13 September 2026

Indian space-tech startup Pixxel secures $100 million in Series C funding, marking the largest investment round for the sector.

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Funding

Pixxel Raises $100M Series C

Indian space-tech startup Pixxel secured $100 million in a Series C funding round, led by Singapore state investor Temasek and UK-based Seraphim. Existing investors Radical Ventures and growX Ventures, along with new backers 360 ONE Asset and IMM Investment, also participated. This investment brings Pixxel's total funding to $195 million.

Why it matters — This funding enables Pixxel to expand its satellite network and Earth-observation business, accelerating its shift from hyperspectral imaging to a full Earth-intelligence platform.

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Deep Tech

GalaxEye Wins US OptoSAR Patent

Indian space-tech startup GalaxEye secured a US patent for the core architecture of its OptoSAR system. This technology synchronizes optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors to capture aligned Earth observations, strengthening the company's intellectual property in its Earth observation business.

Why it matters — This patent solidifies GalaxEye's proprietary technology, enabling it to offer unique, combined optical and SAR data services for various applications.

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Funding

QNu Labs Raises $20.9M Quantum Cybersecurity

Quantum cybersecurity startup QNu Labs raised Rs 200 crore (approximately $20.9 million) in funding. The round saw participation from the National Quantum Mission, Speciale Invest, Sony Innovation Fund, Gaja Capital, and Artha Ventures.

Why it matters — This investment will accelerate the development of quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions, crucial for securing critical infrastructure against advanced threats.

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Deep Tech

Bodhan AI Debuts Indian Language Models

Bodhan AI, incubated at IIT Madras with AI4Bharat, launched four open models specifically for Indian languages. These models cover speech recognition, speech generation, machine translation, and Optical Character Recognition (OCR), alongside Student Tutor and Teacher Assistant Bots.

Why it matters — Developers and edtech firms can now build localized AI applications and educational tools for Indian languages, expanding digital access and utility.

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Big Tech in India

Google's India Green Energy Push

Google announced five India-focused sustainability initiatives, including expanding Solar API insights to over 300 million Indian rooftops. The company also signed a new 150 MW solar agreement in Rajasthan with ReNew Power and partnered with Mitti Labs on a methane and water reduction project for smallholder rice farmers in Telangana.

Why it matters — These initiatives provide tools and infrastructure for sustainable practices in India, potentially impacting energy consumption and agricultural efficiency at scale.

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Fintech & UPI

RBI Unveils UPI Tap & Pay, MyUPI

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra unveiled UPI Tap & Pay, enabling NFC-enabled smartphone users to make payments by tapping devices at compatible point-of-sale terminals. He also introduced MyUPI, an AI-powered interface designed to unify and manage consumer financial transactions.

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Nice to see some actual physics on the board instead of another wrapper.

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