The week’s funding deals, beyond the usual headline-grabbers. From semiconductor verification and aerospace to beauty quick commerce, AI-led procurement, aesthetic surgery and health coaching, here are some of the more interesting companies that raised capital this week.
Moneycontrol News
September 19, 2026 / 15:52 IST
Weekly funding roundup: The startup deals you may have missed in week of September 20
The week’s biggest funding rounds grabbed the spotlight, but they weren’t the only deals signed. Here’s a roundup of other startups that announced fresh funding over the past week.
Funding: $5 million (around Rs 48 crore), seed round
Key investors in this round: Endiya Partners and Bluehill VC
What it does: VerifAIX is an AI-native semiconductor verification startup that verifies AI-generated chip designs against original specifications.
Funding: Rs 44 crore, Series A
Key investors in this round: General Catalyst and Elevation Capital
What it does: Disha, formerly Curelink, is an AI-powered health coaching platform offering personalised support across diet, fitness and chronic care.
Key investors in this round: Avaana Capital and Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing
What it does: DheyaTech develops advanced small gas turbine engines for applications including distributed energy generation and aerial platforms.
Funding: $3 million (around Rs 29 crore), seed round
Key investors in this round: 360 ONE Asset, Better Capital and Kunal Shah, along with other founders and operators
What it does: Firi is a beauty-focused quick-commerce platform offering skincare, haircare and bodycare, with plans to expand into makeup and fragrances.
Funding: $1.5 million (around Rs 14 crore)
Key investors in this round: Exar North Group
What it does: Enlight Metals is an agentic AI-enabled metal procurement platform that automates sourcing and procurement workflows.
Funding: Rs 11.4 crore, seed round
Key investors in this round: Zeroperl VC, Eleven, Sunil Sachdeva and angel investors
What it does: TRUE ARTIS is an integrated aesthetic surgery platform combining surgical centres, specialist teams and technology-led patient care.
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first published: Sep 19, 2026 03:52 pm
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