Startup news and updates: daily roundup (October 1, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Simple Energy raised ₹1,750 crore in its Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to over ₹2,530 crore. The investment was led by Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani Family Office, Suhas Rajkumar, Ankit Gupta, along with other investors. This round is among the largest equity raises in the EV two-wheeler sector.
Jaipur-based healthtech startup Aignosis secured a seed round of ₹4 crore led by Antler, Nikhil Kamath and angel investors. The company will shift its focus from developing AI-assisted autism screening technology to expanding across India's healthcare ecosystem. They aim to conduct at least 100,000 screenings by the end of FY26-27.
Mayank Khanduja joined Bessemer Venture as a Partner in its India practice. He brings 15 years of venture investing experience, having backed companies like ShareChat, NoBroker, and Jeh Aerospace. In a press release, Khanduja expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Indian founders in their early stages.
Gnani AI, a company building foundational models, launched the Great Indian AI Internship Challenge. The challenge invites students to build practical applications using Gnani AI’s models and APIs for various entities. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, with internships starting in January 2027.
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