Three emerging Indian startups—Recove, Blinkit-AI, and Bharat Intelligence—have secured fresh funding rounds, underscoring continued investor confidence in India’s growing technology and AI-led innovation ecosystem.
Indian B2B startup Recove, which is working on modernising the plastics recycling supply chain, has raised Rs 5.3 crore in a pre-seed round led by Momentum Capital. The round also saw the participation of industry leaders and angel investors such as Ganesh Natarajan, Ashish Goel, Chaitanya Kejriwal, and Shruti Deorah.
The new capital will be used to expand Recove’s digital marketplace across India, establish pre-processing hubs, and scale its network of recycling partners. The company’s goal is to improve efficiency and consistency for recyclers while ensuring waste generators receive better value for their materials.
Recycling Networks
Founded in 2024 by Viral Chhajer, Nirja Bhatt, and Sharan Subaiah, Recove operates as a technology-driven B2B platform connecting plastic waste suppliers directly with recyclers. By combining digital procurement systems with in-house pre-processing infrastructure, Recove ensures recyclers have access to consistent quality materials.
In just one year of operations, the startup claims to have streamlined procurement for over 30 recycling companies across India, strengthening its position in building a reliable and transparent plastics recycling ecosystem nationwide.
Blinkit-AI Attracts Investment
Meanwhile, Noida-based AI startup Blinkit-AI has raised USD 1.2 million in seed funding from Foliflex Cables (India) Pvt. Ltd. The startup plans to channel these funds into product development, team expansion, strategic collaborations, and brand strengthening.
Blinkit-AI, founded in 2021, offers a unified platform that integrates content creation, campaign management, and team collaboration. The company positions itself as a one-stop workflow tool, replacing multiple disconnected applications used by marketing and creative teams.
Growth Plans Ahead
With its new investment, Blinkit-AI plans to scale faster by targeting larger enterprise clients and offering them seamless integration of workflows. By simplifying operations into a single AI-powered ecosystem, the company aims to become a significant player in the digital content and marketing technology space.
The funding also reflects growing investor confidence in AI-driven productivity tools, which continue to gain traction across industries looking for efficiency and cost savings.
Bharat Intelligence Secures Capital
In the agritech space, Bharat Intelligence has raised Rs 7 crore in a pre-seed round led by Sahyadri Farms. The company will use this capital to expand its team, improve its product, and scale operations across Western Maharashtra’s horticulture belts, covering crops such as grapes, bananas, tomatoes, and pomegranates.
Founded in 2024 by Azhaan Merchant and Gourav Sanghai, Bharat Intelligence is tackling India’s growing farm labour shortage through AI-powered rural workforce solutions. Its platform connects farmers with skilled labour crews, while also providing workers with reliable employment opportunities.
Technology Meets Agriculture
By predicting seasonal labour requirements and offering simple vernacular interfaces, Bharat Intelligence ensures farmers gain timely access to manpower. At the same time, workers receive secure jobs that strengthen livelihoods.
The platform goes beyond traditional datasets by integrating community networks, seasonal trends, and rural trust signals. This contextual approach allows Bharat Intelligence to design solutions aligned with the ground realities of India’s agriculture sector, improving both efficiency and resilience.
Indian Startups Funding
The fresh investments in Recove, Blinkit-AI, and Bharat Intelligence underline the strength of early-stage funding in India. From waste management to artificial intelligence and agriculture, startups are leveraging new capital to solve pressing problems with scalable technology.
These funding rounds also highlight how investors are looking beyond metro-centric opportunities, supporting ventures that address sustainability, rural empowerment, and digital transformation. As Indian startups continue to attract global and domestic investors, the ecosystem is shaping up to deliver long-term impact and economic growth.
