Exclusive: axiTrust To Raise $5 Mn From Argor.vc, Others

Fintech startup axiTrust is reportedly in discussions to secure approximately $5 million in fresh capital for its Series A funding round, according to sources familiar with the matter. The round is expected to be led by Singapore-based Argor.vc, with axiTrust's existing investor General Catalyst also participating. The additional funds will be utilized to develop digital infrastructure aimed at accelerating the adoption of axiTrust's surety bonds offering.

Surety bonds are insurance-backed guarantees that assure buyers or project owners that a business will fulfill its contractual obligations. Instead of tying up capital as collateral, these bonds allow buyers to pay a premium to secure the guarantee, freeing up working capital and reducing financial strain. Founded in 2024 by Aditya Tulsian (CEO), Rajeev Chari (COO), and Mukund Daga (CRO), axiTrust offers digital surety bonds as an alternative to traditional, collateral-heavy bank guarantees.

According to axiTrust, more than ₹15 lakh crore of MSME working capital is currently locked up as collateral for bank guarantees. By replacing these traditional guarantees with insurance-backed digital surety bonds, businesses can unlock this capital, expand credit access, and improve trust in business transactions. The startup's solutions, which include digital underwriting, AI-based risk assessment, cash flow-based lending, and embedded finance, address long-standing gaps that traditional banks have struggled to fill efficiently.

The lending market in India remains massive, underserved, and ripe for digital disruption, offering strong growth potential and meaningful financial inclusion. In Q3 2026, the fintech sector saw funding of $243 million across 13 deals, with lendingtech startup Centricity raising ₹280 crore and Navi securing $100 million in pre-IPO funding. The recent developments surrounding axiTrust's potential $5 million funding round add to the growing interest in this promising sector.