New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Yuma Energy, a battery-swapping network, Kepler Aerospace, a space infrastructure and mission operations company, Zenergize Technologies, a deep-tech company, DocPharma, a prescription-compliant quick commerce supply chain platform for healthcare, and xStep, a neurotechnology company, have raised fresh funding to fuel their growth.

Yuma Energy

Yuma Energy, a battery-swapping network, has raised $35 million (Rs 332 crore) in a Series A funding round from Magna International, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. The company's battery-swapping network is focussed on delivering energy solutions for electric mobility.

It will use the proceeds to expand its battery-swapping network, broaden its customer base across EV users, fleet operators and OEM partners, and advance toward its goal of achieving EBITDA-positive operations by FY27.

Kepler Aerospace

Kepler Aerospace, a space infrastructure and mission operations company, has secured $8 million in a seed funding round led by Blue Ashva Capital, a deeptech-focussed private capital platform. Finvolve India Accelerator and other investors also participated in the round.

The fresh capital will support the development and deployment of Kepler's next-generation space-based persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities while scaling its mission operations and avionics-as-a-service businesses.

Founded in 2018 and based in Bengaluru, the startup builds scalable space and ground systems for strategic, defence and commercial missions. Its capabilities span satellite avionics and subsystems, ground infrastructure, mission operations and space-based intelligence.

Zenergize Technologies

Zenergize Technologies, a deep-tech company, has pocketed $4 million in a pre-Series A funding round comprising equity and venture debt. The round was led by existing investor Giraffe Studios, with participation from industrial entrepreneurs including Nikhil Sawhney of Triveni Turbine, Varun Agarwal of Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases, Shyam Bagri of Bagrry's Holdings, Raoul Bajaj of Trafigura, among others.

The startup develops indigenous Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based power electronics, designs and manufactures advanced power electronics products. Its portfolio includes solar inverters and AC and DC EV chargers, with chargers ranging up to 240 kW,

DocPharma

DocPharma, a prescription-compliant quick commerce supply chain platform for healthcare, has bagged $2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Equentis.

Existing investors 100Unicorns, Vinners, an angel investment network, and a consortium of strategic angel investors also participated in the round.

The company will use the capital to build 100 new compliant, licensed dark stores as it expands to over 50 cities, deepening its supply chain infrastructure.

Founded by Saquib Ali, Shashank Rai and Sagar Chauhan, the startup provides prescription-compliant quick commerce infrastructure for healthcare businesses.

xStep

xStep, a neurotechnology company, has raised an undisclosed amount in a funding round from Titan Capital.

The firm will deploy the capital towards commercial expansion across India, manufacturing scale-up, clinical evidence generation, and regulatory approvals in domestic and international markets.

xStep has developed a non-invasive neurorehabilitation platform for people living with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from VC Circle.