology, strengthening its position in the Earth observation business. W Health Ventures closed its second fund at Rs 700 crore, targeting 8 to 10 startups over four years.
Fundly.ai raised $4 million in a pre-Series A round, building an AI-native distribution network for India's pharmaceutical market. DigitalPaani secured Rs 22 crore in funding, supporting its AI-powered water infrastructure operations in industrial and municipal sectors. ARC raised Rs 10.5 crore pre-seed for its portable gaming system, ARC X1, while Iztri brought in Rs 10 crore in seed funding for fabric care services.
Iztri aims to expand across southern India and enter major metro markets. Safebox secured $1.1 million to enhance its product capabilities, accelerate distribution, and track assets and liabilities for users. SORRY SUGAR raised $1 million for its zero-added-sugar gelato brand, targeting an annualized revenue run rate of over Rs 60 crore. Bhartiya Converge appointed Eric Pagdiwalla as COO, leading operations and customer success.
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