{
  "id": 8261723,
  "title": "Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 18, 2026)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/startup-news-and-updates-daily-roundup-september-18-2026",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T15:03:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/09/startup-news-and-updates-daily-roundup-september-18-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the realm of startup news, MoroMaa, a beauty and lifestyle brand, secured Rs 1.5 crore from AJ VC, marking its 9 percent equity stake. The company, launched in June 2026, aims to develop products, enhance distribution, and expand its reach in the burgeoning M Beauty category, utilizing Moroccan-sourced ingredients. Meanwhile, Neeman's set its sights on a Rs 1,000 crore business within three years, aiming to establish 500 retail stores nationwide. The company, currently generating Rs 185 crore annually, intends to bolster its offline footprint alongside its digital-first strategy, focusing on product, supply chain, and retail execution.\n\nIn the world of celebrity investments, actress Nikita Dutta made a strategic move into the consumer space by investing in Zinara, a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand. Harshit Abrol, Zinara's Co-founder and CEO, anticipates Dutta's fashion and cultural expertise to guide the brand. Zinara specializes in modern designs crafted from lab-grown diamonds. Meanwhile, Raptee.HV began its electric motorcycle deliveries in Bengaluru, targeting over 100 units by November for Chennai and Bengaluru. The company also set up a service centre in HSR Layout, operational from Monday to Saturday, to support owners and ensure timely maintenance. Lastly, Asiana Fund and Taiwan-based JC Capital jointly launched the Rs 1,000 crore Asiana JCC Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Fund. The fund, consisting of a Rs 600 crore corpus and a Rs 400 crore greenshoe, will back IP-led, growth-stage companies in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, materials, sustainability, aerospace, and defence sectors.",
  "summary": "YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, September 18, 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "MoroMaa secures Rs 1.5 crore from AJ VC, aiming for 9% equity",
    "Neeman targets Rs 1,000 crore business with 500 retail stores",
    "Nikita Dutta invests in Zinara, Co-founder anticipates fashion guidance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}